Snake Canyon & Jebel Shams Unveiled: A Long Weekend in Beautiful Oman

• 7 meals: 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts & 3 lunches
• Accommodation at Sama Heights Resort (Jebel Shams) (or similar) & Shorfet Al Alamin (Jebel Hatt) (or similar) in twin-share rooms of the same gender
• Transport:
  • Transport from Muscat to the bottom of Jebel Shams
  • 4x4 transport from the bottom of Jebel Shams to the hotel, balcony hike, secret lake and back to the bottom of Jebel Shams
  • Transport from the bottom of Jebel Shams to Jebel Hatt
  • 4x4 Transport from Jebel Hatt to Snake Canyon & back 
  • Transport from Jebel Hatt to Muscat
• Hikes: 
  • Jebel Shams balcony walk hike 
  • Secret natural lake hike
• Snake Canyon 5-hour adventure with equipment (helmets, safety harnesses, life jackets, abseiling equipment, and a first aid kit)
• Evening entertainment: Bonfire games
• Adventure leaders - Local Omani guides who know the ins and outs of Oman

• Flight to Muscat and back (± 500aed) 
• Visa - Please check "Important Notes" section for more info
• Transport (optional addition): regardless of the nationality, if you are taking our transport, applying for a visa ahead of time is a mandatory requirement to avoid any issues or delays at the border.
• Health and travel insurance: It is mandatory to have a health and travel insurance in the country where this experience is happening. If you don't have insurance or your current insurance doesn't provide coverage, you can obtain one here !

Available Extra: 

• Single supplement is available for 250aed per night (Subject to availability) if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please contact us for further information.

• Group size: small group experience (min. 4, avg. 10, max. 16)
• Physical rating: Not suitable for people who are afraid of heights or do not feel comfortable abseiling, jumping from cliffs, or sliding down natural water slides. Moderate physical activities are included, and a good level of fitness is required. Be comfortable with swimming (we can provide a life jacket).
• Solo & women friendly: Solo and female travelers are more than welcome; 70% of our participants are usually solo adventurers and women.
• Visa requirements:
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a valid visa or are eligible for a visa on arrival. Please visit https://evisa.rop.gov.om/ for the latest updates on visa requirements for Oman. The information provided below is for general guidance only and is subject to change:
    • Most nationalities (excluding certain African nationalities) holding a UAE work visa with more than 3 months of validity remaining and a passport valid for over 6 months can enter Oman visa-free or obtain a visa on arrival.
    • If you hold a dependent visa and your dependent meets the above criteria, you can also enter visa-free or obtain a visa on arrival, provided your dependent is traveling with you.
  • Transport (optional addition): regardless of the nationality, if you are taking our transport, applying for a visa ahead of time is a mandatory requirement to avoid any issues or delays at the border.
• Health and travel insurance: It is mandatory to have a health and travel insurance in the country where this experience is happening. If you don't have insurance or your current insurance doesn't provide coverage, you can obtain it from dnata or any similar insurance provider.
• Meeting point & time:
  • Muscat Airport Arrivals at 1:00pm
• Important details if coming by car to Muscat:
  • If you have a loan on your car, you will need to get a NOC from your bank/dealership to be able to cross the border to Oman. You will also need Oman insurance for your car which you can get at the border if you don’t have one.
    You cannot take a car that is not under your name to Oman even with a NOC.
• Single Supplement: A single supplement is available for 250 aed per night if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip (Subject to availability). Please contact us for further information.
• Tipping Information: If you would like to show your appreciation to your guide, you may bring cash in OMR for tipping. Most guests tip around 20 OMR per person for a great experience, though this is entirely at your discretion.
• Snake Canyon Details:

Duration: ~5-6 hours

Distance: ~7km

Difficulty level: Intermediate due to the many activities involved for 5-6 hours such as abseiling, swimming, hiking, sliding and cliff jumping.

• Jebel Shams Hike Details:

Duration: ~3-4 hours

Distance: ~4km

Elevation gain: 200 m

Difficulty level: Intermediate (you can also only do the beginner half of the hike)

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• Disclaimer: By joining the hike, you confirm that you have voluntarily, freely, and expressly chosen to incur all risks associated with the hike.

Good vibes! (& the below)

Essentials:

• Passport (& visa if you are not qualified to get it at the border)
• Cash (AED or Omani Riyals) for snacks or souvenirs

Clothes:

• Sportswear for the hikes
• Light Jacket/Sweatpants for the nights
• Change of Clothes
• Hiking shoes for Jebel Shams & hiking water shoes for Snake Canyon
• One more pair of shoes/flip flops as your shoes will get wet 

Accessories:

• Backpack suitable for hiking (that can fit water & snacks) - Ideally waterproof
• Beach Towel
• Earplugs (for light sleepers)
• Water Bottle or hydration pack (Min. 2L) - to reduce plastic usage
• Waterproof Phone Cover (optional) 
• Snacks

If Driving to Oman:

• Vehicle license
• Driving license
• Orange card (if you have one)