Khasab Hostel
Hostel
Days 1–4
Musandam — 3 days (Dubai, Khasab, Telegraph Island, Khor Najd & Jebel Harim)
Five days by dhow and 4x4, entered overland from Dubai. Three days with the fjord dhow and the mountain, without Kumzar.
Saltline Outfitters
Runs this trip
Snorkelling
Five days by dhow and 4x4, entered overland from Dubai
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
MusandamFive days in the Omani exclave at the top of the Strait of Hormuz — mountains dropping straight into the sea, and no road connection to… Khor Ash ShamThe phrase "going round the bend" is often traced to the telegraph staff posted on that island in the 1860s, though the etymology is…
Itinerary
Five days in the Omani exclave at the top of the Strait of Hormuz — mountains dropping straight into the sea, and no road connection to the rest of the country.
Dubai, KhasabHow the day runs
- 5 hrs8:00 AM — north up the coast, out of the UAE and into Musandam
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationKhasab Hostel
Included Activities
- Transfer and border assistance
- Hotel at Khasab
LANDMARKS Musandam Khasab Khasab fort Start point Dubai, Dubai International Airport (DXB) 00:00 - 23:59The phrase "going round the bend" is often traced to the telegraph staff posted on that island in the 1860s, though the etymology is disputed and the guides will say so.
Khasab, Telegraph IslandHow the day runs
- 8 hrs9:00 AM — the full-day dhow into Khor Ash Sham
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch
- AccommodationKhasab Hostel
Included Activities
- Full-day dhow with lunch and snorkel gear
- Hotel night
LANDMARKS Khor Ash Sham Telegraph Island Humpback dolphins Fishing villages The rock near the top is full of marine fossils — the peninsula is being pushed under the Eurasian plate and this was seabed.
Khasab, Khor Najd, Jebel HarimHow the day runs
- 2 hrs8:00 AM — up to the viewpoint over the only beach
- 3 hrs11:00 AM — on up the mountain road
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationKhasab Hostel
Included Activities
- 4x4 with driver
- Hotel night
LANDMARKS Khor Najd Jebel Harim Marine fossils Sayh plateau Kumzar has no road, about four thousand people, and its own language — Kumzari, which mixes Persian, Arabic and Portuguese and is spoken nowhere else.
Khasab, KumzarHow the day runs
- 4 hrs9:00 AM — north to the last village before Hormuz
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch
- AccommodationKhasab Hostel
Included Activities
- Boat and village visit
- Hotel night
LANDMARKS Kumzar Kumzari language Strait of Hormuz Allow the full five hours — the borders are usually quick and occasionally are not.
Khasab, DubaiHow the day runs
- 5 hrs8:00 AM — the coast road and both crossings
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Transfer and border assistance
- Day 1Transfer and border assistance
- Day 1Hotel at Khasab
- Day 2Full-day dhow with lunch and snorkel gear
- Day 2Hotel night
- Day 34x4 with driver
- Day 4Boat and village visit
- Day 1 · 4 nightsKhasab Hostel
- Day 1Dubai to Khasab8:00 AM — north up the coast, out of the UAE and into Musandam
- Day 5Khasab to Dubai8:00 AM — the coast road and both crossings
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
What you'll eat
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners across 5 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 5.
- DinnerServed on days 1, 3
- BreakfastServed on days 2–5
- LunchServed on days 2, 4
8 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.4/5
Based on 20 reviews
Review summary
Food4.4/5
Guide4.1/5
Itinerary4.3/5
Transport4.2/5
Accommodation4.2/5
Tour operator4.4/5
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Ishita Ghosh – Delhi2025-07-01 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. The lead was calm and knew when to slow the group down. Good value for what's included.
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Appreciate the honest feedback; we're looking at the pacing on that section.
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Nikhil Joshi – Delhi2025-07-01 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. No hesitation recommending them.
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Appreciate the honest feedback; we're looking at the pacing on that section.
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Arjun Pillai – Kochi2025-07-01 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. The cooking was a genuine surprise — better than most places we'd have picked ourselves. Good value for what's included.
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Thank you for travelling with us — glad the route worked out.
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Hannah Lindqvist – London2025-07-01 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Recommended.
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Appreciate the honest feedback; we're looking at the pacing on that section.
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Laura Whitfield – Singapore2025-05-31 · Verified booking
Great few days in the water. Briefings were clear and nobody was pushed beyond their level. Whoever planned the days knew what they were doing. Would book with them again.
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Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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Owen Clarke – London2025-05-31 · Verified booking
Boat was crowded. Fine for the diving, less fine for the surface intervals. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
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Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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Farah Qureshi – Jaipur2025-05-31 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Would send friends their way.
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Manav Sethi – Chandigarh2025-05-31 · Verified booking
Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Would book with them again.
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