Trekking - Wadi Bani Awf to Jebel Shams summit

5 days

Group of 3 to 7

Level 5

from 08/11/2026 to 12/11/2026

Open (Needs 3 to confirm)

2 x Bivouac

2 x Accomodation

A crossing of the Western Hajar mountain range, from North to South, starting in the impressive valle of Wadi Bani Awf to climb Jebel Shams, highest point of the country, and go down on the southern slope along the Grand Canyon.

520 OMR

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Day by day

Day 1 - 08/11/2026

Wadi Bani Awf

Hike through mountains and villages of Wadi Bani Awf Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 5 hours Height difference : +600m / -450m

Meals : Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Mountain guesthouse (sharing room)

Driving : 3 hours

Day 2 - 09/11/2026

Wadi Bani Awf

Hike toward the main ridge and Sharaf Al Alamain Pass Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 6 hours Height difference : +1200m / -200m

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Mountain hotel

Driving : None0

Day 3 - 10/11/2026

Wadi Bani Awf

Hiking along the main ridge Walking time (without stops) : from 4 to 6 hours Height difference : +750m / -750m

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Bivouac on a ledge overlooking Wadi Sahtsn

Driving : None0

Day 4 - 11/11/2026

Jebel Shams

Hike towards the summit of Jebel Shams Walking time (without stops) : from 6 to 8 hours Height difference : +1200m / -300m

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Bivouac at a pass at 2800m

Driving : None0

Day 5 - 12/11/2026

Jebel Shams

Hike down along the Grand Canyon Walking time (without stops) : from 5 to 6 hours Height difference : +300m / -1300m

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Accomodation : No Accomodation planned

Driving : 3 hours 30

Price

520 OMR

Price includes

Guide and drivers
Transportation during the tour
Meals as mentioned in the program, water, and snacks while hiking
Accomodation mentioned in the program (based on double occupancy with 2 single beds or 1 double bed)

Price does not include

International flights
Transportation to reach the starting point of the tour
Personal expenses
Drinks (except water) in restaurants and hotels
Extra for single room (22 OMR)
Sleeping Bag

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Level 1

Tour with short walks but no real hikes

Level 2

Quite easy tours with easy hikes (no more than 4 hours walking and 300m height difference). These tours might include swimming but no aquatic hike nor canyoning. There is always the option, for the participants who wish it, not to do the walk ; when possible, an alternative program can be offered to them ; otherwise, they will wait in a beautiful spot.

Level 2 & 3

Tours which can include full-day hikes (up to 800m elevation gain) and not too difficult aquatic hikes. We have cars with us during the whole tour ; if some persons do not want to do some hikes or some canyons, they can always go by car to the arrival point and enjoy free time in beautiful places, or even often be offered an alternative easier program.

Level 3

Tours which can include full-day hikes (up to 800 elevation gain) and not too difficult aquatic hikes.

Level 4

Tours which can include demanding hikes (up to 1200m elevation gain), aquatic hikes and canyoning.

Level 5

Demanding tours which may feature very long hikes (more than 1200m elevation gain), canyoning, via-ferratas, or adventure trails.

Level 6

Tours mainly focused on climbing with also aquatic hikes, canyoning, Via-ferratas, and adventure trails. A first experience of climbing is MANDATORY. For beginners to advanced climbers

Trekking - Wadi Bani Awf to Jebel Shams summit

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Wadi Bani Awf

Wadi Bani Awf

Wadi Bani Awf

Jebel Shams

Jebel Shams

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Price

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