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The Lost Village Hike
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7 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Arabic, English
Overview
Recommended items to enjoy your experience:
- sun protection: sunscreen, lip balm, hat, sunglasses
- comfortable shoes
- swimming gear
- healthy snacks
As a rule of thumb, please inform someone you know when you are starting the hike and when you expect to return.
If needed, trekking poles could be arranged at an extra charge.
- Please do not leave trash behind and if you see any trash laying around, kindly do the community a favour and collect it.
- All participants should follow instructions of the Hiking Guide.
- If you have any chronic diseases or any injuries, please let us know beforehand.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Drinking water (you can take and carry as much as you like)
- Services of a professional Hiking Guide
- First-Aid Kit
- Certified abseiling and climbing equipment
- Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions
- Pick-Up Drop facility that can be arranged on request for an extra charge.
- ENTRANCE FEES TO THE TOURIST PLACES.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Start time
08:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This is a demanding hike into the gorge and abandoned village of Masirat Ash Shuraqiyin with spectacular views of Hajar Mountains.
The Path
The path is well formed with some obstacles and exposed sections, steep at some parts.
The Route
The trek starts at a small village of Mohaibis and continuously leads down the wadi. After passing a wonderful hidden village of Al Khutaymi and a huge cave, you will reach the most exciting natural swimming pool in Jebel Al Akhdar where you can enjoy its cool water. After descending to Masirat Ash Shuraqiyin and recharging our batteries, we choose our route back to the starting point.
Scenery
Enchanting mountain landscape throughout the hike and date plantations upon the descent to Masirat Ash Shuraqiyin village.
Hike parameters (approximate)
- Elevation at the Start (m) : 1,900
- Elevation at the End (m) : 1,750
- Total walking distance (km) : 7.5
- Duration (hrs) : 5-6
- Difficulty level : Grade 2 - Medium
- Location : Jebel Al Akhdar
Fitness Requirements
Due to its length, a good fitness level is needed to enjoy this hike. We do not recommend it for kids.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for those who have Acrophobia / Vertigo and small kids
Operated by Bin Majid Tourism
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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