Trekking - Wadi Bani Awf to Jebel Shams summit
5 days
Group of 3 to 7
Level 5
from 15/01/2027 to 19/01/2027
Open (Needs 1 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.
Your itinerary
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Day by day
Day 1 - 15/01/2027
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 - 16/01/2027
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 - 17/01/2027
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 - 18/01/2027
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 - 19/01/2027
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
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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 (44 OMR)
- Sleeping Bag