- Ride stunning Arabian horses
- Desert
- Beach ride
- Comfort camp and hotels
- Meet the Bedouins
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A very beautiful ride in the Sultanate of Oman including 5 days riding in the Sharkiya region “Wahiba sand desert” with pretty evening camps… Discovery of pretty valleys of sand dunes, long wadis, Bedouin villages. This trail ride is a beautiful stroll through the Wahiba Sand Desert and on the beach. Each night you will stop at different cozy camps and enjoy wonderful local dinners, Bedouin music and Omani hospitality. This program is also open to non-riders: meeting with our team every evening, camel ride or trekking ...
HORSE RIDE IN OMAN
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Day 1 - Saturday: 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 - Sunday: fter your breakfast we will drive to wadi Bani Khalid located 3 hours 30 minutes from Muscat. It is the best-known wadi of the Sharqiyah region. Its stream maintains a constant flow of water throughout the year. Large pools of water and boulders are scattered along the course of the wadi. As a geographical area, Wadi Bani Khalid covers a large swath of low land and mountains.
Comfort camp overnight.
Days 3 to 6 - Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday: About 4 hours on horseback per day. The horses are waiting for us for this ride of the "Sands of the Wahiba", named after the tribe of Bedouins who live there. During the next 5 days, we will ride in 
this immense desert, where the wind has sculpted the dunes. We ride on an ocean of ocher sand, and we totally immerse ourselves in this universe very different from ours. The Bedouins, masters of the place, live in dwellings made of palm branches, different from the large black woolen tents of the Arabian Bedouins, which are much too hot in Oman! Camel breeding in the sultanate is very active and famous and prices can reach exorbitant sums. It is a strange feeling to come across young cameleers who may be the owners of real champions who will compete on the racetracks of the neighboring Emirates. This ride plunges us into the Bedouin tradition. The Bedouins are different from other inhabitants of the Sultanate, it is a world apart, hospitality and very strict rules are applied in a community where everyone knows each other. A local craft is maintained by the women, young girls sometimes come to meet us to offer us bracelets, goat wool bags... The rhythm of this equestrian adventure is dynamic, wherever the terrain allows it, we will enjoy good gallops. and long trots.
Comfort camp overnights
Day 7 - Friday:You finish your ride before noon. Transfer and visit of Nizwa, the main city of the interior which was the capital of Oman. An oasis located at the southern end of Hajar Mountain, Oman's highest mountain range. The vast gardens and palm groves of the city-oasis are dominated by the old fort with the largest tower in Oman (40m in diameter, 20m in height). Falaj canals, over 500 years old, carry water into the oasis. Nizwa is an old trade with a large souk, where you can admire traditional silver jewelry and local crafts. Lunch in Nizwa. Our Driver will take us to Al Hamra and Misfah, 2 Typical villages at the foot of the Hajar mountains. You can visit and stroll in the village where the freshness is pleasant. Visit the Omani Falaj irrigation system. Departure for Misfah, a small typical village, Night in the splendid village.
Overnight at Misfah guest house or similar.
Day 8 -Saturday: Early transfer to Sur the capital city of Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, and the former capital of Ash Sharqiyah Region in northeastern Oman, on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. It is located about (203 km) southeast of the Oman capital Muscat. Historically, the city has been known for being an important destination point for sailors. Today, the sea still remains an important part of life in Sur. By the 6th century, Sur was an established center for trade with East Africa. Ibn Battuta commented on his visit to this "roadstead of a large village on the seashore."[2] In the 16th century, it was under Portuguese rule but was liberated by the Omani Imam Nasir ibn Murshid and underwent an economic revival, as a trade center with India and East Africa. This continued until the mid-19th century, when the British outlawed the slave trade. The city was further ruined by the opening of the Suez Canal, which saw it lose trade with India. We will continue to Muscat via the costal road and stop by Wadi Shab and sinkhole. a very nice fisherman's old town; Visit the Sur boat museum and we will continue our road to Muscat passing via Wadi Tiwi and sinkhole.
Night in a **** hotel.
Day 9 - Sunday: After the desert you go for a stroll by the sea for a magical finale on a superb Omani beach.
Hotel Night on the sea side.
Day 10 -Monday: Departure after breakfast and transfer to the airport.
* 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.
RHYTHM:
About 4-5 hours on horseback per 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.
HEBERGEMENT: 
- 3 nights in hôtels.
- 1 night in a guesthouse.
- 5 nights in a comfortable camp : large tent for eating, 2-3 person tents with beds. Private bathrooms.
- SIngle Tents and badrooms available at extra cost.
INDICATIVE ACCOMMODATION (may change depending on availabilities):
Nights 1 & 7: Al Falaj Hotel Muscat www.alfalajhotel.com
Nights 2 to 6: bedouin camps
Nights 8 & 9: Mysk Almouj Hotel
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.
2024-2025 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.
4 RIDERS & MORE:
In 2 person bedrooms and tents *: 3750 €
Single bedrooms and tents supplement: 650 €
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.
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| - | 3750€ | 1 RIDER BOOKED: DEPARTURE CONFIRMED WITH 2 RIDERS ! - CONFIRMATION IN PROGRESS | Information request |
| - | 3750€ | CONFIRMATION IN PROGRESS | Information request |
| - | 3750€ | Information request | |
| - | 3750€ | SOLD OUT | Information request |
| - | 3750€ | Information request | |
| - | 3750€ | LAST SPACES | Information request |
| - | 3750€ | Information request | |
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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".