Oman Trekking

Day 1 Muscat      
Arrive in Muscat and transfer to your hotel. During the afternoon take a short walk from Riyam Park to Muttrah and enjoy great views over the Old Town.      

Day 2 Muscat to Jebel Shams    
Spend the morning visiting the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque before driving to the Western Hajar Mountains. After a picnic lunch trek along the spectacular balcony walk to the abandoned village of As Sab, which is known as the most famous hike in Oman, before returning to your camp in Jebel Shams.      

Day 3 Jebel Shams      
Begin the day trekking around the rim of Oman’s Grand Canyon before starting the ascent to the top of the Jebel Shams massif. After reaching the south summit you will take a 4WD to your next wild camping spot.

Day 4 Jebel Shams to Nizwa      
Today’s hike begins in the beautiful village of Misfat al Abriyyin. From here you will hike along old donkey trails up to a plateau offering dramatic panoramic views of the north and south. 4WDs will then take you to your hotel for the night in the ‘cultural capital’ of Nizwa.      

Day 5 Nizwa to Jebel Akhdar
Today starts with an exploration of the souqs and forts of Nizwa, including the chance to visit a traditional cattle auction. From here you will drive to the spectacular limestone massif of the Jebel Akhdar and trek to the abandoned village of Bani Habib where you will make camp for the night.      

Day 6 Jebel Akhdar to Wahiba Sands
Hike through the temperature climes of Jebel Akhdar, crossing farmlands and traditional villages to gain an insight into local life. The afternoon then sees you driving to the vast Wahiba Sands where you will enjoy a short walk through the dunes before camping under an Arabian desert sky.      

Days 7 - 8 Eastern Hajar Trek  
The next two days are spent undertaking the epic Eastern Hajar Trek. You begin by ascending from Wadi Bani Khalid past caves, rock pools and ancient beehive tombs before camping once more beneath the stars. The following day you will descend into Wadi Tiwi as you take in sea views before the 4WDs take you off to your hotel.      

Day 9 Wadi Shab to Muscat    
Your final hike takes you to a hidden oasis in the Wadi Shab gorge where you have the option to swim to a peaceful cavern. After returning to Muscat in the afternoon you can opt to finish the day with a sunset cruise on a traditional dhow vessel in search of dolphins.      

Day 10 Muscat    
The tour ends after breakfast this morning, transfer to the airport for your flight home.