Arabian Wanderers

Day 1: Arrival and Arher Beach
Your flight departs from Jeddah at 11:00am and arrives in Socotra at 2:00pm. Meet guide at the airport. Enjoy a homemade Yemeni meal with a local family before heading to Arher Beach, known for its stunning cliffs and freshwater streams. Spend the night on the beach.

Day 2: Hoq Cave and Sunset Hike
Start with breakfast on the beach, then hike to Hoq Cave, a unique natural wonder. After lunch, relax or take a strenuous hike for breathtaking views. Watch the sunset before returning to camp for dinner.

Day 3: Sunrise Hike, Dihamri, and Homhil
Begin the day with a sunrise hike, followed by breakfast and a visit to Dihamri Marine Reserve for snorkeling. After lunch, explore Homhil's infinity pool and rare Socotri trees. Enjoy dinner at camp.

Day 4: Kilisan Wadi, Zahek, and Aomak Beach
After breakfast, visit Kilisan Wadi for swimming and cliff jumping. Then, head to Zahek dunes for sunset before camping at Aomak Beach.

Day 5: Diksam (Dragon Blood Tree Forest)
Explore Dagub Cave and head to Diksam plateau to see the legendary Dragon Blood Trees. Enjoy lunch at Wadi Dirhur and a sunset photo walk in Firmhin forest. Dinner and overnight stay in the forest.

Day 6: Detwah Lagoon
After breakfast, head to Detwah Lagoon for swimming and beach exploration. Optional hike to overlook the lagoon for sunset. Dinner and overnight stay at the lagoon.

Day 7: Shoab Beach
Take a boat ride to Shoab Beach for swimming and dolphin watching. Meet a local guide for tea and a cave tour. Return to Hadiboh for exploration and a traditional Yemeni meal.

Day 8: Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and last-minute souvenir shopping at Hadibu City before heading to the airport. Your flight departs Socotra at 2:45 pm and arrives in Jeddah at 7:10 pm. Depart with unforgettable memories of Socotra.

Including:

• Meals
  All meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
• Transport
  Private vehicle, 4x4
• Accommodation:
  High quality camping equipment (tent, mattress, mattress cover, pillow, pillow cover, blanket, portable toilet when needed) for 7 nights and 1 night in Heathrow or Diamond hotel.
• Included activities:
  Arther beach visit
  Hike to Hoq Cave
  Snorkeling in Dihamri
  Hike and swim in the Infinity natural pool in Homhil
  Dragon Blood Trees Forest visit
  Swim and free time in Detwah Lagoon
  Boat ride along with dolphins to Shoab beach
  Short hike to meet the caveman
• Visit Visa
• Round Trip Flight from Jeddah to Socotra
• Entrance fees
• Staff & experts
  Adventure Leader throughout, local guides.

Price: 9,855 AED PP

Notes:

Escape Dubai's summer heat and spend the weekend with us camping in beautiful weather at Jebel Jais (@1770m altitude), the highest summit in the UAE, and rejuvenating with a sunset short hike, meditation and a sunrise yoga class.

You won’t believe it, but yes, in the UAE, only on top of Jebel Jais and specifically in Camp 1770, you can be outdoors in the middle of summer without air conditioning, with temperatures expected to go down to 16 degrees at night.

The private venue offers a 180 panoramic view of the hajar (rocky) mountains covering Oman and Ras Al Khaimah.

Day 1: Road trip, sunset hike & meditation, BBQ, games, bonfire & camping

We will leave Dubai at 2:15 p.m. and Sharjah at 3:00 p.m. and Ras Al Khaimah at 4:00 p.m. (Timings might shift a little with sunrise and sunset. Don't worry we'll share the exact plan with you in a Whatsapp group before the trip) to head on a beautiful 2 1/2 hours road trip to Camp 1770, Jebel Jais, the highest camp in the UAE @ 1,770m altitude where the temperature is ~12 degrees less than the city.
Upon arrival, we will have a beginner friendly hike from to Camp 1770 where we will have a meditation session and watch the sun as it sets in the Arabian Gulf's Sea.
We will then have the usual best bbq in town, drinks, campfire games, music, have some melting marshmallows on camp fire and camp under the clear skies full of stars.

Day 2: Sunrise walk, sunrise, yoga & breakfast

We will start the day with a walk to the top of Jebel Jais to see the sun rising from the Indian Ocean from the highest point of Jebel Jais.
Then, we will do a sunrise yoga session, to give the day a blissful start.
After yoga, breakfast will be served, after which we will head back to Dubai to start the week.

Price without transport: 600aed
Price with transport: 760aed

Including:

• A total of 2 meals, including the famous best BBQ in town for dinner (mixed grill with meat and chicken, falafel, hummus, moutabbal, tabbouleh salad, fattoush salad, bread, and snacks) and breakfast.
• Beverages (Soft drinks, tea, coffee, water)
• Exclusive access to the top of Jebel Jais
• Accommodation in Camp 1770. 2 toilets are available.
• Camp setup (Chairs, lights, private tents, mattresses, Fire pit & wood for bonfire)
• Campfire games
• 1 meditation session
• 1 yoga session
• 1 sunset hike
• 1 sunrise short hike
• Adventure leaders - fun guides who know the ins and outs of Jebel Jais
• Great people and great fun!

Available Extras:

• A sleeping bag with a temperature rating that is 5 degrees less than the expected lowest temperature or a heavy comforter is required, we recommend to buy a high quality one from Adventure HQ to have a good night sleep or you can rent one from us for 50aed (available upon checkout)
• Transportation from Arabian Wanderers' meeting point in Dubai to Jebel Jais and back (Available optionally for 160aed if you choose the option with transport)

Notes:

Day 1: Al Quaa aka the “Milky Way spot” - Stargazing, BBQ, games, telescope

2:45 pm: Meeting time for the ones who booked our transport at our Dubai pickup point.
4:15 pm: Meeting time for the ones who booked our transport at our Abu Dhabi pickup point.
6:00 pm: Meeting time for the ones joining us with their own transport in Al Quaa meeting point.

Note: Timings might shift a little with sunrise and sunset. Don't worry we'll share the exact plan with you in a Whatsapp group before the trip.

(1 Day no camping)

A beautiful 2-3 hours road trip to Al Quaa, a secluded Abu Dhabi spot that offers out-of-this-world views of the Milky way.

We will then enjoy stargazing at the darkest place in the UAE with stellar views of the galaxy, constellations, planets and shooting starts.
We will then have the usual best bbq in town, drinks, card games, music, have some melting marshmallows on camp fire and camp under the clear skies full of stars.

Price without transport: 450ed
Price with transport: 650aed

Including:

• Meals:
• The famous best BBQ in town for dinner (mixed grill with meat and chicken, vegan burger, hummus, moutabbal, tabbouleh salad, fattoush salad, bread, and snacks)
• Beverages (Soft drinks, tea, coffee, water)
• Camp equipment: chairs, lights
• Portable Toilet & Privacy Tent Setup
• Campfire games
• Transportation from regular vehicles to the inside of the desert via dunes off-roading with 4x4 vehicles
• A guided stargazing session with access to a Celestron 12096 NexStar Evolution 8 HD telescope for observing planets and celestial objects.
• Adventure leaders - fun guides who know the ins and outs of Al Quaa
• Great people and great fun!

Excluding:

• Transportation from Arabian Wanderers' meeting point in Dubai to Abu Dhabi and back (Available optionally for AED 200 if you choose the option with transport)

Notes:

Day 1: Al Quaa aka the “Milky Way spot” - Stargazing, BBQ, games, telescope

2:45 pm: Meeting time for the ones who booked our transport at our Dubai pickup point.
4:15 pm: Meeting time for the ones who booked our transport at our Abu Dhabi pickup point.
6:00 pm: Meeting time for the ones joining us with their own transport in Al Quaa meeting point.

Note: Timings might shift a little with sunrise and sunset. Don't worry we'll share the exact plan with you in a Whatsapp group before the trip.

(1 Day no camping)

A beautiful 2-3 hours road trip to Al Quaa, a secluded Abu Dhabi spot that offers out-of-this-world views of the Milky way.

We will then enjoy stargazing at the darkest place in the UAE with stellar views of the galaxy, constellations, planets and shooting starts.
We will then have the usual best bbq in town, drinks, card games, music, have some melting marshmallows on camp fire and camp under the clear skies full of stars.

Price without transport: 450ed
Price with transport: 650aed

Including:

• Meals:
• The famous best BBQ in town for dinner (mixed grill with meat and chicken, vegan burger, hummus, moutabbal, tabbouleh salad, fattoush salad, bread, and snacks)
• Beverages (Soft drinks, tea, coffee, water)
• Camp equipment: chairs, lights
• Portable Toilet & Privacy Tent Setup
• Campfire games
• Transportation from regular vehicles to the inside of the desert via dunes off-roading with 4x4 vehicles
• A guided stargazing session with access to a Celestron 12096 NexStar Evolution 8 HD telescope for observing planets and celestial objects.
• Adventure leaders - fun guides who know the ins and outs of Al Quaa
• Great people and great fun!

Excluding:

• Transportation from Arabian Wanderers' meeting point in Dubai to Abu Dhabi and back (Available optionally for AED 200 if you choose the option with transport)

Notes: