MUSANDAM – “Norway of Arabia”

 

 

 

 

The Musandam Peninsula is the northernmost part of Oman protruding out into the Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. The province, or governorate of Musandam as it is officially known, is separated from the rest of Oman by Ras al Khaimah and Fujairah.

Musandam more or less begins where the mountains rise from the plains of Ras al Khaimah. The mountains have isolated communities for centuries. Coastal villages can be reached only by boat rather than by road. Pockets of flat land support meager agriculture. The small population of approximately 29,000 is concentrated in the capital, Khasab (18,000 in 2004) in the north and Dibba (5,500) on the east coast. Fishing is the principal economic activity supported by employment in government jobs. Traders from Iran boost the port trade of Khasab. At its nearest point Musandam is just 55 km from Iran across the strait.

 

TOUR ITINERARY

 

Off-Road Adventures offers a one day trip to visit Musandam on exclusive basis (car and guide only) which includes the following:

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Musandam - One Day Trip - Code MUS-1    (two way approx. 400 km)

06:00    Departure from Dubai

08:00    Borders check – Visa at borders

09:00    Arrival Khasab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

09:30    Dhow Cruise (7-8 hours)

* Snorkelling

* Swimming

* Lunch

17:00    Return to Khasab

19:00    Approx return to Dubai

 

EXCURSION	TOUR CODE	SCHEDULE (See below for high & low season)	RATES pp USD / DHS	Exclusive car fee
Musandam one day	MUS -1	On Request (Approx. 12 hours)	$110 / 400 Dhs	1000 Dhs / 275 USD

 

 

 

1. Above tours schedule is valid from September 1st up to April 30th - (high season)

2. All day trips during the low season (May 1st up to August 31st) will be on request basis

 

Off-Road Adventures LLC will provide the following:

►       Latest models 4x4, air-conditioned and fully insured

►       Our fleet is fully equipped with; recovery tools, comprehensive first aid kit, GPS, mobile phone

►       Multi-lingual Safari guides on request, fluent in; English, French, German, Russian, Italian.

►       Water and soft drinks

►       Meals as per programs

►       Visa charges for Oman are not included and will be charged separately (approx. 85 Dhs for visitors and 35 Dhs for residents)

 

 Requirements & Safety Precautions:       

      ►      Items you can bring along; swimming gear, still / video camera + film + batteries, hat, light shoes/sandals, light jacket (winter).

►     You are kindly required to observe and adhere to all safety instructions set by Off-Road Adventures and/or its personnel during your trip. 

►     You are kindly required to bring your passports

 

 

Reservation & Payment terms conditions

►    Rates are valid from 1/09/09 up to 31/08/2010

►    Two ways roundtrip transfers are provided within the emirates of Dubai & Sharjah

►    Reservation must be confirmed and paid 72 hours in advance

►    We accept payment in cash and/or credit card (visa/master)   

►    Cancellation fees are not applicable once the reservation is confirmed   

►    Discounts are available for groups of 10+

 

 

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