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OMAN: FAMILIES: HIKE AND CANYON


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Kids as young as 7 years old can learn to get a thirst for adventure!

What a great way to celebrate BACK TO SCHOOL!

  • This weekend we will offer the Left Fork side of the canyon, with no abseiling just slides, jumps and scrambles so kids and cautious parents can fully enjoy.

  • We will start the weekend with a wandering hike through Belad Syt Village near to the guest house to make a full weekend of your adventure

  • Stay Family Style in your own room with 5 beds to keep everyone together.

  • Meals are all included so no effort required from Moms

Just a few hours' drive from Dubai, Oman offers this exhilarating experience. This isn't just a weekend getaway; it's an invitation to immerse yourself in the raw beauty of nature, challenge your limits, and discover the rich tapestry of Omani culture. From the tranquil village of Balad Sayt, with its ancient falaj irrigation systems and terraced date palms, to the heart-pounding adventure of Snake Canyon, this journey promises memories that will last a lifetime. Ready to trade the city's hustle for an unforgettable adventure? on an exhilarating weekend adventure from Dubai to Oman this May, immersing yourself in the natural wonders of Snake Canyon and the cultural charm of Balad Sayt village.

🗓️ Weekend Itinerary Overview

Saturday: Drive to Oman (5 hours) Arrival to Bait Bimmah around 4 pm to have lunch and head to the Belad Syt Village for a hike through the falaj and explore this quaint tiny village with lots of kids to make friends with!

Back in time for dinner and wetsuit -ing up before we head to bed for an early wake up call!

Settle into a local guesthouse, and enjoy authentic Omani hospitality and a home-cooked dinner.

Sunday: Adventure in Snake Canyon

Early Morning Prep: Gear up with all necessary safety equipment provided, including helmets, life jackets, and abseiling gear along with our highly skilled and professional, experienced and qualified GUIDES who will keep you safe and make you feel very secure throughout the journey. We always send one of our guides along with the locals for extra security to know that nobody ever is made to feel ‘slow’ or ‘holding up’ the group. You will go down the abseiling routes at your own speed, learning as you go to gain the confidence you need for the final 30 m abseil and waterfall!

Post-Adventure: Return to the guesthouse for a hearty lunch before commencing the drive back to Dubai.

Drive: 5 hours from Dubai

Family Weekend Pricing:

Parents: 900 Dh Kids 700 Dh all inclusive of overnight meals, shuttle service to and from the canyon, and wetsuits and gear (you still need gear for left fork)

  • 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

    Pakistani passports are not allowed into Oman from May 1 2025.

    • Lots of scrambling and exposure to heights

    • Swimming experience mandatory

    • Jumping from a height into deep water

    • No abseils, unless you feel more comfortable on the rope, and depending on the conditions and fitness of participants, guides may choose to use ropes and harnesses, even for short sections for safety reasons. Helmets and liefjackets are always required

    • 4-5 hours

    • Cold water !

  • Transportation Option:

    10:00 AM Leave Dubai

    11:30 PM Cross border

    3:00 Reach Belad Syt and tour the village nearby

    7:00 Dinner
    6:00 AM: Get Ready to Start
    7:00 AM: Start the canyon
    12:30 Return to Cars
    1:00 Cross Border to UAE
    6:00 Back in Dubai

  • Left Fork

    • Overnight in guest house - Shared basis

    • Dinner, breakfast and lunch

    • Experienced Wilderness First Aid Guides (English speaking)

    • First Aid/Safety Equipment

    • All technical gear
      Full Wetsuits Required for kids - optional for adults (we don’t want the kids to be cold, they will not enjoy at all)

    • 1 liter of water

    • Waterproof Backpack

    • Old training shoes

    • Fingerless gloves for the hot rocks at the end of the canyon

  • Cost:

    1050 DH per person

    Based on 3 people minimum joining
    Wetsuit Rental: 50 Dh on site

    Transportation: 400 DH Additional Charge pick up in Dubai

  • Weather will determine whether or not the trip ultimately goes forward as planned.

    If we determine that conditions are unsafe for either driving to the canyon on Saturday afternoon OR returning on Sunday, OR the conditions in the canyon are unsafe, the trip will be MOVED FORWARD to the following week with no penalty for participants.

We price this trip based on a small group of single joiners to ensure that you can go on the dates that you book. The minimum number of participants is 3 and the maximum is 8.

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