Socotra: The Alien Island (5 days)

Day 1: Arrival and Arher Beach
Your flight departs from Abu Dhabi at 9:25am and arrives in Socotra at 10:40am.
Welcome to Socotra International Airport! Your adventure leader will meet you just outside the airport to show you to the car. Don’t worry, the airport is very small, so everything is easy to find.
From there, you’ll meet the rest of the Arabian Wanderers team, and the adventure begins! First stop is a homemade Yemeni meal with a lovely local family then off to Arher Beach.

Day 2: Dihamri or Hoq cave, Diksam
On the second day, start with a pre-sunrise hike to a stunning viewpoint for an unforgettable sunrise. Afterward, return to camp for breakfast and choose between two activities: snorkeling at Dihamri Marine Reserve or hiking to Hoq Cave.

Dihamri Marine Reserve, on Socotra's northern coast, offers excellent snorkeling. A dive master is available to help with equipment rentals ($5). Expect to see sea turtles, octopuses, leopard eels, and parrotfish.

Hoq Cave features impressive stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones, offering a true wilderness experience with no lights or boardwalks.

After your adventure, we'll return to Arher for lunch, then head to Diksam Plateau to see the iconic Dragon's Blood Trees. On the way, we'll stop at Wadi Dirhur, the island's deepest canyon, with palm trees and Bottle Trees growing from the canyon walls. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay under the Dragon's Blood Trees.

Day 3: Qalansiya and Detwah Lagoon
After breakfast in the forest, we'll leave the high central plateau behind and head to western Socotra. Our first stop will be the charming village of Qalansiya, the second-largest town on the island.

From there, we'll make a short journey to Detwah Lagoon, a protected area home to pufferfish, stingrays, starfish, and even turtles. You'll have time to swim and explore the nearby white sand beach.

Lunch will be served in a beautiful cave, where a local guide will introduce us to the sweet and fascinating creatures of the lagoon.

As afternoon turns to evening, you'll have the chance to watch the sunset over the lagoon before returning to camp.

We'll enjoy dinner and spend the night at Detwah Lagoon.

Day 4: Shoab Beach
This morning is all about sailing the waves! Your day will begin with a boat ride to Shoab Beach, which takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Along the way, we’ll likely encounter large pods of dolphins playing in the waves.

Once we arrive at Shoab Beach, you'll have plenty of time to swim and enjoy the sun before returning to camp for lunch and some relaxation.

After lunch and a rest from your swim, we'll drive to Hadiboh. There, we'll visit the local fish market and shops, take a brief tour of the town, and grab a refreshing juice. Following our time in Hadiboh, we'll head to Delisha.

Delisha is renowned for its stunning sunsets, making it one of the best spots on the island to watch the sun go down. We’ll have dinner and camp on the beach for a memorable evening.

Day 5: Airport
We will bid you farewell with a delicious breakfast on the beach before driving you to the airport for your flight home.

Including:

Meals:
All meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport:
Private vehicle, 4x4
Accommodation:
High-quality camping equipment is provided, including private tents (2-person tents are available for couples), mattresses, mattress covers, pillows, pillow covers, blankets, and portable toilets as needed. Accommodations include 4 nights of camping.

• Included activities:
• Arher beach visit
• Hike to Hoq Cave
• Snorkeling in Dihamri
• Dragon Blood Trees Forest visit
• Swim and free time in Detwah Lagoon
• Boat ride along with dolphins to Shoab beach
• Short hike to meet the caveman

Visit Visa
Round Trip Flight from Abu Dhabi to Socotra
Entrance fees
Staff & experts
Adventure Leader throughout, local guides.

Price: 7,665 AED PP

Notes:

• Important note: Your booking will only be confirmed once you've completed the process on the following link: https://www.arabianwanderers.com/tour/socotra-the-alien-island. RSVP on Meetup serves as an expression of intent to attend the event and does not guarantee your place, as spots are limited and tend to fill up rapidly.
• Group size: Small group experience - Avg. 10. Max 16.
• Physical rating: Suitable for everyone, includes beginner level hiking and walking.
• Solo travelers are welcome.
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