Jebel Shams is the highest mountain in Oman and has an altitude of 3009m.
In the winter, temperatures can fall below 0 degrees.
In the summer, temperatures range between 14 to 24 degrees.
Sab Bani Khamis is an abandoned village located on the rocky ledge of the mountain.
A Via Ferrata – or ‘steel path’ in Italian – is a steel cable route fixed to a rock.
What you’re going to do
Day 1: Welcome ! You will be picked up by our team and transferred to the first camping spot at a resort in Jebel Shams which overlooks Oman’s Grand Canyon. Enjoy the cool temperatures and the views from the plateau.
Day 2: We begin the day with the Jebel Shams Balcony Walk which follows the canyon and leads to the abandoned village of Sab Bani Khamis. We reach the hidden pool where we abseil 20 meters before continuing the adventure to the start of the Via Ferrata. The climb begins with an 80m vertical ascent, followed by a traverse and an easier ascent and finally ending the climb with a short hike out of the canyon.
Day 3: A visit to Al Hoota Cave, and a tour of the historic town of Nizwa. The first stop is a tour of the most visited national monument of Oman, Nizwa Fort. Next, a visit to Nizwa Souq where you can find many souvenirs including high-quality pottery, handicrafts and silver. Transfer back to Muscat.
Day 4: Time for another adventure - this time hike the balcony walk trail to reach and complete the via ferrata. Overnight at hotel in Muscat.
Day 5: Another day, another adventure! This time you will find yourself abseiling into thee Tiwi canyon. Swim and hike through the farms. Overnight at a Wadi resort.
What you need for the trip:
- High fitness level
- Personal toiletries
- Hiking clothes (quick dry clothes preferable)
- Shoes suitable for hiking
- Warm clothing o Sun protection
Included:
- Private transportation for the full duration of the trip (4WD)
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (water and soft drinks included)
- Camping equipment (private tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag)
- All safety equipment (helmet, harness and via ferrata lanyard)
- Safety briefing and demonstration of equipment use for the selected activities
- First Aid Kit
Exclude:
- Flight tickets
- Visa
- Any other services not mentioned