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This trek takes us up two secret staircases built into the cliff faces of Wadi Khab Al Shamsi. We start with a 40 Minute 4X4 drive through the picturesque wadi. We walk across the wadi bed to the base of our first staircase and ascend to the village of Twaifat. We explore the terraced fields and old stone houses adorned with ancient petroglyphs before returning to the... read more
This trek explores the villages of the Ru’us Al Jebel plateau. After a scenic one-hour 4X4 drive from our adventure centre on Dibba Beach we reach the plateau 1200 metres above sea level. Our first village is Akab Al Asoo with its terraced fields and wild flowers. We then start a challenging trek across wadis and through small settlements until we reach Sabtayn... read more
Jebel Qihwi, rising 1792 metres above sea level is one of the highest points in the Musandam Peninsula. This challenging trek starts from the Ru’us Al Jebel Plateau and follows donkey paths along an exposed ridge towards the summit. We enjoy spectacular views down to Aqabat and other Omani villages as we continue our trek. To reach the summit we must enter a cra... read more
Meet at the Adventure Centre in Dibba. Drive to Wadi Wurrayah in Fujairah. Once we’ve come off the road it’s about 20 minutes drive along a rough track before reaching a waterfall. We park here and walk for about 20 minutes until we reach a pool where the wadi narrows. The water here is from underground springs and is refreshingly cool year round. We wade ... read more
Aqabat is one of the most dramatic mountain villages of the Musandam Peninsula. Sitting just below Jebel Qihwi it enjoys spectacular views across deep valleys to the eastern coast. Our adventure starts with a one hour 4X4 drive to Rus Al Jebel. We start our trek, following a narrow trail, down into a valley and then up towards the ridgeline. We rest for a while on the... read more
We meet at Dibba Harbour and board our twin-engine boat. A 45 minute boat ride along the spectacular Musandam coastline brings us to Aqaba fishing village situated in a serene bay. After exploring the village and (perhaps) snorkeling over the coral reef, we start our walk along the coastal pathway. Our trail takes us along the ancient path between villages just inches... read more
Darjeeling should be on your list of places to visit in India. This beautiful little city is not far from Nepal and is set on a mountain side in full view of the Himalayas. Tea plantations cover the mountains, the people are among India's friendliest and the steamed momos are absolutely delicious! We went to Darjeeling in November. The skies were blue and the mountain... read more
Coorg is a paradise for those who want to escape the mayhem of South Indian cities. With coffee estates, forests for trekking, the pleasant mountain climate in the Western Ghats and a culture that is different from any other in South India, it is a place that is easy to fall in love with.
Coorg is easy to get to from Mysore or Bangalore. This itinerary give... read more
Chile is a country with varied ecosystems, each home to different bird species. La Campana National Park is in central Chile, in the coastal mountain range, and is a good birding destination close to Santiago, Vina del Mar, and Valparíso.
Chilean Mockingbirds, Eared Doves, introduced California Quail, and Eagles are all common in the park, but there... read more
El Valle, home to cloud forest, abundant wildlife and hundreds of bird species, lies in the caldera of an extinct volcano west of Panama City. Hiking and biking is effortless on the flat floor of the valley, while trails up surrounding peaks are more challenging. A local guide will take you to the summit of the ‘sleeping Indian princess’ for a few dollars ... read more