Great Trekking - Crossing Western Hajar
14 days
Level 4
Available in JanFebMarsNovDec
2 x Camping
4 x Bivouac
2 x Homestay
5 x Accomodation
A beautiful 14-days trek to cross the Western Hajar range on an original route along the ridge, but also through the northern valleys (Wadis Sahtan, Bani Awf, Bani Kharus, Mistal) and across Jebel Akhdar.
Your itinerary
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Day by day
Day 1
Wadi Sahtan
- Hike across mountain villages of Wadi Sahtan Walking time (without stops) : from 3 to 4 hours Height difference : +200m / -400m
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping the valley
Driving : 3 hours
Day 2
Wadi Sahtan
- Hike across mountain villages of Wadi Sahtan Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 5 hours Height difference : +700m / -400m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Overnight in a private house or camping (sharing room)
Driving : None
Day 3
Wadi Sahtan
- Hike toward the ridge Walking time (without stops) : from 5 to 6 hours Height difference : +1100m / -100m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Bivouac high in the mountain
Driving : None
Day 4
Wadi Bani Awf
- Hike alng the main ridge and down to Wadi Bani Awf Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 5 hours Height difference : +300m / -1200m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Overnight in a private house (sharing room)
Driving : None
Day 5
Wadi Bani Awf
- Descent in the small valley Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +50m / -350m
- Lunch in an old hamlet renovated into a guesthouse
- Canyoning in the lower Snake Canyon
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Mountain guesthouse (sharing room)
Driving : 15 minutes
Day 6
Wadi Bani Awf
- Hike through mountains and villages of Wadi Bani Awf Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 5 hours Height difference : +600m / -500m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Mountain guesthouse (sharing room)
Driving : None
Day 7
Wadi Bani Awf
- Hike toward the main ridge and Sharaf Al Alamain Pass Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 6 hours Height difference : +1300m / -250m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Mountain hotel
Driving : None
Day 8
Misfat Al Abreyeen
- Hike along the ridge towards Jebel Akhdar Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 5 hours Height difference : +500m / -500m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Bivouac on a plateau near the ridge
Driving : None
Day 9
Jebel Akhdar
- Hike to a remote Palm grove in a canyon Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 6 hours Height difference : +200m / -900m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Bivouac in a remote oasis
Driving : None
Day 10
Jebel Akhdar
- Hike toward a mosque at a crossroad on the ridge Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 5 hours
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Bivouac on the ridge near an old mosque
Driving : None
Day 11
Jebel Akhdar
- Hike on Jebel Akhdar Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 6 hours Height difference : +500m / -700m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Mountain guesthouse
Driving : None
Day 12
Jebel Akhdar
- Hike to Wadi Mistal Walking time (without stops) : from 5 to 6 hours Height difference : +450m / -800m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Guesthouse in a mountain village
Driving : None
Day 13
Wadi Mistal
- Hike up to Jebel Akhdar Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 6 hours Height difference : +800m / -500m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping high in the mountain
Driving : None
Day 14
Jebel Akhdar
- Hike down from Jebel Akhdar Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 6 hours Height difference : +100m / -1300m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accomodation : No Accomodation planned
Driving : 1 hour 15
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Price
| Group size | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | 1860 OMR | 1400 OMR | 1200 OMR | 1000 OMR | 950 OMR | 880 OMR |
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1860 OMR |
| 3 | 1400 OMR |
| 4 | 1200 OMR |
| 5 | 1000 OMR |
| 6 | 950 OMR |
| 7 | 880 OMR |
Price includes
- Guide and drivers
- Transportation during the tour
- Meals as mentioned in the program, water, and snacks while hiking
- Accomodation mentioned in the program (based on double occupancy with 2 single beds or 1 double bed)
- Collective camping equipment and tents
- Canyoning and aquatic hiking equipment
Price does not include
- International flights
- Transportation to reach the starting point of the tour
- Personal expenses
- Drinks (except water) in restaurants and hotels
- Extra for single room and tent (44 OMR)
- Sleeping Bag