Yes, you heard correctly: fjords in Oman. They are found in Patagonia and Norway, and also opposite the Strait of Hormuz, where the twisting coastline creates a spectacular maze of crystal-clear water and rock.
We will kayak through a landscape defined by the cliffs of Oman’s fjords.
Oman is a destination of contrasts. From the dunes that reach the beach to the fjords that rival Norway.
We have prepared three different routes so you can choose how to uncover the “Secret of Arabia”. Would you prefer an immersive cultural journey, an expedition into uninhabited deserts or an active kayaking trip through Oman’s fjords?
Sultanate of Oman, recently opened to visitors, surprises with its contrasts. Dunes and mountains give way to quiet beaches, rivers and lush oases.
Our colleague Xavi knows first-hand what it is like to explore the Omani fjords by kayak. As this trip raises a few questions, we will talk to him about the route in more detail.
Summer is certainly the best time to travel to Greenland
Greenland’s entire coastal strip, especially in the south, is free of ice and snow in summer, so our hikes pass through snow-free areas of willow and dwarf birch.
Making the most of the long summer daylight hours, it is possible to undertake treks varied, with elevation changes of 50 to 550 m and around 2 to 6 hours of actual walking, all in daylight. Most routes are cross-country, as there are no tracks or trails in Greenland, but walking poses no difficulty in summer.
It is likely that many trips to Norway that you have heard of are in the Norwegian fjords near Bergen or Stavanger. These are the most popular fjords, which fill with tourists every year. After all, the Norwegian fjords in summer are a major attraction for visitors flying to this Nordic country, or spending their holidays in the fjords aboard one of the many cruise ships that sail along the coast in summer. The famous Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, is a particularly popular sight on the Lysefjord, near Stavanger.
Some sayings and proverbs are wrong. Dust you are, and to dust you shall return. Wrong. We are water. Water is more abundant in our bodies than any other substance. And we need it. Water is life. Seas dominate the Earth’s surface, and life thrives along their shores. Then there are lakes and rivers, often the cradles of civilisations, or humanity’s first “highways”, connecting distant civilisations.
In your next holidays We suggest a series of trips in which water is both our means of travel and the star attraction. By canoe, by kayak or sailing. In the south, close to the North Pole, on rivers or out at sea…
The Halong Bay in Vietnam It is a place of such beauty that every traveller who visits is impressed. As you probably know, it lies in the north of the country, in Quang Ninh province, on the Gulf of Tonkin. A little further north lies China.
When someone mentions one of the Persian Gulf countries, the last word that comes to mind is probably fjord. This is exactly what happens when we mention Oman, a sultanate reputed to be one of the friendliest countries in the region, with the well-known Strait of Hormuz in its far north.
Spectacular images of our route in Oman, Kayaking through the fjords of the Musandam Peninsula.
We are sure that after watching the following video of the kayak trip through the fjords of Oman You'll get an intense urge to put on a swimsuit, cap, sunglasses and start rowing.
There are only a few places left on the special New Year 2013–2014 trip. Oman, secret of Arabia
