Best experiences tour
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DAY 1) Arrival on Socotra, Delisha beach, Hadibo city (overnight in 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 the Hotel
DAY 2) Wadi Kalesan, Arher beach
After breakfast crossing into the interior of the island and an easy one-hour trek down to Wadi Kalesan, one of the most beautiful wadis on the island, which is lined with white rock formations, where you can enjoy beautiful fresh water and see endemic plants species, crabs and other animals. After refreshment and a picnic lunch, climb up for an hour and a half on easy terrain back to the car and 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. You can climb the sand dune and experience the unique scenery created by the prevailing westerly winds, the sand from the sea and the contrast of the dark rock cliff.. The uniqueness of this place is enhanced by the stream surrounded by green grass. If you are lucky, you can observe or try to catch freshwater eels in the dark. Dinner and overnight at Arher campsite.
DAY 3) Hoq Cave, Dihamri protected area, Homhil protected area
Early in the morning after breakfast, a short crossing by car to the vicinity of the Hoq Cave. With a local guide, you will reach your destination after about 2 hours of ascent. 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, we move to the nearby 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.
After lunch 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. Dinner and overnight at Homhil campsite.
DAY 4) Amak (Omaq) white sandy Indian ocean beach, Hayf (Zahaq) sand Dunes, Dagub cave
If you wake up early in the morning, you can once again enjoy a short swim and the surroundings of the unique Homhil plateau. 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 afternoon awaits you, you can rest in the shade of palm trees or fully enjoy swimming, sunbathing and exploring the surroundings. At 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. Depending on the time, we will visit the Dagub cave today or tomorrow morning on our way inland. At the entrance to the cave, the most valuable item of the dry south coast – pure water – flows down the impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations. A number of animals find refuge in the cave, especially bats and rorys. It is possible to drive directly to the cave. Lunch/Dinner and overnight at Amak campsite.
DAY 5) Dixam Plateu, Derhur Canyon/ Fermhin Forest
If you wake up early in the morning, you can once again enjoy a short swim and the surroundings of the unique Homhil plateau. 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 afternoon awaits you, you can rest in the shade of palm trees or fully enjoy swimming, sunbathing and exploring the surroundings. At 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. Depending on the time, we will visit the Dagub cave today or tomorrow morning on our way inland. At the entrance to the cave, the most valuable item of the dry south coast – pure water – flows down the impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations. A number of animals find refuge in the cave, especially bats and rorys. It is possible to drive directly to the cave. Lunch/Dinner and overnight at Amak campsite.
