Lost World of Socotra Dragon Blood Trees

7 Nights / 8 Days | 1 Country / 1 City

Lost World of Socotra Dragon Blood Trees

7 Nights / 8 Days - 1 Country / 1 City

Socotra (7N)

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Socotra (7N)

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  • day 1

  • MORNING TO NOON

    Arrival , Transfer to Hotel and Check-in

  • NOON TO EVENING

    Explore Arher Beach

  • day 2

  • MORNING TO NOON

    Breakfast on the beach

  • NOON TO EVENING

    Explore Hoq Cave and Sunset Hike

  • day 3

  • FULL DAY

    Explore Sunrise Hike, Dihamri and Homhil

  • day 4

  • MORNING TO NOON

    Breakfast

  • NOON TO EVENING

    Explore Kilisan Wadi, Zahek and Aomak Beach

  • day 5

  • FULL DAY

    Visit Diksam (Dragon Blood Tree Forest)

  • day 6

  • MORNING TO NOON

    Breakfast

  • NOON TO EVENING

    Visit Detwah Lagoon

  • day 7

  • NOON TO EVENING

    Breakfast

  • FULL DAY

    Explore Shoab Beach

  • day 8

  • MORNING

    Breakfast and Drive you to the airport for your flight home

Day 1

| Socotra

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.
Arher beach is where high coastal cliffs merge with pristine white sand dunes just steps from the beach. Fresh water flows from the cliffs into the sea, making small streams.
After unpacking your things, we will drive to the Easternmost tip of the island to see and explore where the Indian Ocean meets the Arabian Sea. The sunset from this point is spectacular! We will then head back to camp for dinner and a comfortable sleep on the beach.

Day 2

| Socotra

Your second day will start with breakfast on the beach to prepare you for your first hike to Hoq Cave.
Hoq Cave is the most unique cave on the island. The hike start point is just a 10 minute drive from camp. We will hike approx 1-1.5 hours up to the cave, walk about 45 minutes to the deepest point of the cave, 45 minutes back out and another 1 hour hike down. Inside you will see stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones. The cave is magnificent in its original state, so there are no lights or boardwalks, only nature in its wildest form.
After the hike, lunch will be prepared on the beach. We will then relax or swim until the late afternoon before setting off on another amazing hike! This is a more strenuous hike, but the views from the top are worth it. It is optional though, so feel free to relax at the campsite instead. We will watch the sunset from the top and then quickly make our way down to camp where dinner will be waiting. We will fall asleep once more on the beach at Arher.

Day 3

| Socotra

An amazing third day will start before sunrise! A short hike will take you to the perfect place to see one of the most breathtaking sunrises of your life.
Once the sun fully rises we make our way back to camp for breakfast, pack our things, and head to the next destination. Dihamri!
Dihamri Marine Reserve is a protected area on the northern coast of Socotra, and one of the best places to snorkel on the island. A dive master is available on site to help you with renting equipment if you want to explore the deeper waters of the sea. You can easily spend hours in the water spotting countless species of marine life from sea turtles and octopuses to leopard eels, parrot fish and more. After snorkeling/scuba diving you will have the chance to shower before heading to a beautiful wadi for lunch!
After lunch we will make our way to the infinity pool of Homhil. The pool is located in one the most attractive protected areas in Socotra. This area is also home to a versatile selection of Socotri trees including Boswellia, Desert Rose, the legendary Dragon Blood and many others. Wandering among these rare species and seeing the natural pool is an extraordinary journey. We will hike approx. 30 minutes down to the pool, take in the sights and then hike approx. 30 minutes back up. Relax at the nearby campsite until dinner and then marvel in the sky until you fall asleep.

Day 4

| Socotra

Good morning, everyone! Your delicious, freshly cooked breakfast is ready! Once we finish eating, we will drive to Kilisan Wadi. It is home to the largest natural pool on the island and is surrounded by different endemic trees and white limestone cliffs. If you keep an eye out, you can also spot some colour-changing chameleons! We will be there until noon, so you will have all the time in the world to swim in the breathtaking wadi and jump from cliffs of different heights.
After swimming and lunch, we will drive to the south of the island where the Zahek sand dunes will be waiting.
The Zahek dunes are a vast expanse of glistening white dunes right on the shores of the Indian Ocean. We will watch the sunset here before moving to our camp on Aomak Beach where dinner will be prepared.
You can explore the beach before falling asleep to the sound of waves.

Day 5

| Socotra

After having an early breakfast, we will make a quick trip to explore Dagub cave: a cave of wet rocks where over time water droplets have made marvelous shapes throughout. Then it will be time to drive to higher ground…to a place like no other on Earth: Diksam plateau, the home of the legendary Dragon Blood Trees!
We will drive through the national park where the alien-looking trees line the roadsides. Here, beauty is as alive as the nature itself. Before heading up to the forest, we will make a stop to have lunch at the deepest canyon on the island, Wadi Dirhur. Here palm trees grow at the bottom of the wadi and chunky Bottle Trees grow straight out of the towering canyon walls. It is a sight to behold!
From the wadi, we will head up as high as we can to Firmhin forest where the famous trees are found in the hundreds. You will have the evening to settle in and explore the forest. We will also go for a sunset photo walk with a local guide to see the most stunning views. You will have dinner and sleep amongst the trees.

Day 6

| Socotra

After having breakfast in the forest, we will leave the high central plateau behind and head to western Socotra. We will arrive first to Qalansiya, the second largest village on the island.
From here, we will take a short journey to Detwah Lagoon, a protected area home to puffer fish, stingrays, starfish, and even turtles. You will have all morning to swim and explore the nearby white sand beach.
After lunch at the campsite, you will have the option to relax, explore Qalansiya or, for the super active adventurers, hike to the top of the mountain to overlook the lagoon for sunset.
As afternoon turns to evening you will have the opportunity to watch the sun sink over the lagoon from the viewpoint (for those who didn’t choose the hiking option) before making your way back to the camp. Dinner and overnight in Detwah Lagoon.

Day 7

| Socotra

This morning is for sailing the waves! Your day will start with a boat ride to Shoab beach, a ride that takes approximately 1.5 hours. We will likely see large pods of dolphins playing in the waves on our way. You will then have plenty of time to swim at Shoab beach before returning to the camp for lunch.
After lunch, you will take a short hike to meet the caveman! You will enjoy tea with an amazing view from his cave before he shows you around the lagoon, introducing you to the many creatures which call it home. A short hike takes you back to the campsite where you’ll get into the car and head to Hadiboh! You will check into your hotel upon arrival in Hadiboh.
You will have the chance to explore Hadiboh, shop from the local market and have a traditional Yemeni meal at a restaurant before returning to your hotel for the night.

Day 8

| Socotra

You will have a delicious breakfast at the hotel before we drive you to the airport for your flight home.

Inclusions

Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights between Abu Dhabi and Socotra
  • Visa fees
  • Accommodation
  • 6 nights camping + 1 night hotel stay
  • All meals
  • Transportation in 4x4 vehicles
  • Experienced guides
  • Entrance fees to national parks and protected areas

Exclusions

  • Snorkeling Equipment for rent – US$ 5
  • Travel insurance.
  • Anything not specified under inclusions
  • Expense of personal nature such telephone calls, laundry etc
  • Surcharge during peak period & black-out dates
  • Rates are not valid during Exhibition & Events
  • Tour guide unless specified in the Inclusions
  • All Rooms & Offers are subject to availability at time of confirmation & at discretion of the Hotel / Resort

Cancellation Policy

  • Less Than 66 Days Before the Trip: 100% Cancellation Charges. No Refund.

Payment Policy

  • 100% Advance Payment – No Later Than 96 Days Before the Event.

Terms & Conditions

  • Rates and availability are subject to change without prior notice.
  • All packages and services are non-refundable and non-amendable once confirmed, regardless of the reason for cancellation or change.
  • The above rates exclude hotel convention surcharges (if applicable) and any personal incidentals incurred during the trip. Rates are subject to the availability of rooms and services at the time of confirmation.
  • During peak seasons or special events, confirmation is subject to final approval by the local supplier, and the package should not be considered confirmed until written acknowledgment is received.
  • Clients are required to reconfirm availability and rates at the time of making final confirmation and payment and should be via email.
  • ROE (Rate of Exchange): Always verify the current exchange rate with our team prior to billing to avoid any disputes. Exchange rates (e.g., EUR, GBP) are subject to daily fluctuations.
  • In cases where payment is delayed and availability or rates change, we reserve the right to cancel the request and refund the amount received, without liability for any losses or inconvenience.
  • The client is expected to review all shared documents and vouchers prior to travel. Any disputes raised after the completion of travel will not be entertained.
  • Cancellation due to the weather: Our events may be affected by weather conditions (e.g., clouds, rain). Event cancellation will only occur in the case of severe weather (heavy rain or very strong winds), not due to clouds or light rain.
  • Passport: Your passport must be valid 6 months after the last date of travel with is as set out on your itinerary.
  • Travel insurance: Travel insurance is mandatory for all our travellers. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$200,000 for each of the categories of cover. We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide your travel insurance policy number and the insurance company’s 24- hour emergency contact number on the first day of your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without these details. If you have travel insurance connected to your credit card or bank account please ensure you have details of the participating insurer, the insurance policy number and emergency contact number with you rather than the bank’s name and credit card details.
  • Acceptance of risk: In joining one of our trips (that may include adventurous activities such as hiking, camping, swimming & kayaking among others) you confirm that you voluntarily, freely, and expressly chose to incur all risks associated with the activities on your own responsibility. We are not liable for any risks in the outdoors including exhaustion, bodily and personal injury or even death.

About Explore Tour

<span style="\\\\&quot;font-size:" 13px;\\\\"="">Hike to Hoq Cave, snorkel at Dihamri, and watch the sun set among Dragon Blood Trees to see the magic of Socotra. Camp on beautiful beaches, swim in clear wadis, look around caves, and sail to Shoab Beach. Visit Detwah Lagoon, meet the local cave man, and then go home after eating a traditional Yemeni meal in Hadiboh. The perfect mix of nature and adventure!

  • navigate_nextPackage Cost
    AED 46,940.72

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    AED 23,940.72

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    AED 460.72

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    AED 30.22

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    AED 23,940.72

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    AED 30.22

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    AED 23,940.72

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    AED 23,940.72

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AED 1,78,000


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