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Hiking Tour in Oman

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Hiking Tour in Oman
Trail Running Tour in Oman
Tour in Oman
Oman desert
Trail Running in Oman

Etienne, a SNAM-UIMLA-certified mountain guide, wants to take you on this 9-day hiking experience in Oman, a jewel of Arabia at the entrance of the Persian Gulf!

Al Hajar Mountains

9 Days

Jan - Apr

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Unveil Oman's stunning scenery, from towering mountains to vast deserts.
  • Ascend the majestic Jebel Shams, the highest peak in the Hajar range
  • Explore ancient forts, mosques, and caves

Description

Lying at the entrance of the Persian Gulf, the Sultanate of Oman is a land brimming with open spaces and hidden treasures.

This hiking trip to the land of the Arabian Nights is a real immersion in its sublime landscapes and in its ancestral traditions.

Jebel Shams (3000 m) —the most spectacular of all Grand Canyon mountains, known as ‘mountain of the sun’— is waiting for your ascent.

We will hike 20 km a day so you’ll need to be in a very good physical level and have experience hiking on altitudes higher than 1500 m. It’s also important that you do not suffer from vertigo.

The itinerary I propose for this 9-day tour is as follows. The first and the last day will be saved for the airplane trips. From the second day to the seventh day, we will dive in this almost virgin territory. At the foot of many canyons, we’ll find exuberant oases called Wadi. We will descend from the mountains until these bodies of waters and take a big dip.

We will also get the chance to meet the sea turtles, that slumber on the sandy beaches of Ras Al Hadd.

Besides, this trip could be a perfect opportunity to explore the ancient Bahla Fort, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the mystifying Al Hoota cave as well as the souks of Nizwa and Muttrah.

During this trip, we’ll stay some nights at very comfortable hotels, with breakfast and traditional Omani meals. But the adventurous part will be sleeping in a bivouac in the desert of Wahibah.

Admire the most glorious sunset of your life over the ocher-colored sands of Wahibah! Send a request and book this 9-day tour.

Price includes

  • Accommodation included
  • Guiding fee
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Transport during the trip
  • Transportation start and back
  • Luggage transfer
  • Flight to the start

Price details

  • Included:
  • Guiding fee
  • Transport by 4x4, 7 seats
  • Visits: Al Hoota Cave, Bahla Fort, Great Mosque, Wadi Shab, etc.

Meeting point

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Itinerary

Day 1 to 2: Paris - Muscat

Visit to the Great Mosque of Sultan Qaboos and bathing in a wad

Day 3: Wadi Shab

Hiking and swimming +transfer to turtle beach + bivouac

Day 4: Wadi Hawer and Desert of Wahibah

Hiking and swimming +bivouac in the desert

Day 5: Jebel Al Akhdar

Walk in the dunes +Transfer to the green mountain

Day 6: Jebel Al Akhdar

Hiking in the cultivated terraces +transfer to Jebel Shams

Day 7: Wadi Ghul

Hiking on the lips of the Grand Canyon of Arabia + transfer to the Misfah palm grove

Day 8: Nizwa and Mutrah

Nizwa cattle market, Nizwa + transfer to Muscat + traditional souk in Mutrah

Day 9: Departure

Muscat - Paris

 

Details

Disclaimer

Physical conditions / Technical level: -Have already done hiking or trails with a difference in altitude > 1500 m D +, -Be comfortable in difficult technical parts -Do not have vertigo.

More info

For 2025 I have 2 scheduled group dates:

From Februray 1st to 9th -> This will be a HIKING trip, following the itinerary, price and inclusions as described here. For this HIKING option, the price quoted DOESN'T INCLUDE the airplane ticket Paris-Muscat.

From February 15th to 23rd -> This will be a TRAIL RUNNING trip with the same itinerary as described for the hiking trip. For this date, the price INCLUDES the Air tickets (A / R Paris CDG - Muscat).


Equipment you will need to bring

  • 1 pair of hiking boots
  • 1 pair of water shoes or an old pair of sports shoes (for river walking)
  • 1 waterproof and windproof jacket (GoreTex type)
  • 1 small, warm down jacket (preferably compressible)
  • 1 fleece jacket
  • warm-weather hiking clothing (breathable T-shirts, shorts, socks)
  • 1 cap/hat
  • sunglasses and sunscreen
  • 1 bath towel + 1 bathing suit
  • 1 comforter + 1 bivouac mattress
  • 1 headlamp
  • 1 pair of hiking poles (optional)
  • Personal snacks during hikes
  • 1 bottle or flask of water (1.5 L minimum)
  • Change of clothes for evenings in accommodation
  • Passport with expiry date more than 6 months after trip end date

FAQs

What is the duration of this Oman tour?

The trip lasts for 9 days, with the first and last days allocated for airplane travel.

What is the level of physical fitness required for the Oman hiking tour?

Participants should be in very good physical condition. It's essential to have experience hiking at altitudes higher than 1500 m and not suffer from vertigo.

What are the accommodation arrangements in Oman?

Accommodation will be provided in very comfortable hotels for most nights, with breakfast and traditional Omani meals included. Participants will also experience sleeping in a bivouac in the Wahibah desert for an adventurous night under the stars.

What should I pack for the trip?

Make sure to pack appropriate hiking gear, comfortable clothing for warm weather, sun protection, hiking shoes, and any personal medications or items they may need. A detailed packing list will be provided upon booking.

What can I expect on this Oman running tour?

Together, we will explore almost virgin territories, descend into canyons to reach lush oases called Wadi, and have the opportunity to witness sea turtles at Ras Al Hadd. Additionally, visits to the Bahla Fort, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al Hoota cave, and souks of Nizwa and Muttrah are included.

About the guide

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Etienne

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Mountain Leader

As a certified International Mountain Leader and an engineer in geology and mountain biology, I am passionate about the many facets offered by the mountain environment, in France or abroad.
I like to escape for several days in the great outdoors of Scotland, Oman, Corsica, the Alps or Kyrgyzstan with my backpack. But I also like walking the most beautiful trails in the world running, in "light" mode, with little equipment on the back.
I am indeed a trail-running specialist since I am one of the best French in the discipline, accumulating dozens of victories on many races all over France.

I will be listening to you and I will know how to give you good advice at the right time to help you progress in your practice. I will not hesitate to talk to you about geology, botany, fauna or geomorphology, sciences that I particularly like.

Languages

French | English

Certificates

SNAM | UIMLA


What people are saying about this trip

Jeff

This was an amazing adventure. We got to hike canyons, mountains, and deserts. And got to experience great local culture in various Omani locations. Etienne took care of every detail perfectly. Highly recommended!!

Jeff

Francis

both the scenery and the guiding was first class


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