Deserts of Oman
11 days
Level 2 & 3
Available in JanFebDec
7 x Camping
1 x Homestay
2 x Accomodation
Travelling in remote bedouin country, for desert lovers. The high red dunes of the Rub Al Khali, the rocky scarps of the Huqf, the sand dunes of the White Desert reaching the Indian Ocean, and the drive back through Wahiba Sands.
Your itinerary
Some pictures
Day by day
Day 1
Nizwa
- Visit of Seeb's popular souq
- Short hike in a wadi coing from Jebel Akhdar Height difference : +50m / -50m
- Souq of Nizwa
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Beautifull hotel with simple comfort
Driving : 3 hours 30
Day 2
Rub Al Khali Desert
- Stop in the Salt Desert of 'Umm As Sammim'
- Short walk in the sands to sea the sunset Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +150m / -150m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in the desert
Driving : 4 hours 30
Day 3
Rub Al Khali Desert
- Hiking in Rub al Khali Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 6 hours Height difference : +250m / -250m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in the desert
Driving : None
Day 4
Rub Al Khali Desert
- Hiking in Rub al Khali Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 6 hours Height difference : +250m / -250m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in the desert
Driving : None
Day 5
Rub Al Khali Desert
- Hiking in Rub al Khali Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 6 hours Height difference : +250m / -250m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in the desert
Driving : None
Day 6
Huqf Desert
- Short walk in a rocky chaos at an escarpment Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Al Jazeera Guest House
Driving : 6 hours
Day 7
White Desert
- Hike across sand dunes and rocky outcrops Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 5 hours
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in the desert
Driving : 1 hour
Day 8
White Desert
- Day in a rocky and sandy desert Walking time (without stops) : from 2 to 5 hours
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in the desert
Driving : None
Day 9
White Desert
- Hike across White desert Walking time (without stops) : from 3 to 5 hours
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping in the White desert, next to the sea
Driving : None
Day 10
White Desert / Wahiba Desert
- Stop in a beduin coastal village
- Sunset in the dunes
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Night in a bedouin camp (sharing room)
Driving : 7 hours 30
Day 11
Wadi Bani Khalid
- Hike to waterfalls and swimming Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accomodation : No Accomodation planned
Driving : 4 hours
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Price
| Group size | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | 900 OMR | 760 OMR | 670 OMR | 620 OMR | 620 OMR | 620 OMR | 600 OMR | 580 OMR | 560 OMR |
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 4 | 900 OMR |
| 5 | 760 OMR |
| 6 | 670 OMR |
| 7 | 620 OMR |
| 8 | 620 OMR |
| 9 | 620 OMR |
| 10 | 600 OMR |
| 11 | 580 OMR |
| 12 | 560 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 (16 OMR)
- Sleeping Bag