Socotra Vacation Company Tour
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival Day – Hadibo – Delisha Beach
Upon your arrival at Socotra airport, you will be welcoming by our local English speaker guide, who ready meet you at Hadibo International Airport and drive you to the hotel. After that We will drive you to attractive place not far away from Hadibo town. Then we move to Delisha beach where the blue ocean with a white sandy beaches meet the clear turquoise water with landscapes that enchant you during sunset. Then we drive back to Hadibo city for enjoy our dinner at restaurant. Overnight at a hotel in Hadibo city.
Day 2 – Wadi Killisan Homihi & Arhur beach
Early in the morning having light breakfast in the restaurant, than we make our way to Homi plateau. There we will discover the beautiful of landscapes of Wadi Kelisan which is a deep valley surrounded by towering cliffs and filled with crystal- clear pools of water. We make a little bite of walking down into the valley maximum 35 minuets walking, It deserve, because after that you will enjoy swimming in turquois pools and jumping from the ledges into crystal clear waters. And we will have our lunch there.
After that we drive you to Homhil National Park, there you can find the home of Dragon Blood Trees that never been seen accept on Socotra, also you can enjoy taking photos with Bottle tree or Desert Rose. Once we have hiked for few minutes, we will arrive an incredible pool which is located on open landscape view, there from above you see the mostly of southern part of the Island, that place will capture your feelings. After that we make our way down from the mountain to the cars and drive you to the east of the Island which is the camp site area its called Arher beach.
At Arher beach where salty sea water meets the fresh water. You can relax on green grass by enjoying the view surrounded a round you. There are many options for you to make you can swim in the clear blue waters of Arher beach after you feel refresh, there is a huge of hill of sand dune that looks like mountains of snow. There you can climb to the top and take an amazing view of the Ocean. Your overnight camping it will be there with delicious dinner.
Day 3 – Hoq Cave & Dihamri Marine protected Area.
Early morning after breakfast we make our way to explore the largest cave in the middle east. The Caves on the island of Socotra are many varied in terms of size, shape and location. But there is Cave that even if you are one of those who do not give interest in exploring caves, this Cave will captivate you to discover it yourself because it is worth a visit. It is Hoq Cave
The Hoq cave which is located in the northeast of the Island. Hoq Cave consider as the largest one on Socotra.
Hoq Cave is a remarkable natural wonder with an abundance of stunning crystal formations and speleothems. Speleothems, such as stalactites, stalagmites, and calcite floors, are created over thousands of years in caves through the slow deposition of minerals. These formations can vary in size, shape, and colour, and they often create a breathtaking and otherworldly environment inside caves. Finally, even those not so interested in spelunking activities will leave Hoq Cave thoroughly impressed. To take adventure to reach to the cave from the village. It is mandatory to take bottle of water, a headlamp or torch flashlight with you and a local guide who used to about that place and have experience and valuable information and exploration about the area and inside the cave as it can be dangerous and easy to lost.
Along the way up to the cave, you will see rare trees and wonderful plants, and while you are at the top of the mountain, you will overlook a vast water and a view that will live in your mind for the rest of your life.
The duration from village to the cave about one hour and forty minutes to reach to the entrance of the cave, but it deserves a visit. Without exaggeration the cave will amaze you. While cave’s interior about three kilometres long.
After that we go back to our cars to keep going driving to Dihamri Marine protected Area. There find the satiable place to make diving and snorkelling. there you can find out a wide variety of marine life, colourful fish, sea turtle and reef sharks. Overnight and Dinner in Dihamri camp. There you can find Toilet and shower path.
Day 4 – Dixsam Plateau – Wadi Derhur
We drive our way early morning to the top of the mountains where is a place give you enjoy an amazing landscapes towards the sea ocean and to enjoy seeing huge of Dragons blood trees which is only found on Socotra Island and it is surrounding by beautiful scenery.
The density of the trees, their umbrella-like shape, and their wonderful location at the top rising above sea level captivate you to enjoy looking at and taking pictures, Dixsam is the home of dragons blood trees. And we will keep going drive to the Wadi Dirhur. There we find natural swimming pool with fresh water. We have our lunch next to the swimming pool. And overnight and dinner on the top of the mountain a mong the dragons blood tree.
Day 5 – Omaq Beach – Dagub cave – Zahek and Hayf dunes
After our breakfast we are making our way during your trip by car, you will be amazed by the view of the vast ocean that dazzles you with the beauty of its blue colour and its crashing waves, while on the opposite side you will see mountain peaks that rise above the clouds, covered with rare types of trees. After we fill your senses and feelings with the beauty of the sea view and its beauty, which will be imprinted in your memory for life, we will transport you on your trip on our way to our destination, to those peaks that you have seen before, you will live the moment by enjoying their beauty.
Yet, both landscapes hold an undeniable beauty, each with its own unique charm and allure. In the ocean, I find solace in the endless expanse, while the mountains offer a sense of grounding and perspective. Together, they form a harmonious symphony of nature’s grandeur, reminding me of the awe-inspiring wonders that exist in the world around us to the south of the Island which is called Noged area is famous for its beautiful beaches, sands and dunes. There is find biggest cave on the south of the Island. After noon, we drive you to Zahek and Hayf to enjoy and make some fun on the beautiful sand and dunes. Dinner and overnight in Omaq beach camp site.
Day 6 – Qalansiya – Detwah Lagoon
On that site of the western part of the Island, there is a town call Qalansiya which is a small traditional fishing town. In that part of the Island, we explore attractive place which is Detwah Lagoon which is protected area and Shub Bay. There you will see a dramatic, incredible landscape and stunning beauty from top of the hill. There you can swim, lying down, walking, listening to music and take a lots of photos and you can hike up to take a wonderful photos for the place.
Day 7 – Qalansiya – Shoab beach
We make our way to the town and fare a boat to sail to Shuab Bay. Sometime During the sailing there are spinner dolphins racing with the boat around us. The view of the Ocean that is surrounded by huge cliffs which is home for many sea birds on it and the blue colour of the ocean, that make you satisfy with the tour. Ther you can take your time enjoy swimming, exolore and lying on the clean and clear beach. Later we make our way back to Detwah Lagoon for lunch and overnight in the capital of the Island in Hotel.
Day 8 – Making our way to the Airport
Early Mooring after a week of unforgettable sweets day which you spent it with us in wonderful Island, check out from Hotel, going to eat breakfast at a restaurant and We’ll drive you back to the airport and we wish is not last visit for you to the Island.
Service Included:
- We provide you
- Entry Visa
- Transportation 4WD Land Cruiser modern and comfortable from your first step of landing your plane on airport of Socotra until you leave.
- 2 Nights in the Hotel ( first day and the last day ) because we feel you need them the first day you have long trip from place to place and from airport to other, therefore we make you relax in the hotel in first day. Also last day to have comfortable night and well preparation to be ready for long flight back to your country.
- Three meals breakfast, lunch and dinner during your trip with us.
- English speaking tour guide qualified with knowledge and experience.
- Five nights camping, including, tent ( we pitch and fold the tent for you),and also
- Provide you mattress, bed, sheets, pillow, blanket, tables and chairs except sleeping bags.
- Boat for excursion from Qalansiya to Shoub beach.
- – local guide who lead us to Caves.
Not including:
- International Air flight ticket.
- Snorkelling and diving equipment fees.
- Personal Expenses.
- Visa Fee $ 150
- Guide’s and driver’s tips.
We can provide all service including visa, accommodation, cars. Camping equipment. Camels, fishing boats and well-trained English guide, trekking guides. We organize different tour’s program and we tailor according to your interests e.g. hiking, trekking, cave exploring, camel riding, fishing, boat excursions, bird watching, botanical, scenery, filming, diving, snorkelling and living with Bedouin people.
