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Your participation directly supports the Omani communities you will visit on this tour.
Meet locals secrets of Oman, its people, nature and history - directly from the local people and the experts who are passionate about it.
Across three unforgettable days through the Hajar Mountains, from the dramatic cliffs of Jabal Shams to the pools of Wadi Misfah, every meal, each day and every story is led by the Omani families, farmers and cooperatives who live this land, not by a script written for tourists.
You'‘ll hike beside local guides, led through the agricultural areas of the falaj and the farms learning the history from those who know these canyons
There is nothing else like this anywhere in Oman: a journey into a country's culture and heritage told entirely through the hands, homes and voices of the people who belong to it.
Every booking channels directly into the villages, farms and women-led cooperatives you visit along the way, so your trip doesn't just show you Oman. It supports it.
Cost: Chauffeur Driven, SUV Pick up and Drop off Service from Dubai or Abu Dhabi: 3100 Dh
Transportation to Oman from Dubai Or Abu Dhabi is included in the cost.
Limited Registration: Maximum of 8 people
This is a curated cultural and nature weekend for families, children, and active hikers — no technical experience required. Hikes are easy and accessible.
Enquire for the self drive option.
The view for our sunrise hike from Hoota Guest house for Day 2
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🏔️ DAY 1 — FRIDAY
Dubai / Abu Dhabi → Wadi Damm
Morning departure from Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Scenic drive through the Hajar Mountains - Wadi Damm short hike and swim, and lunch
Afternoon by 3 pm to Jabal Shams Views
Sunset Hike
Oman Food made by local family
Day 2: Saturday
Sunrise: Guided hike of the Balcony on Jabal Shams to the Pools and return. Community Engagement: Meet the local ladies - learn how to make souvenirs from sheeps head and watch weaving session.
Drive down to Misfit
Explore village and agricultura of the local community, date farms and traditional mud-brick homes
Experience local life during harvest season
Sunset dinner with traditional Omani cuisine
Overnight hotel
Focus: Arrival into the cultural landscape
🌄 DAY 3 — Saturday
Early morning hike down to the Wadi Pools of Misfit
Guided village tour with local Omani expert
DAY 3 — Sunday
Wadi Misfit & Cultural Heritage
Morning drive to Wadi Misfit
Guided hike along the canyon floor (45 min) downhill
Reach natural pool (swim optional) 2 hours and walk back to the village through the canyon.
Packed lunch in the wadi
Return to Misfit for Lunch
Drive to Hamra Famrs:
Vintage village tour experience and coffee
Visit Beit Al Safah (women-led cooperative)
Frankincense products
Traditional crafts
Cultural storytelling
Drive home 4 pm - arrive 11 pm.
Focus: Nature + heritage + community enterprise
This tour is directly supporting and impacting locals living and working in the villages. -
• 6 months on your PASSPORT
• No visa required but you must have your passport.
• Residency is not required
• Car on loan may require NOC from the bank
• Oman insurance is required on car -
Jabal Shams Balcony: Walking on a fixed trail, easy and gradual down and up.
Wadi Nakhar: Walking over rocky entrance to reach the waterfalls and pools
Swimming
Villages and Falaj walking paths
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TRANSPORTATION FROM DUBAI OR ABU DHABI
2 nights in Villas and Guest houses - Shared basis
Dinners, breakfast and lunch
Experienced Wilderness First Aid Guides (English speaking)
First Aid/Safety Equipment
All visits and sites
All meals
Transportation from Abu Dhabi OR Dubai
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This trip is confirmed with paid participants. Full payment due at time of joining.
Cancellation prior to the event will be 50% refundable within 7 days of the event.
Cancellation less than 4 days prior will result in 100% cancellation fees. This is a small group and pricing is dependent on everyone paying part of the costs.
