6 DAYS
Known in Antiquity as Arabia Felix, Happy Arabia, or Green Arabia, in reference to the mountains covered with wood and pastures where cows and camels graze together, the coast of Dhofar offers an original environement for a trek in Arabia...
Environment :
Sea, Mountain
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AL MAALAM TOURS - PO BOX 917 - Post Code 611 - NIZWA - SULTANAT D'OMAN
EASY WALKING IN OMAN - HIKING & TREKKING IN OMAN - CLIMBING IN OMAN - CANYONING IN OMAN - GEOLOGY OF OMAN - CULTURAL TOUR IN OMAN - BOTANY IN OMAN - SNORKELING IN OMAN - CAMEL TRIP IN OMAN - SEASIDE TREK IN OMAN - MOUNTAIN TREK IN OMAN - BOAT TOUR IN OMAN - SWIMMING IN OMAN - SEA OF OMAN - DESERT OF OMAN - MOUNTAIN OF OMAN - WADIS OF OMAN
Number of people |
Price per person in OMR |
Price per person in USD |
Other currencies* |
1 |
1600 |
4188 |
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2 |
835 |
2186 |
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3 |
610 |
1597 |
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4 |
600 |
1571 |
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5 |
570 |
1492 |
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6 |
490 |
1283 |
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7 |
450 |
1178 |
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8 |
440 |
1152 |
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9 |
430 |
1126 |
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10 |
420 |
1099 |
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11 |
410 |
1073 |
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12 |
400 |
1047 |
www.omantrekkingguides.com, Webiste of AL MAALAM TOURS , Comercial Omani Company Registered under number 1087801, and authorized by the Ministry Of Tourism.
(SEE TOURISM LICENCE)
AL MAALAM TOURS - PO BOX 917 - Post Code 611 - NIZWA - SULTANAT D'OMAN
EASY WALKING IN OMAN - HIKING & TREKKING IN OMAN - CLIMBING IN OMAN - CANYONING IN OMAN - GEOLOGY OF OMAN - CULTURAL TOUR IN OMAN - BOTANY IN OMAN - SNORKELING IN OMAN - CAMEL TRIP IN OMAN - SEASIDE TREK IN OMAN - MOUNTAIN TREK IN OMAN - BOAT TOUR IN OMAN - SWIMMING IN OMAN - SEA OF OMAN - DESERT OF OMAN - MOUNTAIN OF OMAN - WADIS OF OMAN
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www.omantrekkingguides.com, Webiste of AL MAALAM TOURS , Comercial Omani Company Registered under number 1087801, and authorized by the Ministry Of Tourism.
(SEE TOURISM LICENCE)
AL MAALAM TOURS - PO BOX 917 - Post Code 611 - NIZWA - SULTANAT D'OMAN
EASY WALKING IN OMAN - HIKING & TREKKING IN OMAN - CLIMBING IN OMAN - CANYONING IN OMAN - GEOLOGY OF OMAN - CULTURAL TOUR IN OMAN - BOTANY IN OMAN - SNORKELING IN OMAN - CAMEL TRIP IN OMAN - SEASIDE TREK IN OMAN - MOUNTAIN TREK IN OMAN - BOAT TOUR IN OMAN - SWIMMING IN OMAN - SEA OF OMAN - DESERT OF OMAN - MOUNTAIN OF OMAN - WADIS OF OMAN
We walk down to a wild creek. We walk then up the valley where we find huge frankincense trees (Boswelia sacra). We start heading to a pass. The higher we get the bigger get the trees. Near the pass we find some dragon trees. Finally we discover a wonderful bay with numerous white sandy beaches.
- Level 3We enjoy a swim in the indian ocean on one of the numerous beaches of the bay.
- Approximative length : 2 HoursWe camp on a splendid sandy white beach
Individual camping tentA wonderfull hike along the sea. We first cross a nice sandy beach where we stop for a swim. Then we walk along the sea on a good path and cross several valleys : some of then have frankincense trees growing in them, others have small springs. The views are superbs, adn if you watch the sea you might see dolphins or turtles...
- Level 3We stop at a view point : we are 1000m high and down the cliffs is the sea. During moonson time the clouds hit the cliffs which get lush green.
- Approximative length : 0 Hours 15We camp about 1000m high in the middle of the grazinglands and with views over the sea
Individual camping tentWe start from 1000m high. The trees are big and the birds plenty. We go down step by steb through the woods with some nice views over the sea. When we arrive, the landscape is idylic : giant desert roses, tamrinds, palmtrees, and many birds...
- Level 3We set our camp in the wadi under the tamarinds just a few meters from the sea.
Individual camping tentWe start from a hamlet of sheperds and walk across grazing lands. The path offers nice views over the sea. We then walk down to the estuary through the forest. The place is incredibly wild and beautiful : here are staying together cows and camels, the sea and the fresh water, palm trees, and a rich wildlife... There is also a cave which has ancient stone paintings. We walk back through the wadi and the woods to the car. On the way it is frequent to see hyrax.
- Level 3We spend the night in this nice hotel. The hotel is located in Al Dhariz, facing the sea, and has a swimming pool
Sea View RoomKhor Ruri Wadi Darbat's estuary. Seabirds are numerous there. Above the estuary are the ruins of Sumhuram, that was an importanat port during the Antiquity. It was located at the far east of the kingdom of Hadramaut, zone of production of frankincense, resin taken from a tree that was once more valued than gold.
- Approximative length : 1 Hours 30We discover this famous wadi, which is one of the most visited by local tourists during the moonson, off the beaten track. We walk up the wadi and skirt a rocky projection where flows a waterfall during rainy season. We walk back on the other side of the walley through the woods.
- Level 3We spend the night in this nice hotel. The hotel is located in Al Dhariz, facing the sea, and has a swimming pool
Sea View RoomSalalah food souq is worth a visit : it is very lively! We find there wondeful fishes, meat, vegetable, fruits, dates, and traditional medicines...
- Approximative length : 1 HoursSalalah is a modern city but still having many agricultural fields in the middle of the city. On the streets there are numerous salls selling the fruits produced here : coconuts, banana, papayas, sugar cane, etc...
- Approximative length : 1 HoursWe stop on the way to visit Job's tomb, located in the mountains north of Salalah.
- Approximative length : 0 Hours 30This archeological site lies in the city of salalah, facing the sea. This city was previously known as Dhofar (which is now the name of the region). The area was inhabited since since 4000 years BC, but the remainings date from the 10th century AD. Its position made it an important port in the region. Next to the site is a museum with a hall about history and another about boats.
- Approximative length : 1 HoursAl Husn Souq is Salalah popular market. It is above all famous for the sale of frankincense, perfumes, and omani shawls. It is for the moment under renovation und therefore limited in size.
- Approximative length : 2 HoursWe spend the night in this nice hotel. The hotel is located in Al Dhariz, facing the sea, and has a swimming pool
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(SEE TOURISM LICENCE)
AL MAALAM TOURS - PO BOX 917 - Post Code 611 - NIZWA - SULTANAT D'OMAN
EASY WALKING IN OMAN - HIKING & TREKKING IN OMAN - CLIMBING IN OMAN - CANYONING IN OMAN - GEOLOGY OF OMAN - CULTURAL TOUR IN OMAN - BOTANY IN OMAN - SNORKELING IN OMAN - CAMEL TRIP IN OMAN - SEASIDE TREK IN OMAN - MOUNTAIN TREK IN OMAN - BOAT TOUR IN OMAN - SWIMMING IN OMAN - SEA OF OMAN - DESERT OF OMAN - MOUNTAIN OF OMAN - WADIS OF OMAN