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DEPARTURE TIME FROM ABU DHABI: 9:45 AM
ARRIVAL TO DHAID: 11;17
DEPARTURE FROM DHAID: 5:15 PM
ARRIVAL TO ABU DHABI: 6:45 PM
Hike for the day without a 6 hour drive from Abu Dhabi?
Today: Ladies only to Showka with Picnic Lunch after the hike
Making The Mountain Accessible to Everyone from Abu Dhabi
Our team meets you at Dhaid station and takes you on our bus to the Showka Mountain trailhead in the Hajar Mountains. From there, your WFR-certified guides lead a three hour hike over the hills in the incredibly scenic mountains.
After the hike,
Your booking includes:
Bus transport between Dhaid station and the Showka Gorge
Qualified WFR-certified guides
The guided three hour Showka Mountain Hike
A pre-packed backpack with hiking snacks and hydration
You book separately:
Your Etihad Rail ticket from Abu Dhabi to Dhaid and back, in the class and with the refund option of your choice
What to bring:
Hiking shoes with good grip or trail runners
A change of clothes and a small towel
Sun protection and a hat
UAE Trekkers has been guiding women in the UAE mountains since 2011, and our train adventures were created for Abu Dhabi residents who want to explore the northern emirates without the drive. Places are limited and seats sell out fast, so book today.
Please note: your train ticket is booked directly with Etihad Rail, so its refund terms are the ones you choose at purchase. Choose premium class or comfort class.
Trail Description:
A mix of steady paths and some scrambling and slippery sections. Expect sustained efforts, but nothing technical beyond moderate hiking.
Distance & Duration:
5.5 KM, about 3.5 hours total we are limited to the time by the train schedule
Price: Adults: 399 Dh:
What’s Included: Transportation from the train station
Licensed guides to go past the checkpoints without fines.
Backpack pre loaded with everything you need for the hike
Picnic Lunch after the hike
Qualified and professional. guides