Let’s head over to Yemen! Home to some of the most beautiful beaches, and breath-taking views for all to enjoy, this really will be a trip to remember!
Dates: May 7th – 14th, 2024
- 8-14
- Double Occupancy rooms + Tents
- Fly In to Abu Dhabi UAE
- Fly out of Abu Dhabi UAE
- 8 Days/7 Nights
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7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Be sure to check out the FAQ for this trip – it has all requirements for this trip!
This trip is only for returning Adventuring for Life members
Dates don’t work for you? Check out the other trips this year!
Overview
Highlights
- See the famous Dragons Blood Trees
- Snorkel in amazing blue waters
- Visit stunning beaches & see the sunset from the tops of dunes
- Camp under the stars on an island in Yemen
- Visit local towns and eat locally prepared dishes
Itinerary
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Welcome to Yemen!
Today, we will arrive in Socotra and be greeted by our local English speaking guide that will accompany us for the entire trip.
In the afternoon, we’ll kick off our trip by visiting Delisha Beach – home of pristine white sands and a natural fresh water lagoon. We’ll be surrounded by beautiful mountains, the ocean and there’s even a possibility we can catch sunset from the top of the sand dunes today too.
Included: Transportation from the airport, Dinner, Hotel for the night
Overnight in Socotra at a hotel
After breakfast, we’ll head to Homhil National Park which is famous for the Dragons blood trees and Frankincense trees! These Dragon’s blood trees can only be found in Socotra! We’ll take a small 1-hour long walk/hike to an incredible crystal clear pool with stunning views over the whole northern park of the island.
We’ll have lunch at the National Park too.
If you’re up for the adventure we can hike down the mountain on foot or opt to take the jeep back to the beach.
In the afternoon we’re visiting Arher which is home to giant sand dunes. Arher is a point of natural phenomenon where fresh and salt water meet. Another Stunning spot for photos and views.
Tonight, we will head back to the hotel and enjoy a dinner to finish the day off.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Homhil National Park Visit, Small hike, Arher Visit, Hotel for the night
Overnight in Arher
After breakfast at the hotel we’re driving to the Momi plateau – where we’ll visit a famous natural fresh water swimming pool and waterfall. Lunch will be served on site by the local team at a palm tree oasis.
After lunch, we’ll continue our drive to the Dihmari marine area. You can go Scuba diving (extra cost) or snorkelling here or just join the local fishermen for a sea trip! The catch of the day is our dinner tonight – doesn’t get better then that!
Included: Dinner, Momi Plateau visit, Dihamri Marine visit (Protected Area), Hotel for the night
Overnight in Dihamri
Load up on a fantastic breakfast, and let’s drive to Diksam Plateau. This area is best known for the native Dragon’s blood trees, and is home to some of the Bedouin nomadic people.
Here you will have the opportunity to stop for some photos at Shebahon’s viewpoint, before continuing on to enjoy a lunch in the village of Diksam. You will meet the head of the village, and he will tell you all about the people living on the Socotra island.
After you’ve had your fill, it’s time to head onto the Wadi Dehur canyon for a hike through the beginning of Fermahin Forest, a forest filled with more of the native Dragon’s blood trees – make sure your camera is charged and ready to go!
For dinner tonight, we will join with locals from the village and enjoy a meal and tea, this is a truly unique opportunity to get to know all about the local area and people.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Diksam Plateau visit, Shebahon’s viewpoint stop, Wadi Dehur Canyon hike, Farmhin Forest Village visit.
Overnight in Farmhin Forest
After breakfast this morning, you will drive towards the South Coast of Nuged, here there will be plenty to explore – including the Degub cave which overlooks the local villages.
Once you’ve had your fill of the picturesque area, we will jump into our transport and travel to Omaq Sandy beach, a beautiful soft sand beach, on the edge of the Indian Ocean – where you can spend some time unwinding and swimming while your lunch is prepared especially for you.
After lunch, we will continue on to the Zahak Sand Dunes, and settle in for the evening.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, trip to Degub Caves, Omaq beach, Zahak Sand Dunes
Overnight in Hayf
After breakfast, it’s time to drive to Qalansyia, the second largest town on the island.
We will stop to enjoy a lunch at Detwah, where you will have the opportunity to walkaround the famous sandy lagoon, packed full of spectacular landscapes and stunning sea creatures such as: turtles, HUGE octopuses, puffer fish, sting rays, sea shells, local fish, squid and more!* This is the perfect location to bring your snorkel and take in the stunning underwater world in front of you.
As the day moves forward, take time to look towards the skies for one of the most breath-taking sunsets you will ever see. This is truly a highlight to your trip, and a perfect location for that group shot for Instagram!
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Qalansyia travel, Detwah visit, Lagoon visit
Overnight in Detwah Lagoon
*We cannot guarantee any animals, these are wild animals and will come and go as they wish!
It’s time to head out on a boat trip to Shoub Beach with a local fisherman, get to know the local fish and listen carefully as they point out all the local animals that may pop out to say hello! Why not try spotting one of the local spinner dolphins, or see how many native birds you can spot!
If you enjoy fishing, as we cruise around there will be an opportunity to try your hand at line fishing! You may even be able to help catch something yummy to snack on later.
Just before lunch, we will arrive at one of the most beautiful beaches in the area – Pristine beach – filled with mangrove trees, and soothing waves lapping against it’s beautiful shores. We will settle down to enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch, before beginning our journey back to Hadibo for the night.
Let’s join together for dinner tonight, and toast to the amazingly beautiful week we’ve just enjoy!
Included: Picnic Lunch, Boat ride with local fisherman, dolphin spotting, Pristine beach, Farewell dinner
Overnight in Hadibo
Today is our last day in Socotra – we’ll have one last amazing breakfast then head to the airport and fly back to Abu Dhabi UAE as a group.
Included: Breakfast, Airport Transfers
Everything Included on the trip!
Inclusions
- Transportation to & from airport within listed times
- 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
- Local English Speaking Guide,
- Accommodations in Hotel + Camping Tents
- Camping gear
- Boat Trip to Shoub
- Local village Visits
- Homhil National Park
- Detwah Lagoon Visit
Exclusions
- International Flights
- Any food & alcohol not listed on the itinerary
- Transportation to & from airport outside listed times
- Tips for Driver/Guide
- Flight to/from UAE (must add optional add on)
- Visa ($120 USD)
The minimum number of girls for this trip is 8. Once we reach 8, the 25% deposit is no longer refundable as I book our hotels, activities, etc. at that point. If we don’t reach the minimum number of people, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel your trip more than 60 days prior to the trip your 25% deposit is non-refundable but can be used for future Adventuring for Life trips minus a $100 cancellation fee. Anything over the 25% will be refunded automatically.
The trip credit must be used within 12 months of cancellation.
The trip is 100% non-refundable 60 days prior to the trip.
The only way to get any money back within 60 days of a trip is if you are able to find a replacement. Rachel can definitely help try to fill the spot but there are zero guarantees we’re able to find a replacement. This is why we recommend travel insurance – incase something happens causing you to be unable to join us!
Rachel highly recommends checking out Travel Insurance quotes as they can be pretty reasonable and assist in these situations.
No, international flights are not included. People who come on these trips are coming from all over the world, whether its the US or Europe.
Suprisingly you might not be solo! If you wait to book your flight until we make a group chat then you might be able to find others that are going to be on the same international flight as you into the Dublin airport. Its not guaranteed but when you have 8-20 people flying into the same airport at the same approximate time theres always a really good chance you can link up with someone before the final stop. Also I will have shirts created for the first day so its easy to spot everyone in the airport and you dont accidentally walk off with the wrong group of people. If you need help booking your flight, always just ask, I’m happy to help!
As of January 1st 2023 Adventuring for Life is no longer checking for vaccination cards.
Yes! If you have a friend booking with you then just let me know and I’ll be sure to put you together. I send out a roommate survey to match people up for everyone else coming solo.