Oman Expedition
The Jebel Shams mountain hike will have you walking along the cliff face on goat trails, narrow ledges and passages. It is one of the most popular treks in Oman and is known as the ‘Jebel Shams Rim Walk’. From this amazing vantage point you will enjoy incredible views of the mountains and the rugged landscape.
This hike has all the ingredients of high adventure. Commencing from the village of Al Khateem situated on the edge of the mountain at a height of 2,000 meters, you will hike approximately 10 kilometers to the canyon floor and back. The hike will take anything from 3 hours to 5 hours depending on the length of time you stop and enjoy this incredible location. The views from the trail are spectacular and offer unparalleled vistas of both Wadi Nakhr and Wadi Ghul. You will pass an abandoned village perched on the mountain side and then on to a secluded lagoon balanced on the cliff face. There will be time for you to swim across the water and explore the cave with its amazing variety of ferns and mosses.
Arriving on the canyon floor you will enter the village of Sap Bani Khamis.
You need to be fit to undertake this hike as it is demanding, however the views are unsurpassed throughout Oman and will leave a lasting image of this incredible ‘Grand Canyon’.
Wadi Bani Awf is stunning. Renowned as one of the most fantastic tourist locations in the nearby area surrounding Muscat. The entrance of the wadi is about one and a half hours from Muscat, some 43 km after Nakhal.
Wadi Bani Awf is by far the most diverse and challenging wadi. Every bend is a photo opportunity. Jumps into the crystal pools range from two to six meters into deep waters. The caverns add fun and extra challenges to the trek.
Wadi Bani Awf leads to the famous Snake Gorge. It is an awesome hike although definitely not considered to be easy but, having completed it you will feel inspired.
The name ‘Snake Gorge’ refers to the serpentine effect created by the mountains snaking throughout the wadi.
Snake gorge is cut into the mountains and offers a fantastic 3 hours trip past waterfalls, through rocks pools and over boulders. The hike will have you jumping into pools of water and swimming in caves under the mountains. At places, it is so narrow that you can barely swim between the sides of the mountain.
Wadi Bani Awf and its sense of discovery within the winding gorge will keep you occupied for many hours.
The Wahiba’s are desert in the romantic sense of the word. Rolling sand dunes, varying from deep red to a rich honey color, stretching as far as the eye can see. This is the traditional home of the nomadic Bedouin.
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A’Nakhal is a typical Omani village. It lies at the foothills of the mountains near an abundant source of water, which irrigates extensive date palm plantations.
This region links Muscat and the coast with the interior of the country through the Sumail Gap.
Beginning in the morning you will drive through the magnificent Hajar Mountains via Fanja, Sumail and Izki, stopping at the old town of Birkat Al Mauz. From here you continue your tour to the township of Nizwa, the ancient capital of Oman. You will visit the Nizwa Fort built in 1660 and explore the traditional Nizwa Souq. Then you travel to the village of Bahla with its rich tradition of pottery, weaving and magic.
Your adventure begins in the afternoon when you commence your tour to Ras Al Hadd, the nesting beach of the Giant Green Turtle. To begin you will drive through the townships of Ibra, Al Qabil, Al Mintarib and Kamil arriving at the ancient seafaring township of Sur – approximately 310km from Muscat. From here you will travel on to Ras Al Hadd to your campsite at Ras Al Jinz. Your camping experience will include watching the giant turtles lay their eggs in the moonlight. |
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Day 01 :Muscat half day City tours afternoon at leisure,
Day 02 :Pick up at Muscat Drive to Quariyat the Fishing village , later to Wadi dayqah ( trek at wadi dayqah ).Later Drive to Fins Beach. Over Night
( camp ) . Picnic lunch will be provided.
Day 03 : After Breakfast , visit Wadi Shab,Wadi Twi (Short trek at wadi etc Drive to Sur,Visit Dhow building unit Old streets etc. Drive to Ras Al Jinz , Over Night at Turtle beach(camp)
Day 04 :Drive to Wahiba via coastal route for "wahiba crossing'',Trek through the desert with camel & Bedouin ( part of the group will ride the camel for 1 - 1&1/2 Hrs. While the other part will walk . Then second part will ride the camel , while the first part will walk)[These two days only necessary baggage will carry on camel back.Rest will remain in the cars],( Lunch will be provide at suitable place in oasis . After lunch group will relax in oasis till sun get milder later continue the trek ) .Over Night at camp in the desert . [ Today total walk is approximately 4 Hrs ]
Day 05 : After Breakfast , continue trekking, Lunch at oasis,Later continue trekking over Night at Camp (Wahiba).[Today total time of walk is approximately 6 Hrs].
Day 06 : After Breakfast, meet the drivers & 04 WD, Continue to Nizwa Enroute visit Wadibani Khalid . Check in at Hotel . After noon visit of Nizwa , Bhala , Jabrin etc over Night at hotel.
Day 07 : Drive to Jabel Akdhar Mountain range, Visit Al Hotta caves (expected to open by Augst),al Hamra villages ( One of the oldest Mud Houses ) & Misfah , Start trek from Misfah Trek through Mountains to Jabel Shams [here donkeys will be used to carry necessary baggage.Rest of baggage will remain with the Cars] . Over Night at Camp . [here total time for trek is approximate 8 Hrs ]
Day 08 : After breakfast continue the trek to Nakhar passing the remote villages Meet the driver & 04WD at Nakhar, Drive to Wadi Bani Awf for camping .Over Night at Wadi Bani Awf (camping ).[here total time for trek is approximately 6 Hrs]
Day 9 : After breakfast departure to Muscat enroot visit Nakhal & Rustaq. Over Night at Muscat.
Day 10 : Magical Dolphin watching tour half day,
Day 11: Departure
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Mountain Skills & Disciplines |
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Hiking |
Mountaineering |
Canyoneering |
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Backpacking |
High Altitude |
Caving |
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Camping |
Traversing |
Coasteering |
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Rock Climbing |
Aid Climbing |
Big Walling |
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Ice Climbing |
Free Climbing |
Ropes & Knots |
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Bouldering |
Solo Climbing |
Belaying |
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Indoor Climbing |
Lead Climbing |
Rappeling |
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Traditional Climbing |
Top Roping |
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Avalanche Awareness |
Outdoor Survival |
First Aid |
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Environmental Awareness |
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Search & Rescue |
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