5 days in Socotra Island Itinerary

Off coast of the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, Socotra Island has developed in almost total isolation, yielding a biodiversity that is unique in the world.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Shoab beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Dihamri Marine Protected Area, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Arher Beach.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Socotra Island trip planner.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Socotra Island is an approximately 16-hour flight. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Riyadh in November: high temperatures in Socotra Island hover around 35°C and lows are around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Socotra Island.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): stroll through Ayhaft Canyon National Park and then kick back and relax at Qalansiyah Beach.

To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Socotra Island sightseeing website.

Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Socotra Island.

On the 19th (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Delisha Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Wadi Dirhur Canyon, and then don't miss a visit to Diksam.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Socotra Island visit planner.

Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel back home.