Hiking to the Roots of the Western Hajar
6 days
Level 3
Available in JanFebMarsNovDec
1 x Camping
2 x Bivouac
2 x Accomodation
A nice trip to discover the valleys of the northern slope of the Western Hajar and its remote mountain oases. 2 bivouac overnights in exceptional places, 2 nights in pleasant guesthouses, and 1 night camping in the middle of Wadi Sahtan's cirque.
Your itinerary
Some pictures
Day by day
Day 1
Wadi Bani Kharus
- Hike to a remote palm garden in the cliff Walking time (without stops) : from 3 to 4 hours
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Bivouac on abandonned terraces
Driving : 2 hours 45
Day 2
Wadi Bani Kharus / Wadi Bani Awf
- Hike to come back Walking time (without stops) : from 2 to 3 hours
- 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 (sharing room)
Driving : 1 hour 30
Day 3
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 4
Wadi Bani Awf
- Canyoning in the lower Snake Canyon
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Camping the valley
Driving : 1 hour
Day 5
Wadi Sahtan
- Hike toward the ridge Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 5 hours Height difference : +800m / -100m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation : Bivouac near a spring
Driving : 1 hour
Day 6
Wadi Sahtan
- Hike down to the valley 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | 1290 OMR | 680 OMR | 475 OMR | 475 OMR | 390 OMR | 360 OMR | 320 OMR | 300 OMR |
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1290 OMR |
| 2 | 680 OMR |
| 3 | 475 OMR |
| 4 | 475 OMR |
| 5 | 390 OMR |
| 6 | 360 OMR |
| 7 | 320 OMR |
| 8 | 300 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
- Sleeping Bag