Cross-Country Bouldering Expedition
From the coast to the hidden wadis of the Al Hajar, a bouldering expedition through the wildest corners of Oman.
Haraka Baraka / الحركة بركة
Guided by local climbers, you will enjoy some of the most unknown and remote boulder problems in Oman.
All levels welcome : V0–V9
Built around exploring the bouldering potential of Oman, our expedition includes some of the most exciting and remote locations in the Sultanate. With problems to satisfy all levels of climbers, the trip is open to anyone who wishes to understand a unique side of Oman and its rich culture.
Day 1 - Muscat
Arrive Seeb Int. Airport (Oman air flight)
Optional pickup from airport (included in price)
Sleep first night in Muscat
Recover from travel: Relax, eat, sleep
1st night
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Day 6 - Wadi Hawer
Spend full day in Wadi Hawer
Wake up to complete the total Wadi Hawer hike to Sayq
8 hour hike / scramble / climb / swim
Finish hike and go to have a local dinner with a local family in the village of Hawer
Sleep in the same hotel as the night before
6th night
Day 8 - Ibra & Muscat
Spend morning in Ibra and the afternoon in Wadi Sa’al and then evening in Qurum
Enjoy Ibra in the Old Town inc. breakfast on a farm
Leave Ibra around 10 am towards Muscat
Drive is around 1 hour and 30 mins
Picnic lunch at beach in Muscat
Afternoon spent deep water soloing in Muscat
Final dinner at Ramssa
Evenings flights are possible post final dinner
8th night
Day 2 - Muscat
No alarms in morning (jetlag reset) & Brunch at 11am.
Mini bus to afternoon activity starting location within Muscat / old town for 1pm
Walk / scramble / swim (3 hours)
Once completed, go back to accommodation shower and get ready for an early dinner / briefing of the trip
Sleep / personal time for jet lag and travel recovery
2nd night
Day 3 - Valley of the Giants
Leaving mid-morning (9-10 am) from Muscat
Drive down the coast towards Bimmah Sinkhole (1.5 - 2 hours)
Arriving around 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, enjoy sinkhole for a swim / climb / picnic
Once completed, leave around 1:00 pm to continue journey into the mountains towards Umq Beer / Valley of the Giants
Road is 50 km (rough terrain) in approx 2.5 hours
Once arrived, enjoy climbing and settle into camp
3rd night
Day 4 - Valley of the Giants
Exploring over 70 set boulder problems within the Valley of the Giants (VoG)
All day climbing within the Valley, with problems ranging from V0 to V9
Swimming in the Wadis natural rock pools
Food to be supplied through a chef during this time
Camping in the valley
4th night
Day 5 - Valley of the Giants
Leave late-morning / mid day 12:00 pm from VoG to Sur and then Wadi Hawer
Climb most part of the morning
Leave Umq Beer (Vo) to arrive in Sur for late lunch at Zaki restaurant
Drive is approx 2.5 hours to 4 hours
Once in Sur, enjoy a tea and the coastal scenery of the late afternoon after Zaki restaurant
As sun starts to set make way to Wadi Hawer
Drive is around 1.5 hours
Arriving at our hotel in Wadi Hawer as darkness sets in
5th night
Day 7 - Biddiyah
Leave midday 2 pm onwards towards Biddiyah
Morning spent exploring the nearby Wadis opportunities for deep water soloing & bouldering
Head towards Biddiyah to watch the sunset in the dunes & enjoy some sandboarding
This drive is around 45 mins - 1 hour
Post sunset in dunes drive to hotel in Biddiyah
1 hour drive
7th night
Day 9 - Muscat
Breakfast together in Muscat.
Conclusion of trip.
Flight logistics to be sorted ahead of time i.e taxis
This is a point-to-point bouldering expedition across Oman, run with local climbers who know the rock and the country behind it. It begins and ends in Muscat and works its way through the Al Hajar mountains and down to the coast; climbing, scrambling, swimming and camping along the way.
The heart of the trip is three days deep in the Valley of the Giants, a remote pocket of the Eastern Hajar named for its four-hundred-metre cliffs and house-sized boulders. Roughly five hours from the nearest town, it holds more than seventy established problems from V0 to V9, with natural rock pools to drop into between climbs. You camp two nights in the valley itself, with a chef cooking over the fire.
From there the route moves through wadis and old mountain villages - a full day's hike, scramble and swim through Wadi Hawer, dinner with a local family, the dunes and sandboarding at Biddiyah - before finishing on the coast with a day of deep water soloing straight off the boats in Muscat.
Difficulty: all levels welcome
Bouldering here isn't about grades. The problems span V0 to V9, so complete beginners and seasoned climbers find their level on the same boulders, and the days are shaped around the group rather than a clock. You don't need prior climbing experience - only a willingness to camp, scramble and get into the water.
Dining: A mix of campfire meals out in the valley, local restaurants on the road, and one dinner in the home of a family in the village of Hawer. All meals and bottled water are included; allergies and dietary needs are no problem.
Who this is for: Anyone drawn to a genuinely remote, off-grid side of Oman - climbers and non-climbers alike - who'd rather camp under the cliffs than sit by a pool. It's an expedition, not a resort: the landscapes and the rich Omani culture is the point.
Highlights of the expedition:
The Valley of the Giants
Nicknamed after its 400 metres cliffs and huge boulders, the Valley of the Giants, is one of Oman’s most exiciting and remote bouldering spots. It is nestled deep in the Eastern Hajar mountain range, approximately five hours drive from civilisation, and has boulder problems ranging from V0 to V9, as well as, deep rock wells to dive into.
Deep Water Soloing
With easy access and reliable conditions, it’s a unique and fun way to experience Oman’s coastline and undergo our first and final climbs of the exepdition.
What’s Included
All Meals
Accommodation (inc. camping)
Local Guides
All Transport (inc. airport pickup)
What’s not included: Flights, Omani tourist visa (only applicable if staying longer than 14 days), personal travel insurance & tips
FAQ’s
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A mixture of granite and sandstone
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Being in Oman during the winter, you can expect temperatures around 25 to 30 degrees celcius with it dropping to around 12 degrees celcius at night.
Note the wadi’s (where the majority of our bouldering takes place), are hidden in the mountains and shaded from the sun, hence typically cooler during the day.
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Yes will take all dietary requirements ahead of the trip and work with our cook to ensure everyone has the appropiate meals.
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Yes, upon booking there is the option to upgrade to private bedroom and an extra cost will be added at the checkout.
Note this is not relevant for the two nights camping.
Register your interest
Register your interest for the Omani Cross-Country Bouldering Expedition and stay updated on our 2026 Travel calendar. Alternatively email info@harakabaraka.co.uk for any questions and personalised enquiries.