TOUR : SOCOTRA FISHING
DAYS : 7 DAYS
| PRICE PER PERSON | 2 GUESTS | 3 GUESTS TO UP |
| USD 2,100 | USD 1,900 | USD 1,700 |
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- 4×4 vehicle with driver
- Max. 3 persons per car (window seats for everyone)
- 3 freshly prepared meals per day + snacks + drinks
- Boat tour to Dolphin Bay and Shoab Beach
- Unique camping experience under the stars
- All camping equipment (private tent, mattress, pillow, blanket)
- Camp set up by our team with a cozy sitting area, portable toilet, and shower
- 1 English – speaking local tour guide
- Local guides/rangers to explore the caves, canyons, forests, local culture, and medical plants
- Entry fees for all protected nature reserves.
- Return flight from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (approx. $ 800)
- Official Socotra tourist visa ($190
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Socotra (SCT), meet your guide, and transfer to Hadibo. Settle into your accommodation and explore the local market, observing the fresh seafood. Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Socotri cuisine and receive a briefing about the week’s fishing plans and island highlights.
Day 2
Early departure to Ras Iresal, the northeastern tip, renowned for Giant Trevally. Spend the day popping for GTs with guidance from local boatmen experienced in these waters. Enjoy a packed lunch on a secluded beach, taking in the dramatic coastal scenery before returning to your accommodation in the late afternoon.
Day – 3
Journey to the southern coast, known for its diverse fish. Engage in light spinning or traditional handline fishing alongside local fishermen, targeting trevally and snapper species. Visit the impressive sand dunes of Hayf & Zahek for a change of scenery. Enjoy a beachside lunch and the coastal atmosphere.
Day – 4
Explore the Dihamri Marine Protected Area, a haven for marine life. Enjoy reef fishing, aiming for species like Coral Trout and Grouper. Take a break to snorkel or dive (optional) amongst the vibrant coral reefs and diverse fish. Enjoy lunch at the Dihamri campsite.
Day – 5
Head to the western coast and the fishing village of Qalansiyah. Embark on a boat trip for trolling or jigging, with chances to spot dolphins. Explore the unique Detwah Lagoon. Interact with local fishermen in Qalansiyah, learning about their traditional techniques and way of lif
Day- 6
Discover Socotra’s unique interior. Visit the Diksam Plateau and the iconic dragon’s blood tree forests of Firmihin. Enjoy panoramic views and a picnic lunch amidst this unusual flora. Consider a very basic freshwater fishing attempt in seasonal spots if feasible and permitted.
Day 7
- Enjoy a final breakfast and transfer to Socotra International Airport (SCT).
