Exclusive tours for delegates to the IRU World Congress
Husaak Adventures welcome the IRU World Congress delegates and their partners, and are proud to offer the following trips and tours from November 3 to 11, 2018.
We at Husaak Adventures believe that life in Oman happens outdoors. One of our core values is to show the true and genuine side of the Omani heritage through cultural, historical and eco-tourism tours. Oman is the last frontier of Arabia, where its strongly held traditions have survived intact through the modernization of the country.
Below you'll find a collection of half-day, full-day and overnight tours to suit every ability and taste.
*Seats are limited and subject to a minimum number of participants. If your chosen tour becomes unavailable, you will be offered the choice of an alternative tour or a refund
Half Day Tours
Forts of Oman Tour
Available November 5th, 7th, 10th and 11th
This tour is mainly about the history of Oman, forts, forts and more forts. The guests will visit 2 of the most important forts in Oman history, one of which is a UNISCO world heritage site. Both forts are located about 2 to 2.5 hours away from Muscat in Nizawa and Bahla. In this tour you will see Oman’s largest forts, Nizwa and Bahla and you will spend about 1 hour in each. Also a quick ancient city tour of Bahla and ending with a lunch at a local restaurant in Nizwa. It’s a fully packed day!
Nizwa Fort
History & Layout (From Wikipedia): “It was built in the 1650s by the second Ya’rubi ; Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi,[1] although its underlying structure goes back to the 12th century.[2] It is Oman's most visited national monument. The fort was the administrative seat of authority for the presiding Imams and Walis in times of peace and conflict.[3] The main bulk of the fort took about 12 years to complete[1] and was built above an underground stream. The fort is a powerful reminder of the town's significance through turbulent periods in Oman's long history. It was a formidable stronghold against raiding forces that desired Nizwa's abundant natural wealth and its strategic location at the crossroads of vital routes.
Bahla Fort and the old settlement:
From the UNISCO World heritage website “The oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe in the area from the 12th to the end of the 15th century. The ruins of the immense fort, with its walls and towers of unbaked brick and its stone foundations, is a remarkable example of this type of fortification and attests to the power of the Banu Nebhan”
Schedule: (only on November 5th, 7th, 10th and 11th)
- 7:00 AM Departure from location (TBA)
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Bahla Fort Tour
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Bahla old town tour
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Nizwa Fort tour
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch at a local restaurant
- 2:30 PM back to Muscat
Tour Info:
- Price: 59 OMR per person
- Min: 10 PAX Max 25 PAX
- Pickup Point: TBA
- Start time: 7 AM Finish time: 2:30 PM
- Method of transportation: 25 passenger bus x2
- Guide: yes. Languages: Arabic/English.
- Fitness level required: N/A – Light walk
- Food & Beverage: Snacks & water, lunch is included.
Muscat Grand Tour:
Available November 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 10th
In this tour you will spend between 45 minutes to 90 minutes at different major highlights of Muscat. The Muscat Grand Mosque with its unique structure, the Opera house and finish the tour in the National Museum.
Schedule: (Only on November 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 10th)
- 8:00 AM Departure from location (TBA)
- 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM Muscat Grand Mosque Tour
- 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM Opera House tour.
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM National Museum & Qasr Al Alam
- 1:00 PM back to drop off location
Tour Info:
- Price: 39 OMR per person
- Min: 10 PAX Max 25 PAX
- Pickup Point: TBA
- Start time: 8 AM Finish time: 1 PM
- Method of transportation: 25 passenger bus x2
- Guide: yes. Languages: Arabic/English.
- Fitness level required: N/A – Light city walk
- Food & Beverage: Snacks & water.
Sunset Kayaking
Available November 4th to 11th
This is one of the most unique Oman sea experience we offer. This takes you into the magical fjords of the Eastern Hajar mountains along the Gulf Oman. The variety of marine life along with the rich reefs in Bandar Khairan makes this experience world class.
If you are looking to relax, chill, enjoy the cool breeze from the sea, this is your trip but remember you have to be comfortable with being on a kayak, there will be some paddling to do. The water temp is warm during the winter and the sun is hot during the day so it makes it a perfect beach weather!
Schedule:
- 03:00 PM Departure from location (TBA)
- 04:00 PM Kayak brief
- 04:30 PM Start Kayaking to a nearby beach
- 06:00 PM Get to the beach, swim/chill
- 06:30 PM – 07:00 PM Grilled dinner
- 08:00 PM back to launching point
- 09:00 PM back to Muscat
Tour Info:
- Price: 59 OMR per person
- Min: 10 PAX Max 20 PAX
- Pickup Point: TBA
- Start time: 3 PM Finish time: 9:00 PM
- Method of transportation: bus
- Guide: yes. Languages: Arabic/English.
- Fitness level required: Ability to kayak/life jacket will be provided
- Food & Beverage: Grilled dinner, Snacks & water
Muttrah Hike
Available November 5th, 6th, 7th and 10th
“Is a hiking track in the town of Muttrah, Muscat which takes you through the mountain range that encircles the natural harbor and corniche at Muttrah. The track gives you chance to see brilliant views of Muttrah, Riyam Park and the Gulf of Oman from the mountains, and will also get you to see a side of Muttrah that you probably never thought existed, like beautiful rock formations (volcanic ophilolite rocks), mountain shrubs and clear ground water which might make you think you’re in a wadi.
The hike will end in Souq Mattrah, this is undeniably the most magnificent traditional market in the Sultanate. It is at least 200 years old and is made up of a complex maze of narrow walkways leading to hundreds of small shops that sell everything from Omani khanjers, halwa, and frankincense to kummahs and spices. It was historically known as the Souq of Darkness, due to its closed off ceiling and dimly lit interior, but thanks to the wonder of electricity, it is now lit and bright anytime you go visit. Unlike stereotypical markets in the Middle East and Asia, Souq Muttrah is laid back and the shopkeepers are not aggressive, they will of course overcharge tourists, but that’s how things work everywhere. It is also extremely safe and coming across a pickpocket or a con-artist is basically unheard-of”.
Schedule: (Only on November 5th, 6th, 7th and 10th)
- 8:00 AM Departure from location (TBA)
- 9:00 AM Hike and safety brief
- 9:15 AM Start Hiking
- 12:15AM Get to the old souq
- 1:30 PM Depart the souq back to drop off point
- 2:00 PM back to the hotel
Tour Info:
- Price: 39 OMR per person
- Min: 10 PAX Max 25 PAX
- Pickup Point: TBA
- Start time: 8 AM Finish time: 2 PM
- Method of transportation: 25 passenger bus x2
- Guide: yes. Languages: Arabic/English.
- Fitness level required: Decent fitness, mildly challenging hike
- Food & Beverage: Snacks & water.
Full Day Tours
Oman Grand Canyon Tour
Available November 4th, 6th, 8th and 9th
Food & Beverage: Snacks & water & lunch is provided This tour take you to the heart of the Western Hajar mountain and Jebal Shams, you will hike through the Grand Canyon of Oman and then you will see it from the top with the a bird view. Lunch will be provided at Sama Resort.
Schedule: (Only on November 4th, 6th, 8th and 9th)
- 8:00 AM Departure from location (TBA)
- 10:00 AM Quick stop in Al Hamra for bathroom
- 10:30 AM Wadi Nakhur - Start Hike for an hour in the Wadi
- 11:30 AM Back to the van head up Jebal Shams
- 12:30 PM Lunch at Sama Resort
- 1:30 PM -2:30 PM tour of Jebal Shams
- 6:00 PM back to the hotel.
Tour Info:
- Price: 85 OMR per person
- Min: 6 PAX Max 12 PAX
- Pickup Point: TBA
- Start time: 8 AM Finish time: 6:00 PM
- Method of transportation: 14 passenger van
- Guide: yes. Languages: Arabic/English.
- Fitness level required: Decent fitness, nice easy hike
Wadi & Falaj Tour
Available November 4th, 5th and 7th
This tour take you to one of the most beautiful Wadi’s in Oman, you will start by walking up the falaj system and then into the Wadi where you will swim, go around big boulders and jump off cliffs!
Schedule:
- 8:00 AM Departure from location (TBA)
- 9:30 AM Quick stop in Quarayat for bathroom
- 10:30 AM Wadi Al Arbieen- Start Hike for 3 hours in the Wadi
- 1:30 AM Back to the van – Eat lunch
- 2:30 PM Head back to Muscat
- 5:00 PM back to the hotel.
Tour Info:
- Price: 85 OMR per person
- Min: 6 PAX Max 12 PAX
- Pickup Point: TBA
- Start time: 8 AM Finish time: 5:00 PM
- Method of transportation: 14 passenger van
- Guide: yes. Languages: Arabic/English.
- Fitness level required: Decent fitness, nice easy hike but you will swim in wadi water.
- Food & Beverage: Snacks & water & lunch is provided
Overnight Camping 9-10 November
The Fountain of Youth
This trip takes you to one of the easy yet a stunning wadi in Oman, offering a small hike, a potential to swim and a small cave with bats. Weather will be amazing so enjoy sleeping in the open under the stars
Schedule:
9th of Nov
- 12:00 AM Departure from location (TBA)
- 2:30 PM Quick stop in Al Hamra for bathroom
- 4:00 PM Start the hike in the Wadi and set up camp
- Depend on fitness level 1-2 hours– Reach around sunset.
- 6:00 PM dinner and chill by the fire.
- 10th of Nov
- 6:00 AM – Wake up and have breakfast.
- 7:00 AM – Hike toward the bat caves, explore and come back
- 10:00 AM by the cars
- 2:00 PM Back to Muscat.
Tour Info:
- Price: 120 OMR per person
- Min: 8 PAX Max 12 PAX
- Pickup Point: TBA
- Overnight trip.
- Method of transportation: 4x4 Vehicles
- Guide: yes. Languages: Arabic/English.
- Fitness level required: Easy Hike.
- Food & Beverage: Food provided for the duration of the trip. Dinner, breakfast and snacks.