5-Day Adventure Itinerary in Ras Al Khaimah

  1. Day 1: Jebel Jais
    45 minutes (57.6 km) from Ras Al Khaimah City Center

    Get your blood pumping with a 20 km drive up the UAE's highest mountain and enjoy some of the most incredible views from the 1,934-meter tall summit. Take a scenic zipline tour, ride a bicycle or drive down the mountain, or go hiking on the trails.

  2. Day 2: Suwaidi Pearl Farm
    35 minutes (25.2 km) from Jebel Jais

    Discover the traditional way of pearl diving in the UAE at the Suwaidi Pearl Farm. Take a boat ride, learn about the different types of oysters, and the process of harvesting and caring for pearls.

  3. Day 3: Al Hoota Cave
    2 hours 20 minutes (279 km) from Suwaidi Pearl Farm

    Escape the heat and visit one of Oman's largest caves. Walk along the illuminated paths inside and learn about its history, geology, and wildlife. You might even get to see the blind cave fish that exist in the underground streams.

  4. Day 4: Jazirat Al Hamra Ghost Town
    30 minutes (19 km) from Al Hoota Cave

    Explore the abandoned buildings of the once-bustling pearling village. Learn about its history and listen to some ghost stories from the local guide.

  5. Day 5: Khatt Springs
    40 minutes (36 km) from Jazirat Al Hamra Ghost Town

    Relax in the natural hot springs and enjoy the healing properties of the mineral-rich waters. Take a dip in one of the hot or cold pools, or try the hydrotherapy parkour.

Time and Cost Estimates:

  • Jebel Jais Zipline (2 hours, AED 280)
  • Al Suwaidi Pearl Farm Tour and Boat Ride (2 hours, AED 250)
  • Al Hoota Cave Guided Tour (1 hour 30 minutes, OMR 6)
  • Jazirat Al Hamra Ghost Town Tour (1 hour, AED 75)
  • Khatt Springs Entrance Fee (3 hours, AED 120)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 725 or OMR 6

Useful Tips:

Add another day to visit the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah and the Dhayah Fort. For a more adrenaline-fueled adventure, try the Via Ferrata climb and zip line over the Hajar Mountains, or sandboarding and quad biking on the desert dunes.

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