Написал всем ответившим о снижении цены.
И написал тем, у кого подешевле, но программа на 11 дней. Посмотрим что у них будет на 14 дней.
Hello
Thank you very much for your message.
But we need some other program, we have 14 full days in Yemen, and two days of arrival and fly away.
That is, we need 10 days on Socotra and 4 days trip around the circle of Sanaa Al Hudaydah then in Taizz, Ibb and back to Sana'a with a tour of all the interesting places and tourist attractions.
Please let me know if you can make such a program, and let the price of this program and what is included in the price.
Best regards.
Понедельник, 11 ноября 2013, 23:35 +01:00 от Ron at Arabian Voyages <ron@arabianvoyages.com>:
Dear Ilya,
How are you doing?
For 11 days tour (10 days Socotra + 1 day Sanaa) we can offer at $1627 USD
(per person, based on 4 persons)
It includes: all tourist visas, Felix Air flights ($426 per person) from
Sanaa to Socotra, all airport xfers on Socotra and in Sanaa, 1 night in
hotel Arabian Felix in Old Sanaa (DBL rooms), walking guide in Old Sanaa,
10 days full-service (incl. foods) on Socotra island with:
- private jeep and driver
- English speaking guide
- trekking guide for Homhil and Hoc cave visits
- boat trip (1 hour) to Shoaib private beach
- entrance tickets of all nature reserves
- camping for 8 or 9 nights (private tents for everybody)
- including all camping equipment, snorkelling equipment
- including all breakfasts, lunches, dinners
- 1 or 2 nights in hotel Taj Socotra in Hadibu town
No further costs.
The price above is with 1 day tour in Sanaa and Old Sanaa (Yemen mainland)
and includes a night in the Old city.
If you wish to expand the mainland tour for 3 days to make 14 days in
total (10 days Socotra, 4 days Yemen mainland), we can offer this price:
$1895 USD (14 days/14 nights) per person based on a group of 4 pax
Yours sincerely,
Ron
Arabian Voyages Travel Co.
http://www.arabianvoyages.com On Tue, 12 Nov 2013, ilya utropov wrote:
> Hello
>
> Sorry, we again decided to change our program and do not go to Aden because
> it was not safe .
> Here we have such a program:
>
> Day 01 : ARRIVE IN SOCOTRA
>
> On arrival at Socotra airport, we drive to Hadibo passing the desert
> rose and cucumber trees as well as other different speciese of plants.
> hotel check. shopping for the trip, Dinner and overnight at hotel in
> Hadibo.
>
> Day 02 : DIXSAM
>
> After breakfast, we will make our way by 4x4 vehicles to Dixsam
> plateau and Shebahon viewpoint. This area is renowned for the native
> Dragon Blood trees, the resin of which is collected, used and traded
> by the people of Socotra. Shebahon viewpoint gives a fabulous vista
> overlooking Daerhu canyon and Fermhin forest where we will see unusual
> yet beautiful rock formations. We will then make our way down to the
> wadi in the canyon for lunch and an easy-going walk and also to swim
> in the freshwater pools in the wadi, tracking in canyon, overnight in
> the wadi Camping.
>
> Day 03 : AMAK / DAGUB CAVE AND HAYF SAND DUNES
>
> We will ceuntineuo our trip to the south of the island. Our first
> destination is Amak beach where we can swim in the clear water of the
> Indian Ocean. For lunch we will go to Dagub cave, which overlooks a
> scattering of traditional villages below. The cave itself is of
> interest as there are many stalactites, stalagmites and pools of water
> that has seeped through the rock over time. We will then witness the
> colossal sand dunes of Hayf and Zahek which have been pushed up
> against the mountainside by the seasonal winds of Socotra. s, an then
> ceuntineuo a long the southeast cost Matyiaf, overnight in Matyiaf,
> Camping.
>
> Day 04 : DIFA'ARHO CANYON / DIHAMRI MARINE PROTECTED AREA
>
> We will dive throu Defarho canyon back to the north, lunch in
> Dia'arho swimming pool unther the palm trees, afternoon continuo to
> Dihamri marine protected area. which is home to one of the richest
> coral reefs of the archipelago. The many marine animals to be seen
> whilst swimming / snorkeling include: Parrotfish, Moray eel, Rays, Sea
> urchins, etc. Overnight in Dihamri, Camping
>
> Day 05 : ARHER / SOCOTRA FOLK MUSEUM
>
> In the morning Snorkeling in Dihamri an the we will drive to explore
> the northeast cost, visit the folk museum along the way, lunch in
> Didom, In the afternoon we will drive to Arher beach on the north east
> coast, which is a meeting point of salt and fresh water. We will enjoy
> swimming and exploring this site. If, after lunch, you are feeling
> especially fit, it is possible to climb the huge sand dune to obtain a
> fantastic view. Overnight in Arher Camping
>
> Day 06 : HUQ CAVE / HOMHILE PROTECTED AREA
>
> to the base of Huq cave and make our way up (one and half hour up,
> medium difficulty) towards the cave entrance by foot. The cave itself
> is 2.5 kilometres long and holds a wealth of Socotri history. Inside
> we can find stalactites, stalagmites and a rim pool. ship have been
> preserved over the ages by a calcite glaze. There is also evidence to
> suggest that the cave was used for ritual purposes by the presence of
> mysterious 'alters'. Afternoon dive up to Homhile PA, explore the area
> and overnight in Homhile campsite, Camping.
>
> Day 07 : HADIBO / QALANSYIA / DETWAH P.A.
>
> After break fast we will drive to Hadibo for shopping and visit the
> Exhibition of fonaa and flora of socotra informant,, lunch in Hadibo
> an then drive to Qalansyia to look around this charming and
> picturesque fishing town with its traditional houses and narrow
> alleyways. We then go to the protected area of ??Detwah lagoon, which is
> renowned for its spectacular landscape. Sting rays can be seen in the
> lagoon. There is also a large array of sea birds to be seen at this
> location. Dinner and overnight at Detwah lagoon.Camping
>
> Day 08 : SHU'AB BEACH
>
> After breakfast at Detwah we will take a boat ride to Shu'ab. Perhaps
> we see the Spinner Dolphins along the way. Cormorants also frequent
> the area. Once at Shu'ab we will have lunch and the afternoon is free
> to swim and enjoy this pristine beach setting, complete with
> mangroves.you can tray the fisherman's Line fishing from the boat
> overnight in Shu'ab.
>
> Day 09 : AYHAFT CANYON
>
> We will take the boat rid back to Qalanssia and quentinuo to Ayhaft
> canyon the natural nursery of the endemic, camping in Ayhaft,
>
> Day 10 : ROGED MOUNTAIN / HADIBO / DELISHA BEACH.
>
> After the breakfast we will explore the wadi, visit the big Temrands
> trees, before start trekking to Hadibo will swimm in the nutrale
> swimming pool, an then take a local gaid to Hadibo
>
> Day 11 - Fly back to Sanaa.
>
>
> Please let me know the price and detail what is included in this price.
>
> We also need the program for 3 days in and around the city of Sana'a .
>
> We were 4 people , we need a double room and two single.
>
> Socotra we have 4 tents , that is, for each tent.
>
> Please let me know prices for flights to Socotra , and information about
> obtaining a visa to Yemen .
>
> We have 14 full days to travel to Yemen .
>
> Best regards.
>
>
> ???????, 9 ?????? 2013, 3:01 +01:00 ?? Ron at Arabian Voyages <ron@arabianvoyages.com>:
> Dear Ilya,
>
> Thanks for your email. We will review this tour request and get
> back to
> you in a couple of days as we are running tours at this moment.
>
> I noted down to base prices on a group of 4 people (2 DBL
> rooms).
>
> All transports on Socotra are done with private jeep; most costs
> are jeep
> rental for Socotra island ; with 4 people we can either take 2
> jeeps or 1
> jeep depending on if you wish for a more budgetted tour or more
> comfort/space. Please let me know which one is your desire
> (budget or more
> space).
>
> Socotra tours are Approx. $120 per person per day for 2-4 people
> including
> all services, accommodation and full board foods. The
> roundflights with
> Felix Air are fixed at $426 USD and need early booking (for
> groups at
> least 6-8 weeks ahead) as they book out very quick having only 2
> flights
> per week carrying up to 80 passengers.
>
> Mainland trips are our speciality and we can customize and offer
> more
> budgetted tours.
>
>
> The info you supplied is outdated and needs correction:
>
> Please know the requested budget hotel Golden Daar is not open
> anymore
> for about 1 year. We will resort to Arabian Felix or hotel
> Dawood.
>
> And due to current safety problems we cannot go to Aden or
> Dhamar or Lahij.
>
> For mainland I suggest the itinerary below which is more certain
> to continue:
>
> Day 01. National & Handicrafts center - Old Sanaa (Souq al-Milh
> & Bab al-Yemen)
> Day 02. Presidents Mosque - Bait Baws - Wadi Daar - Dar
> al-Hajjar (Rock Palace)
> Day 03. Sanaa - Thula - Hababa - Shibam - Kawkaban
> Day 04. Wadi al-Hajjar - Al-Tawila - Al-Mahweet - Sanaa
> Day 05. Manakha - Hajjarah - Hutaib - Sanaa
> (optionally: 1-2 extra days trekking in Haraz mountains)
>
>
> Additionally we can visit Hodeida, Taiz, Ibb, Jibla in another
> 3-4 days
> roundtrip by land (making it a 8-9 day mainland trip). HOWEVER,
> security
> is fluctuating for some parts of this route and the police
> decides
> last-minute if a trip to these places can continue in safety or
> not.
>
> Currently we can visit Hodeida-Taiz-Ibb-Jibla but we don't know
> if this
> will be the case next months. The places in the 5-day
> tourprogram listed
> above has been stable for 4 years and are more likely to
> continue.
>
> If you can let me know how many days you wish to spend on
> mainland and
> how many on Socotra island, I can give you some itinerary ideas.
>
> Yours sincerely,
>
> Ron
>
> Arabian Voyages Travel Co.
>
http://www.arabianvoyages.com >
>
>
> > Full name: ilya utropov
> > Nationality: Russian
> > Message:
> >
> > Hello.
> >
> > We made ​​a new very good program - please see :
> >
> > Day 1 - arrive from Russia in Sana , a night at the Golden Dar
> Tourist Hotel.
> >
> > Day 2 - Sana'a - Dar al-hajar - Thula - Wadi Dhaher - Hababa -
> Shibam - Kawkaban - Al Mahwait - night at hotel Al Mahwait.
> >
> > Day 3 - Al Mahwit - Wadi Surdud - Haraz and Bura - Manaka - Al
> Hajarah - Jabal Shogrf - Hutayb - Manakha - night at hotel Al
> Hudaidah
> >
> > Day 4 - Al Hudaidah-Wadi Rima - Khokha - Bayt al-Faqih - Zabid
> - Al-Khawkha - Mokha-Taiz - night at hotel Taiz
> >
> > Day 5 - Taiz - Ar Rahidah - Lahij-Ah Shaykh - Aden - night at
> hotel Aden.
> >
> > Day 6 - Aden - Taiz - Jiblah - Ibb - night at hotel Ibb.
> >
> > Day 7 - Ibb - Yarim - Dhamar - Mabar - return to Sanaa night
> at the Golden Dar Tourist Hotel.
> >
> > Day 8 in the morning flight to Socotra
> > We will pick you up at the airport and transport you to a
> Adeeb eco-lodge in Hadibo. After you refresh yourself we will
> take you for a trip to Ayhaft Canyon National Park. In the
> canyon (wadi), you will enjoy large fresh waterpools where you
> can swim or soak. All around you, there will be Tamarind trees,
> Cucumber trees and a wide variety of birds such as Socotra
> Sparrow, Socotra Sunbird and both Socotra and Somali Starlings.
> In fact, Ayhaft is considered as a natural nursery due to its
> large abundance of endemic trees, plants and birds.
> > In the afternoon, we will visit Delisha beach with pristine
> white sands full of crabs. You will relax while swimming both in
> the sea and in a freshwater lagoon. If you are full of energy
> you can climb a huge sand dune overseeing the beach. There is
> also a possibility of watching a fabulous sunset from Delisha.
> > Dinner and night in Adeeb eco-lodge.
> >
> > Day 9 - Qalansyia, Detwah Bay, Shua'ab area
> > Today we will drive to the western part of the island where a
> little fishermen's town of Qalansyia is located. It consists of
> traditional Socotri houses, narrow alleyways and a long beach
> full of fishing boats ready to set off for today's catch or to
> take you to Shu'ab beach.
> > We will continue to neighboring Detwah lagoon which is a
> marine protected area renowned for its magic landscape. You will
> be charmed by a white sandy tongue surrounded by turquoise
> waters of the bay. This surely is one of the best views on the
> island. You can jump in the shallow sea there and enjoy the
> paradise. Only be careful with sting rays that can be seen in
> the lagoon. There is also an array of sea birds to be seen in
> the lagoon.
> > Dinner and night in Detwah Campsite.
> >
> > Day 10 - Golden sands of Shua'ab
> > After breakfast in Detwah, we will go for a boat trip to
> Shu'ab. We will surely meet some Spinner Dolphins along the way
> with cormorants flying over our heads. Once at Shu'ab, we can
> have a look at a mangrove area. We will have a lunch on the long
> and clean Shu'ab beach. In the afternoon, feel free to swim and
> enjoy this pristine place. In late afternoon, we will take a
> boat ride back to Qalansyia. Line fishing is possible from the
> boat if you want to catch your today's dinner.
> > Dinner and night in Detwah Campsite.
> >
> >
> > Day 11 - Dixam plateau the South, Amek sandy beach, Dagub Cave
> > After breakfast, we will make our way by 4x4 vehicle to Dixam
> plateau and Shebahon viewpoint. This area is renowned for dragon
> blood trees, the resin of which is collected, used and traded by
> the people of Socotra. The area is also home to the endemic and
> rare Socotra Bunting (estimated at 1,000 pairs). The Shebahon
> viewpoint gives a fabulous vista overlooking Daerhu canyon
> (wadi) where we will see unusual yet beautiful rock formations.
> We will then make our way down to the wadi for lunch and an easy
> walk and maybe also a swim in a freshwater pool with a natural
> slide.
> > After lunch we will head to the south of the island, with
> visits to villages along the way. Our first destination is Amak
> beach where we can swim in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
> We will visit Dagub cave overlooking the southern coast. We will
> then witness the colossal sand dunes of Hayf and Zahek which
> have been pushed up against the mountainside by the seasonal
> winds of Socotra. If you are still fit, you can climb the dunes
> for a view that is truly worth the effort.
> > Dinner and night in Ameq campsite.
> >
> > Day 12 - Homhil Protected Area, stopover at Qaria Lagoon
> > Our today's destination is Homhil, a protected area with
> fabulous sceneries that give you a kind of prehistoric feeling.
> We will stop at Qaria lagoon en-route. It is the largest lagoon
> on the island and we will hopefully see flamingos, herons and
> greenshanks.
> > The trek to Homhil starts at the bottom of a spectacular
> ravine on the sea level. The trek is of medium difficulty and
> won't take more than 1,5 hours. You will have enough strength to
> enjoy the view back towards the sea where we have started
> ascending.
> > Once at Homhil, we can choose from a selection of walking
> trails. You will be astonished by the prehistoric atmosphere of
> the landscape rich with dragon blood trees and bottle trees. You
> will be addressed by local children who sell dragon blood raisin
> and frankincense. One of the trails leads to a viewpoint with a
> natural pool with almost freezing green and blue water.
> > Dinner and night in Homhil campsite.
> >
> > Day 13 - Arher freshwater creek and beach
> > After breakfast we will trek to the North-East of the island
> and will have our lunch in a small cave. The rest of the day we
> will spend in Arher where a fresh creak coming out from a
> granite massive is meeting salty sea water on the beach. You can
> relax on green grass around the creak, swim in the sea or if you
> feel fit you can climb a huge sand dune to get a fantastic view
> over this charming spot.
> > Dinner and night in Rosh Campsite.
> >
> > Day 14 - Hoq Cave, Dihamari
> > This morning, we will make an early start to drive to the base
> of Hoq cave in Terbak village. Before the sunshine gets too hot,
> we will walk up to the entrance of the Cave. It is more than 3
> km long with a water pool at the end and holds a wealth of
> Socotri history. Inside, you will see ancient stalactites,
> stalagmites and crystallic formations. Ancient writings on the
> cave walls and also what appears to be a picture of an old
> trading ship have been preserved over the ages by a calcite
> glaze. There is also evidence to suggest that the cave was once
> used for ritual purposes by the presence of mysterious 'alters'.
> > In the afternoon, we will drive to nearby Dihamri marine
> protected area. It boasts with one of the richest coral reefs on
> the archipelago. You can relax on the beach in palm leaf huts
> and swim and snorkel in Dihamri Bay. Snorkeling gear can be
> hired there. Marine species you will see underwater include:
> Parrotfish, Moray eel, Rays, Sea urchins, if you are lucky you
> will meet turtles. Divers can also use the services of Dihamri
> Diving center and go for a dive in Dihamri or another of superb
> diving spots of Socotra.
> > Dinner and night in Dehamri campsite.
> >
> > Day 15 : Departure from Socotra in Sanaa , a day in the city ,
> a night at the Golden Dar Tourist Hotel.
> >
> > Day 16 - Fly from Sanaa home in Russia .
> >
> > We were 4 people and we have one double room and two singles .
> >
> > Please let me know if you can do for us such a program ?
> >
> > Please let me know prices for flights to Socotra and the price
> of land-based program?
> >
> > What is included in these prices ?
> >
> > Which car will be in Sana'a and what car will be on Socotra ?
> >
> > Estli you have any good suggestions and additions to our
> program , what we can see?
> >
> > Best Regards, Ilya.
