Discover Oman and its Geology
10 days
Level 2
Available in JanFebMarsNovDec
6 x Camping
3 x Accomodation
A tour to discover northern Oman with a special focus on goelogy. By visiting the lowhills, the high mountains, osasis, desert, and wadis, we'll get to understand the geological background of omani mountains and its famous ophiolites.
Your itinerary
Some pictures
Day by day
Day 1
Lowhills
- Pilow Lava wall
- Various stops of geological interest near Wadi Jizzi
- Layered gabbros in Wadi Al Haylayn
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in the foothills
Driving : 6 hours
Day 2
Lowhills
- Short walk in the deset near Al Abyadh Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours
- Geologic excursion in Wadi Al Abyadh
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in a wadi of the foothills
Driving : 2 hours
Day 3
Wadi Bani Kharus / Wadi Bani Awf
- Geological excursion in Wadi Bani Kharus
- Short walk in the mountain oasis of Balad Sit Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +50m / -50m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Mountain guesthouse
Driving : 3 hours 15
Day 4
Wadi Bani Awf / Al Hamra / Misfat Al Abreyeen
- Stop at Sharaf Al Alamain Pass
- Visit of a lively museum of traditional know-hows
- Short walk in the mountain oasis of Misfat Al Abreyeen Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +100m / -100m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in Jebel Shams Range
Driving : 3 hours 15
Day 5
Jebel Shams
- Geological Walk Along Arabia's Grand Canyon Walking time (without stops) : from 2 to 3 hours Height difference : +250m / -250m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Beautifull hotel with simple comfort
Driving : 15 minutes
Day 6
Nizwa / Birkat Al Mouz / Sinaw
- Visit of the fort of Nizwa
- Souq of Nizwa
- Stop above Birkat Al Mauz
- Short walk in hawasina hills
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in a rocky desert
Driving : 3 hours
Day 7
Wadi Bani Khalid / Wahiba Desert
- Hike to waterfalls and swimming Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours
- Sunset in the dunes
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in Wahiba Sands
Driving : 3 hours 30
Day 8
Eastern Hajar's Plateau
- Geological stops across the Eastern Hajar
- Walk to a mountain oasis Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +100m / -100m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in the mountain
Driving : 6 hours
Day 9
Eastern Hajar's Plateau / Wadi Shab
- Walk in a mountain oasis Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +100m / -100m
- Walk and swim in Wadi Shab Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Hotel facing the sea
Driving : 3 hours 30
Day 10
Wadi Tiwi / Wadi Al Arbeyeen
- Short walk and simming in Wadi Tiwi Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +50m / -50m
- Observation of serpentine outcrops Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +50m / -50m
- Swimming in Wadi Al Arbeyeen
- Observation of indigenous and transgressive sediments
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accomodation : No Accomodation planned
Driving : 5 hours
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Price
| Group size | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | 930 OMR | 730 OMR | 650 OMR | 720 OMR | 650 OMR | 600 OMR | 580 OMR |
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 | 930 OMR |
| 3 | 730 OMR |
| 4 | 650 OMR |
| 5 | 720 OMR |
| 6 | 650 OMR |
| 7 | 600 OMR |
| 8 | 580 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
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 (28 OMR)
- Sleeping Bag