Discover and Adventure in the heart of Al Hajar Mountains

12 days

Group of 3 to 8

Level 2

from 23/02/2025 to 06/03/2025

Open (Needs 3 to confirm)

7 x Camping

4 x Accomodation

An itinerary largely off the beaten track to discover in depth the 2 main mountain ranges of Northern Oman : the Western and Eastern Hajar. In the heart of nature and traditions!

Day by day

Day 1 - 23/02/2025

Wadi Mistal / Lowhills

  • 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 30

Day 2 - 24/02/2025

Wadi Sahtan / Wadi Bani Awf

  • Short walk in Wadi Sahtan Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 1 hours Height difference : +50m / -50m
  • Descent in the small valley Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +50m / -350m

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Mountain guesthouse (sharing room)

Driving : 2 hours

Day 3 - 25/02/2025

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 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 : 4 hours 30

Day 4 - 26/02/2025

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 - 27/02/2025

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 - 28/02/2025

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 - 01/03/2025

Nizwa

  • Souq of Nizwa

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Camp surronded by rocky hills

Driving : 4 hours

Day 8 - 02/03/2025

Wadi Bani Khalid

  • Hike to waterfalls and swimming Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Camping in the mountain

Driving : 3 hours

Day 9 - 03/03/2025

Eastern Hajar's Plateau

  • Walk to a mountain oasis Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +100m / -100m
  • Walk in a mountain oasis Walking time (without stops) : from 1 to 2 hours Height difference : +100m / -100m

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Camping on the plateau

Driving : 3 hours

Day 10 - 04/03/2025

Wadi Tiwi

  • Hiking and swimming in Wadi Tiwi Walking time (without stops) : from 2 to 3 hours Height difference : +100m / -100m
  • Walk to a waterfall Height difference : +100m / -100m

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Camping in the gardens

Driving : 1 hour 15

Day 11 - 05/03/2025

Wadi Al Arbeyeen

  • Walk and swim in Wadi Al Hail Walking time (without stops) : from 2 to 3 hours

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Camping at the foot of the mountains

Driving : 1 hour 30

Day 12 - 06/03/2025

Bandar Khayran

  • Day at the beach : walking, swimming, and snorkeling Height difference : +50m / -50m

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Accomodation : No Accomodation planned

Driving : 2 hours 45

Price

850 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 (29 OMR)
  • Sleeping Bag

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