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Socotra Island, Yemen.
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🇾🇪 - SOCOTRA ISLAND




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Join us on this epic expedition to Socotra!

Socotra is Located in the Arabian Sea and an isolated island that has always kept safe and attracted visitors, despite belonging to war-torn Yemen.
Home to around 60,000 people, Socotra is also rich in a very unique flora and fauna that made it become a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008.

Dragon trees, white sandy beaches, unique cultural heritage and a wide range of endemic species, Socotra is a very different destination from anywhere you’ve seen in the Middle East.
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Itinerary

On the first day, we will meet at the arrival Hall in Hadibou, we’ll go straight for lunch,Then, we’ll drive to Hutan Dara, the Dragon Blood Trees forest, where we’ll set up our camp. Overnight in Hutan Dara campsite.

the tour will be very special since you will be waking up in the middle of Dragon Blood Trees.

After breakfast, transfer to the south of the island to Aomak beach for a swim. Then, transfer to Zahek campsite for lunch.

After lunch, we’ll do a hike across the sand dunes towards the beach, one of the most unspoiled and best beaches in Socotra. Hiking time: around 2 hours, easy.

Overnight in Zahek campsite.

Early start, breakfast and drive to Wadi Kalysan, a natural valley home to a massive and absolutely mind-blowing pool. Hiking time: around 1.5 hours, easy-moderate.

Then, we’ll head for Homhill, not without first stopping in a gorgeous butter tree forest. After lunch, we’ll hike down to Homhill Infinity Pool for another swim.

Overnight in Homhill campsite.

Arher is one of the most popular sites in all of Socotra, popular for its colossal sand dunes overlooking the pristine beaches of this part of the island.

In the morning, however, we will offer the possibility to hike down from Homhill to the coast. Hiking time: around 1.5 hours, easy-moderate.

From there, we’ll transfer to Crab Beach, one of the most gorgeous campsites in Socotra. After lunch, possibility to hike up one of the highest dunes.

Overnight in Crab beach.

Early start to hike up to Hoq Cave, a pretty impressive and nearly 3-kilometer deep cave, which we will certainly explore with our local team. Hiking time: 4-5 hours, moderate.

After the hike, we’ll go to Ahrer, where we’ll camp for the night. Dinner and overnight in Ahrer.

We will start the day heading to Qalansiya, the second largest city in Socotra, a sleepy town with a fishermen’s atmosphere.

From there, we’ll take a boat to Shoab, a tropical beach only reachable by boat.

Then, we’ll go back to Qalansiya and make our way to our campsite in Detwah Lagoon.

In the afternoon, there will be the possibility of visiting the caveman, but it’s not guaranteed.

Otherwise, we recommend walking to the beach. Overnight in Detwah Lagoon.

In the morning, hike up the highest hill in the area, the best viewpoint on the island and, in Joan Torres’ opinion, the best hike in all the Middle East. Hiking time: 4-5 hours, moderate-hard.

Then, drive to Delisha, a pretty cool beach relatively close to Hadibou.

We’ll set up camp in Delisha. After lunch, there’s the possibility of hiking another pretty cool and high dune.

Overnight in Delisha.

After breakfast, transfer to Hadibou International Airport. End of the tour.

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Included

  1. All meals 

  2. Full transport around the island.

  3. An accomodation in tents or hotels.

  4. Experienced local guide.

  5. Diving equipments.

  6. Fees and permits for tourist sites.

  7. Wi-Fi throughout the trip.

  8. Boat trip fees

  9. Visa fees.


Not Included

  1. International flight to Socotra 

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How to reach Socotra island?

Today, the only official way to get to Socotra is by flying in.

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The airport is located in the capital Hadiboh and is called Socotra Airport (SCT). There are 3 different routes traveling to Socotra Airport:

From Abu Dhabi From Mukallah From Cairo


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FAQ

Which hotels do we stay?

We don’t stay in any hotels. Socotra is a full camping trip.

How does the tent distribution work?
For camping, we’ll all stay in individual tents.
All tents will also have their own mattress, pillow and blanket, so you don’t need to bring any extra camping gear.

How to fly to Socotra?
You can fly from Abu Dhabi and from Cairo via Aden.

How to fly to Socotra from Abu Dhabi?
A flight operated by Air Arabia travels from Abu Dhabi to Socotra 2-3 times a week,
How to fly from Cairo to Socotra?
There’s also the possibility of flying to Socotra from Cairo with Yemenia Airways via Aden, where you’ll be spending one night before flying to Socotra.

How to get a visa?
We will arrange it for you, no worries. All we’ll require is a copy of your passport.

How does payment work?
To secure your spot on the tour, we require a deposit.
We accept payments in both Euros and US dollars. All details will be shared upon booking your spot.

How to fly to Socotra from Mukalla?
Every Sunday there is a flight connecting Socotra and Mukallah, the capital of Hadramut province in mainland Yemen.

How to book your flights to Socotra?
Flights to Socotra can’t be booked online they have to be booked-through the respective travel agent.
And we will take care of that for you.
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What to bring: Packing list for visiting Socotra?
The following packing list is completely subjective:
Reusable water bottle. We will have a water dispenser to fill your bottles, thus reducing plastic consumption.
Head torch Microfiber towel
Water shoes or sandals: for beach days or wading in natural pools. Trekking shoes
All toiletries
Biodegradable wipes or toilet paper Hand sanitizer
Lightweight, breathable clothing: temperatures can be hot, so pack loose, comfortable clothing made from cotton or moisture-wicking fabric.
Long sleeves and pants: to protect against the sun and bugs, particularly in the evenings. Swimwear: to enjoy the beaches and natural pools.
Windbreaker or light jacket: evenings can be cool Hat and sunglasses: essential for sun protection. Insect repellent
A dry bag is a good idea to protect your cameras and electronics from any water damage. Power bank and spare batteries.

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