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Socotra Island Adventures (Yemen)

7 days
Start and end in Jeddah
4.4
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Jeddah to Hadibo

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit local market in Hadibo
    Landmarks
    Hadibo
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  2. Day 2

    Hadibo to Omak Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Daburk waterfall with swimming
    • Hike to Wadi Kalisan waterfalls and pools
    • Meet local hermit and learn about cave life and goat herding
    • Visit Momi Plateau with Frankincense, cucumber, and Bottle trees
    • Explore Defarhu Valley and traditional villages
    • View sand dunes of Hayf and Zahek
    • Swim and relax at Omak beach
    Landmarks
    Daburk Waterfall
    Wadi Kalisan
    Momi Plateau
    Defarhu Valley
    Hayf and Zahek Sand Dunes
    Omak Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Omak Beach to Arher Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Hoq Cave entrance
    • Explore Hoq Cave with stalactites, stalagmites, and crystalline formations
    • Relax at Arher beach and creek
    • Swim in the sea at Arher
    • Climb sand dune near Arher for views
    Landmarks
    Hoq Cave
    Terbak Village
    Arher Beach
  4. Day 4

    Arher to Ras Erisel and Eastern Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ras Erisel (meeting point of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean)
    • Swimming at Ras Erisel
    • Coastal exploration
    Landmarks
    Ras Erisel
  5. Day 5

    Eastern Coast to Diksam Plateau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Firmihin Forest with Dragon's Blood trees
    • Meet local goat herder and learn traditional resin collection method
    • Hike into Derhur canyon and explore rock formations
    Landmarks
    Firmihin Forest
    Derhur Canyon
    Diksam Plateau
  6. Day 6

    Diksam Plateau to Hadibo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Detwah Lagoon marine protected area
    • Swim at white sandy peninsula in turquoise waters
    • Observe sea birds and marine wildlife
    Landmarks
    Qalansiyah
    Detwah Lagoon
  7. Day 7

    Hadibo to Jeddah

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Hadibo
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Number of tours

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18 to 80 years old

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    Is the flight included in your tours?

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    • Penguin TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      Yes, the flight ticket - Jedda - Socotra - Jedda - is included in this particular trip.

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Tour ID: 342024

  • Currencies
    ر.س
    Saudi Riyal
    Saudi Arabia
    ر.ي
    Yemeni Rial
    Yemen
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, D, M. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, D, M. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, A, B, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, A, B.

    Type G
    Saudi Arabia and Yemen
    Type A
    Yemen
    Type B
    Yemen
    Type D
    Yemen
    Type M
    Yemen
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Saudi Arabia.Yemen. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Saudi Arabia.Yemen. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Saudi Arabia.Yemen. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Saudi Arabia.Yemen. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Saudi Arabia.Yemen. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Yemen. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Yemen. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Penguin Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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