Trekking from Wadi Sahtan to Wadi Bani Awf
6 days
Group of 3 to 7
Level 4
from 24/11/2024 to 29/11/2024
Open (Needs 3 to confirm)
1 x Camping
1 x Bivouac
2 x Homestay
1 x Accomodation
A beautiful 6-days trek on the northern side of the Western Hajar (Wadi Sahtan & Wadi Bani Awf) and along the ridge. An original and little used route that will give you opportunity to discover traditional Omani mountain life.
Your itinerary
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Day by day
Day 1 - 24/11/2024
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 - 25/11/2024
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 : None0
Day 3 - 26/11/2024
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 : None0
Day 4 - 27/11/2024
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 : None0
Day 5 - 28/11/2024
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 - 29/11/2024
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
Accomodation : No Accomodation planned
Driving : 3 hours
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Price
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
- 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