ITINERARY, Exclusive Hotel Tour 1-2*, 8 days/7 nights
 

Special tour for adventurers who want to see all the beauties and the most interesting places of Socotra, but also sleep comfortably in a hotel with air conditioning and eat daily in a restaurant.

Upon request, it is possible to arrange the one of best hotel in Socotra Hotel level 3* -  price individually. 
 

DAY 1) Arrival on Socotra, Delisha beach, Hadibo city (overnight in a Hotel)
  • welcome and pick up at the airport
  • lunch at a restaurant in Hadibo
  • accommodation at the Hotel and a short refreshment
  • transport to Delisha Beach, you can relax and take walks in the surrouding area
  • you will enjoy sunbathing, swimming, climbing a sand dune, and you can watch a beautiful sunset
  • dinner at a restaurant Hadibo and overnight in a Hotel

DAY 2) Wadi Kalesan

After breakfast crossing by car into the interior of the island to the proximity of one of the most beautiful wadis on the island Wadi Kalisan which is lined with white rock formations, where you can enjoy swimming in beautiful fresh crystal water and see endemic plants species, crabs and other animals.

The path is lined with succulents of endemic Desert roses ( Adenium obesum socotranum ) and beautiful rock formations that enhance a very pleasant walk.

Once you have fully enjoyed swimming and refreshments, we climb up for an hour and a half on easy terrain back to the car.A late picnic lunch will be ready now.

Late afternoon we will move back to Hadibo.

Dinner at the restaurant Hadibo and ovenight in a Hotel

DAY 3) Homhil protected area, Dihamri protected area,

After breakfast transfer to Homhil plateau - an amazing place on the northeastern tip of the island with a large concentration of Dragon's blood trees (Dracaena Cinnabari ) , desert roses and frankincense trees.

In addition to exceptional plants, the biggest attraction on the Homhil plateau is also the infinity pool. It is a natural lake located on the edge of a rock ledge and fed by several small streams.You can swim here, observe freshwater crabs and at the same time enjoy the fascinating view of the Arabian Sea.

Now you can choose? If you want to go down to the coast by trekking or reach the next destination comfortable by car. Both are possible.

Dihamri protected area, the richest coral reef, where you can snorkel and see the amazing underwater world just a few meters from the shore.Moray eels, parrot fish in schools, stingrays, sea urchins and many other underwater animals will make you feel like you are swimming in an aquarium.

In this magical place you will enjoy a pleasant afternoon including picnic lunch.

Dinner at the restaurant Hadibo and ovenight in a Hotel

DAY 4) Hoq cave, Arher beach

Early in the morning before breakfast  we taka a transport to the vicinity of the Hoq Cave .

You will meet a local guide after picnic breakfast who will accompany you to your destination, where you will reach after about 2 hours of climbing.

The cave system is about 10 kilometers long (only the front part is accessible ). Be prepared that there are no lights inside. The reward will be a tour of thousands of stalagnites and stalagnates, and after about a kilometer inside you will reach a fascinating lake.

After this more challenging trek from the cave and  lunch in a shady place,  we crossing by car to the Arher area - the easternmost part of the island's promontory, up to 150m high sand dunes that rest on a limestone rock massif and a place that is famous for beautiful sunrises. The uniqueness of this place is enhanced by the stream surrounded by green grass.

A well-deserved rest awaits you in this breathtaking place, you can enjoy the sea, sunbathing, exploring the surroundings.

If you still have the strengths you can climb the sand dune and experience the unique scenery created by the prevailing westerly winds, the blown sand from the sea and the contrast of the dark rock cliff..

If you are lucky, you can observe or try to catch freshwater eels in the dark.

Dinner at the restaurant Hadibo and ovenight in a Hotel

DAY 5) Dixam Plateu, Derhur Canyon/ Fermhin Forest

After breakfast transport to the interior of the island. Today you will have a breathtaking day, a walk among the rare trees of Dragon's Blood.

The massive gorge crosses the Dixam plateau with walls up to 700 meters high in some places and creates a dominant view of the surroundings.

From the plateau we will descend by car into the Derhur Canyon, lined with date palms and you can swim in several clear lakes. The color contrast of the surroundings is reminiscent of scenes from Jurassic Park.

After lunch we will take a short drive to the isolated plateau of forest Fermhin, which is enclosed by deep canyons. Nowhere else in the world can you find Dragon´s blood trees ( Dracaena Cinnabari )in such concentration as here. The characteristic appearance of this monocot plant and the age of most of them will captivate you.

Something special:

Among the oldest ecosystems on Earth are the forests with Dragon´s blood trees ( Dracaena Cinnabari ) , which date back to the Tertiary period.

The Dragon´s blood trees ( Dracaena Cinnabari ) is a symbol of the island, it grows to a height of 10 meters, with its wide crown and shape it resembles an umbrella or a gigantic mushroom. The highly valuable dragon's blood, or red sap, is literally a treasure. It has strong medicinal effects and its use is also in demand in the cosmetic industry.

From the local families, you can buy this treasure in small quantities and try the beneficial effects - dragon's blood!

Dinner at the restaurant Hadibo and ovenight in a Hotel

DAY 6) Amak (Omaq) white sandy Indian ocean beach, Hayf (Zahaq) sand Dunes, Dagub cave

After breakfast, we will head to the less populated southern coast of Socotra to the beautiful turquoise blue Indian Ocean and a place of endless white sand beaches.

A relaxing day awaits you, you can rest in the shade of palm trees or fully enjoy swimming, sunbathing and exploring the surroundings.

After picnic lunch late afternoon, we will visit the Dagub cave, which can be easily reached by car.

At the entrance to the cave, the most valuable item of the dry south coast – clean water – flows down the impressive stalactite formations. Many animals find refuge in the cave, especially bats and puffins.

With sunset we will visit the beautiful sand dunes near the village of Hayf. A beautiful place that evokes a sense of calm is incredibly photogenic.

Dinner at the restaurant Hadibo and ovenight in a Hotel

DAY 7) Qalansiyah, Shoab beach ( Boat Trip ) , Detwah Lagoon , Hadibo

Early morning, after breakfast, we leave Hadibo and head to Qalansiyah for a boat trip to the famous Shoab Beach. Along the way, in addition to meeting fishing boats, there is a huge chance of an extraordinary encounter with dolphins. And the happiest ones might meet a huge shark.

By boat, you will pass gigantic rock massifs that line deserted small sandy beaches, cave formations and are inhabited by flocks of cormorants.

Shoab is a beautiful beach, many visitors insist that it is the most beautiful in Socotra. You will swim in turquoise water, relax under the mangroves and enjoy your last day on the magical island.

After return by boat to Qalansiyah and Detwah Lagoon lunch will be prepared.

This breathtaking view of the Detwah Lagoon is enhanced by the turquoise color of the sea and the snow-white sand that creates incredible scenery. Detwah is full of life, you can observe stingrays, turtles, inflatable fish, octopuses and other amazing fauna of this unique location.

The sunset is also breathtaking, and you can enjoy it in one of several places to choose from.

Later we will move back to Hadibo – approximately 1,5 - 2 hours.

If you are in the mood in Hadibo, you can buy a few small things and visit the local market.

Dinner at the restaurant Hadibo and ovenight in a Hotel

DAY 8) Departure from Socotra

  •  check out from a Hotel
  •  breakfast at a restaurant Hadibo
  •  transport to the Socotra airport