For the more adventurous, oman offers an extraordinary variety of experiences and activities. Trekking despite the rough terrain, hiking remains the best way to enjoy the sultanates wonderful mountainous nature. Oman has some of the worlds best walks, hikes, treks and climbs, ranging from famous mountain trails in the western hajar mountains, and the jebel akhdar in particular, to geological absurdities like wadi nakhur and wadi mistall, to the dramatic interiors of numerous other wadis, often with delicious swimming pools, to walks along historic falaj. Oman mountain trekking routes ottsworld travel blog. Oman trekking and walking holidays the mountain ranges and deserts of oman offer wonderful locations for trekking, camping, and 4wd touring. We had such a fantastic day with starting from picking us up from the hotel and driving all the way to wadi shab and then hiking both ways to the. Adventure trekking in oman offroad explorer oman w18b timing 2 hours one way only degree of difficulty grade 1 a footpath through villages and gardens. My wife and i are visiting oman in may and would like to trek for three days in the nizwa area. Credit is widely accepted but cash is preferred in traditional markets. It was a super way to get to these lesser known hiking areas as well as get a feel for the cultureand do photography. Oman treks, oman small group tours trekking, walking. You will explore tibet natural beauty via trekking. Oman tours small group adventure holidays to oman explore. Please note the tour price reflected on the brochure is subject to change.
Discover the most beautiful places, download gps tracks and follow the top routes on a map. Indulge in activities like trekking, hiking and diving and explore oman the real way. May 26, 2011 a trek up one of oman s most popular wadis in may 2011. Due to seasonality, and taxes prices of the tour are subject to change without due notice. A trek up one of oman s most popular wadis in may 2011.
The official language of oman is arabic but english is also widely spoken. Oman adventure trekking holiday code oat serene walking holiday in the jewel of arabia, oman take in the rugged and remote landscapes of jebel shams and jebel akhdar tackle the balcony walk, following the contours of omans own grand canyon cool off in the emerald waters of natural pools in wadi shab. He uses whats app audio to communicate and you can also call him by whats app be aware that he might be. I am very excited to want to longterm camping with my husband. This is the ultimate guide to hiking in kyrgyzstan. It has 1700km coast line along the indian ocean and the sea of oman. Trekking in western al hajar mountain in oman, october 2016. This is part 4 of my 5day hike in westerm hajar mountains from february 28th to march 04th, 2017. There, the climate is almost perfect for walking and provides relief from the hot plains and coastal area. Head out on an adventure tour in oman and have the active holiday of your life.
The sultanate of oman has border with yemen, saudi arabia, and the united arabin emirates. Oman is one of arabias true gems a land of rugged coastlines and vast deserts where tradition and progress go hand in hand. A wild camping adventure in oman rough guides rough guides. The 10 best outdoor activities in oman tripadvisor. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for oman trekking guides on your website. The trekking season is generally from september to may, but the best period is. Our oman adventures offer great value for money, featuring top quality service, comfortable accommodation and informative touring options. Trekking in oman, oman tours, camping in oman jabel shams.
Amazing new year hiking trip full of surprises and challenge with friendly and supportive best guides ever. This unique trekking guide to the most breathtaking routes in northern oman is essential reading for both experienced and novice hikers. We will be following mountain tracks across sand, scree and bare rock, with sections of stepped pathway leading to ancient and sometimes abandoned villages. Nov 21, 2016 trekking in western al hajar mountain in oman, october 2016. His english is quite good and he is funny, friendly, very open and reliable.
Its culture, traditions, ancient history, a treasure trove of beaches and an unparalleled landscape of desert sands and stunning gorges, make for a unique adventure holiday. Oman is a laid back and hospitable trekking destination with friendly people, a lovely coastline, wild mountains and wonderful trekking possibilities. Mostly a natural, rocky trek to the highest point in oman. The trekking in oman is a trekking tour that takes days taking you through muscat, oman and other destinations in oman.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. A night under the stars in oman is an experience never to be forgotten. Oman adventure trekking holiday code oat serene walking holiday in the jewel of arabia, oman take in the rugged and remote landscapes of jebel shams and jebel akhdar tackle the balcony walk, following the contours of oman s own grand canyon cool off in the emerald waters of natural pools in wadi shab. This is not a sustained trekking holiday, but a combination of shorter and relatively easy walks combined with two challenging classic 2day routes, that are amongst the best treks in oman. Hospitality is intrinsic to omani culture and they wouldnt hear of us not joining them. We wanted to hire a car but not a 4wd and do easily accessible day treks independently. Trekking in kyrgyzstan a beginners guide against the. Dive into a maze of bustling souks and barter with the locals. Visit oman trekking guides on your trip to nizwa or oman. Lets plan your oman road trip so that you see all the beauty the sultanate has to offer. The country is home to the largest peak in the arabian peninsula and the secondlargest grand canyon and cave in the world. The countryside is mostly rugged and the trails are loose, but trekking is by far the best way to enjoy oman.
It all worked out fine, driving a rental car was easy as roads were good and signs in arabic and english. The dhofar mountains, which are near salalah in southern oman, average 800 to 900m and reach its maximum height of 2100m at jebel samhan. Starting point gps utm 659,758e 2,6,120n parking area off the old muscat road road sign in riyam marked with sign c38, or from the corniche look for. Free access to holidifys full content, pdf guides and all features. Even though, as for a capital, it remains quite a small city. G adventures reserves the right to cancel any booking due to unauthorized, altered, ineligible, or fraudulent use of the policy. We travelled to oman in december for our second trekking trip in the country. The best time to visit oman is between november and midmarch. This is part 3 of my 5day hike in westerm hajar mountains from february 28th to march 04th, 2017.
Embark on one of our small group tours to oman, and your expert local tour leader will show you the very best that this enchanting country has to offer a city of contrasts, muscat is a blend of old and new. Known as the regions leading mapping specialists and adventure publishers, explorer publishing was invited to work closely with sultanate of oman ministry of tourism to produce and retail oman trekking, a selection of hiking routes to help adventurers discover breathtaking routes across the country. Oman adventure trekking overview serene walking holiday in the jewel of arabia, oman this exceptional trekking holiday in oman, explores the most dramatic sections of the al hajar range of mountains which run the length of oman s northern coastline, rising above the blue waters of the gulf to a height of 3000 metres. Oman adventure trekking holiday code oat serene walking holiday in the jewel of arabia, oman take in the rugged and remote landscapes of jebel shams and jebel akhdar tackle the balcony walk, following the contours of oman s own grand canyon cool off in. Oman active vacation hiking in oman trekking in oman. The countryside is mostly rugged and the trails are loose, but trekking is by far the best way to enjoy oman s spectacular mountainlandscape.
Oman 10 day selfdrive itinerary includes history, culture. Four beautifully clear emerald pools teeming with fish are encountered along the way and the finale is a swim through a narrow keyhole that. From the most popular treks to costs, tips about whether you should get a guide or not, horse trekking tips, the ultimate packing list and much, much more. Once the seat of a wealthy empire whose power and influence stretched throughout arabia and as far as india and east africa, oman is an endlessly fascinating destination for lovers of rich culture, ancient history and diverse and dramatic landscapes. The sultanate of oman has border with yemen, saudi arabia, and the united. G adventures reserves the right to withdraw this policy at any time without prior notice and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions at any time without prior notice or liability. Hike on the canyon rim, through rose terraces, abandoned villages and military trails. Outdoor activities in oman doing sports in oman what. Wilderness trekking in oman is a practical guide for hiking in the western hajar, following some 200km of mountain trails. Gratuities are usually included on the bill but an additional 10% for exceptional service is common.
The trekking season is generally from september to may, but the best period is october to april. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Outdoor activities and sport find out more essentials plan ning your trip book your trip books features oman s wild mountain and desert landscapes offer enormous potential for outdoor activities and adventure sports one which is slowly beginning to be realized, although the field remains in its infancy. Find ideas of itineraries and get in touch with friendly and experimented guides. Oman trekking guides nizwa all you need to know before. Above 1,900 meter altitude trekking is possible all year round. In case someone is interested in trekking experiences in oman, heres a report of our trip in december 2012. Walking on old donkey paths, youll discover old villages, walk wadis upstream to have a refreshing bath or up the mountain to have breathtaking views over canyons and valleys. This landscape combines with an ancient culture and rich history. Plan your trip with this travel blog and detailed oman travel guide.
Our climate charts will give you an idea of the weather conditions in oman. If you are interested in oman mountain trekking like this, then be aware that some of these hikes require a guide, one option is to check out exoduss oman hiking tour itinerary. Hiking trail in wajmah, ad dakhiliyah sultanate of oman. The trail follows the hajar ridge westward from the mountain ras al. The trekking in oman tour starts and ends in muscat. I impress and love these beautiful locations, i had never gone there before. I try to give info here that may be useful for other trekkers, particularly on how to access routes. The mountain ranges and deserts of oman offer wonderful locations for trekking, camping, and 4wd touring.
Mar 10, 2020 adventure oman is a group of outdoor enthusiasts who love camping, trekking, hiking, snorkeling, photography, offroad driving, rock climbing and other activities of like nature. Nomadic desert camp, wahiba sands, camel trekking oman duration. Type of trek an ancient donkey path which follows the west flank of the an nakhur gorge known as the grand canyon and connects wadi ghul with al khitaym. Meticulously researched and presented with detailed original cartography, this comprehensive guide is the key to discovering a remarkable landscape. The musandam peninsula forms the ormuz straight together with iran. It is the undiscovered jewel of arabia where you will encounter a varied landscape of mountain, desert and coast. This is a guide to intermediatebeginner trekking in kyrgyzstan. It comes complete with a trekking handbook, area map, and route cards detailing each trek, how to get there and useful tips. Generally the country is very arid, apart from the foggydrizzly khareef, which occurs between midjune and august. Jebel shams is the highest peak in the arabian peninsula.
As a long standing tibet tourism operator here in lhasa, we are specialized in tibet trekking services as well. On oman walking holidays trek through oman s wilderness, stomp along dry wadis, ramble across the rugged hajar mountains or through jebel shams, oman s grand canyon. The trail follows trekking route w10 as recommended by the ministry of. Subscribe to the rough guides newsletter and get 20% off any ebook. Oman, the most beautiful of the gulf states, boasts a rugged landscape with a mountain range whose rock formations are both spectacular and of immense geological interest. Canyon of oman, jebel shams is an excellent spot for trekking. Oman could inspire one to look at the middle east differently.
Adventure oman is a group of outdoor enthusiasts who love camping, trekking, hiking, snorkeling, photography, offroad driving, rock climbing and. Hikers can even retrace the steps of the sas who ran an expedition up to jebal akhdar in the 1950s. We already went a few times for a island trip with hormuz adventure and it was always perfect. Four beautifully clear emerald pools teeming with fish are encountered along the way and the. Adventure trekking in oman, dale a, cordee, 2001, broche 250 pages. Download its gps track and follow the itinerary on a map. Al aqor al ain sayq village a lovely terrace walk through the villages with nice views into wadi muhaydin. Tour operator in oman, specialized in adventure toursim. We hired a 2wd and arranged transport with 4wd when needed.
Explorer and in the trekking guide book adventure trekking in oman or by. With infinitesimal desert dunes, sandstone forts that seque seamlessly into surrounding sands, wadis filled with turquoise water that feel like magical sanctuaries when you dive into them, and three seas to choose from for coastal escapism, oman adventure holidays are about extremes. Oman trekking routes and maps sultanate of oman ministry of tourism muscat, oman known as the regions leading mapping specialists and adventure publishers, explorer publishing was invited to work closely with sultanate of oman ministry of tourism to produce and retail oman trekking, a selection of hiking routes to help adventurers discover. Oman trekking routes and maps sultanate of oman ministry of tourism muscat, oman. Record your own trail from the wikiloc app, upload it and share it with the community. May 21, 20 oman mountain trekking routes and photography of jabal akhdar and jabal shams. Thanks for you share great experiences about camping and hiking in oman. Nepal trekking and tour operator nepal trekking agency. Oman trekking 1st edition, isbn 9768162628 oman explorer isbn 9768162075 oman 2 day. We are at vs private tours pleased to offer you trekking and hiking trips according to your fitness level. Additionally, we aim to incorporate as many inclusions as possible in the tour cost such as most meals, private vehicles, transfers, excursions and entry fees. Oman link page with map exploring by car and on foot. Oman trekking guides nizwa 2020 all you need to know.
Adventure tours oman oman desert adventure wild frontiers. Had an amazing time walking and hiking around wadi shab and wadi tiwi, beautiful landscapes and salem is a great professional, knows the place well, speaks good english and always with humour. This exceptional trekking holiday in oman, explores the most dramatic sections of the al hajar range of mountains, including nizwa and jebel shams. On an oman trek you have the chance to encounter a country that has been a tourist destination for only two or three decades.
Highlights this trek affords good views into wadi an nakhr, and down to al hamra, and leads through two abandoned villages at the lower end of the trek. Check out this 8day oman highlights tour from g adventures, a smallgroup adventure. The range is topped by rolling plateaux and punctuated by deep wadis. Information portal about adventure tourism trekking, canyoning, climbing and discovery tours in oman. Now you can easily experience tibet through intense cultural immersion while trekking across the many tibetan natural wonders. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Adventure trekking in oman dale, anne, hadwin, jerry on. Despite the rough terrain, hiking remains the best way to enjoy the sultanates wonderful mountainous nature. The spectacle of the middleeast, oman 10 day selfdrive itinerary. Gat offers fully guided tea house and camping trek, day hiking, climbing expedition, tour and adventure activities holiday packagestrips at unbeatable rates with exceptional quality service and optimum clients satisfaction. You can make different excursions of varying degrees of difficulty.
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