GREAT TREK OF OMAN

DAY 1

      Transfer Muttrah - Nakhl

      Transfer Nakhl - Hadash

      Hike through the villages of Wadi Mistal

This valley forms acirque also known as Gubrah Bowl. At the far end of it, at an elevation between 1200 ant 1400m above sea level, several gullies host springs and some villages have developped there. Main cultivated trees here are date palms, apricots, peaches, and pomogranate. This hike takes us through these villages, starting from Hadash and arriving in Wakan.

- Level 3    
- Approximative length : 4 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +350m/-350m
- Walking time : 3 a 4 Hours

      Sama Wakan Heritage Home

A nice Guesthouse, very well located at the entrance of Wakan village, and with superb view over Wadi Mistal.

Standard Room
. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel

DAY 2

      Hike from Wakan in Wadi Mistal to Manakhr on Jebel Akhdhar

We start in Wakan, a wonderfull villae located at 1400m. We start climbing across the terraces planted with apricots, onions, pomogranates, and lime trees. We then follow the falaj and climb steeply toward a small pass. All along the steep climb we have stunning views on Gubrah Bowl. After the pass a gentle walk in a landscape typical of Jebel Akhdhar leads us to the village of Al Manakhr.

- Level 3    
- Approximative length : 6 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +800m/-500m
- Walking time : 4 a 6 Hours

      Transfer Al Manakhr - Sawqrah

      The Cliff Guesthouse

Overnight in a beautifully renovated guesthouse in the old village of Sawqrah, located high on Jebel Akhdar. The village is built on a cliff.

Standard Room
. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel

DAY 3

      Transfer Sawqrah - Al Hililat

      Hike From Al Hililat to Aqbat Al Buyut

We start from Al Hililat, village located at 2000 m.We walk the same way as the villagers who go work in the gardens at Masirat Al Juwamid, some 700 meters down. After 2 hours walk we finally discover the gardens where grow palm, lime, banana tree, garlic, and sweet potatoes. We come back another way to the village of Aqbat Al Buyut.

- Level 3    
- Approximative length : 6 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +500m/-650m
- Walking time : 4 a 5 Hours

      Transfer Aqbat Al Buyut - Juniper Plateau

      Camping on Juniper Plateau

Great place for a bivouac! We are 2400m high in the center of the Jebel Akhdhar. On a hilly plateau, we camp surrounded by giant juniper and wild olive trees.

Individual camping tent

DAY 4

      Transfer Juniper Plateau - Ar Rus

      Hike from Ar Rus to Qiyut

It is a wonderful hike following the ridge. We walk sometimes on rocky ridges and sometimes on gentle flats. From Ar Rus, we head to a small pass. On the way we have stunning views on the canyon. Then, we go down to a flat area and then head to a rocky ridge. From there we have nice views down to Wadi Bani Kharus and Wadi A Hijir. We leave the ridge and walk across large junper and wild olive trees. We then climb up again until we reach the highest point of the hike (around 2400 m high). From there we see Qiyut on the southern side.

- Level 3    
- Approximative length : 6 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +900m/-700m
- Walking time : 4 a 6 Hours

      Transfer Qiyut - Bimah

      Mountain hut Bimah

A very nice and pleasant place to stay, located in the heart of Wadi Bani Awf, only a few steps from the Snake Canyon and 5 minutes drive (or 5 hours hike) from Balad Sit. It's a rustic but beautiful mountain hut with 4 dormitory (4 to 10 persons on bunkbeds), 2 private rooms, and 3 bathrooms with hot shower. Located in a natural and peacfull environment, you'll find in the garden many paces to chill and relax after hiking...

Dormitory
Dormitories from 4 to 10 persons with bunkbeds and A/C. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel

DAY 5

      Transfer Bimah - Balad Sit

      Canyoning in the lower Snake Canyon

The Snake Canyon is a very narrow canyon located in Wadi Bani Awf. In some parts of the canyon, you can touch both sides at the same time… We'll start from the secondary entrance. No abseiling is required. You'll just have fun by jumping (max 4 meters), sliding, walking in the water and short swimming! For thoses who don't want to jump, we install short abseils.

- Level 2    
- Approximative length : 3 Hours

      Transfer Zamah - Bimah

      Hiking to Selmah

We start in Wadi BaniAwf, at the secondary entrance of the so called 'Snake Canyon'. We walk up a secondary valley until we arrive to the nice village of Selmah. After having a round in the gardens, we come back the same way.

- Level 2    
- Approximative length : 4 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +400m/-400m
- Walking time : 2 a 3 Hours

      Mountain hut Bimah

A very nice and pleasant place to stay, located in the heart of Wadi Bani Awf, only a few steps from the Snake Canyon and 5 minutes drive (or 5 hours hike) from Balad Sit. It's a rustic but beautiful mountain hut with 4 dormitory (4 to 10 persons on bunkbeds), 2 private rooms, and 3 bathrooms with hot shower. Located in a natural and peacfull environment, you'll find in the garden many paces to chill and relax after hiking...

Dormitory
Dormitories from 4 to 10 persons with bunkbeds and A/C. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel

DAY 6

      Transfer Bimah - Balad Sit

      Hike Balad Sit - Birkat Al Shraf

It is a wonderful walk. We start from the main valley and walk up a very narrow gorge, at the end of which we discover the wonderful village of Balad Sit (which means the hidden village). We cross the village and start the steep climb up the cliff. The climb is steep, but it is an old path that has been equiped with steps a long time ago. 900 meters above the village, we arrive to a small pass where we have lunch. We then follow the ridge on the southern flank : it is a hilly terrain and we have splendid views on both sides. We finally arrive to Sharaf Al Alamain.

- Level 4    
- Approximative length : 7 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +1300m/-250m
- Walking time : 4 a 6 Hours

      Camping in Sharaf Al Alamain

We set up our camp on the ridge. We have stunning views over Wadi Bani Awf.

Individual camping tent

DAY 7

      Hike Sharaf Al Alamain - Misfat Al Abreyeen

We start from the pass of Sharaf Al Alamain. We first walk along the ridge on the southern flank, from where we have exceptional views on both sides. We then start the descent full of diversity : we cross small wadis, walk on slabs, see hamlets and finaly arrive to a canyon from where we can see Misfat Al Abreyeen. The last descent is steep but the arrival in the village and its palm grove reward us : after the mineral environement of the walk we arrive in a luxuriant vegetation and walk on the aflaj (irrigation chanels) in which clear water coming from the mountain is flowing...

- Level 3    
- Approximative length : 7 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +150m/-1150m
- Walking time : 4 a 6 Hours

      Guesthouse in Misfat Al Abreyeen

We spend the night in a traditionl omani house that was rehabilitated recently : we find here the ancient architecture and modern comfort. Located inside the palm garden, it is an enchanting place… The guesthouse is located a few minutes walk away from the parking ; so, please plan a small bag with only the stuff you need for that night. Also, to respect the inhabitants of the village, it is forbidden to bring alcool in the village and to smoke inside the house ; we thank you in advance for respecting these rules!

Standard Room
. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel

DAY 8

      Short walk along the gardens of Misfat Al Abreyeen

Misfat Al Abreyen is one of the most beautiful mountain village of Oman. It is located on the southern side of the mountain, on the slope of a canyon. The gardens were build all around the old village on man-made terraces. Laying at an altitude of 800 meters, we find their a wide variety of tropical fruits : bananas, papayas, oranges, limes, dates, pomogranates, etc... The old village is here still inhabitated.

- Level 1    
- Approximative length : 2 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +100m/-100m
- Walking time : 1 a 2 Hours

      Transfer Misfat Al Abreyeen - Al Hamra

      Visit of Bait As Safah

Bait As Safah is a traditional omani house located in the old city of Al Hamra. The women of the vllage welcome us in this house and show us how they make omani bread, omani coffee, carpets, and different creams and lotions made from mountain plants.

- Approximative length : 1 Hours 30

      Transfer Al Hamra - Nizwa

      Antique Inn

A beautiful hotel located in an old quarter of Nizwa, just behind the souk. It's a complex of several old houses which have been renovated with a lot of taste. Rooms, bathrooms, majilis, and teraces are spread in a labyrinth of corridors, stairs, and bridges.

Standard Room
Rooms are charmfull. They are furnished in a traditional style and are all equiped with A/C. Bathrooms are private but may be located outside the room.. Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 9

      Souq of Nizwa

Nizwa is a major city of Oman located at the foot of the mointains in the interior. In the past it was the capital of the country and remains the cultural center of the country for mountain people. The Souq was rehabilitated some 15 years ago. Friday is the market day, called 'Souq Al Jumaa', and brings visitors from the nearby mountains as well as bedous from the desert side. The livestock souq is particularly worth a visit. But you find also the fish souq, vegetable souq, meat souq, as well as some people saling moutain honey, dates, incense, and anything you might need.

- Approximative length : 1 Hours 30

      Visit of the fort of Nizwa

The fort of Nizwa was rehablitated recently. He has a defensive part (the so called citadelle) and a housing part (which was designed or the Imam and the scholars). From the top of the citadelle e have stunning views over nizwa and its palm cove, the largest of the country. The underfloor of the fort was occupied by prison cells. These have been equiped to receive a museum about local culture. The museum is small but very well done. It is worth a visit!

- Approximative length : 1 Hours

      Transfer Nizwa - Our camp between rocky hills and sand dunes

      Camp in the sand at the foot of the hills

Individual camping tent

DAY 10

      Transfer Our camp between rocky hills and sand dunes - Bidah

      Aquatic hiking in Wadi Bani Khalid

An easy quatic hike in one of the most beautiful wadis of oman. We start from the village of Bidah. We walk across its luxuriant palm garden to reach he entrance of the garden. We then walk between large boulders to arrive to 2 wonderful pools with waterfalls. In one of these we can jump from 10 meters. We keep on walking in the water and the swim several long pools (until 300 meters). The valley then widens and we discover Seeq's garden which we cross to arrive in the village.

- Level 1    
- Approximative length : 5 Hours
- Walking time : 3 a 5 Hours

      Transfer Seeq (Wadi Bani Khalid) - Tiwi

      Tiwi Sunrise Motel

A nice small hotel very well located, just before the village of Tiwi, in front of the sea, and at the entrance of Wadi Tiwi. The hotel has a swimming pool and a garden.

Standard Room
Modern and comfortable room with private bathroom. Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 11

      Transfer Tiwi - Saymah (Wadi Tiwi)

      Hiking and swimming in Wadi Tiwi

We start from the village of Saymah. We follow an old donkey path above palm trees until we arrive to another village. We then walk at the bottom of the wadi, on the falaj, along the river or between boulders. We stop for a delightfull swim surrounded by cliffs and palm trees. Then we start to climb across terraces until we reach the village of Mibam. We then use another way down to the second village. We finally come back using the same way and make a last stop before we arrive for another refreshing bath in a lovely turquese pool.

- Level 3    
- Approximative length : 6 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +450m/-450m
- Walking time : 4 a 5 Hours

      Transfer Saymah (Wadi Tiwi) - Tiwi

      Tiwi Sunrise Motel

A nice small hotel very well located, just before the village of Tiwi, in front of the sea, and at the entrance of Wadi Tiwi. The hotel has a swimming pool and a garden.

Standard Room
Modern and comfortable room with private bathroom. Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 12

      Transfer Tiwi - Saymah (Wadi Tiwi)

      Hike from Wadi Tiwi to Al Ghomb

We start in a beautiful village far inside Wadi tiwi. Even the access road is worth a drive... We walk up to the plateau sirting around the cliffs above us. The views over the valley are superb. We reach the dry plateau and keep on walking to reach the upper Wadi Shab in the villge of Al Ghomb, a wonderful green oasis in the middle of this stony plateau.

- Level 4    
- Approximative length : 7 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +800m/-400m
- Walking time : 5 a 6 Hours

      Camping on the Plateau

We set up our camp on the plateau, and spend a fresh night under the stars...

Individual camping tent

DAY 13

      Hike from Al Ghomb to Wadi Shab

Today we hike to the sea through Wadi Shab. There is 2 ways and we take the one of the donkeys, since the other one is breathtakingly steep and exposed. We walk down to Wadi Shab with great views over the valle and its impressive cliffs and palm gardens, as well as over the sea. When we reach the bottom of the wadi, we stop for a swim : the swim is very rewarding after the hike, and another surprise is waiting ofr us here... but we can reach it only swimming... From here we only have half an hour more to reach the sea.

- Level 4    
- Approximative length : 7 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +200m/-1000m
- Walking time : 6 a 7 Hours

      Tiwi Sunrise Motel

A nice small hotel very well located, just before the village of Tiwi, in front of the sea, and at the entrance of Wadi Tiwi. The hotel has a swimming pool and a garden.

Standard Room
Modern and comfortable room with private bathroom. Breakfast at the hotel

DAY 14

      Transfer Tiwi - Dibab

      Transfer Dibab - As Suwaih (Wadi Al Arbeyeen)

      Aquatic hiking in Wadi A Hail

We start in the village of As Suwaih. Aready at the end of the track is a wonderful pool and a small waterfall. From the cliff a 5 meters jump is possible. We then start the walk. Quickly we find flowing water and walk across large boulders. The canyon then narrows and we have to swim across several pools (it is possible to jump there also). The valley widens a little and narrows again. We swim again and arrive to the end of the canyon : a high waterfal, large pool, and huge boulders…We come back the same way.

- Level 1    
- Approximative length : 7 Hours
- Walking time : 4 a 6 Hours

      Transfer As Suwaih (Wadi Al Arbeyeen) - Dibab

      Transfer Dibab - Muttrah

      Mutrah Hotel

Mutrah Hotel is the first hotel built in Oman. It is only 20 minutes walking from the Souk and Corniche. This hotel offers comfortable rooms each with its own decoraction and character. The hotel has Wifi, Laundry service, minibar in the room, 4 bars, and a restaurant.

Standard room
Comfortable and well decorated room. In room facilities : minibar, 24 hours room service, Satellite TV, iron, hair dryer, coffe and tea making facilities.. Breakfast at the hotel

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