ITINERARY DESCRIPTION:

❍ DAY 
On the first day, the first meeting point will be at the bottom of Jebel Jais at Bear Grylls Camp. Here we will conduct the expedition briefing and the itinerary for the day. We kick start of the expedition and hike towards the entrance of Wadi Lahsa and we will continue through the wadi bed leading to our first ascend towards Musaibat village and continuing towards our first summit at Shaha peak at 1,100m. From the trailhead towards the bottom of Shah peak is approx. 650m elevation gain. From the first checkpoint, we will continue along UAE’s newly developed longest balcony trail. Continuing from an elevation of approximately 1,100m towards 1,650m over approx. 8km you will traverse along the Jebel Jais Rim trail with gradual to short but steep ascends till you reach the Observation Deck at the top of Jebel Jais. From the Observation Deck, we will continue one more kilometer towards Camp 1770, the highest camp in UAE located at 1,770m above sea level. Depending on the time of year, the temperature can vary from zero degrees during the winter season to 22 degrees during the summer season.

We will have a break along the tail to have our pre-packed lunch.

At Camp 1770, we will set up our tents and get ready for dinner, which is a local Emirati cuisine prepared by the local tribes of Jebel Jais part of our Adventure Tourism Sustainable Program. After dinner, it is time for relaxing and bonding around the bonfire connecting with one another.

The total distance for DAY 1 will be approximately 16km. The pace and time will vary depending on the participant’s fitness, and rest time.

Overnight in tents at the camp. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

❍ DAY 2

Day two will start with a morning stretch followed by breakfast. Then we pack up our tents and kick start the day by hiking back down towards the Observation Deck followed by a gentle hike down the Ghaf Summit Trail towards the Viewing Deck Park then back up towards the ridge. This will be the first ascent for the day we will take it nice and steady as we cross the ascend.

This part of the trail will take us through terrains navigating across the rocky ridges of the western side of Jebel Jais overlooking the coastal side of Rams popular for its mangroves, beach, and the old city. Views from an altitude of 1,400m that is sure to leave you in awe. Our hike along the ridge will come to an end at the shaded rest area approximately 11km away from Camp 1770. From the shaded rest area, we will start our descent toward the Farm, which is our location for the camp on Day 2. The distance from the rest area to the farm is approximately 3km. The total distance of DAY 2 is approximately 13km.

At the farm, we will itch up our tents and start preparing dinner. After dinner, it is time for relaxing and bonding around the bonfire connecting with one another.

Overnight in tents at the camp. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

❍ DAY 3
Day 3 is the shortest of the 3 days. It starts with a morning stretch followed by breakfast. Then we start our hike from the farm towards Jebel Jais Lower Trails connecting to Samar Trail. At Samar trail, we will continue our hike and connect towards Connection 6, which will lead us back to Bear Grylls Camp.

The total distance for Day 3 is approximately 7km.

Breakfast & Lunch Included.

❍ INCLUDES:
• Experienced and certified mountain Guide.
• Assistant Guide/s (depending on group size).
• First Aid.
• Tents
• Sleeping bags.
• Sleeping mat.
• Portals
• Meals + Water Refill

*All the camping gear provided is sanitized before and after use. However, feel free to bring your own should you be more comfortable with it.

*Note: If you are a vegetarian kindly notify us 1 week in advance.
(For any other diet specifications or food allergies, feel free to bring your own)

❍ DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Backpack
• Transportation

❍ INSURANCE:
All guests joining our excursions are covered by insurance.

❍ HIKING GEAR LIST
• Backpack (Recommended with good shoulder and waist straps)
• Appropriate apparel depending on the time of the season
• Headlights
• Hiking boots (recommended with ankle support)
• Hiking poles (if you have knee problems)
• Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses (optional)
• Energy bars
• Face towel for the hike
• Water canteen or water bladder (to cut down on singly use plastic)
• Personal basic Aid kit (Advil, band-aid, antiseptic, hand sanitiser, wet wipes, etc)
• Extra change of clothes for the multi-day trek.
• NO JEANS & NO SANDALS ON THE HIKE