7-Day Island Adventure Tour

Upon your arrival at Socotra airport, you will be transferred to the Delisha campsite, After lunch, we will drive to Delisha beach which consists of pristine white sands full of crabs. You will relax while swimming both in the sea and in a freshwater lagoon. If you are full of energy you can climb a huge sand dune overseeing the beach. There is also a possibility of watching a fabulous sunset from Delisha.<br><br> Dinner and overnight stay at the Delisha campsite with AC rooms.

After breakfast, we will drive to the island’s north-east coast to explore the surreal snorkelling site in Dihammri. Once in Dihammri, you can swim, snorkel and dive in the Marine Protected Area of Dihammri, which is home to one of the richest coral reefs on the archipelago. Dihammri is blessed with more than 200 fish species and 4 of the 5 coral species that inhabit to the island. This shallow reef will let even the inexperienced snorkeler enjoy its beauty. The many marine creatures to be seen whilst swimming /snorkelling include; parrotfish, Moray eel, Rays, turtles, etc. Diving/snorkelling gear can be hired from Dihammri Diving Center. In afternoon, we drive to natural zone of Homhil which is home to many sorts of endemic plants like Dragon’s Blood Tree, Frankincense Tree and Desert Rose etc. Once in Homhil, we will walk along a selection of trails, one of which takes us to a viewpoint where there is a natural swimming pool and a view of villages below on the plain and of the Arabian Sea. So you can swim and enjoy a breathtaking panorama view over the Arabian Sea which makes you to feel you are in a natural infinity hotel. Dinner and overnight camp at Dihammri campsite.

After an early breakfast we will drive to Wadi Kalisihan and see villages on the way to the wadi, swimming in the wadi, after the wadi we will depart to Arher area, which is a meeting point of fresh water from the mountain and salt water from the sea. Arher is also home to another magnificent sand dune. If you are feeling especially fit, you can climb the dunes for a view that is truly worth the effort. Dinner and overnight camp at Arher campsite.

Today we drive back to hadibo to take the PCR-Test for the return flight. After finishing the test, we will explore Hadibo and visit a souvenir shop. After shop we will make our way to Dixam plateau (approx. 700 m above sea level) and Shebahon viewpoint. This area is a home to some of the Socotri endemic plants such as Dragon’s Blood Tree...etc. The Shebahon viewpoint gives a fabulous vista overlooking Daerhu canyon where we will see breathtaking sceneries and unusual yet beautiful rock formations. Dinner and overnight camp at Dixam Plateau campsite after hiking back up to the Plateau.

Today we will explore the western part of the island. Our first stop will be Qalansiya; a small traditional fishing town. We keep driving to Detwah lagoon which is a marine protected area renowned for its magical landscape. This area has some of the best views in the island! We will end our day by making the long drive back to the camp of Detwah Lagoon Protected area. Dinner and overnight camp at Detwah Lagoon Protected area.

In early morning 6:00 AM we drive to the beach, From there we will hop on a boat and head to the remote beach of Shuaab. We are very likely to see Spinner Dolphins and other sea life during this boat ride. Once in Shuaab, feel free to swim, relax and enjoy this pristine place as well as have a look at a mangrove area. After exploring the surrounding mangroves in the areas we will head back to Qalansiya in time for lunch in Detwah Lagoon. Dinner and overnight camp at Detwah Lagoon Protected area.

Today we will be heading to Ayhaft Canyon National Park.In the canyon (valley), you will enjoy large fresh water-pools where you can swim or soak. All around you, there will be variety of endemic plants like Dessert Rose, Tamarind trees, Cucumber trees and a wide variety of birds such as Socotra Sparrow, Socotra Sunbird and both Socotri and Somali Starlings. After swimming, we will drive to Delisha Beach camp. Dinner and overnight stay at the Delisha campsite with AC rooms.

After an early breakfast, we will be transferred back to the airport to visit the Visitor Information Center before flying to Abu Dhabi and back home.