An eight-day trekking itinerary through Socotra’s mountain and highland landscapes.
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8-Day Mountain Trekking Adventure
An eight-day trekking itinerary through Socotra’s mountain and highland landscapes.
- Duration
- 8 days
- Availability
- Available on request
- Booking
- Request required
Tour overview
About this journey
Day by day
Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival • Hadibo → Homhil → Arher
- Activities
Arrival and transfer from the airport. Hike in Homhil among Dragon's Blood, frankincense, and bottle trees. Swim in natural rock pools overlooking the sea. Continue to Arher Beach and climb the huge sand dunes for sunset.
- Overnight
Beach camping at Arher
- Day 2
Trekking into the Hajhir Mountains
- Activities
Begin the full mountain trek along shepherd trails. Hike across ridges with sea views and into remote valleys. 5–7 hours trekking with photo stops.
- Overnight
Mountain valley camp
- Day 3
Deeper into the Highlands
- Activities
Trek further into the highlands and wadis. Swim in freshwater pools along the trail. Discover endemic plants and dramatic landscapes.
- Overnight
Highland camping
- Day 4
Skand Highlands
- Activities
Ridge hiking with panoramic views. Explore remote floral zones unique to Socotra. Traverse rocky highlands and valleys.
- Overnight
Mountain camp
- Day 5
Valley Descent
- Activities
Descend from high ridges to fertile valleys. Walk along wadis and visit an old abandoned school site. Cultural insight into Bedouin life.
- Overnight
Valley camp
- Day 6
Firhmin Forest & Derhur Canyon
- Activities
Climb toward Firhmin, the largest forest of Dragon's Blood trees. Descend into Derhur Canyon, swim in natural pools. Reach Diksam Plateau, known for dramatic canyons and landscapes.
- Overnight
Camping on the plateau
- Day 7
Diksam → Hayf & Zahek Dunes → Southern Coast
- Activities
Hike from Diksam across ridges overlooking Noged plain. Explore the massive Hayf and Zahek dunes where sand meets sea. Beach walks and time for photography.
- Overnight
Camping at the southern shore or plateau
- Day 8
Departure
- Activities
Relaxed morning by the beach. Transfer back to Hadibo. Flight departure.
- Overnight
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What to expect
Included and excluded
Included
- Camping gear
- 3 meals daily
- Local guide
- Drivers
- Camel support
Not included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Places on this journey
Destinations
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