WEEK-END CANYONING & HIKING

2 DAYS

A 2-days trip in Wadi Bani Awf : canyoning in the famous Snake Canyon and mountain hiking to discover remote and secluded mountain oasis.

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Difficulty :

Level 3

Environment :

Mountain, Wadi

Activities :

Accomodation :

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DOCUMENTS

DAY 1 : Canyoning in the lower Snake Canyon

DAY 1 : Mountain hut Bimah

DAY 1 : Mountain hut Bimah - Dormitory

DAY 2 : Hike From Bimah to Balad Sit

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We have different prices according to the number of travellers in the group.

Number of people	Price per person in OMR	Price per person in USD	Other currencies*
1	345	903	Convert
2	185	484	Convert
3	135	353	Convert
4	110	288	Convert
5	90	236	Convert
6	110	288	Convert
7	105	275	Convert
8	100	262	Convert
9	100	262	Convert
10	95	249	Convert
11	90	236	Convert

* We issue our invoices in Omani Rials (OMR) and in US Dollar (USD) because because these 2 currencies have a fixed exchange rate.

The conversions to Euro are just informative. All conversions on the internet are made using a mid-market rate which is always more intersting than the one used by currency exchange services and banks.

DETAILED PROGRAM With walking times, ascent and descent, driving times, and difficulty level
TECHNICAL SHEET What you have to bring, the prices, what is included and what is not, and advices
COUNTRY GUIDE Some general, cultural, and practical information about Oman

DAY 1

Transfer Nizwa - Bimah

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

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 2

Hike From Bimah to Balad Sit

We start in Bimah and walk up the wadi until the village of Selmah where only 3 families (3 brothers) are living. We then walk our way up through the palm gardens and go on util a very narrow path. From there we see Balad Sit, another bigger village. We walk down to the village and enjoy a tour in the gardens. We finaly find a very narrow gorge which we follow until we find the car.

- Level 3

- Approximative length : 5 Hours
- Elevation gain/loss : +600m/-500m
- Walking time : 4 a 5 Hours

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