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DAY 1
Arrival & Coast Leisure
Check-in
Settle into your high-end coastal base. Spend the afternoon performing a gear check with your guides for the upcoming summit and canyoning legs.
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Road tripMuscat9 nights / 10 daysChallenging
The Active Adventure Trip
Conquer the W4 Jebel Shams summit and navigate the technical slots of Oman’s canyons, balanced with recovery at the Sultanate’s most prestigious cliffside and coastal retreats.
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About this itinerary.
This is the ultimate circuit for the high-performance traveler. Designed to push physical limits, this 10-day expedition takes you from the depths of the Daymaniyat Islands’ marine sanctuaries to the 3,009m peak of Jebel Shams. You will navigate technical aquatic hikes in Wadi Shab and tackle the thrilling 4x4 dunes of Wahiba. Recognizing that peak performance requires peak recovery, the itinerary features stays at Oman’s most iconic luxury resorts, ensuring every adrenaline spike is met with world-class wellness and comfort.
№ 02 / Day by day
The programme.
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DAY 2
Deep Sea Exploration
7:00 AM
Breakfast
High-protein resort breakfast.
7:30 AM
Daymaniyat Islands Expedition
A full-day boat excursion to the UNESCO-protected Daymaniyat Islands. During the warmer months (June–October), focus on encountering Whale Sharks. Outside this window, explore deeper reef walls and sea turtle nesting sites.
7:30 PM
Dinner
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DAY 3
Canyoning & Wadis
8:00 AM
Wadi Shab Adventure
A 45-minute trek into the canyon followed by a technical swim through three deep pools. The final challenge is a narrow slot to swim into a hidden waterfall cave.
1:00 PM
Lunch
3:00 PM
Bimmah Sinkhole
A refreshing recovery stop at the "Falling Star" sinkhole.
Back to Muscat
04
DAY 4
Mountain Transfer & Summit Base
10:00 AM
The High Road
Leave the coast for the Ad Dakhiliyah interior. Ascend to the rim of the "Grand Canyon of Arabia." (4x4 required). Stay in Jebel Shams
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DAY 5
Grand Canyon Trek
6:30 AM
W4 Summit Trail
A strenuous 22km round-trip trek to the summit ridge. Expect 7–10 hours of movement with significant elevation gain. This is Oman’s most iconic and demanding hike.
2:00 PM
Lunch
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DAY 6
The Big Descent & Jebel Akhdar
7:30 AM
W6 Balcony Walk
A spectacular, exposed trail hugging the canyon wall. Visit the abandoned village of As Sab.
3:00 PM
Drive to Jebel Akhdar
After lunch, a 2-hour 4x4 transfer to the "Green Mountain" plateau. Check into ultra-luxury.
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DAY 7
High-Altitude Serenity
8:00 AM
Infinity Edge Relaxation
Spend your morning at the resort's iconic infinity pool, which seemingly spills over the edge of the 2,000-meter canyon. Enjoy the crisp, cooler mountain air—a refreshing contrast to the coastal heat—and soak in the silent, majestic panorama of the Green Mountain.
1:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM
Peak Wellness & Spa
Head to the award-winning spa for a "Mountain Rose" ritual or a deep-tissue recovery massage. Afterward, take a gentle stroll to Diana’s Point, the spectacular lookout where Princess Diana once stood, to witness the shifting afternoon light across the terraced villages.
5:30 PM
Sunset Yoga (Optional)
Join an optional sunset yoga or meditation session on the canyon-view deck to center yourself before the desert leg of the journey.
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DAY 8
Desert Immersion & Dune Bashing
8:30 AM
Drive to Wahiba Sands
Descend the mountain and head south into the desert.
3:30 AM
4x4 Dune Bashing & Sandboarding
Experience technical sand driving and sandboarding on the desert's steepest slip-faces.
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DAY 9
Sunrise Camel Ride across the ridgelines.
6:30 AM
Sunrise Camel Ride across the ridgelines.
10:30 AM
Wadi Bani Khalid
A final adventure swim in the palm-fringed pools of the eastern Hajar mountains.
1:00 PM
Lunch
Local Omani lunch at the Wadi entrance.
3:00 PM
Back to Muscat
Return drive to Muscat (approx. 2.5 hours).
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DAY 10
Departure
8:00 AM
Breakfast
Leisurely final resort breakfast.
Transfer
Private transfer to Muscat International Airport (MCT).
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