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You can get to Socotra via Yemen or if you prefer via United Emirates. Al-Hamed Tourism Agency 7 -day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival on SocotraAr-Ar beach
We will pick you up at the airport will drive to Ar-Arfresh water creek and beach to spend the rest of the day. In Ar-Ar you can relax on green grass around the creek, swim in the sea or if you
feel fit you can climb a huge sand dune to get a fantastic view over this charming spot.Dinner and overnight atAr-Ar beach
Day 2: Hoq Cave and RasIresal
This morning, we will make an early start to drive to the base of Hoq cave in Terbak village. Before the sunshine gets too hot, we will walk up to the entrance of the Cave. It is more than 3 km long with a water pool at the end and holds a wealth of Socotri history. Inside, you will see ancient stalactites, stalagmites and crystallic formations. Ancient writings on the cave walls and also what appears to be a picture of an old trading ship have been preserved over the ages by a calcite glaze. There is also evidence to suggest that the cave was once used for ritual purposes by the presence of mysterious ‘alters’. Have lunch at the bottom of the cave, then drive to RasIresal the eastern tip of the island , dinner and overnight at Ar-Ar beach.. Day 3:Homhil (trek to the swimming pool) – The South, Amek sandy beach
After breakfast we will drive to the bottom of wadiShafa in order to trek to Homhil swimming pool then trek down to the cars then drive the south of the island with visits to villages along the way. Our first destination is Amak beach where we can swim in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean.. Dinner and overnight in Amek eco-campsite
Day 4: Dagub cave, Zakak sand dunes and Amek
After lunch will visit Dagub cave overlooking the southern coast., then visit sand dunes of Hayf and Zahek which have been pushed up against the mountainside by the seasonal winds of Socotra. If you are still fit, you can climb the dunes for a view that is truly worth the effort
Dinner and overnight in Amek eco-campsite
Day 5: Diksam plateau
After breakfast, we will make our way by 4×4 vehicle to Diksam plateau and Shebahon viewpoint. This area is renowned for dragon blood trees, the resin of which is collected, used and traded by the people of Socotra. The area is also home to the endemic and rare Socotra Bunting (estimated at 1,000 pairs). The Shebahon viewpoint gives a fabulous vista overlooking Daerhu canyon (wadi) where we will see unusual yet beautiful rock formations. We will then make our way down to the wadi for lunch and an easy walk and maybe also a swim in a freshwater pool with a natural slide. Dinner and overnight in Diksam
Day 6 : Qalansyia / Detwah Protected Area. After Breakfast we will drive to the western part of the island where a little fishermen’s town of Qalansyia is located. It consists of traditional Socotri houses, narrow alleyways and a long beach full of fishing boats ready to set off for today’s catch or to take you to Shu’ab beach. We will continue to neighboring Detwah lagoon which is a marine protected area renowned for its magic landscape. You will be charmed by a white sandy tongue surrounded by turquoise waters of the bay. This surely is one of the best views on the island. You can swim in the shallow sea there and enjoy the paradise. Only be careful with sting rays that can be seen in the lagoon. There is also an array of sea birds to be seen in the lagoon. Dinner and overnight in Detwah eco-camping site. Day 7 : Shoub beach Qalanysia beach
After breakfast in Detwah, we will go for a boat trip to Shu’ab. We will surely meet some Spinner Dolphins along the way with cormorants flying over our heads. Once at Shu’ab, we can have a look at a mangrove area. We will have a lunch on the long and clean Shu’ab beach. In the afternoon, feel free to swim and enjoy this pristine place. In late afternoon, we will take a boat ride back to Qalansyia. Line fishing is possible from the boat if you want to catch your today’s dinner. Day 8: Departure from Socotra
After an early breakfast in Detwah beach , then we will drive you to the Socotra airport for flying back to the mainland
