Tour Code
WST-SC-05Duration
8Best For
Culture, Scenery, Family, Photography, AdventureSocotra Island is a place completely different from ordinary islands. This 8-day Socotra group tour will take you deep into the heart of Socotra Island! You will spend most of your time exploring the different sections of this magical land. On the journey, not only can you witness astonishing and endemic flora and fauna, but you can also experience the Socotra culture.
The alien-like landscapes and unspoiled beauty are waiting for you. Now contact us to book a captivating Socotra Island group trip to throw yourself completely into this ultimate wild adventure.
Enjoy breathtaking sunsets over the Socotra beach and dragon blood forest.
Step into the dragon blood tree forest, which resembles a scene from a science fiction movie.
Spend nights in the undisturbed campsites with the views of a pristine and dazzling starry sky.
Dive into the crystal-clear water and explore the colorful coral reefs and marine life.
Stroll on the pure white sand dunes and experience the tranquility of being completely isolated from the world.
Take a boat and chase the dolphins that leap out of the water at sea.
Your Socotra Island group trip will begin upon arrival at Socotra Airport, where you will be welcomed by your driver and tour guide. Drive to Hadibo Town, the capital of Socotra. After checking into the hotel, you can enjoy lunch and take a break.
In the late afternoon, you will head to Delisha Beach for a relaxing time. You will hike to the top of the sand dune and enjoy admiring the sun slowly sinking below the horizon line. You can take plenty of great photos along the way. After the sunset, you will return to the hotel for dinner and rest.
Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Hadibo
In the morning, you will visit the Homhil Protected Area. The main attraction here is the bottle tree, also known as the desert rose. Their trunks are round and plump, like large water-filled bottles. The Homhil Protected Area offers a natural infinity pool with a sea view. You can put on your swimsuit and jump in the infinity pool. While swimming, you can also enjoy the view of the ocean.
In the afternoon, you will travel to Arher Dunes and challenge yourself to climb the towering dunes there. Look down, and you will see that on one side there are continuous sand dunes, and on the other side there is the blue sea.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Arher Dunes
This morning, you will explore the Hoq Cave. As you enter the cave, you will see many strange stalactites and stalagmites. In the cave, there are still some ancient writings carved by people from the past. You can listen to the guide tell the stories behind these ancient writings.
In the afternoon, you will put on your scuba diving gear and go snorkeling at the Dihamri Marine Reserve. Under the water, you can see schools of colorful fish swimming around you. The coral reefs are also vibrant and diverse, making it a paradise for marine enthusiasts. If you're lucky, you might even spot sea turtles.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Dihamri Marine Reserve
In the morning, you will go hiking in the Kalysan Canyon. You will see a pool of water with a color like turquoise, surrounded by tall white rock formations. You can jump into the clear pool and have a great time swimming.
In the afternoon, you continue hiking around the canyon and search for desert roses that grow tenaciously in the rocks. If you book a group tour to Socotra in March or April, you can see pink flowers blooming on these rugged plants.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Kalysan Canyon
In the morning, you will hike at the bottom of Dirhur Canyon. There is a fresh swimming pool where you can swim and relax.
Stop at Firmihin Forest, where the slopes here are covered in dragon blood trees. The dragon blood tree is a unique species of tree in Socotra, resembling an open umbrella. The locals will demonstrate on-site how to make cuts on tree trunks and collect the red resin that flows out, which is called dragon blood.
In the evening, you will camp in the tent set up in the dragon blood forest and enjoy the stunning sunset. At night, when you look up, you can see a sky full of stars.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Firmihin Dragon Blood Tree Forest
This morning, you will venture to Amoak Beach and swim in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Continue on to Zahek Sand Dunes and Hayf Sand Dunes. The golden sand dunes extend all the way to the seaside. You can stroll leisurely along the sand.
Next, your Socotra itinerary will take you to Degub Cave. Standing at the entrance and looking out, you can catch a view of the traditional small village of Socotra below.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Zahek Sand Dunes
You need to wake up early today. Around 4 am or 5 am, you will take a boat to Shuab Beach. Taking a boat at sea, you may have the opportunity to see dolphins jump out of the water and swim with the boat. Afterwards, you will arrive at a pristine and delicate beach, undisturbed by anyone.
At noon, you will arrive at the picturesque Detwah Lagoon. The white sandy beach contrasts beautifully with the azure blue water.
Then you will climb up a small hill next to the Detwah Lagoon and admire the blooming desert roses. This is the most classic desert rose viewing spot on Socotra Island. Return to Hadibo Town in the evening and check into a hotel to rest.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Hadibo
After having breakfast at the hotel in the morning, you can start packing your luggage. You will be taken to the airport to board a flight back to Jeddah and conclude this 8-day Socotra group tour.
Meals: B
Accommodation: N/A
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