5-Day Highlights of Socotra Island Tour

Your Socotra Island Tour will begin when you arrive at Socotra Airport. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by the driver.

Your first stop is Detwah Lagoon, where you can appreciate the striking turquoise waters and the bands of white sand. Head to the beach camp for lunch and rest.

In the afternoon, follow your guide to climb up a 400-meter hill and visit Socotra bottle trees, which are also known as Socotra Desert Rose. Later, marvel at the island's 10-kilometer-long sandbar and the stunning sunset.

Spend the night camping on Detwah Lagoon's beach and fully immerse in nature's tranquility.

Kind Reminder:
The excursion for the bottle tree and sunset requires hiking up the mountain with a round-trip duration of approximately 2 to 4 hours, depending on individual physical condition. This road is very difficult, steep, and has loose stones. Therefore, for your safety, it is recommended that travelers with underlying diseases or those without exercise habits do not participate. A headlamp is required for the return journey.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Detwah Lagoon

At 7 AM, you will travel to Qalansiya, a traditional fishing village. You can board a fishing boat to the pristine Shuab Beach. On the way, you may see many groups of dolphins, but this depends on the weather and sea conditions. On the beach, you can observe unique bird species and marine life.

Then visit the cave of Abdullah Al-Salim Ellai and meet the caveman if he's home. Listen to the caveman share stories about protecting marine ecology. You will have a chance to go out to sea and catch fresh oysters and clams with him.

Return to Detwah Lagoon campsite for lunch and a break. In the afternoon, travel to Diksam Plateau, the home of the Dragon Blood Trees. Deep into Wadi Dirhur Canyon and Firmihin Forest. Stroll around to admire the rugged beauty of the Dragon Blood Trees.

In the evening, you will camp in the Dragon Blood Trees forest if the weather permits. Relocate to a safe area if it is cloudy and rainy.

Kind Reminder:
There will be a short section of hiking along the route from the caveman's home to the campsite, as the beach here is relatively shallow and boats have difficulty passing through.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Firmhin Dragon Blood Trees Forest

After breakfast, drive 2 hours north and walk 20 minutes to Wadi Kalysan (Kalysan Canyon). Dive into the deep emerald water for cliff jumping and swimming.

At noon, arrive at the Homhil Protected Area, a park boasting Bottle Trees, Dragon's Blood Trees, and Frankincense trees. You will have lunch and rest here.

In the afternoon, you can walk among the uniquely shaped Bottle Trees and have fun at the natural infinity pool with the stunning ocean view.

In the evening, camp at Homhil Protected Area overnight.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Homhil Protected Area

After breakfast, you will head to Dihamri Marine Reserve. Get ready for snorkeling. You will experience Socotra's extraordinary marine ecosystem and see the wide variety of marine creatures and colorful coral reefs.

At noon, lunch and rest at the campsite near Dihamri Marine Reserve. In the afternoon, head to Erissel at the eastern tip of Socotra Island, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean and the junction of the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. You can also see a giant whale bone.

Head to Arher, where you can see and climb the giant sand dunes. Conclude today's tour with a visit to Hadibo, the capital of Socotra. You can get a flavor of local life and visit local markets for some souvenirs.

In the evening, stay at a hotel on the island to prepare for the return journey tomorrow. For the Hotel, we will give priority to the Summerland Hotel, the best hotel in the town. If the hotel is fully booked, we will reserve the second-best hotel on the island

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Hadibo

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and gather at the hotel around 7:30 - 8:30 AM for your transfer to Socotra Airport. Say goodbye to Socotra Island and board the flight. See you on the next journey.

Meals: B
Accommodation: N/A