Holidays Packages
Jabal Akdhar / Wahiba Sands
02 Nights / 03 Days tour
Day 01 : Muscat – Nizwa – Jabal Akdhar
You will be picked up by your guide from your place of accommodation in Muscat.. You proceed towards Nizwa the verdant oasis city with its blend of the modern and the ancient was the capital of Oman during the 6th and 7th century. One of the oldest cities of the Sultanate, this was once a center of education and art. Visit the Nizwa fort, completed in the 1650s, was the seat of power during the rule of the Al Ya ruba dynasty. Nizwa fort was built in the 1668 A.D by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya’rubi. It is Oman’s most visited national monument. The fort was the administrative seat of authority for the presiding Imams and Walis in times of peace and conflict. The main bulk of the fort took about 12 years to complete and was built above an underground stream. The fort is a reminder of the town’s significance through turbulent periods in Oman’s long history. It was a formidable stronghold against raiding forces that desired Nizwa’s abundant natural wealth and its strategic location at the crossroads of vital routes. Further on you visit the Nizwa souq which showcases a wonderful array of handicrafts – coffee pots, swords, leather goods, silverware, antiques, and household utensils.
You proceed to Birkat al Mouz, which means village of bananas, and is a quiet oasis village nestled on the foothills of the Jebal Akhdar Mountains, with date palm plantations and an abandoned village. The abandoned village lies on a foothill and is made up of deserted mud houses and a falaj system, an ingenious water channel system used to transport water from aquifers in the mountains to the homes of the people. The falaj is also abandoned. You now turn towards Jabal Akdhar, which means “Green Mountains” in Arabic. . The climate is moderate year round as the mean altitude is about 1800 metres. The area is also renowned across Oman for cultivation of roses and the production of rosewater. Reach Jabal Akdhar and check in at the hotel.
Over night at Jabal Akdhar Hotel
Places/activities highlights
• Nizwa Fort
• Nizwa Souq
• Birkat Al Mouz
• Jabal Akdhar
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Hotel used:
Jabal Akdhar Hotel
Vehicle utilized:
4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included: None
02 Nights / 03 Days tour
Day 02 : Jabal Akdhar – Wadi Bani Khalid – Wahiba Sands
Post breakfast check out of the hotel and drive to the interior in search of the great desert. Your first stop is the enchanting Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the most scenic wadis of Oman. You drive past the village with its endless date plantations. Reach the magnificent Wadi. The pools are cool, deep and absolutely stunning. Feel free to plunge in and experience the crystal clear waters. After this lovely wadi experience you drive to the vast expanse of the Wahiba Sands. The great Wahiba sands are longitudinal dunes 200 km long and 100 km wide running south from the Eastern Hajars to the Arabian Sea… Check in at the camp. Post check in you can venture up the high dunes in various ways; hike up, be driven up in one of our 4×4 vehicles or have a camel ride to the top .The camel ride is highly recommended as the most unique experience that you’ll always remember ( Optional )
Dinner and overnight at 1000 Nights Camp
Places/activities highlights
• Wadi Bani Khalid
• Wahiba desert
• Dune Bashing
• Sunset gaze
• Camel Ride
( Optional )
Hotel used:
1000 Nights Camp
www.emptyquartertours.com
Vehicle utilized:
4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
02 Nights / 03 Days tour
Day 03 : Wahiba Sands – Sur – Muscat
Wake up with the desert sunrise.
After breakfast, you check-out from the Camp and take your road towards Sur. Drive past Ayjah, a typical Omani village where you can see unique doors made to the Omani architecture. Visit Sur, the old African port where the old dhows (ships) were built by bare hands. Legend has it that this was the home town of famous “Sinbad, the sailor”. From here, you start our journey towards the coastal road your first stop is at Wadi Tiwi for some sightseeing in a beautiful wadi system. Take a hike up one of Oman’s scenic wadis.. You then drive on to “Fins Beach”, one of the most beautiful the white sandy beach in Oman. You can spend some time at the beach to relax. After spending time at this lovely beach you visit the “Bimah sinkhole”, a geological formation of the karst topography and a scenic wonder, before we pass through some spectacular mountain scenery up the coast as we make our way back to Muscat and transfer you to your place of accommodation in Muscat
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Places/activities highlights
• Wadi Tiwi
• Fins Beach
• Bimah Sinkhole
Hotel used:
Booked directly by Flex Travels
Vehicle utilized:
4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast
Cost Includes:
Accommodation in hotels / Camp as mentioned in the itinerary on twin sharing basis
Arrival & Departure transfers in Saloon car
Guided tours in a AC 4WD vehicles as mentioned in the itinerary
Meals as shown in the itinerary
Entrance fees to Forts
Services of an English speaking (Driver cum) guide throughout the tour
Mineral water and soft drinks during the tours
Cost does not include:
Expenses of any personal nature.
Visa Charges
Opening Timings
Nizwa fort and Jabrin Fort: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm from Saturday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 11:00 am on Fridays
Enthralling Oman
04 Nights / 05 Days tour
Day 01: Arrival
Arrival at Muscat International Airport. Our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. ( Kindly advise flight details for arrival transfers)
Overnight at the hotel
Hotel used:
TBA
Vehicle utilized:
As per no of guest
Saloon/Mini Bus / Coach
Meals Included: None
04 Nights / 05 Days tour
Day 02: Muscat –Nizwa-Bahla-Jabreen-Nizwa
Post breakfast at the hotel you will be picked up by our experienced guide. You will then seek out the Palaces of yesteryear from which sovereign Lords surveyed their Kingdom at Nizwa. You pass through the Sumail Gap to reach Nizwa, the verdant oasis city with its blend of the modern and the ancient was the capital of Oman during the 6th and 7th century. One of the oldest cities of the Sultanate, this was once a centre of education and art. You then visit the Nizwa fort, completed in the 1650s, was the seat of power during the rule of the Al Ya ruba dynasty and is Oman’s most visited National monument. Nizwa has an expansive Souq showcasing a wonderful array of handicrafts – coffee pots, swords, leather goods, silverware, antiques, and household utensils. Feel free to mingle with the crowd and let the Omani ambience take hold of you.
Lunch at local restaurant. Post lunch you start your journey to the mysterious town of Bahla which is just a few kilometres from Nizwa. Bahla is the home of myths and legends that have carried through the centuries. This little town is famous for its pottery. The old Bahla fort with its 12 km wall is the oldest fort in Oman. The fort is believed to have been built in pre-Islamic times and is now undergoing reconstruction sponsored by UNESCO and the site is included on UNESCO list of World Heritage monuments. A short distance beyond Bahla lays the Castle of Jabreen. This massive three-storied was also built during Al Ya ruba dynasty of the mid 1600s. It is a fine example of Islamic architecture with beautiful wooden inscriptions and paintings on the ceilings. Return back to Nizwa and check in at the hotel
Over night at Falaj Daris Hotel**** – Nizwa or Similiar
Places/activities highlights
• Nizwa Fort
• Nizwa Souq
• Bahla Fort
( Photo Stop)
• Jabreen Castle
Hotel used:
Falaj Daris Hotel Nizwa
www.falajdarishotel.com
or Similiar
Vehicle utilized:
4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
04 Nights / 05 Days tour
Day 03 : Nizwa – Sharqiya (Wahiba) Sands- Wadi Bani Khalid – Ras Al Hadd
Breakfast in the hotel. You proceed to the desert of Wahiba, the undulating golden sands. The great Wahiba sands are longitudinal dunes 200 km long and 100 km wide running south from the Eastern Hajars to the Arabian Sea. Indulge in some dune bashing. From here you proceed to find out the pools of Wadi Bani Khalid with running water. Enjoy a swim and lunch at local restaurant. Post lunch you drive to Sur, the old East Africa Port. Sur, a placid sea coast town with its striking traditional dwellings is a pleasant getaway and one of the most important towns in the Eastern region… You proceed to Ras Al Hadd. Check in at the hotel. Late evening, around 20:30 Hrs you go to Ras Al Jinz Scientific Centre for turtle watching to observe the nesting habits of green turtles that swim the length and breadth of the Indian ocean. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight at Ras Al Hadd Hotel*** or similar
Places/activities highlights
• Wahiba sands
• Wadi Bani Khalid
• Turtle watching
Hotel used:
Ras Al Hadd Hotel
or similiar
Vehicle utilized:
4 WD Land cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch
04 Nights / 05 Days tour
Day 04: Ras al Had – Muscat
After breakfast you drive towards the coast. First stop is at Wadi Shab, for some sightseeing in a beautiful wadi system, and on to Fins Beach where we have a picnic lunch on the white sandy beach. After lunch you visit the Bimah sinkhole, a geological formation of the karst topography and a scenic wonder, before you pass through some spectacular mountain scenery up the coast as you make your way back to Muscat. Reach Muscat and check in at the hotel.
Overnight at Al Falaj Hotel**** or similair
Places/activities highlights
• Wadi shab
• Fins Beach
• Bimah sinkhole
Hotel used:
Al Falaj Hotel
www.omanhotels.com
or Similair
Vehicle Used :
4 WD Land cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Picnic lunch
04 Nights / 05 Days tour
Day 05: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure until check out at 1200 noon, transfer to the Muscat International Airport for your return flight back home. ( Kindly advise flight details for departure transfers)
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Vehicle Used :
As per no of guest
Saloon/Mini Bus / Coach
Meals Included : Breakfast
Package Includes:
Accommodation in hotels as mentioned in the itinerary on twin or double sharing basis.
Arrival & Departure transfers
Guided tours in AC 4WD vehicles as mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals as shown in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to Forts.
Services of an English speaking (Driver cum) guide throughout the tour.
Mineral water and soft drinks during the tours.
Cost does not include:
X Expenses of any personal nature.
X Visa Charges.
Opening Timings
Nizwa Fort and Jabrin Fort: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM from Saturday to Thursday and 8:00 AM to
11:00 AM on Friday
Explore The Best of Oman
05 Nights / 06 Days Tour
Day 01 : Arrival
Arrival at Muscat International Airport. Our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. ( Kindly advise flight details for arrival transfers)
Overnight at the Tulip Inn Muscat Hotel *** or Similar
Hotel used:
Tulip Inn Muscat Hotel or Similar
www.tulipinnmuscat.com
Vehicle utilized:
As per no of guest
Saloon/Mini Bus/Coach
Meals Included : None
05 Nights / 06 Days Tour
Day 02 : Muscat – Wadi Bani Awf – Jebel Shams
After breakfast, you board an A/C 4WD, and leave early in the morning on your journey through the Western Hajars to Nizwa. On the way from Nakhl to Rustaq is a turn off to Wadi Bani Kharus. The spectacular mountain scenery is varied by falaj systems, deep pools and isolated villages with an architecture that is similar to the one in Yemen. Your first stop is Nakhl which holds within it a 17th century fortress that is spectacularly perched on a rocky prominence in the foothills of the Western Hajars. Nakhl is also famous for its mineral-laden hot springs. Picnic lunch. Later you make our way through Wadi Bani Awf to Bilad Seyt one of the most beautiful remote villages. The path through the narrow gorge is a connection between two little settlements. It is a spectacular drive through the mountains to Al Hamra. From here it is an hour’s drive to atop Jebel Shams one can view Wadi Nakhr below, known as the Grand Canyon of Arabia; vertical steep, cliffs drop down precipitously, from the summit of Jebel Shams to 1000 meters or more below. Take a walk around admiring the lovely scenic beauty before checking in at the Resort
Dinner & Over night at Jabal Shams Resort
Places/activities highlights
• Wadi Bani Kharus
• Nakhl Fort
• Nakhl Hot Springs
• Wadi Bani Awf
• Bilad Seyt
• Al Hamra
• Jabel Shams
Hotel used:
Jebel Shams Resort
www.jebelshamsresort.com
Vehicle utilized:
4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast ,Picnic Lunch, Dinner
05 Nights / 06 Days Tour
Day 03 : Jebel Shams – Nizwa – Wahiba ( Sharqiya ) Sands Breakfast in the resort . On your way back track off –road to isolated 13th century Misfah, clinging to the cliff. Walk along the high terraced falaj and peer over the date palms to the canyon below. Reach Nizwa, the verdant oasis city with its blend of the modern and the ancient was the capital of Oman. Visit the Nizwa Round Fort and You visit the Nizwa souk which has an expansive showcasing a wonderful array of handicrafts – coffee pots, swords, leather goods, silverware, antiques, and household utensils. After the souq you go to the Nizwa fort, completed in the 1650s, was the seat of power during the rule of the Al Ya ruba dynasty and is Oman’s most visited National monument. Lunch in a local restaurant then. After lunch you drive via Birkat Al Mouz. This pretty oasis has much to offer for sheer scenic value. The town is abutted up to the jebels and the anticlinal stratum directly behind gives the town its nickname, “The Rainbow City”. There are ruins on a ledge and palm trees all around. A world apart, Birkat Al Mouz is a pleasant place to spend an hour or two just walking around in the quiet and seclusion of an interior just before you start your journey into the deserts. Post Birkat Al Mouz you start in search of the great Wahiba (Sharqiya), the undulating golden sands. The great Wahiba sands are longitudinal dunes 200 km long and 100 km wide running south from the Eastern Hajars to the Arabian Sea. Dune drive with Sunset on top of the dunes. Check in at the camp. Enjoy a dinner under the clear desert skies. Overnight at the 1000 Nights Camp or Al Raha Camp
Places/activities highlights
• Nizwa Fort
• Nizwa Souk
• Birkat Al Mouz
• Wahiba Sands
Hotel used: 1000 Nights Camp
www.1000nightscomp.com Or Al Raha Camp Vehicle utilized: 4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
05 Nights / 06 Days Tour
Day 04:Wahiba ( Sharqiya ) Sands, Wadi Bani Khalid & Ras Al Jinz
Wake up to the desert sunrise.
After breakfast at the camp, you checkout and drive through the golden dunes and emptiness of Wahiba (Al Sharqiyah) Sands, stopping to meet local Bedouin and enjoying their hospitality and some dune bashing en route. You further drive, wind down into the lush green oasis of beautiful Wadi Bani Khalid. A perfect place to stop for a swim in the deep blue rocky pools shaded by date palms and sheer cliffs. Enjoy lunch in this lovely wadi. After lunch you continue the drive to the Town of Sur which has a history of being an ancient boat building city. Visit the Dhow yard where you might be able to see Dhows (Ships) been made or repaired by bare hands. Further reach Ras Al Hadd and check in at the hotel. After early dinner drive to Ras Al Jinz Sea Turtle Conservation Reserve. Watch in awe as the giant turtles arrive at the beach dig out their nest and lay their eggs, then lumber back to the sea. Return back to the hotel.
Overnight at the Ras Al Hadd Hotel or Similar
Places/activities highlights
• Wadi Bani Khalid
• Sur Dhow Yards
• Turtle Watching
Hotel used :
Ras Al Hadd Hotel or Similiar
Vehicle utilized:
4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch
05 Nights / 06 Days Tour
Day 05 : Sur -Wadi Shab/ Wadi Tiwi – Bimah Sinkhole – Fins – Muscat
After breakfast, you drive to Sur, the old East Africa Port. Sur, a placid sea coast town with its striking traditional dwellings is a pleasant getaway and one of the most important towns in the Eastern region. You further travel to Qalhat where you can take a photo Stop near the Tomb of Bibi Miriam, the only building left standing after the town was razed by the Portuguese in 1507. From here it is a short hop to Wadi Shab/Wadi Tiwi, for some sightseeing in a beautiful wadi system, and on to Fins Beach where you have a picnic lunch on the white sandy beach. After lunch you visit the Bimah sinkhole, a geological formation of the karst topography and a scenic wonder, before you pass through some spectacular mountain scenery up the coast as we make our way back to Muscat.
Overnight at the Tulip Inn Muscat Hotel *** or Similar
Places/activities highlights
• Sur
• Qalhat
• Wadi Shab/Wadi Tiwi
• Fins Beach
• Bimah Sink Hole
Hotel used :
Tulip Inn Muscat Hotel or Similar
www.tulipinnmuscat.com
Vehicle Used :
4WD (Land Cruiser)
Meals Included : Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
05 Nights / 06 Days Tour
Day 06: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure until check out at 1200 noon, transfer to the Muscat International Airport for your return flight back home. ( Kindly advise flight details for departure transfers)
End of the tour
Vehicle utilized:
As per no of guest
Saloon/Mini Bus/Coach
Meals Included: Breakfast
Package Includes:
Accommodation in hotels/Resort/Camps as mentioned in the itinerary on twin or double sharing basis.
Arrival & Departure transfers
Guided tours in AC 4WD vehicles as mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals as shown in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to Forts.
Services of an English speaking (Driver cum) guide throughout the tour.
Mineral water and soft drinks during the tours.
Cost does not include:
X Expenses of any personal nature.
X Visa Charges.
Opening Timings
Nizwa Fort and Jabrin Fort: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM from Saturday to Thursday and 8:00 AM to
11:00 AM on Friday
Mesmerizing Oman – Group Size 15 + 1 / 20 + 1
07 Nights / 08 Days tour
Day 01: Arrival and Muscat City Tour (Half-Day) – “Mystic Muscat”
Arrival at the Muscat International Airport. .Opal Tour representative will meet you and transfer you to the Majan Continental Hotel. Time on own to freshen up and relax. Breakfast and Lunch at the hotel.
Post lunch pick up from the hotel at 03.00PM
The tour starts with a photo stop at the Sultan’s Palace flanked by the 16th Century Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani. You proceed to the old city of Muscat and catch a glimpse of the old town through the eyes of the bygone travellers who left their marks & images, collected and on display at the fine museum – Bait Al Zubair in the heart of the old quarter. Later you visit the famous and the largest indoor shopping market of Oman – Muttrah Souq located on the Corniche Promenade in Muttrah. At the Souk, built in traditional style, you will find exquisite silver jewellery, intricately hand-made ‘Khanjars’ (daggers) and other handicrafts. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t forget to purchase some traditional Omani Halwa, a delicious treat made from Omani dates, rose water and cardamom Your Omani guide will take you to the best of the old and new shopping outlets in there and help you bag a few bargains. You end the tour by a short evening drive along the corniche to your hotel in Muscat. Post tour break for dinner at local restaurant
“ Khana Khazana”
Overnight at the Majan Continental Hotel **** www.majanhotel.com
Places/activities highlights
• Sultans Palace
( Photo stop )
• Muttrah Souq
• Bait Al Zubair Museum
Hotel used:
Majan Continental Hotel
Vehicle utilized:
Mini Bus / Coach
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
07 Nights / 08 Days tour
Day 02 / Monday : Muscat – Sur (Turtle Watching at Ras Al Jinz) Post breakfast at hotel, Check-out and meet our guide at the hotel lobby at 0900 hrs to start your guided tour. The tour will start in 4WDs– Toyota Land Cruisers. (maximum of 4 pax per car) The road to Sur is beautiful with lot of sightseeing options en-route. Take a Photo-stop at the Bimah sink hole which is a geological formation and a scenic wonder. Then continue and drive to the FINS beach which is one of the beautiful white sandy beaches in Oman. Spend some time on leisure before continuing to Wadi Tiwi which is known for its scenic location and great surrounding landscape. Picnic lunch will be provided en-route the journey. You further drive to Sur the old African port, which lies near the easternmost tip of the Sultanate about 300 kilometres south of Muscat and has a history of being an ancient boat building city. On reaching Sur check in at the Sur Plaza Hotel. Time on own to freshen up and relax. Post an early dinner at the Sur Plaza Hotel you drive to Ras Al Jinz which is a marvellous bay with golden sands, honey-coloured cliffs and beaches famous for their turtle nesting sites. Reach the scientific centre from where you’ll be taken for a guided tour to observe the nesting habits of the giant female Green Sea Turtles. You’ll also witness some recently hatched green sea turtles fighting for survival. Post that informative tour, transfer back to Sur Plaza Hotel for overnight.
Overnight at the Sur Plaza Hotel **** www.omanhotels.com
Places/activities highlights
• Bimah Sinkhole
• Wadi Tiwi
• Ras Al jinz
Hotel used: Sur Plaza Hotel Vehicle utilized: 4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
07 Nights / 08 Days tour
Day 03 / Tuesday : Sur – Wadi Bani Khalid – Wahiba Sands
Post breakfast, Check-out and start your journey for some Sur sightseeing and then towards the Mighty Wahiba Sands. Explore the Old East African Port and today’s centre of fishery. First stop at the famous Dhow building Yard which lies on a sheltered lagoon in Sur. You’ll be amazed to see the craftsmen still building dhows following traditional designs without the aid of drawings. You might also be able to see dhows been made or repaired with bare hands.
Continue the drive to Wadi Bani Khalid which is one of the most beautiful Wadis with its endless date palms and crystal clear pools. Hike and swim in the inviting pools before continuing to the undulating golden sands. Picnic lunch / lunch at local restaurant will be provided en-route the journey. The great Wahiba Sands are longitudinal dunes 200 km long and 100 km wide running south from the Eastern Hajars to the Arabian Sea. Indulge in some exciting Dune Bashing over the golden sand dunes before checking-in at the Safari Desert Camp. Early evening, you drive up to a high rise dune to witness the desert sunset before going back to the camp for dinner.
Enjoy a traditional Bedouin style dinner.
Dinner and overnight at the Safari Desert Camp www.safaridesert.com
Places/activities highlights:
• Sur
• Wadi Bani Khalid
• Wahiba Sands
Hotel used:
Safari Desert Camp
Vehicle utilized:
4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
07 Nights / 08 Days tour
Day 04 / Wednesday : Wahiba Sands – Jabal Shams
Wake up to the desert sunrise.
Post breakfast at the camp check out and start your journey through Sinaw and passing Nizwa the verdant oasis city with its blend of the modern and the ancient was the capital of Oman during the 6th and 7th century. Your first stop is Al Hamra where you visit the old village of Ghul to see the abandoned Persian village. You break for lunch prepared by the local Omani women at “Bait A’Safa an old Omani house which was built more than 400 years ago and is now converted into a museum.
Post lunch visit Misfat Al Abrein, a picturesque village strapped on to the side of a mountain. As you walk around this beautiful village where time has come to a standstill, you will be moved by the simplicity and friendliness of the people. Proceed to Wadi Nakhr which is the bed that comes out of a canyon alongside the village. This is the start of the Wadi Nakhr Gorge and it winds for several kilometres into the jebels to become the Grand Canyon of Oman. Post the Wadi Nakhr off-road, You ascend to Jebel Shams, the tallest peak in Oman at 10,000 feet. From the rim of the canyon you can see the village of Nakhr about 2 kilometres straight down. You will come across the Shuwawis (mountain people) hawking their blankets and carpets. On reaching the summit check in at the Jabal Shams Resort. Time on own to freshen up and relax.
Dinner and Overnight at the Jabal Shams Resort www.jebelshamsresort.com
Places/activities highlights
• Al Hamra
• Misfat Al Abrien
• Jabal Shams
Hotel Used :
Jabal Shams Resort
Vehicle Used :
4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
07 Nights / 08 Days tour
Day 05 / Thursday : Jabal Shams – Nizwa
Post breakfast at the resort you check out and start descending the Jabal Shams. Your first stop is the mysterious town of Bahla which is the home of myths and legends that have carried through the centuries. There is a huge loam fort, which is at present under renovation. Because of its cultural importance, the town is listed in UNESCO’s list of world heritage monuments. Bahla is also known as the pottery capital of Oman. A short distance beyond Bahla lies the Castle of Jabreen. This massive three-storied was also built during Al Ya ruba dynasty of the mid 1600s. It is a fine example of Islamic architecture with beautiful wooden inscriptions and paintings on the ceilings. Reach Nizwa and visit the Nizwa fort which completed in the 1650’s, was the seat of power during the rule of the Al Ya’ruba dynasty and is Oman’s most visited National monument. Lunch at local restaurant. Post lunch you visit the Nizwa souq showcasing a wonderful array of handicrafts – coffee pots, swords, leather goods, silverware, antiques, and household utensils. Check in at the hotel. Time on own to freshen up and relax. Dinner at Pepper Corn Restaurant in Nizwa.
Overnight stay at the Falaj Daris Hotel *** www.falajdarishotel.com
Places/activities highlights
• Bahla Fort
( phosotstop)
• Jabreen Castle
• Nizwa Fort
• Nizwa Souq
Hotel Used :
Falaj Daris Hotel
Vehicle Used :
4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
07 Nights / 08 Days tour
Day 06 / Friday: Nizwa – Jabal Akdhar- Nizwa Post breakfast at hotel, check out from the hotel and pay a visit to the Friday Cattle Market in Nizwa. Every Friday morning, many of the mountain people descend upon Nizwa in their 4WD pickups, to trade goats and fodder in the so-called “goat market”. This is truly a major regional weekly event, with hundreds of people selling and buying mainly goats, but also cattle. The market occupies a small flat area next to the main Souk, and is shaded by tall palm trees. After the market visit, start your journey towards the beautiful Jabal Akhdar mountains. Enjoy the surrounding landscape before reaching the famous Princess Diana’s Point (named after the late Lady Diana of Britain who visited this scenic plateau). At Diana point, you’ll be met by our Mountain Trekking guide, who’ll take you for a beautiful walk through the large farm fields, deep valleys and the tall mountain peaks. Experience a sense of awe as you witness nature’s primordial beauty as seen in the soaring peaks and plunging canyons. The rise of terraces on extremely steep mountain slopes is particularly impressive. The Trek guide will also introduce you to various farmers and locals on the way who provide essential information on their daily lifestyle in those mountains. The walk would end at the Saiq Plateau which for hundreds of years has only been accessible by donkeys. After the walk, break for lunch at an Omani house. Enjoy the traditional home made Arabic food while discussing your mountain walk memories. Post lunch, you’ll be met by our tour guides with their respective 4WDs to continue the rest of the journey. Later descend from Jabal Akhdar and visit the village of Birkat Al Mawz (Mawz means Banana). This ancient village is located at the rim of Jebel Akhdar and is home to a restored fort called Bait al Redidah and Falaj Al Khatmain which is famous for several banana plantations. Post that full day tour, return to the hotel in Nizwa. Time on own to freshen up and relax.
Dinner and overnight at the Falaj Daris Hotel *** www.falajdarishotel.com
Places/activities highlights
• Nizwa Cattle market
• Jabal Akdhar
Hotel Used : Falaj Daris Hotel Vehicle Used : 4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
07 Nights / 08 Days tour
Day 07 / Saturday : Nizwa – Wadi Bani Awf- Muscat Post early breakfast at the hotel, check out from the hotel and start your journey through the adventurous Wadi Bani Awf drive. The drive is very picturesque and involves off-roading and mountain driving. It is considered to be one of the best off-road driving terrains in Oman and this scenic drive would take us past the local mountain villages of Hat & Bilad Sayt which lie in the foothills of the Hajar Mountains. The Palm Groves and terraced gardens between the stone walls at this beautiful village are a treat to eyes as you drive down. You’ll drop-off at Bilad Sayt Mountain Village and do a beautiful 45 mins walk through the mountain tunnels to reach the opening towards the Snake Canyon. You’ll also meet locals staying in mountains to understand their day to day lifestyle in the harsh mountain climates. Break for a picnic lunch after that interesting walk. Post lunch you start you journey to the picturesque town of Nakhl which means date palms. As you enter Nakhl, standing as a sentinel is Nakhl Fort, one of the most imposing of Oman s many forts. Believed to have been built on pre Islamic foundations and partially renovated by Imam Said bin Sultan in 1834, the Fort stands on a rocky prominence 200 meters above the plains, providing commanding views of the Batinah plains around. Couple of kilometres away is the Ain Al Thowra Hot Springs, which flows out of a wadi and disappears into the nearby date plantations through a falaj channel. You further drive through some scenic mountains before you reach Muscat. On reaching Muscat check in at the hotel. Time on own to freshen up and relax.
Dinner and Overnight at the Majan Continental Hotel **** www.majanhotel.com
Places/activities highlights
• Wadi Bani Awf
• Bilad Sayt
• Nakhl Fort
• Al Thowra Hot Springs
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Hotel Used : Majan Continental Hotel Vehicle Used : 4WD Land Cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
07 Nights / 08 Days tour
Day 08 / Sunday : Departure
Transfer from the hotel @ 0200hrs to Muscat International Airport for your return flight EY 385 @ 0530hrs.
End of Service
Vehicle utilized:
Mini Bus / Coach
Meals Included : None
TOUR COST
Based on no of pax
Cost Includes:
Accommodation in DBLB or Twin rooms in the hotels / camps mentioned in the itinerary on BB / HB basis as applicable.
Guided tour in 4WDs for 6 days
Return airport transfers by Luxury AC coach
Muscat City tour by 22 Seater Mini-Coach
Services of a English speaking guide throughout the tour
All sightseeing and activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals (07 Breakfast, 07 Lunch & 07 Dinner) as shown in the itinerary
Mineral water and Soft drinks during the tour
Entrance fees to forts + Turtle watching site + Bait AL Zubair Museum.
Highlight 1: Jabal Akhdar Walk with lunch at Omani House
Highlight 2: Snake Canyon Walk and meeting locals
Guide & Driver accommodation + Meals throughout the guided tour
Fuel costs during guided tour
Guaranteed early check –in at the hotel on day of arrival.
Cost does not include:
Visa charges
Meals other than indicated on the itinerary
Expenses of any personal nature.
Key Note
We are not holding any booking now. Confirmation will be subject to availability at the time of booking.
The quote is valid for the group size specified. Any changes in the group size will have an effect on the total amount.
The above quote is not valid during the peak season such as Christmas and New Year.
Discover Oman
08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 01 : Arrival
Arrival at Muscat International Airport. Our representative will meet you and transfer Park Inn Hotel**** or similar
Over Night at the Park Inn Hotel or similar
Hotel Used :
Park Inn Hotel
www.parkinn-muscat.com
Vehicle utilized:
As per no of guest
Saloon/Mini Bus/Coach
Meals Included : None
08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 02 : Half Day Muscat City Tour
The city tour starts at 0800am, you first visit the Grand Mosque. The Grand Mosque, an architectural feat spread over a sprawling 850,000 sq. m, is the 4th largest mosque in the world. You then head out to the fish and vegetable souk where the local merchants are doing a brisk business with their daily catch of fish and latest stock of fruits and vegetables. Feel free to mingle with the crowds and get into the spirit of a bygone era. You continue on to the Old Souk where you can find a mix of old and new. Sights, sounds and fragrances are in abundance. Then it is onto Muscat, the capital area, to see the Royal Palace flanked by the Portuguese forts of Jalali and Mirani. Later you pay a visit to the Bait Al Zubair museum to experience the Omani tradition and culture. Monuments displayed here date back to a few hundred years. Transfer back to the hotel…
Over Night at the Park Inn Hotel or similar
Places/activities highlights Grand Mosque Sultans Palace
( Photo stop ) Muttrah Souk Bait Al Zubair Museum
Hotel Used :
Park Inn Hotel
www.parkinn-muscat.com
Vehicle utilized:
As per no of guest
Saloon/Mini Bus/Coach
Meals Included : None
08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 0–3: Coastal road – Old African port The Green turtles After breakfast, you check out from the hotel and proceed to Sur along the coastal belt. You visit Bimah sinkhole, a natural geological formation of the karst topography, before you pass through some spectacular mountain scenery up the coast. Later you drive on to “Fins Beach” and enjoy a free walk on the beach while the warm waves moisture your feet. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shades. You then move ahead for a short hike in Wadi Shab, one of Oman’s most scenic wadis. At the end of the hike there is a swim through the famous keyhole into a secluded world of thrilling fantasy. Visit Sur, the old African port where the old dhows (ships) were built by bare hands. Legend has it that this was the home town of famous “Sinbad, the sailor. Check in at the hotel. Late evening, around 20:30 hrs you go to Ras Al Jinz Scientific Centre for turtle watching to observe the nesting habits of green turtles that swim the length and breadth of the Indian ocean. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight stay at the Ras Al Hadd Hotel or similar
Places/activities highlights
Bimah Sink Hole Fins Beach Wadi Shab Sur Turtle watching
Hotel used:
Ras Al Hadd Hotel
or
similar
Vehicle utilized:
4 WD Land cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast , Picnic Lunch
08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 04 : Enchanting Wadi Bani Khalid – The great “Wahiba” Desert After breakfast, you check-out from the hotel and drive to the interior in search of the great desert. Your first stop is the enchanting Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the most scenic wadis of Oman. You drive past the village with its endless date plantations. Reach the magnificent Wadi. The pools are cool, deep and absolutely stunning. Feel free to plunge in and experience the crystal clear waters. Enjoy picnic lunch by the pools of the beautiful wadi. You then drive to the vast expanse of the Wahiba Sands. The great Wahiba sands are longitudinal dunes 200 km long and 100 km wide running south from the Eastern Hajars to the Arabian Sea… Check in at the Camp. You can venture up the high dunes in various ways; hike up, be driven up in one of our 4×4 vehicles or have a camel ride to the top. The camel ride is highly recommended as the most unique experience that you’ll always remember (Optional). Enjoy dinner in the famous romance of the Arabian nights. Dinner and overnight at the 1000 Nights Camp or Al Raha Camp
Places/activities highlights Wadi Bani Khalid Wahiba sands Dune Bashing Camel Ride
( Optional)
Hotel used:
1000 Nights Camp
www.1000nightscamp.com
or
Al Raha Camp
Vehicle utilized:
4 WD Land cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 05: Wahiba ( Al Sharqiya) Sands – Jabal Shams Wakeup to the desert sunrise. Post breakfast at the camp you check out and start your journey towards Jabal Shams. You drive via Ibra and Manah to reach Nizwa. You take the road up to Misfat Al Abrein, a picturesque village strapped on to the side of a mountain. As we walk around this beautiful village of 400 years where time has come to a standstill, you will be moved by the simplicity and friendliness of the people. You then reach the village of Ghul to see the abandoned Persian village, As you proceed further you reach Wadi Nahkr, which is the bed that comes out of a canyon alongside the village. This is the start of the Wadi Nakhr Gorge and it winds for several kilometres into the jebel (mountains) to become the Grand Canyon of Oman. On reaching the plateau you have a picnic lunch at the rim of the canyon, the tallest peak in Oman at 10,000 feet high. . Atop the summit, carpet sellers are many and weaving carpets is a local industry. Men and women participate in making these lovely carpets and you would most definitely be cajoled into buying one of these local creations. There are many camping spots in and around the area and with temperatures cool and pleasant, Jebel Shams is a welcome getaway from the dust and heat of the plains. Check in at the Jabal Shams Resort. Dinner and overnight at the Jabal Shams Hotel
Places/activities highlights
Wadi Ghul Misfat Al Abrein Jabal shams
Hotel used:
Jabel Shams Resort
www.jebelshamsresort.com
Vehicle utilized:
4 WD Land cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 06: Jabal Shams – Bahla – Jabreen – Nizwa Post breakfast, you check-out & board the 4WD vehicles and start descending the Jabal Shams Mountain to reach the mysterious Town on Bahla which is the home of myths and legends that have carried through the centuries. This little town is famous for its pottery. The old Bahla fort with its 12 km wall is the oldest fort in Oman. The fort is believed to have been built in pre-Islamic times and is now undergoing reconstruction sponsored by UNESCO and the site is included on UNESCO list of World Heritage monuments. A short distance beyond Bahla lies the Castle of Jabreen. This massive three-storied castle was also built during Al Ya ruba dynasty of the mid 1600s. It is a fine example of Islamic architecture with beautiful wooden inscriptions and paintings on the ceilings. Drive to Nizwa. Break for lunch at a local restaurant. Post lunch visit the Nizwa souk showcasing a wonderful array of handicrafts – coffee pots, swords, leather goods, silverware, antiques, and household utensils. After the souk you go to the Nizwa fort, completed in the 1650s, was the seat of power during the rule of the Al Ya ruba dynasty and is Oman’s most visited National monument.Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel Golden Tulip Nizwa*** or similar
Places/activities highlights
Bahla Fort
( Photo Stop) Jabreen Castle Nizwa Fort Nizwa Souk
Hotel used:
Golden Tulip Nizwa
www.goldentulipnizwa.com
Vehicle utilized:
4 WD Land cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch
08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 07:Nizwa-Muscat
Post breakfast check out from the hotel you start your journey towards Muscat. Your first stop is at the picturesque town of Nakhl, which means date palms. As you enter Nakhl, standing as a sentinel is Nakhl Fort, one of the most imposing of Oman s many forts. Believed to have been built on pre Islamic foundations and partially renovated by Imam Said bin Sultan in 1834, the Fort stands on a rocky prominence 200 meters above the plains, providing commanding views of the Batinah plains around. The Fort has many features; gaps for scalding date honey to be poured through to offset intruders, a falaj to sustain the inmates during attacks, spiked wooden and metal inlaid doors to thwart enemy intrusion, but the most defining feature that sets the Fort apart from other forts is perhaps the Majlis, a seating area on the uppermost level, perhaps used as a resting place. Couple of kilometers away is the Ain Al Thowra Hot Springs, which flows out of a wadi and disappears into the nearby date plantations through a falaj channel. Reach Muscat before lunch and check in the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
Over Night at the Park Inn Hotel or similar
Places/activities highlights
Nakhl Fort Nakhl Hot Springs
Hotel Used :
Park Inn Hotel
www.parkinn-muscat.com
or
Similar
Vehicle utilized:
4 WD Land cruiser
Meals Included : Breakfast
08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 08 : Day at Leisure
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to relax. Optional activities like Diving, Dolphin Watch plus Snorkelling or Sunset Dhow can be booked at a Supplementary cost.
Over Night at the Park Inn Hotel or similar
Places/activities highlights
Diving
( optional supplement) Dolphin Watch plus Snorkelling
( optional supplement) Sunset Dhow
( optional supplement)
Hotel Used :
Park Inn Hotel
www.parkinn-muscat.com
or
Similar
Vehicle utilized:
N/A
Meals Included : Breakfast
Day 09 : Departure
Our representative will meet you and transfer you to the Muscat International Airport for your flight back home.
End of Service
Vehicle utilized:
Saloon Car
Meals Included : Breakfast
Package Includes:
Accommodation in hotels/Resort/Camps as mentioned in the itinerary on twin or double sharing basis.
Arrival & Departure transfers
Guided tours in AC 4WD vehicles as mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals as shown in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to Forts.
Services of an English speaking (Driver cum) guide throughout the tour.
Mineral water and soft drinks during the tours.
Cost does not include:
X Expenses of any personal nature.
X Visa Charges.
Opening Timings
Bait Al Zubair Museum: – From 0900 to 1800hrs from Saturday till Thursday
Nizwa Fort and Jabrin Fort: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM from Saturday to Thursday and 8:00 AM to
11:00 AM on Friday