Transport

All Tours & Sightseeing with 4X4 wheel Drive & Mini Coach

Accommodation

We offer accommodations in the following categories: 1. Standard Hotels 2. Superior Hotels 1. Standard Category Muscat - IBIS Hotel / Similar Nizwa - Nizwa Heritage Inn / Similar Sur -Sama Height / Similar Wahiba - Safari Desert Camp / Similar 2. Superior Category Muscat - Ramada Encore / Similar Nizwa - Golden Tuip / Similar Sur - Jabal Shams Resort / Similar Wahiba - Desert Rose Camp / Similar Please Note: It is always our endeavor to provide you with the hotels listed in the program. However, if the listed hotels are unavailable, we will provide the best possible options within the same category.

Guide

All tours and transfers as per the itinerary will be conducted in a private vehicle accompanied by an English-speaking guide. For groups larger than six people, an accompanying tour guide will be provided for the entire group. Accommodations for the additional guide will be arranged separately.

Meals

Breakfast is included as per the itinerary. For departures during Christmas and New Year, mandatory Gala Dinner charges will apply.

Others

Return Airport Transfer from Muscat International Airport to the hotel (Both Way) Daily Breakfast at the hotel Dinner on Day 03-04 -05 & Day 06 at the hotel All the sightseeing as per the mentioned itinerary All Tours & Sightseeing with 4X4 wheel Drive & Mini Coach Complimentary water during the Tour Turtle-watching reservation charges, Museum & fort Tickets Applicable Taxes & Service charges English Speaking Guide

Hygieneprotocol

In accordance to the COVID 19 pandemic all our tours are operated with all precautionary measures including SANITIZED RESORTS / COMPLIMENTARY SANITIZERS / MASKS (Your safety is our priority)

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Insurance

Travel insurance is not included in the program. It is advisable to obtain travel insurance for your tour.

Others

Airfare and visa charges Meals not specified in the itinerary Personal expenses

Flights

Flights are not included in the tour package; however, we can arrange them upon request. Please consult with us regarding the timings before booking your domestic flight.

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Day 1 Arrival Muscat
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival Muscat

You will arrive at the Muscat International Airport. Upon your arrival you proceed straight to the Immigration. Immigration & customs are quick & simple. Upon arrival at the General arrival lounge you will be met by our MTA representative who will assist you to the comforts of our vehicle to drive you to the hotel. Overnight at Muscat Hotel.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Assistant

Highlights: Relax in Hotel
Day 2 Half Day Muscat City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Half Day Muscat City Tour

Morning, you will be met at the hotel for a half day City Tour. The tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Later you drive to visit Seeb fish Market. There after drive to Natural History Museum, exhibiting the wealth of Oman’s history and thus imparting knowledge about the country’s rich culture and traditions to the visitor. Afternoon, drive to Qantab, One of the pristine beaches in Muscat. Later you drive along the picturesque Corniche to the once walled district Muscat. Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum. You will have photo stops at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. Evening you will be strolling through Muttrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items. Overnight at Muscat Hotel.

Note: The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat can be visited between 0800 – 1100 hrs on working days from Saturdays to Thursdays and it remains closed on Friday and public holidays

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide

Highlights: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Natural History Museum, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Muttrah Souq.
Day 3 Muscat – Nizwa (157 Km, 2 Hrs. 30 Min Approx. Excluding Stops)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Muscat – Nizwa (157 Km, 2 Hrs. 30 Min Approx. Excluding Stops)

Today you will have full day visit of the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. You pro-ceed to Jabrin castle built in 17th century is one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plaster-work, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings makes this castle amazingly different. Thereafter continue to Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. As the monumental fort is closed for renovation only a photo stop is planned. Bahla is also famous for its pottery. Overnight at Nizwa Hotel.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide

Highlights: Jabrin Castle
Day 4 Nizwa – Jebel Shams – Nizwa (160 Km, 2 - 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Nizwa – Jebel Shams – Nizwa (160 Km, 2 - 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

Morning visit the powerful Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most im-pressive forts in Oman and the traditional Souq. Al Hamra and Misfah to see one of the oldest villages of this region. The traditional mud houses dated back from 400 years are still occupied. The falaj system used in this village one of the oldest of this kind (UNESCO site). Thereafter drive to visit Wadi Gul & Wadi Nakhar the remote villages exactly at the drop point of great canyon. Then proceed to Jebel Shams, one of the highest peak of Jabel Akdhar mountain range and is popularly known as the Great canyon of Oman. Picnic lunch will be served at suitable place. Overnight at Hotel Nizwa.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Transport, Tour Guide

Highlights: Circular Cannon Tower, Wadi Gul & Wadi Nakhar
Day 5 Nizwa – Wahiba (177 Km, 2 - 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Nizwa – Wahiba (177 Km, 2 - 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

Morning drive to Wahiba sands, via Birkat A Mauz and Ibra. Wahiba sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer’s delight. After some exciting dune driving which offers excellent thrills and chills for all. Evening watch the spectacular sunset from the top of the dunes. BBQ dinner and overnight at the desert camp.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast & BBQ Dinner, Transport, Tour Guide

Highlights: A Mauz & Ibra
Day 6 Wahiba – Sur (150 Km, 2 - 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wahiba – Sur (150 Km, 2 - 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

Your first destination is Wadi Bani Khalid – an oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains. It is one of the most beautiful wadis in Oman and its pools with clear deep blue water give you an opportunity to take a refreshing dip. Enjoy the ambiance of the Wadi. Then drive to you visit Sur, renowned for its dhow shipyard in former times. After an early dinner you will visit the turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz, where at night the Green Turtles, after a journey of thousands of kilometers will come ashore to lay their eggs. You then return to Hotel for the overnight.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide

Highlights: Wadi Bani Khalid, Sur, Ras Al Jinz
Day 7 Sur –Quirat – Qalhat - Muscat (210 Km, 4 -5 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sur –Quirat – Qalhat - Muscat (210 Km, 4 -5 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

Visit the fish jetty and dhow factory . Visit the Sineslah Fort. The ruins of Bibi Miriam’s Tomb can be seen at the village of Qalhat on coastal road to Muscat. Stop at Fins beach. Our next stop is the Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue green water at the bottom. On clear sunny days while driving along the coast one might chance to see sharks in the deep blue water or fleet-footed Gazelle sprint across the landscape. Proceed to Wadi Arbayeen which has refreshing deep pools of water set among the date palms. Before returning to Muscat via Quriyat Overnight stay at the Muscat hotel

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees

Highlights: Sineslah Fort, WadiArbayeen
Day 8 Departure Transfer
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure Transfer

Departure transfers to the Airport to connect to the flight back home.

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Blissful Oman: A Group Adventure

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Itinerary of your trip Blissful Oman: A Group Adventure

Arrival Muscat

Half Day Muscat City Tour

Muscat – Nizwa (157 Km, 2 Hrs. 30 Min Approx. Excluding Stops)

Nizwa – Jebel Shams – Nizwa (160 Km, 2 - 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

Nizwa – Wahiba (177 Km, 2 - 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

Wahiba – Sur (150 Km, 2 - 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

Sur –Quirat – Qalhat - Muscat (210 Km, 4 -5 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

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