MUSCAT 10N/11D
ARRIVAL | DAY 1 Hotel check-in. Relax after the flight. Depending on the flight times, we can plan a Grand Mosque or a National Museum visit.
Overnight: hotel in Muscat Meals: lunch Certified guide
OCEAN ADVENTURE | DAY 2 1.1. Full day kayaking and snorkelling at Oman’s own ‘fjords’ at Bandar Khairan. We spend the day kayaking along the islands and inlets along the shore and snorkelling the reef with stunning marine life. We enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the many remote beaches, enjoying the sun and pristine nature. 1.2. We spend the morning on a dolphin watching cruise along the shores of the capital. The journey also offers snorkelling time for those eager to dip into the refreshing ocean waters and explore the underwater world. We enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants at the cornice and head for our next adventure, Riyam Walk, in the afternoon. This short, 2-3 hour, trek offers spectacular views of the bay and magnificent ships docked at the port. The route we take used to be the only road connecting two parts of the city. We then make our way to the traditional market “Muttrah Souq”.
Overnight: hotel in Muscat Meals: hotel breakfast and lunch Internationally certified instructor
WADI BANI AUF | DAY 3 We leave Muscat early morning for our cross-country adventure, starting with one of the most popular canyons in Oman, Snake Canyon. The canyon is stunning with its narrow and winding pathway and steep walls rising 100m above. The trip is a perfect introduction to canyoning. Our route is full of obstacles, expect small abseils, slides and scrambles at every turn, get ready to traverse through the pools and use a few awesome jumping opportunities to get your adrenaline going. If you are looking for a real adrenaline rush, we suggest taking a longer route with an 8- and 30- abseil our team will lower you off from and a lot more swimming. We head to the local village of Bilad Sayt for lunch and later exploration of this oasis nested at the foothills of Western Hajar mountains. Learn about the history, traditions and unique irrigation systems of the mountain villages in the Sultanate. We settle for the night and enjoy wild camping experience in the middle of the mountains with minimum light pollution.
Overnight: camping Meals: breakfast, lunch & BBQ dinner Internationally certified instructor
JEBEL SHAMS | DAY 4 Our morning starts with a scenic drive to the highest mountain in the region, Jebel Shams. Today you have a chance to experience the canyon up-close as we set on a 4-hour trek. With panoramic views of Oman’s ‘Grand Canyon’, this is an incredible adventure. The hike is not difficult, and the views are breath-taking. Following one of the former goat paths along the edge of the canyon, we make our way to the recently abandoned village of Sap Bani Khamis and a spring-fed lake above it. We enjoy our lunch in the shade provided by the cave behind and admiring the views over. The route back is the reverse route, so now we get those spectacular views from another angle. The gentle descent we enjoyed in the morning makes us work a little harder on the way back. *If you are looking for more adrenaline, instead of trekking back, we will use an old villager’s route up the mountain, now the Via Ferrata. This entry level climbing route, protected by a steel cable, reaches all the way up 200m cliffs to the top of the plateau. Head for heights is required as you are climbing the rock face with a 2000m canyon behind you.
Overnight: hotel Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner Internationally certified instructor
THE OLD CAPITAL & THE DESERT | DAY 5 We spend the morning exploring Niwa, the old capital of the Sultanate, with its fort and souq. We enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and make a long drive across to the Wahiba Sands desert. Have fun sandboarding off the golden dunes, take a sunset walk into the endless sands and explore nocturnal wildlife in the desert, before we settle down by the fire for a relaxing evening under the stars.
Overnight: camping Meals: breakfast, lunch & BBQ dinner Internationally certified instructor
WADI BANI KHALID & TURTLES | DAY 6 Our morning starts with an exciting camel ride to the Bedouin camp where you can interact with the locals and enjoy a cup of traditional Omani coffee. To wash off the desert sand, we head to Wadi Bani Khalid, a stunning local canyon with turquoise, freshwater pools and white limestone rock. A quick swim and we are on the road again to the Turtle Beach Resort for a night’s stay and a Turtle viewing. The viewing is usually done late evening or early morning.
Overnight: hotel Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner Internationally certified instructor
WADI SHAB | DAY 7 Our morning starts with a visit to the coastal town of Sur, famous for its postcard-worthy lighthouses and Dhow, traditional boat, craftsmanship. We then drive down the coast to Wadi Shab, a tourist attraction that is not to be missed.This picturesque oasis inside a canyon offers an adventure for everyone. The trek to the water cave and back will take us about 3-4 hours, with a lot of swimming and jumping opportunities on the way. For a more authentic experience, we suggest heading to Wadi Tiwi instead. We approach the canyon through a boulder city and a local village; a steep trek down gets us to stunning water pools and waterfalls with considerably less crowd around. If the time permits we visit famous Bimmah Sinkhole and then settle for the night.
Overnight: camping Meals: breakfast, lunch & BBQ dinner Internationally certified instructor
FISHERMAN’S TRAIL | DAY 8 A short drive away is the start of a stunning coastal trek, our home for the next two days. We camp on a secluded beach, only accessible by boat or foot. To get there, we walk along the rugged coast of Oman, climbing over the hills, and descending into the pristine beaches, with some fantastic swimming opportunities. We enjoy a fresh fish BBQ for dinner and go to sleep with the sound of ocean shore right outside the tent.
Overnight: camping Meals: breakfast, lunch & BBQ dinner Internationally certified instructor
FISHERMAN’S TRAIL CONTINUED | DAY 9 The second-day gest us walking to the fishing village of Sifah that now boasts a modern development with its marina, hotels and villas. This trek’s remote location gives us a good chance to see some of the local wildlife, a Gazel, birds of prey and many more.
Overnight: hotel Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner Internationally certified instructor
MUSCAT | DAY 10 Leisure day in Muscat.
Overnight: hotel Meals: breakfast Guide is available if required
DEPARTURE | DAY 11 Morning flight back.
Overnight: hotel Meals: breakfast Airport transfer
SALALAH
SALALAH | DAY 10 We take a morning flight to Salalah. First things first, we rehydrate with fresh coconut and head to explore the local sites. 1.1.Today is all about getting a flavour of Salalah as we take a walk along the pristine beaches, visit some of the freshwater springs like Ayn Hamran and Ayn Sahalnoot, and, of course, local food. 1.2 Spend the day at the Frankincense nursery to learn about the unique trees that have made Salalah famous worldwide.
Overnight: hotel Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner Internationally certified instructor
THE HISTORY | DAY 11 We spend the morning exploring the lush greenery of Ayn Razat. We trek along the stream and valley, up onto the ridge and round back to the park, to get a closer look at the local flora and fauna. Enjoy local restaurant lunch. After lunch, we delve into history and visit the archaeological site of Samharam. The remains date back to 1000BC; this used to be a flourishing port famous for its frankincense trade, it is also believed that it was once home to Queen Sheba. We take a trek down the coast to the Khor Rori for a chance to see flamingos and enjoy scenic coasts scenes.
Overnight: hotel Meals: breakfast and lunch Internationally certified instructor
THE WELL OF THE BIRDS | DAY 12 Get ready for an amazing day away from civilisation. Visit Wadi Hana, a jungle, home to exotic Baobab trees. Keep up with the instructor to spot delicate weaver birds nests, frankincense trees and so much more. For lunch, we make a quick transfer to Tawi Atair, a 210m deep sinkhole famous for its diverse bird life. It is a perfect place to relax, spotting the birds. You have a chance to see Yemen Serin, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Eastern Imperial Eagle to name a few. In the afternoon, feel like an Indiana Jones trying to decipher hidden meaning in ancient drawings, scrambling through ancient sites and, if we are lucky, enjoying the springs that feed wadi Darbut. Trek down to the viewpoint where the sound of the Tristrams Grackle fill the air and echoes like an Amphitheatre. We then go back to the hotel for a relaxing evening.
Overnight: hotel Meals: breakfast & lunch Internationally certified instructor
DRAGON BLOOD TREES | DAY 13 We take a long but picturesque drive West towards the Yemen border and Jebel Qamar. This area is less explored with very few people and a fantastic opportunity to enjoy pristine nature. We take a trek among the ancient looking Dragons blood trees, enjoy views of rugged cliffs and wild sea. We make camp on the pristine white sand at Fazayah beach and enjoy the ocean before settling for a BBQ dinner and a magical night under the skies.
Overnight: camping Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner Internationally certified instructor
BACK TO MUSCAT | DAY 14 We drive back to Salalah and take an afternoon flight to Muscat.
Overnight: hotel Meals: breakfast Guide available.
DEPARTURE | DAY 15 Morning flight back.
Overnight: hotel Meals: breakfast Airport transfer