Day 1: Arrival in Socotra – Arher Beach

We welcome you at the Socotra airport before heading to our traditional Socotri house, our choice to make you feel at home as soon as you set foot on the island. You’ll meet our local team and hit the road after a quick briefing. The road provides a first glimpse of Socotra’s unique territory as we continue along the northern coast to the eastern extremity of the island. Enjoy the scenic drive while passing small villages, pristine beaches and strange plant life. Approaching Arher, dramatic twin sand dunes are set against the sheer rock faces creating a breathtaking contrast between the elements. 200 meters high, these monsoon-formed dunes surround a freshwater creek exiting a cave in the granite massif and end upon the beach. Enjoy the unspoiled beach, relax on the green grass or climb the massive dune to reach a fantastic vantage point.
Overnight: Arher Beach (camping)

Day 2: Hoq Cave

The day begins with an early morning visit to the traditional village of Erissel. Here on the easternmost tip of the island we will interact with locals, witness the outstanding local fishermen’s activities, and visit a family house for a Socotri chai. After departing the village, we will head for cave exploration. Thanks to its karstic nature, Socotra features many cave systems. The huge mouth of Hoq Cave is reached by a two-hour hike, rewarding us with a spectacular underground channel. Speleologists have determined its full length to exceed 10 km; we will explore 2 km inside, admiring stalactites, stalagmites, ancient writings, and subterranean water supplies. After spelunking, we return to Arher. The afternoon is yours to relax or join a hike to the top of the plateau for a bird’s-eye view of the northern and southern shorelines—a highlight unique to this tour.
Overnight: Arher Beach (camping)

Day 3: Homhil & Dihamri Beach

We begin the day at Homhil, home to the first Dragon’s Blood tree you’ll ever hug. A narrow trail leads to this protected area, which also hosts Frankincense trees, Adenium Obesum, and a stunning natural infinity pool overlooking the ocean. After a swim, we continue to Dihamri marine protected area, home to one of Socotra’s richest coral reefs. Enjoy the afternoon snorkeling in the bay, observing parrotfish, moray eels, sea urchins, barracudas, sea turtles, and more.
Overnight: Dihamri Beach (camping)

Day 4: Diksam Plateau

We leave the coast and ascend to the Diksam Plateau, the heartland of the Dracaena Cinnabari (Dragon’s Blood tree). Small Bedouin settlements dot the landscape, and nomadic herders greet us at the edge of a massive gorge—the most spectacular limestone formation on the island, dropping 700 meters into the valley. We then pass through Fermhin Forest, filled with iconic Dragon’s Blood trees, and learn about the resin’s properties. Children often take shelter under the umbrella-shaped canopies. Descending 400 meters into Wadi Dirhur, we reach a hidden oasis with a freshwater pool and natural waterslide.
Overnight: Diksam Plateau

Day 5: Aomak Beach – Dagub Cave – Zahek Dunes

Leaving the highlands, we descend to the southern coast, where the land opens onto the Indian Ocean. After lunch, we visit Socotri villages scattered across the southern plain before arriving at Dagub Cave, long used for rituals and monsoon shelter. In the afternoon, we explore Socotra’s unique desert—Zahek’s dazzling white sand dunes. Climb, slide, or sit in awe of the vast beauty before sunset.
Overnight: Aomak Beach or Zahek Dunes (camping)

Day 6: Fly Out