Half Day Mountain Safari To Jebel Harim (Shore Excursions)

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3 to 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

Jebel Harim, which translates as the ‘mountain of women’ and at 2000m the highest peak in Musandam. The mountain takes its name from the days when local women would retreat to caves up here in order to avoid being carried off by pirates or rival tribes while their menfolk were away on extended fishing or trading expeditions. The actual summit is home to a radar station monitoring shipping way below in the Straits of Hormuz and is out of bounds, although there are superb all-round views from the road, with breathtaking views back to Khasab and onwards towards Dibba. Many of the rocks up here are also studded with superbly preserved fossils, offering the remarkable sight of ancient submarine creatures – mollusks, fish, clams and numerous trilobites – now incongruously stranded near the summit of one of Arabia’s highest mountains.

What's Included

Fruits
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

From Hotels in Khasab, Cruise Terminal, Khasab Airport or Anywhere in Khasab

OR
Meeting point
Khasab

From Hotels in Khasab, Cruise Terminal, Khasab Airport or Anywhere in Khasab

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Khasab

    Khor Najd photo stop for sea view (altitude 400 meters)

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Khasab

    Saya Village for photo stop in Farming Area (altitude 1200 meters)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Khasab

    Fossil Area photo stop (altitude 1700 meters)

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Musandam Dhow Tours & Arab Expedition

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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