On the 10 th, exploring Star Island outside Yemen ended in the United Arab Emirates

Day 1 Arrival in Abu Dhabi

Fly to Abu Dhabi, and a special car will pick you up and check in to the hotel for rest.

Accommodation: Marriott Hotel Al Forsan


Day 2 Travel to Socotra Island, half-day tour
In the morning, fly to Socotra Island, the “alien world on Earth”.
On arrival to the eastern part of the island Homhi Valley, along the way you will meet for the first time the amazing plants endemic to Suo Island, such as Frankincense Tree, Bottle Tree and Dracaena Tree. Then camp on the beach next to the white sand dunes of Al Hur, Stay here for 2 nights in a row and experience the wonders of the intersection of the ocean and desert.
Accommodation: Luxury tent camp

Day 3 Socotra Island Tour

In the early morning, climb the Al Her dunes to enjoy the magnificent sunrise, return to the camp for breakfast, and have the opportunity to see dolphins jumping in the sea.


In the morning, head to the Dihamri Marine Reserve, which is abundant in fish and has colorful coral reefs (you can snorkel in the sea). Afternoon trek exploring Hawke Caves in search of ancient inscriptions dating from the 1 st to 6 th centuries AD. This limestone cave is up to 3 km deep and has a unique microclimate and amazing stalactites, stalagmites.


Return to Al Hel Campground in the evening.


Accommodation: Luxury tent camp

Day 4 Socotra Island Tour

Drive south and explore Kalisang Canyon on foot. You will be shocked by the white rock walls and blue water in front of you (you can swim in the sea). Continue south in the afternoon, passing the fishing village of Metif and arriving at Zahek. Tonight, you will camp in the desert hinterland and experience an enchanting evening like Arabian mythology.


Accommodation: Luxury tent camp


Day 5 Socotra Island Excursion

First go to Omak Beach (you can swim in the sea). Then drive up the hill, past small mountain villages, to the Diksam Plateau, commanding overlooking the magnificent Dilhur Canyon. Finally, cross the unmanned canyon and head to the Dracaena Forest of Fermshin. Tonight, we will camp among the dragon blood trees, stay here for two consecutive nights, avoid the mass tourists and enjoy the sunset and starry sky under the dragon blood trees.
Accommodation: Luxury tent camp


Day 6 Socotra Island Excursion

Wake up from your tent in the early morning and you’ll be in the midst of magical dracaena trees, enjoying a sunrise like no other.

In the morning, you can explore the largest gathering place of dracaena blood trees on foot on earth, and you can also see other unique flora and fauna of Suo Island. Socotra island separated from the African continent 18 million years ago and drifted to the Arabian Sea after a long plate movement. Thousands of years of geographical isolation have made it an isolated ecological treasure house, 90% of the reptiles and 37% of the plants on the island are unique species on the earth.

In the afternoon, visit a small mountain village where Bedouins are dedicated to conserving a dracaena nursery. Due to invasive exotic species (e.g. goats) and global climate change, studies predict a 45% reduction in the number of dracaena trees in Socotra by 2080. Return to Camp Fermshin in the evening.

 

Accommodation: Luxury tent camp

Day 7 Socotra Island Excursion

In the morning, we continue to explore another area of the Dracaena Forest and enjoy its strange beauty from different angles. Then proceed to Detwa Lagoon. This beautiful blue lagoon contrasts beautifully with its white sandy beaches against its crystal blue waters at high tide; At low tide, the water surface is as calm as a mirror, and the reflection is dreamy. Late afternoon hike up a hill to see the peculiar bottle trees up close and commanding to enjoy the sunset over Detwa Lagoon. Camp will be set up tonight on the shores of Lake Xiahu.

 

Accommodation: Luxury tent camp


Day 8 Socotra Island Tour

Enjoy the peaceful sunrise of Detwa Lagoon in the early morning. Then take a boat to Shaub Beach. On the way, you will see the magnificent cliffs on the coastline and the spinning dolphins playing on the sea. After landing on Shaub Beach, you can take a stroll on the sand or take a dip in the sea. Finally, take a bus back to Hadib, the capital of Suo Island.

* If you have adapted to the cold water/room temperature bathing conditions of the tent camp, you can choose to stay in the luxury tent tonight (at no extra charge), but please make sure to let us know your decision before the 5 th day.

 

Accommodation: Best local hotel/or luxury tent camp


Day 9 Return to Abu Dhabi

Flight back to Abu Dhabi. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by a special car and stay at the first EDITION hotel in the Middle East. The hotel is distinguished from the traditional palatial style with a modern minimalist design. Its restaurant is known for its excellent steak cuisine.

 

Accommodation: EDITION Abu Dhabi


End of the trip on Day 10

Free activities in Abu Dhabi during the day (excluding car and tour guide), you can visit by yourself The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. In the evening, a special bus will take you to the airport to end this fantastic journey.

 

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