Wadi Thaena x Al Henna

Description

View Point

Greenery

Trekking

Water Feature

Beginner+

Sightseeing the Rock Formations & Calcium Pools of Fujairah

Welcome to ECC Summer Sightseeing Hiking program. Wadi Thaena & Al Henna Summer Hike is Beginner+ Trail, sighting the Jewels of the Country with minimal distance and elevation gain, the program will start with 5km hike to appreciate the Beauty of Rock Formations inside Wadi Thaena. Then cool down at the Al Henna pools.

To get to the Wadi Thaena 5k Hike there will be 2 KM dirt-road where most sedan and saloon car can access. This nearly 5km trail offers geological formations with beautiful red-and-white striped which is a geological occurrence known as “Banded Iron Formations” (BIF). Wadi Thaena 5k Hike graded to 4/10 (Beginner+ to Intermediate trail) after shortening the Distance but please make sure you are physically/mentally prepared to do up to the Rock Formations area as there are loose rock and boulder field with one scrambling point. The trail is exposing to the sun on the way out.

Upon completing 5km in Wadi Thaena, we will drive 15-20 minutes to Al Henna pools area. Al Henna Pools Short Hike begins at the outset of the village. From here, we will start the make our way across the farm entering the valley with pools, reveals the unique milky turquoise waters of the region.

Upcoming dates

DATE	PRICE
*See you next season! (check back for more details)*	AED 170

Trip Details

SCHEDULE

5:00 AM – 5:15 AM: meet at the ADNOC gas station in Fujairah
5:30 – 5:45 AM: Arrive at the hiking location (2 km off-roading)
6:00 AM: begin hike
7:30 – 8:30 AM: Arrive to the Returning Point ( Photo Opportunity and Breakfast )
8:30 – 10:00 AM: Finish Wadi Thaena Hike

10:00 – 10:30AM: Drive from Wadi Thaena to Al Henna (1km dirt-road)
10:30 AM: Begin hike towards the Pools.
10:50 AM : Arrive to the Pools and Taking break.
10:50 – 11:30 AM: Dip in the water ( Swimming for Children under parent’s supervision/ and or Explore +500meters distance from the pools towards the Canyon.)
11:30-12:30 PM : Packing Up and Hike towards parking lot.
1:00 PM – Finish the Second Hike and Complete the Trip.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

— Experienced and certified mountain guide (English speaking)

— Outdoor education, Assistant Guide/s

— First Aid

— ECC Adventure neck gaiters

WHAT TO BRING

— 3+ liters of cold water

— backpack

— salted snacks and/or fruit for a few hours of hiking with a little extra in case of delay

— hiking boots or trainers with good grip/not worn out

— shorts or comfortable hiking pants/leggings

— t-shirt light pullover for sun protection/warmth in the morning/evening