A horseback ride in Oman, crossing the "Wahiba" desert.
- Ride stunning Arabian horses
- Desert
- Beach ride
- Meet the local Bedouins
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A ride through the Wahiba Desert. Crossing the Wahiba Sands is one of the most breathtaking equestrian adventures in the world. Over nearly 280 km, from the Hajar Mountains to the Arabian Sea, our experienced team will guide you through remote landscapes, mobile camps, and comfortable desert camps, while offering a true immersion in Omani culture. You will ride carefully selected Omani endurance horses, renowned for their strength and endurance. Our team, made up of local Bedouins and Wahiba Desert riders, will make your trip unforgettable. With over 34 years of experience organizing horseback riding tours in the Middle East, this provider offers the ultimate desert horseback riding experience!
HORSE RIDE IN OMAN
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Day 1: Arrival at Seeb international airport and transfer to your hotel located nearby Mutrah Souk and Old Muscat City with palace and museum. Afternoon city tour, Mutrah Souk, one of the most popular souks in the Middle East. Take a walk in its labyrinths with a myriad of merchandise, from imported fabrics to exotic Oriental spices, perfumes and richly handcrafted Artifacts. A visit to this frenetic, pulsating hub of Muscat’s old quarter makes for a delightful experience. After Mutrah 5 minutes by taxi, the magnificent Al Alam Palace, the official residence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said the ruler of Oman. The palace is an architectural marvel for both its design and its location between the twin Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali.
Hotel Muttrah.
Day 2 - In the Hajar Mountains.
Transfer to Ibra, where your horses await. First ride through the Hajar Mountains, with their unique black sands and volcanic landscapes. Overnight: Camping under the stars.
Day 3: Desert Villages.
After a traditional Omani breakfast, continue to the villages of Al Wasel and Bidiya. First views of the Wahiba Sands Desert appear on the horizon. Overnight: Comfortable desert camp.
Day 4: Enter the Wahiba Sands.
Ride through the Al Awaoua Valleys, with their impressive red sand dunes and acacia trees.
Overnight: Desert camp.
Day 5: Into the heart of the desert.
Deep into the sand dunes towards Beit Al Hajuz. Meet Bedouin families along the way.
Overnight: Mobile camp.
Day 6: Into the Wahiba Wilderness.
You cross the wildest and most isolated part of the Wahiba Desert: deep sands, shifting dunes, and rare saltwater wells.
Overnight: Mobile camp.
Day 7: Beit al-Bint region.
Cross the dunes towards the Beit al-Bint Bedouin camp. The landscape begins to change: the red dunes give way to white sand.
Overnight: Camp relocation.
Day 8: Arrival on the coast.
Last day on horseback towards the Arabian Sea.
Spectacular landscapes of immense white dunes and coastal winds.
Overnight: Camp on the beach.
Day 9: Fishing Villages and Sur.
Arrival at the Arabian Sea and visit a traditional fishing village.
Transfer to Sur and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Coastal road and wadis.
Visit the dhow museum in Sur.
Scenic drive along the coastal road: Wadi Tiwi, Wadi Shab, and Bimmah Chasm.
Return to Muscat, beachfront hotel.
Day 11: Departure.
Transfer to the airport after breakfast.
* This itinerary is given as an indication. It may be subject to change depending on weather conditions, winds, the changing nature of the terrain, the riders physical conditions.
MEETING:
Saturday afternoon transfer (85 $ / car = ± 80 € to pay locally) from Mascate airport.
DEPARTURE:
Monday morning: transfer (85 $ / car = ± 80 € to pay locally) to pay locally to Mascate airport.
FLIGHTS:
It is more interesting to book your ticket, a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best rates or to offer you a transport trip included on request.
RIDING LEVEL: 
You must be able to walk, trot, canter and galop outdoor on open spaces. The riding time depends on the level of the group, the horses, the terrain and the weather. To be able to participate in this hike, we require a good experience of the hike, to be comfortable at 3 paces. Arabian horses are enduring but not very supportive. Thus, we ask riders over 85 kg to tell us before booking, in order to validate with the guide the availability of a suitable horse.
WEIGHT:
Maximum 85 kg with clothes
RHYTHM:
About 4-5 hours on horseback per day, 35 km / day. Paces vary depending on the terrain with good canter opportunities when the terrain permits.
GUIDE:
Local English speaking guide and assistants, tranfering luggage and preparing meals.
HORSES:
Arabs or crossed, well balanced, trail rides professionals.
TACK:
English synthetic saddles with saddle bags.
ACCOMMODATION:
- 2 nights in hotels.
- 8 nights in comfortable camps.
MEALS:
Meals are taken in hotels for nights in hotels. In camps, meals are prepared by a support team. Lunch: the support team prepares cooked meals, in local restaurants on visiting days.
2025 PRICE PER PERSON *:
The price is calculated from 4 riders. Ask how many riders are already registered for the date you are interested in booking.
In 2 person bedrooms and tents *: 6360 €
Single bedrooms and tents supplement: 690 €
Booking fees: 15 €
* Prices may go down or up depending on the exchange rate at the time of registration.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
• Transfers from / to airport at fixed times
• 5 days horse riding
• Guide and assistance team
• 3 nights in a hotel
• 1 night in a guesthouse
• 5 nights in camps
• Full board from day 2 dinner until last day breakfast
• Taxes.
• The financial guarantee of your payments by our travel agent bound.
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
• Flights
• Transfers from/to the airport to be paid on site
• Visa
• Personal insurance,
• Meals on arrival and departure days.
• Lunch on days 2 & 8.
• Drinks (except mineral water on the camps only)
• Visits
• Tips
• Your personal expenses
• Supplement for individual rooms and tents.
• Everything that is not indicated in "the price includes".
INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) is compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
See prices & information
FLIGHTS:
Flights are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request.
HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE IN OMAN
INFORMATION :
DURATION:
8 days - 7 nights - 5 days riding.
MEETING:
Saturday at Mascate airport.
DEPARTURE:
Saturday at Mascate airport.
ACCOMMODATION:
1 night at Muscat hotel***, 1 night at Sawadi****, 1 night at Barka***, 4 nights in very confortable camp.
MEALS:
The lunches, brought by the logistics vehicle will be taken in full nature. Dinners are planned at the restaurant when you are in town, otherwise they will be prepared by the logistic team who will make you appreciate the products of the country. Bottled water are provided at the table and during the ride. The cook, a very important person, will introduce you to Omani cuisine and the rest of the team the traditions and culture of the country. In order to respect local customs, religions and traditions, alcohol is prohibited on this ride.
HORSES:
Omani and Anglo-Arabs. These breeds, particularly renowned for their endurance and resistance to hot weather, will be appreciated during your long days on horseback.
TACK:
English type saddles. The saddles are equipped with saddle bags to put your belongings during the day.
GUIDE:
You will be supervised by an English speaking guide and / or Francophone specialist of the region ... The logistics team ensures the stewardship of the ride, as well as your road transfers so that you make the most of your trip.
RIDING LEVEL:
You ride on average 20 km per day: about 4 hours of horse. The riding times depend on the rider levels, the horses, the terrain and the weather. To be able to take part in this ride, we ask a good riding experience, to be at the 3 paces (walk, trot, canter). The horses of Arab race are enduring but not very carrying. Thus, we ask riders over 85 kg to tell us before booking, to validate with the guide the availability of a suitable horse.
CLIMATE:
The temperatures are very hot in the summer, which is why we leave early in the morning and extend the lunch break. It can be quite cold in the winter, especially on the plateaus. As in any desert, the thermal amplitude varies greatly between day and night. In the off-season, it is not too hot, but the nights are cool and a refreshment is always possible.
2020 PRICES PER PERSON:
In 2 person bedrooms and camps: 2900 €
Single bedroom and tent supplement: + 350 €
Prices are calculated on the basis of Oman Rial, likely to be revised downward or upward at the time of booking.
Registration fees: 15 €
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
The ride as described, 1 night in Muscat hotel ***, 1 night in Sawadi ****, 1 night in Barka ***, 4 nights in comfortable camp, scheduled transfers during the stay, meals, the financial guarantee of deposited funds.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
The individual insurance, visa fees, which are obtained upon your arrival at Muscat airport (around 40 €), drinks (except mineral water, fruit juices, non alcoholic drinks during the ride), departing / arrival airport transfers, tips, personal expenses, single room supplement. In a general way all that is not indicated in "the price includes".
HOW TO BOOK
1. CHECK THE AVAILABILITY, PRICE, DISCOUNT
Check the availability and price (depending on the type of accommodation and after possible discounts) by contacting us by mail contact@horsebackridingvacations.eu or phone +33(0)483431234
2. BOOKING:
Fill out the online registration form:
https://go.horsebackridingvacations.eu/booking
3. INSURANCES:
Cap Rando is covered for its professional civil liability: GENERALI contract n ° AL974010.
To register on a Cap Rando holiday, you must be covered by an individual liability insurance covering your activity, individual accident, assistance, repatriation, and possibly cancellation (strongly recommended not to lose your payment in case of unforeseen your cancellation insurance contract). We offer West European citizens to subscribe the "Cap Protection Insurance" from Chapka Insurance: see prices. This covers you for cancellation, interruption of stay, individual accident, assistance 24h / 24h, medical expenses abroad, luggage insurance, civil liability. You can also only take a cancellation insurance if you have insurance covering other risks. If you pay by credit card, depending on your card, you may be fully covered: check your contract.
For non West European citizens, you can subscribe directly an insurance for instance on: https://www.axatravelinsurance.com/
4. PAYMENT:
A 30% deposit is required upon booking, the balance being due 60 days before the stay date. Less than 60 days before your stay date, full payment is requested at registration.
You can pay
- By credit card on our secure payment website: Click here to access the server
- By bank transfer: Bank information
Your payments are guaranted by our GROUPAMA travel agent bond.
If you book a trip through Cap Rando, you have the guarantee not to loose any payment.
The French law is the strongest and requires all French travel agencies to have an unlimited financial guarantee for their customers in case of financial failure.
5. CONFIRMATION:
You will receive a confirmation file with the invoice and all practical information within 24 hours after receipt of your registration form and payment.
The hike as described, 1 night in Muscat hotel ***, 1 night in Sawadi ****, 1 night in Barka ***, 4 nights in camp Omanais *** comfortable, scheduled transfers during the stay , dinner from day 1 to day 7, lunch from day 2 to day 7, the financial guarantee of funds deposited.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
The individual insurance, visa fees, which are obtained upon your arrival at Muscat airport (around 40 €), drinks (except mineral water, fruit juices, non alcoholic drinks during the hike), transfers departing / arrival airport, lunch day 1 day 8 (depending on your flight schedule), tips, personal expenses, single room supplement. In a general way all that is not indicated in "the price includes".