/ Person
7 Days
Island Tour
min:1 max:12
EN, AR
As soon as you touch down and set foot on the majestic island of Socotra, our local team will greet you and start your journey through this wonderland. The first stop is Aomak, a paradise white beach surrounded by turquoise water and humongous white sand dunes. After lunch we visit the Socotri villages that are scattered around the southern plain before reaching Dagub Cave. This cave has some very interesting rock formations, and it has long been used by villagers for ritual purposes and to shelter their cattle in the monsoon season. Following our visit to the cave, we head back to Aomak Beach to enjoy a hike to the highest peak of the surrounding white dunes for an unforgettable sunset view. This is probably one of the most beautiful dunes view you will ever see.
Begins with a drive to Diksam Canyon to see the famous “Dragon Blood Trees ” (Dracaena Cinnabari). While the powers of these unique trees have yet to be fully explored, Dragon Blood trees are a wonderful endemic species that secrete a blood like looking crystal powder that ancient locals have used for its miraculous properties. The mountain range presents a beautiful panoramic view over the Diksam Canyon, where the hills are filled with Dragon Blood trees to admire and photograph. We will then have a picnic under the trees and descend into Wadi Dirhur to explore a variety of freshwater pools surrounded by a huge granite rock formation. We will camp and dine in a guest house equipped with a washroom and shower.
We head west to relax in paradise at Detwah Lagoon, a protected area situated between the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean that holds one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. Discover endemic species on a sea bed that can only be describes as magical, watch the water retract unveiling a variety of sea life on shores of this turquoise lagoon. Nearby is the village of Qalansiya, the second largest settlement of Socotra, lies at the north/west tip of the island. Discover the island’s cultural beauty and indulge with friendly locals & children for an authentic experience. In the afternoon we’ll make a hike to the highest peak for the best sunset view on the island. We end our evening with dinner and overnight camping at Detwah Lagoon.
We head out to Qalansiya port, we will cruise with one of these authentic boats for a tour along the cliffs of the western coast towards the beach of Shoab, home of spinner dolphins, you will have a unique chance to swim & see the spinner dolphins. We will set ashore in this remote and pristine beach that is one of the world best beaches. We then head back for lunch to Detwa. We end our evening with dinner and overnight camping at Detwah Lagoon
After breakfast, we will make our way to the Dihamri marine protected coral reserve. In this idyllic location, you can snorkel and explore this magical coral reef or you can go fishing with the local fisherman and lend a hand at catching fish for our dinner. We will set up camp at Dihamri beach and spend another night under the beautiful stars.
Klissan river is located 20-30 minutes downhill. It is a breath taking nature creation of pure water surrounded by carved rocks, it is the perfect gateway for a swim, rock climbing and jumping. We will have lunch on the rock and then head back and drive to Arher, where a breath taking beach awaits. Located on the eastern side of the Island, the beach is surrounded by twin White Dunes where water flows right out from a cave. We will setup camp near the beach, sit back to enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner under the stars
After breakfast, we will drive about 20 mins from ArAr beach to Torbeck Village where we will hike up about 1.5hr to Huq cave which consider the biggest cave on Socotra. The cave is about 3.5 long and 10 – 14 m wide. Inside the cave you will see the stalactites stalagmites and the subterranean pools. After exploring the cave, we will head down to meet the car driving back to the campsite. (ArAr beach).
After an early breakfast our local team will drive you back to the airport for your flight back home.
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