8-Day Best of Socotra Island Tour

You will arrive at Socotra Airport in the morning local time and meet the driver who will pick you up.

Firstly, you will head to Detwah Lagoon, where the emerald-colored waters are surrounded by pristine white beaches and coral reefs. You can leisurely stroll on the beach. Enjoy lunch and take a break at the beach campsite.

In the afternoon, set off from the camp and hike to a 400-meter hill (round trip takes about 2 to 4 hours). The road is challenging, steep, and strewn with gravel, which makes hiking very difficult. If you have underlying diseases or have no exercise habit, it is not recommended to participate.

Climb up the hill, and you can see the strange-looking bottle trees (Socotra Desert Rose). Capture the breathtaking view of the sunset later. A headlamp is needed when returning.

At night, set up a tent at the campsite near the lagoon and get a good rest for tomorrow's adventure.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Detwah Lagoon

This morning, head to Qalansiyah, which is the second-largest town on Socotra Island. Take a boat from the village to Shoab Beach. There is a chance to catch a glimpse of dolphins along the way, which depends on the weather and wind, and wave conditions of the day. Don't forget to take a look at the unique birds and other Marine life in Socotra.

Follow the tour guide to the cave of Ellai, who is the famous caveman. If the caveman is at home, you can visit him. Through communication with him, you can learn about his story of guarding the ocean. He may also take you to the sea to catch oysters and pen shells.

At noon, hike back to the Detwah Lagoon campsite for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, continue your tour to Diksam Plateau, the largest place where Dragon's Blood Trees grow on Socotra Island. Along the way, you will meet a meteorite crater and abandoned Soviet tanks. Continuing forward, the Dragon Blood Trees come into view.

Camp overnight at Disksam Plateau in the evening.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Disksam Plateau

In the morning, start from Disksam Plateau and embark on your Socotra Dragon Tree tour. You will enter Firmihin Dragon's Blood Tree Forest through Wadi Dirhur. You can stroll through the forest and experience intimate contact with nature. Observe the Dragon Blood Trees that can only be seen on Socotra Island.

In the evening, you will camp in Dragon's Blood Tree Forest and enjoy this wonderful experience.

Kind Reminder:
If the weather is good today, you can camp in the Dragon Blood Tree Forest. But if it's cloudy and rainy, it's impossible to camp in the forest. For your safety, you need to camp overnight elsewhere, like Aomak Beach.

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

Get up very early today and wait for the sunrise in the forest filled with Dragon's Blood trees. Admire how the sunlight and the Dragon's Blood Trees create a postcard-like scene. Next, venture to Aomak Beach to enjoy the desert and the sea. If you want to go to the place where the desert meets the ocean, you need to walk over the sand dunes for about 20 minutes.

Explore Degub Cave, which has a huge and terrifying entrance. You can enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery at the cave entrance. Return to Aomak Beach and enjoy lunch and a break.

Head to Zaheq Sand Dunes to enjoy the sunset. The pink and golden sunset shining upon the sand dunes is simply breathtaking.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Zaheq Sand Dunes

After breakfast, you will travel to Kalysan Canyon, boasting natural pools with a jade-like emerald green color. You can enjoy cliff jumping and swimming here.

Next, head to Homhil Protected Area, a nature sanctuary. Here, you can enjoy and take photos of bottle trees, Dragon Blood Trees, and frankincense trees. Homhil also has a natural infinity pool where you can swim.

In the evening, camp in the Homhil Protected Area.

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

Dihamri Marine Reserve is a snorkeling paradise. You can enter the underwater world and observe the vibrant coral reefs and various Marine creatures up close. Return to the camp for lunch and rest during lunchtime.

Travel to Erissel, where you can appreciate a sweeping view of the Indian Ocean and visit the giant whale bone.

Arher Dunes is one of the most breathtaking wonders on Socotra Island. The huge white sand dunes extend all the way to the sea. Enjoy the sunset scenery on the hill in the evening.

Camp at Arher Dunes in the evening. If there is strong wind or other special weather conditions, camping at Arher Dunes is not suitable. We will adjust to an appropriate location nearby.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Arher Dunes

Enjoy the spectacular sunrise scenery at the campsite. You can also climb to the top of the Arher Dunes, which takes about 20 minutes.

Hoq Cave is a natural limestone cave. You can see landforms such as stalactites and stalagmites, as well as a variety of wild animals. Looking out of the cave, you can see a view of the blue sea. The way to Hoq Cave requires some effort, and the round trip takes about 3.5-4 hours. But most of the roads are repaired roads, not very difficult, and the difficulty is lower than that of the first day.

At noon, you will have lunch and rest at Dihamri Marine Reserve.

Head to Hadibo and stay at the best hotel on the island. Hadibo is the charming capital of Socotra Island, located along the northern coast of Socotra Island. You can visit the local market, communicate with the locals, and learn about the lifestyle of the locals of Socotra Island. You can buy handmade crafts as souvenirs to take home.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Hadibo

Today is the last day of the Socotra tour. After breakfast, pack your luggage and drive to Socotra Airport. Then take a flight to Abu Dhabi Airport. Safe travels!

Meals: B
Accommodation: N/A