My wife and i went on a threeday customized tour with them, and had a great time. We travelled to oman in december for our second trekking trip in the country. Theres more than one way to earn your peru hiking stripes. Hike on the canyon rim, through rose terraces, abandoned villages and military trails. 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 the information sign close to the entrance. I try to give info here that may be useful for other trekkers, particularly on how to access routes. Our climate charts will give you an idea of the weather conditions in oman. 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. What india can boast of is some of the most stunning trekking routes in the world many of the mountain passes in the ladakh and zanskar himalayas are above 5000m. Its a great way to relax and have fun for all the family. A superb introduction to the mountains and traditions of morocco, this trip combines a trek in the high atlas mountains with visits to the medinas and palaces of marrakesh.
I am very excited to want to longterm camping with my husband. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Via ferrata at alila jabal akhdar i always wanted to try out a via ferrata, and it finally happened with a visit to oman s newest via. Even though most people travel through oman experiencing the luxurious side of travel in the middle east, we were going to be roughing it for the next 9 days. White desert tour with said was one of the best expperiences of oman. The countryside is mostly rugged and the trails are loose, but trekking is by far the best way to enjoy oman. To spend a day at one of oman s spectacular beaches means to enjoy the white and golden sands of oman and the crystal turquoise waters. A must for seasoned professionals and novice hikers alike, the guide pack contains information on 12 hikes in the western and eastern hajar mountains, and muscat, with easytoread directions, safety advice and useful tips. Here, history and modernity live in perfect harmony frankincensefilled markets and modern mosques go together perfectly, after all. The musandam peninsula forms the ormuz straight together with iran.
Oman trekking guides nizwa all you need to know before. Our oman adventures offer great value for money, featuring top quality service, comfortable accommodation and informative touring options. With expert guides, the right season and plenty of stamina, this is one of the most exhilarating and empty countries to hike in. Oman link page with map exploring by car and on foot. There, the climate is almost perfect for walking and provides relief from the hot plains and coastal area.
Oman is the land of mountains and without any doubt a hiking paradise for the avid adventure seeker. Oman sits on the very tip of the arabian peninsula, next to the united arab emirates, saudi arabia and yemen. Camping, hiking, and driving were the main things on our itinerary. Tour operator in oman, specialized in adventure tourism. We wanted to hire a car but not a 4wd and do easily accessible day treks independently. Head out on an adventure tour in oman and have the active holiday of your life. Antoine, the owner, worked out a great itinerary for us based on our rather vague input. Download its gps track and follow the itinerary on a map. Oman trekking guides nizwa 2020 all you need to know. It comes complete with a trekking handbook, area map, and route cards detailing each trek. Information portal about adventure tourism trekking, canyoning, climbing and discovery tours in oman.
The range is topped by rolling plateaux and punctuated by deep wadis. May 21, 20 oman mountain trekking routes and photography of jabal akhdar and jabal shams. Top 6 adventurous things to do in oman may 29, 20 travel 40 comments the sultanate of oman is an enchanting, unique country that i know well having lived there for many years. 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. Here, history and modernity live in perfect harmony frankincensefilled markets and. Above 1,900 meter altitude trekking is possible all year round. 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. 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. Oman is a laid back and hospitable trekking destination with friendly people, a lovely coastline, wild mountains and wonderful trekking possibilities. May 14, 20 and this was also my first trip to oman a country that i knew very little about when i arrived. Hiking map for western hajar muscat forum tripadvisor. We will be following mountain tracks across sand, scree and bare rock, with sections of stepped pathway leading to ancient and sometimes abandoned villages. The sultanate of oman has border with yemen, saudi arabia, and the united arabin emirates.
Adventure climbing hiking oman podcast sultanate travel sultanate ep 009. In case someone is interested in trekking experiences in oman, heres a report of our trip in december 2012. Oman active vacation hiking in oman trekking in oman. It comes complete with a trekking handbook, area map, and route cards detailing each trek, how to get there and useful tips. With the ocean, mountains, and desert all within hours of the city, oman s capital makes an ideal base for exploring the rest of the country. Oman trekking guides, or al maalam tours as they are also called, organize tours and treks. Oman mountain trekking routes ottsworld travel blog. Find ideas of itineraries and get in touch with friendly and experimented guides. Top 6 adventurous things to do in oman confessions of a. The lares trek in peru, south america g adventures. We are fit, and love the outdoors so good hikes are what were looking for, with good views and really just to be away from the city and back in nature. 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. Book with confidence with full abta and atol protection.
Walking in oman forts, deserts and mountains hajar mountains, oman oman is one of arabias true gems a land of rugged coastlines, deep wadis and vast deserts where tradition and progress go hand in hand. The trekking season is generally from september to may, but the best period is october to april. Please note the tour price reflected on the brochure is subject to change. We are at vs private tours pleased to offer you trekking and hiking trips according to your fitness level. Trekking guide all about trekking adventure nation. Hello, im planning a 5 day trip to oman in may with a friend, and wondered if anyone could recommend any trekking trips, or routes that we could do. 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. Trekking in india has grown in leaps and bounds and the current trekking scenario is very promising, with thousands of indians and foreigners hitting trekking trails each year.
Record your own trail from the wikiloc app, upload it and share it with the community. Oman neighbours with the golf of oman in the north and the arabian sea in the east. 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. 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. Indulge in activities like trekking, hiking and diving and explore oman the real way. Now that you know what the difference between hiking and trekking is, you can make the right choice when deciding which one you want to try. The pack includes a detailed area map, trekking guide. We are coming to oman in october and want to plan our hiking using the waymarked routes in the mountains. Top 6 adventurous things to do in oman confessions of a nomad. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Adventure nation provides amazing trekking tours packages at best prices. Oman treks, oman small group tours trekking, walking. The large central region of the country is a desert plain, and the coasts are mountainous. I impress and love these beautiful locations, i had never gone there before. Credit is widely accepted but cash is preferred in traditional markets. Hiking archives beyond the route oman travel guide. The country is home to the largest peak in the arabian peninsula and the secondlargest grand canyon and cave in the world. Despite the rough terrain, hiking remains the best way to enjoy the sultanates wonderful mountainous nature. Wilderness trekking in oman comes with the authors related website that updates on the subject. It all worked out fine, driving a rental car was easy as roads were good and signs in arabic and english.
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. If you want to spend a saturday morning surrounded by the. 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. The best time to visit oman is between november and midmarch.
Shoestring and koning aap are well known brands in the netherlands and have been active in the adventure. May 29, 20 top 6 adventurous things to do in oman may 29, 20 travel 40 comments the sultanate of oman is an enchanting, unique country that i know well having lived there for many years. 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 trekking routes and maps sultanate of oman ministry of tourism muscat, oman. Buy adventure trekking in oman by dale, anne, hadwin, jerry, hanratty, fiona isbn. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation.
Oman trekking 1st edition, isbn 9768162628 oman explorer isbn 9768162075 oman 2 day. On his recent visit to australia and the us, prime minister narendra modi announced that india will be offering the facility of visa on arrival to foreign tourists and today the indian government. 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. Forget just taking in the view unique experiences are waiting for you at a g adventures. Even though, as for a capital, it remains quite a small city. Unlike glitzy dubai and austere saudi arabia, oman is an altogether more laid back and hospitable place with friendly people, a lovely coastline, wild mountains and wonderful opportunities for trekking. 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 the information sign close to the entrance of mutrah souk. Adventure trekking in oman offroad explorer oman w2524a timing 7 10 hours degree of difficulty grade 2 to 3 a mountain trek. It has 1700km coast line along the indian ocean and the sea of oman. Tour operator in oman, specialized in adventure toursim. 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. The official language of oman is arabic but english is also widely spoken. You can make different excursions of varying degrees of difficulty.
The rooftop tent, combined with a great off road car, allowed us to explore everything oman had to offer, as we had the chance to camp in beaches, in the dessert and in the mountains always enjoying glorious sun. These unique trekking cards, complete with helpful guide, detail the most breathtaking hiking routes in northern oman. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for oman trekking guides on your website. Book now and get best deals for trekking tours packages. On the lares trek, youll get three days of trekking through the mountains around the sacred valley, passing by remote communities, farms, and friendly faces. Due to seasonality, and taxes prices of the tour are subject to change without due notice. This unique trekking guide to the most breathtaking routes in northern oman is essential reading for both experienced and novice hikers. Theres something refreshing about unassuming and forwardthinking oman. The country is home to the largest peak in the arabian peninsula and the second. Nu adventure now was founded in 2003 as result of a merger between three companies, shoestring, koning aap monkey king and ticket2go. Thanks for you share great experiences about camping and hiking in oman. Iconic walking and family tours led by experienced local guides. Discover the most beautiful places, download gps tracks and follow the top routes on a map. As the originators, innovators and leaders in adventure travel for more than five decades, we passionately create, craft and share indelible, transformative.
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