SOCOTRA
Highlights
The natural infinity pool of Homhil
Qalansiya and the Detwah lagoon
The dragon tree forest in Diksam
The romantic dunes and beach of Arher
Where we will stay
Tent in Socotra
How we move around
4×4 with local drivers
TRIP TYPE
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DAY 1: Departure from major Italian cities with flight to Jeddah. Arrival in Jeddah in the evening. Dinner and overnight in Jeddah.
Morning: Transfer to the airport and flight from Jeddah to Socotra (11:00–14:00). Arrival at Hadibo airport, meeting with local staff and drivers.
Afternoon: Departure towards the eastern part of the island, crossing the first arid and lunar landscapes that make Socotra unique in the world. Arrival in the Ras Ersel area, overlooking the Indian Ocean. Set-up of the tented camp.
Evening: First sunset on the island, dinner and overnight stay in tents beneath one of the clearest starry skies on Earth.
Morning: Wake up at sunrise and departure for the dunes of Arher, one of the island’s most iconic places: immense white sand dunes flowing directly into the ocean beside a freshwater oasis. Time to explore the area and enjoy the morning light. Continue east towards Hoq Cave: trek to the entrance and exploration of the limestone cave, over 3 km long and rich in stalactites, stalagmites, and underground pools.
Afternoon: Transfer to the protected area of Homhil Protected Area, a barren and panoramic plateau. Hike to the famous natural infinity pool overlooking the eastern coast of the island, with views across the ocean. Walk among frankincense trees and first sightings of the iconic dragon’s blood tree, the ultimate symbol of Socotra.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in a tented camp in Homhil, immersed in the silence of the plateau.
Morning: Departure towards the southern coast of Socotra. Stop and trek in Wadi Kalissan, famous for its emerald-coloured natural pools carved into the limestone. Time to walk and swim.
Afternoon: Continue along dirt tracks to Dagub Cave, overlooking the ocean, and then arrival at the spectacular Steroh Dunes, where the desert meets the sea in one of Socotra’s most surreal landscapes.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in a tented camp on Steroh beach.
Morning: Wake up on the beach and departure towards the mountainous interior of Socotra. Ascent to the Diksam Plateau, with spectacular views over deep gorges and the arid central plateau.
Afternoon: Visit to the Fermhin Forest, the area with the highest concentration of dragon’s blood trees in the world, an iconic and almost surreal landscape. Walk among the trees and meeting with local shepherds. Descent to the Wadi Dirhur oasis, with its natural pools set among rocky cliffs. Time for relaxation and swimming.
Evening: Dinner and overnight in a tented camp on the Diksam plateau.
Morning/Afternoon: Transfer from the Diksam Plateau to Qalansiyah (approx. 1.5 hours), a picturesque fishing village on the western coast. Boarding of a local boat and navigation towards the remote Shoab Beach (approx. 1 hour), accessible only by sea. Wild beach, turquoise waters, and high cliffs. Possibility of dolphin sightings during the crossing. Free time in Shoab for exploration and relaxation.
Evening:
Dinner and overnight in a tented camp near Shoab.
Morning: Visit to the village of Qalansiyah, among fishing nets, boats, and daily life. Transfer to the Detwah Lagoon, a protected marine area and one of the most photographed places in Socotra.
Afternoon: Free time in the lagoon: swimming in shallow crystal-clear waters, walks along white sandbanks, and relaxation in a completely untouched environment.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in a tented camp in Detwah.
DAY 8-9: Early morning transfer to Hadibo and flight back to Italy with a stopover in Jeddah. Arrival in Italy on day 9… and on to the next adventure!
