To remain connected throughout your trip to oman get your tep wireless portable pocketsize wifi now. Oman is a laid back and hospitable trekking destination with friendly people, a lovely coastline, wild mountains and wonderful trekking possibilities. Four wheel drives are required for off road into the mountains and wadis. Its nature and adventure day trip, drive out of muscat, visit wadi bani khalid, enjoy swimming in 9 meters deep sparkling clear water pools, from there visit wahiba sands live the adventure dune bashing with our experience tour guide, have fun in high orange sand dunes. The trekking season is generally from september to may, but the best period is october to april. Oman sits on the very tip of the arabian peninsula, next to the united arab emirates, saudi arabia and yemen. For adventure lovers and hiking enthusiasts, the desert terrain and rocky cliffs of oman provide a unique. The guide pack contains information on 12 hikes in the western hajar. These unique trekking cards, complete with helpful guide, detail the most breathtaking hiking routes in northern oman.
Even though, as for a capital, it remains quite a small city. We are a relatively small operation that organizes tours around the sultanate of oman, a country that truly has a lot to offer with much physical. In case someone is interested in trekking experiences in oman, heres a report of our trip in december 2012. 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 omans northern coastline, rising above the blue waters of the gulf to a height of 3000 metres.
The trekking in oman tour starts and ends in muscat. Oman trekking routes and maps sultanate of oman ministry of tourism muscat, oman. Global adventure trekking is a leading trekking, travel and tour operator local company based in kathmandu, nepal. Due to seasonality, and taxes prices of the tour are subject to change without due notice. Adventure trekking in oman, dale a, cordee, 2001, broche 250 pages illustre. This unique trekking guide to the most breathtaking routes in northern oman is essential reading for both experienced and novice hikers.
Nepal trekking and tour operator nepal trekking agency. The sultanate of oman has border with yemen, saudi arabia, and the united arabin emirates. Hiking in muscat oman stunning views of muttrah and riyam. Information portal about adventure tourism trekking, canyoning, climbing and discovery tours in oman. Top 6 adventurous things to do in oman confessions of a. Oman neighbours with the golf of oman in the north and the arabian sea in. Distance from muscat 200 km to al hamra average drive time 2. Tour operator in oman, specialized in adventure toursim. Here, history and modernity live in perfect harmony frankincensefilled markets and modern mosques go together perfectly, after all.
A haven for all types of adventure traveller, from the inexperienced to the intrepid. Record your own trail from the wikiloc app, upload it and share it with the community. The countryside is mostly rugged and the trails are loose, but trekking is by far the best way to enjoy omans spectacular mountainlandscape. Anne dale, jerry hadwin ebooks download pdf epub doc audiobook. It has 1700km coast line along the indian ocean and the sea of oman. To get initiated into trekking begin with day hikes, returning to your starting point in the evening. Discover the most beautiful places, download gps tracks and follow the top routes on a map. Being a softadventure sport, almost anyone in reasonable physical condition can go trekking.
Every time a tourist reaches a versant, hell find that it leads him to another, until he reaches the mountain peak. There, the climate is almost perfect for walking and provides relief from the hot plains and coastal area. The sultanate of oman is an enchanting, unique country that i know well having lived there for many years. Trekking in western al hajar mountain in oman, october 2016. Please note the tour price reflected on the brochure is subject to change. Find ideas of itineraries and get in touch with friendly and experimented guides. 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. Beyond nizwa, the southern flanks of the western hajar mountains can be readily seen rising over 2000 metres above the surrounding. Trekking in oman, oman tours, camping in oman jabel shams. The large central region of the country is a desert plain, and the coasts are mountainous. Trekking in oman, camping in oman, oman tours hajar. 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. Please consult with the operator directly for the recent price.
Trekking guide all about trekking adventure nation. We travelled to oman in december for our second trekking trip in the country. Adventure tours oman is based out of the al sawadi beach resort in barka, oman. Further details can be found in the new trekking oman explorer and in the trekking guide book adventure trekking in oman or by contacting certain. 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.
You can make different excursions of varying degrees of difficulty. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Adventure trekking in oman oman offroad explorer local salesman looking down almost 1,000m spectacular views w4. Trekking despite the rough terrain, hiking remains the best way to enjoy the sultanates wonderful mountainous nature. From beginner treks to multiday hikes, omans jagged peaks offer hiking trails for every adventurer. Not only does this relatively unknown country have the warmest, most hospitable people, its essence of arabia strives with culture, history and beauty oman is very rich in tradition, having preserved its strong heritage that dates from 5,000 years ago. We hired a 2wd and arranged transport with 4wd when needed. Oman trekking guides nizwa all you need to know before. We wanted to hire a car but not a 4wd and do easily accessible day treks independently.
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. If have must to downloading adventure trekking in oman pdf by anne. After going camping a few times in oman in the mountains and in musandam, it was time for us to tackle another popular activity to do in oman. Life on the summit is different from what most people are used to, as the weather is mild. A night under the stars in oman is an experience never to be forgotten. Above 1,900 meter altitude trekking is possible all year round. Free access to holidifys full content, pdf guides and all features. The musandam peninsula forms the ormuz straight together with iran. Trekking in kerala is one of the best adventure activity for south india due to multiple rivers, spot wildlife, waterfalls and dense forests. There is heavy rainfall during the evening or night but the dark clouds are ever present. The mountain ranges and deserts of oman offer wonderful locations for trekking, camping, and 4wd touring. Adventure trekking in oman oman offroad explorer w4 al qannah. Al qurum beach to enjoy evening walks on the sands, or in muttrah for more traditional restaurant and.
Destination oman has a map of the trail 3 hours for the whole trail accommodations in muscat you can stay near. The country is home to the largest peak in the arabian peninsula and the secondlargest grand canyon and cave in the world. You can go to annapurna base camp trek any time of the year. As long as you keep these tips in mind, it should be a worryfree time hiking in oman. Hiking in oman 2020 7 adventurous hiking trails in oman holidify.
I impress and love these beautiful locations, i had never gone there before. I am very excited to want to longterm camping with my husband. Facebook instagram youtube linkedin pdf of the newspaper. 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. Now for the first time in oman, trekking routes have been marked and signposted which can be easily recognised by the brown coloured signboards pointing to the beginning of the marked treks.
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. It exceeded our expectations as every day brought new adventures, quite demanding but rewarding trekking, swimming in wadis, desert and beach. We do aspire to one day do kilimanjaro, make it to basecamp of everest, hence we better start somewhere to trek a bit more seriously than trekking up the. Additionally, we aim to incorporate as many inclusions as possible in the tour cost such as most meals. Oman is the land of mountains and without any doubt a hiking paradise for the avid adventure seeker. Annapurna base camp trek abc trek annapurna treking. It all worked out fine, driving a rental car was easy as roads were good and signs in arabic and english. This gods own country offers a multitude of trekking options through its hills. Oman treks, oman small group tours trekking, walking. It also means leeches, mosquitoes, possible landslides and slippery roads. The trekking in oman is a trekking tour that takes days taking you through muscat, oman and other destinations in oman. 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. Buy adventure trekking in oman by dale, anne, hadwin, jerry, hanratty, fiona isbn.
It comes complete with a trekking handbook, area map, and route cards detailing each trek, how to get there and useful tips. Oman mountain trekking routes ottsworld travel blog. Thanks for you share great experiences about camping and hiking in 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 holidays are about extremes. The sultanate of oman has border with yemen, saudi arabia, and the united arabin. Move on to a multiday trek which is relatively easy, in. If you are searching for a ebook adventure trekking in oman by anne dale in pdf format, in that case you come on. Jebel shams mountain of sun is the highest peak in the arabian peninsula, rising to an altitude of 3,004 metres above sea level, and has a number of versants slopes and summits. Alcohol will only be available in muscat and in nizwa, although upon arrival at muscat there is a duty free shop and you are allowed to take 2litres of alcohol into the country. Adventure trekking in oman dale, anne, hadwin, jerry on. I try to give info here that may be useful for other trekkers, particularly on how to access routes.
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