Explore by foot a small and little visited desert, which offers very beautiful and varied landscapes. A great tour for desert lovers! The smooth organisation makes this trip suitable to the sportier as well as to the more contemplative ones.
Guidéd in :
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Level 2 & 3
Environment :
Desert, Sea
Activities :
Accomodation :
X 6
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GROUP
of 3 to 12
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www.omantrekkingguides.com, website of AL MAALAM TOURS , company registered under Commercial Register Number (1087801), and with
(local tour operator licence)
AL MAALAM TOURS - PO BOX 917 - Post Code 611 - NIZWA - SULTANATE OF OMAN
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MAIN INFORMATION |
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Price per person |
550 OMR (1439 USD) |
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Group Size |
from 3 to 12 persons |
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Status |
AVAILABLE (Guaranted when 3 registered) |
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Tour guided in |
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Start |
25/12/2023 at 08:30 |
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Meet on the parkig of the souq in Nizwa We can also pick-up you from your hotel anywhere in Nizwa… |
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Finish |
31/12/2023 at 18:00 |
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We can drop you to your hotel anywhere in Nizwa |
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DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD |
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DETAILED PROGRAM |
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TECHNICAL SHEET |
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COUNTRY SHEET |
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www.omantrekkingguides.com, website of AL MAALAM TOURS , company registered under Commercial Register Number (1087801), and with
(local tour operator licence)
AL MAALAM TOURS - PO BOX 917 - Post Code 611 - NIZWA - SULTANATE OF OMAN
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BOOKING PROCESS |
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1 - Use the form on the right to give us a few information about you and eventualy ask us some questions. |
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2 a - If you have asked us more information, we'll reply to you as soon as possible, and you can then tell us later through a simple email when you are ready to book. |
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2 b - If you asked to book, we'll send you an invoice with our bank details if you want to pay by bank transfer (bank charges should be paid by you) and a link for the payment by credit card. |
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3 - When we receive the deposit, we send you the invoice mentioning the amount paid and the remaining amount to be paid. |
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4 - One month before departure, we'll ask you to pay the remaining amount : by bank transfer or credit card at latest 1 week before departure, or cash (OMR or USD only) during the tour directly to the guide. |
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CANCELLATION POLICY |
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You can cancel anytime. |
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More than 45 days before departure, we refund the full amount paid by you (except bank charges). |
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Between 45 and 20 days before departure, we keep 10% of the price of the tour and we refund the rest (except bankl charges). |
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Between 20 and 10 days before departure, we keep 30% of the price of the tour, which means the amount of the deposit paid. If you have already paid the remaining amount, we refund you that part (we keep only 30%). |
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Less than 10 days before departure, we keep the total amount paid. |
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If your insurance does not cover cancellation fees and that you have a good reason to cancel (you meet diifficltiies, not just that you changed your mind), we'll do ourt best to reduce as much as possible the amount kept: we work to earn our living, not to make money with the problems of others... |
www.omantrekkingguides.com, website of AL MAALAM TOURS , company registered under Commercial Register Number (1087801), and with
(local tour operator licence)
AL MAALAM TOURS - PO BOX 917 - Post Code 611 - NIZWA - SULTANATE OF OMAN
You'll find more precise information in the PDF document "Detailed Program" (Tab "More Infos", section "Documents to download")
Transfer to the white desert, among rocks and sand (350 km - 3h 30)
Sunset between White desert and rocky hillsWe walk up a small plateau next to our camp. On the one side we perceive the white desert which we will cross the day after. On the other side, the sun sets on rocky hills.
- Level 1
- Duration : 2 hours
- Walking time : 1 to 2 hours
Camping between black rocks and white sanddunesIndividual camping tent
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Hike in the surroundings of the White DesertFirst hike in this very diverse desert! We leave the camp early morning for a loop hike that will take us back to the camp around noon : rocky hills covered by white and beige sand, sparse vegetation, camps of bedouin breeders, and sometimes views over the Indian Ocean over the horizon. After lunch, we spend early afternoon under the shade. Late afternoon we go for another walk, shorter, to enjoy the landscape under the warm light of the setting sun. Finaly we have a good dinner and enjoy a night under the stars (…or the moon?!...)
- Level 2 & 3
- Duration : 6 hours
- Height difference : +200m/-200m
- Walking time : 4 to 5 hours
Camping between black rocks and white sanddunesIndividual camping tent
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Hike in the surroundings of the White DesertToday, we make again a loop-hike from our camp, but in another direction : sand is mor white, as well as the rocks that crop out, and the ocean is nearer… Late morning, we reach our camp again, have lunch and rest. Late afternoon, we'll go for another walk to contemplate the setting sun.
- Level 2 & 3
- Duration : 6 hours
- Height difference : +200m/-200m
- Walking time : 4 to 5 hours
Camping between black rocks and white sanddunesIndividual camping tent
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Transfer to the white desert, among rocks and sand (30 km - 0h 30) Hike across sand dunes and rocky outcropsA very beautifull day : we walk across sand dunes and meet on the way many rocky outcrops. The sand is sometimes red, and sometimes white. We arrive at our camp around noon and enjoy some rest under the shade. Late afternoon, we walk to the top of the sand dunes to see sunset over this spectacular landscape with trees, rocks, and sand...
- Level 2 & 3
- Duration : 6 hours
- Walking time : 4 to 5 hours
Camping in the desertVaried landscape : sand dunes, rocky hills, and an accacia "forest"
Individual camping tent|
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Day in a rocky and sandy desertWe spend the full day in this so beautiful and unsual place where rocky hills of various colours are covered with red or cream sand. We go for a walk early morning and come back to our camp late morning when it starts to get hot to have lunch and take rest under the shade. Late afternoon, when the light becomes beautiful and the heat decreases, we go for another walk until sunset.
- Level 2 & 3
- Duration : 7 hours
- Walking time : 2 to 5 hours
Camping in the desertVaried landscape : sand dunes, rocky hills, and an accacia "forest"
Individual camping tent|
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Hike across White desertWe have a long hike in a wonderful and unexpected landscape. We start from our campsite where the sand is rather beige and we walk across small rocky plateau, sandy valleys, and dune areas. The more we walk the whiter is getting the sand. Finaly we discover wonderful pure white sand dunes. Irreal landscape… We walk across the dunes and arrive to the sea around noon… We set up our camp, have lunch, and enjoy swimming in the indian ocean. Late afternoon, we start walking again across white sand dunes to enjoy sunset.
- Level 2 & 3
- Duration : 6 hours
- Walking time : 3 to 5 hours
Camping in the White desert, next to the seaUnusual landscape : on one side we have pure white dunes, whereas on the other side we have the Indian Ocean…
Individual camping tent|
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Morning around our CampsiteThis morning we take time to enjoy this magical place. Here are the activities we can do around our campsite : walking in the white dunes, birdwatching, swimming, fishing, etc…
- Duration : 3 hours
Transfer to Nizwa (350 km - 3h 30)|
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www.omantrekkingguides.com, website of AL MAALAM TOURS , company registered under Commercial Register Number (1087801), and with
(local tour operator licence)
AL MAALAM TOURS - PO BOX 917 - Post Code 611 - NIZWA - SULTANATE OF OMAN
