Trip story
Overview
Start at Detwah Lagoon, take a boat to Shuab Beach, and camp among the dragon blood trees of Firmhin. Continue through caves, dunes and natural pools to the coast at Arher, Dihamri and Delisha.
The island, up close
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Kalisan Canyon photograph: Kristina Makeeva, as credited in the supplied file.
At a glance
Trip details
- Destination
- Socotra, Yemen
- Duration
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Meet the group
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Included flights
- From Jeddah to Socotra, then back to Jeddah
- Accommodation
- Camping, following the supplied program
- Departures
- 26 Nov–3 Dec 2026 · 7–14 Jan 2027 · 11–18 Mar 2027 (proposed)
What is included
- Your flight from Jeddah to Socotra and back, according to the confirmed package
- Socotra entry visa, subject to eligibility and approval
- 4×4 transport and an English-speaking guide
- Camping equipment, campsite fees and a cook
- Three meals daily with drinks
- The boat trip in the program
Not included
- Travel from your home country to Jeddah and back
- Personal expenses and tips
Saudi entry/transit, insurance and snorkeling or diving rental costs require separate review.
Itinerary
Day 1
Qalansiyah & Detwah Lagoon
Meet your guide at Socotra Airport and drive towards Qalansiyah, stopping at the old Russian tanks. Walk from the Detwah viewpoint to the lagoon, enjoy beach time and lunch at camp, then visit a sunset viewpoint. Overnight at Detwah Lagoon.
Day 2
Shuab Beach & Detwah
Boat trip to Shuab Beach with a swimming and snorkeling stop as conditions permit. Dolphins and seabirds may be seen along the way. Return to Detwah for lunch, then visit Abdullah at his cave. Overnight at Detwah Lagoon.
Day 3
Dixam, Wadi Dirhur & Firmhin Forest
Explore Dixam Plateau, the dragon blood trees and viewpoints over Wadi Dirhur. Descend into the canyon for lunch and free time, then continue to Firmhin Forest for an overnight camp.
Day 4
Degub Cave, Omak Beach & Zahaq Dunes
A short walk to Degub Cave, lunch by the sea at Omak Beach, and an afternoon visit to Zahaq sand dunes for sunset. Overnight at Omak Beach.
Day 5
Wadi Kalasan & Arher Beach
Approximately a 30-minute descent to Wadi Kalasan's natural pool, followed by a picnic at the top. Continue to Arher Beach for swimming, relaxing and photography. Dinner and overnight at Arher Beach.
Day 6
Homhil & Ras Ersal
A pre-dawn dune walk at Arher, followed by a drive to Homhil and an approximately 30-minute walk to its natural pool. Visit Ras Ersal in the afternoon and return to Arher camp.
Day 7
Dihamri & Delisha
Lunch in a shady wadi, followed by Dihamri Marine Protected Area and Delisha Beach. Snorkeling and diving equipment can be rented at Dihamri; rental costs require separate confirmation. Dinner and overnight by Delisha Beach.
Day 8
Hadibo & departure
Morning shopping in Hadibo and a visit to the fish market, depending on flight timing. Transfer to Socotra Airport for the return flight to Jeddah.
Important information
- Dates are proposed. Flight schedule, availability and visa eligibility are confirmed individually before a booking is accepted.
- The package starts and ends in Jeddah. Connections from other countries are quoted separately.
- The operator PDF excludes flights; Planet Infinity adds return Jeddah–Socotra flights to this package. Its Tuesday flight note must be reconciled with the proposed Thursday departures.
- Wildlife sightings and water activities depend on conditions.
- The museum visit is included in the operator PDF; its timing requires confirmation.
- Review travel advice from your country and check insurance cover. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen; read current advice.