Discover the Waestern Hajar
8 days
Level 2
Available in FebMarsNovDec
3 x Camping
4 x Accomodation
An easy tour to discover the Western Hajar mountain range with easy walks and short hikes : the steep northern valleys, Jebel Shams Grand Canyon, Jebel Akhdar's plateau, and everywhere oasis and streams...
Your itinerary
Some pictures
Day by day
Day 1
Nakhl / Wadi Mistal / Lowhills
- Vosit of Nakhl Fort
- Short walk in the mountain oasis of Wakan Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +50m / -50m
- Small walk in a valley of the foothills Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in a wadi of the foothills
Driving : 3 hours 45
Day 2
Wadi Bani Kharus / Wadi Bani Awf
- Hike in Wadi Bani Kharus through villages, palm gardens, and mountain Walking time (without stops) : from 2 to 4 hours Height difference : +300m / -300m
- Short walk in the Snake Canyon
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Mountain guesthouse
Driving : 3 hours 45
Day 3
Wadi Sahtan / Wadi Bani Awf
- Short walk in Wadi Sahtan Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 1 hours Height difference : +50m / -50m
- Short walk in a village Height difference : +50m / -50m
- 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
Day 4
Wadi Bani Awf / Al Hamra / Misfat Al Abreyeen
- Short walk along the ridge Walking time (without stops) : from 2 to 3 hours Height difference : +100m / -100m
- 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 : Guesthouse in a palm grove
Driving : 1 hour 45
Day 5
Jebel Shams
- Hike on top of Arabia's Grand Canyon Walking time (without stops) : from 2 to 3 hours Height difference : +250m / -250m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in Jebel Shams Range
Driving : 1 hour 30
Day 6
Jebel Shams
- Short Walk and swimming in a wadi Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours
- Visit of the tombs of Al Ayn
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Beautifull hotel with simple comfort
Driving : 4 hours
Day 7
Nizwa / Birkat Al Mouz / Jebel Akhdar
- Souq of Nizwa
- Visit of Birkat AL Mauz
- Short walk in Jebel Akhdar Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 1 hours Height difference : +100m / -100m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping on a high plateau
Driving : 3 hours
Day 8
Jebel Akhdar
- Walk along the 'Roses villages' (Al Aqoor, Al Ayn, Sharegah) Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +100m / -100m
- Descent in Wadi Al Muaydin Walking time (without stops) : from 2 to 3 hours
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accomodation : No Accomodation planned
Driving : 3 hours
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Price
| Group size | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | 800 OMR | 640 OMR | 560 OMR | 620 OMR | 560 OMR | 530 OMR | 500 OMR |
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 | 800 OMR |
| 3 | 640 OMR |
| 4 | 560 OMR |
| 5 | 620 OMR |
| 6 | 560 OMR |
| 7 | 530 OMR |
| 8 | 500 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 (49 OMR)
- Sleeping Bag