Tour Socotra - The Galapagos Of The Indian Ocean

Flights

Scheduled flight from/to Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi and back with Etihad or other airline in economy class

Others

Regional flight from/to Abu Dhabi to Socotra and back with Air Arabia or other airline in economy class English speaking local guide Drinking water during the trip camping equipment during the trekking days all necessary travel permits for Socotra all entrance fees according to the program

Transport

all transfers and trips according to the program

Meals

Meals: 7×F, 7×M (LB), 7×A

Guide

DIAMIR tour guide

Accommodation

6 Ü: Tent 2 Ü: Hotel in double room

Not included:

Others

Meals and drinks not mentioned Visa Yemen (approx. 170 EUR) Gratuities personal

Insurance

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival

Flight from Germany to Abu Dhabi. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Arrival In Socotra - Capital Hadibu And Di Hamri Marine Reserve
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Arrival In Socotra - Capital Hadibu And Di Hamri Marine Reserve

Depending on your arrival time, a short tour of the small but lively town, where you will also have lunch. Once you have all the necessary permits, you set off eastwards. Along the coast, past white lagoons and with a view of turquoise waters, you will head to Di Hamri, one of two marine nature reserves on Socotra. At the eastern end of the bay, you will find a fantastic underwater world in calm seas. A variety of different corals, countless species of fish and sea turtles are at home here. Overnight stay in a tent.
Day 3 Day 3: Trekking From Wadi Di Negehen To The Adho Di Meleh Pass
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Trekking From Wadi Di Negehen To The Adho Di Meleh Pass

After an early breakfast, you drive to the Wadi Di Negehen, where your trek into the Hajhir Mountains begins. Once all the equipment, food and luggage have been loaded onto the camel, you are ready to set off. On the slightly ascending path, you will cross several wadis until you reach Kishan, which may carry more or less water depending on the season. The landscape slowly becomes greener and the first dragon’s blood trees come into view. The rock formations are spectacular, as are the views back down to the coast. Provided the clouds allow it. Your destination for the day is Adho Di Meleh, a small collection of stone huts used by shepherds as overnight accommodation. Overnight stay in a tent. (Walking time approx. 6-7 hours).
Day 4 Day 4: Trekking From Wadi Da’Arho To The Dragon’S Blood Trees Of The Firmhin Plateau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Trekking From Wadi Da’Arho To The Dragon’S Blood Trees Of The Firmhin Plateau

First along the Wadi Assagalo and later the Wadi Da’arho, one of the two large wadis in Central Socotra, which drains to the south, you trek southwards along steeply sloping cliff edges. After a short climb, you reach the famous Firmhin plateau, which is completely covered with endemic dragon’s blood trees. You won’t find anything like it anywhere else on earth! Overnight stay in a tent. (walking time approx. 5-7h)
Day 5 Day 5: Trekking To The Summit Of Skand And Down To Ta’Ohur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Trekking To The Summit Of Skand And Down To Ta’Ohur

Today, the central massif and highest part of the island - Skand - is waiting to be climbed by you. From the white granite outcrops, you will always have unique views down to the sea or across the island. On the way, you will experience the untouched, endemic flora and fauna. You will also meet locals who are out and about with their herds. After a long ascent, the mountains open up and the Skand region lies before you. After a long descent, you reach Ta’ohur, where you will spend the night tonight. In the evening, sit around the campfire with the Bedouins and listen to their stories. Overnight stay in a tent. (walking time approx. 7- 8h)
Day 6 Day 6: Dixam Plateau, Dream View At Dirhor Canyon And Aomak Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Dixam Plateau, Dream View At Dirhor Canyon And Aomak Beach

In the morning, after breakfast and a short drive, you will reach the Dixam Plateau with its incredible dragon’s blood trees. From Shibehon, you have a breathtaking view over the Wadi Dirhor, which has been carved deep into the rock over thousands of years. A narrow path leads you down, where you can take a refreshing dip in the freshwater pools. After climbing back up to the road, you leave the mountains and drive along secluded sandy beaches to the tiny village of Aomak on the south coast of Noged. The people who live here live from fishing or date cultivation. Overnight stay in a tent. (Walking time approx. 3-4 hours).
Day 7 Day 7: Hayf Dunes, Momi Plateau, Homhil Nature Reserve And Arher Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hayf Dunes, Momi Plateau, Homhil Nature Reserve And Arher Beach

In the morning, it’s time to say goodbye to the wild beaches in the south of the island. On the way north, you have the opportunity to climb the high dunes of Hayf and Zahek. The constant wind from the south-east has piled up huge mountains of sand here. From Qatelet Disukr on the Momi plateau, you hike along shepherd’s paths towards the small village of Homhil, another highlight of this trip. An endless forest of incense and dragon’s blood trees awaits you. How unreal this scenery seems. But you will also encounter bottle or cucumber trees and endemic animal species at every turn. From Homhil, the path leads steeply down to the coast, where the vehicles are already waiting for you. You will spend the rest of the day at what is probably the most breathtaking dune on the island. White, fine sand rises up to a height of 400 m on a granite cliff. You spend the night directly on the beach at small freshwater springs. Overnight stay in a tent. (walking time approx. 4-5 hours)
Day 8 Day 8: Hoq Dripstone Caves And Return To Hadibu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Hoq Dripstone Caves And Return To Hadibu

An impressive place awaits you today: the Hoq stalactite cave. Over millions of years, bizarre shapes have formed from the eroded limestone. From Terbak, the path climbs slightly at the beginning and after about 2 hours you will have reached the entrance to the cave. Although it is more than 3 km long, you should save some energy for the way back at lunchtime. Back at the vehicles, your route takes you one last time along the pristine beaches back to the capital Hadibu, where you will spend the night today. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Walking time approx. 4-5 hours).
Day 9 Day 9: Journey Home Via Abu Dhabi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Journey Home Via Abu Dhabi

In the morning you have the opportunity to explore the capital and buy small souvenirs. Afterwards, return journey to Germany via Abu Dhabi.
Day 10 Day 10: Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Arrival

Onward flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt. Arrival in Germany.

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Socotra - The Galapagos Of The Indian Ocean

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Itinerary of your trip Socotra - The Galapagos Of The Indian Ocean

Day 1: Arrival

Day 2: Arrival In Socotra - Capital Hadibu And Di Hamri Marine Reserve

Day 3: Trekking From Wadi Di Negehen To The Adho Di Meleh Pass

Day 4: Trekking From Wadi Da’Arho To The Dragon’S Blood Trees Of The Firmhin Plateau

Day 5: Trekking To The Summit Of Skand And Down To Ta’Ohur

Day 6: Dixam Plateau, Dream View At Dirhor Canyon And Aomak Beach

Day 7: Hayf Dunes, Momi Plateau, Homhil Nature Reserve And Arher Beach

Day 8: Hoq Dripstone Caves And Return To Hadibu

Day 9: Journey Home Via Abu Dhabi

Day 10: Arrival

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