Accommodation

8 night accommodation at the following hotel, resort or camp: Al Falaj Hotel (4 stars) or similar Hilton Resort Salalah (5 stars) or similar The sands camp

Flights

Economy class airfare of Muscat - Salalah.

Transport

Transfers in private A/C vehicle with driver guide. Pick-up and drop-off service at airports.

Others

Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited.

Meals

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner.

Guide

Services of English-speaking driver guide.

Not included:

Others

International flight into and out of Oman. Personal expenses (laundry, travel insurance, drinks, etc.). Tips for driver guide. Oman Visa Fee. Service supplement for public holidays, such as Christmas and New Year, etc.

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Day 1 Arrival In Muscat, Airport Pick Up
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Muscat, Airport Pick Up

Welcome to take our Oman private tour with daily departure, which can be tailored to meet your individual interests. You will enjoy a more personalized experience as the trip is only for your private party, with no other people.

After arrival in Muscat, you will meet your English-speaking driver guide at the Seeb International Airport and be transferred to the hotel. The rest day is your free time.

Accommodation: Al Falaj Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Day 2 Transfer To Nizwa And Visit The Highlights
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Nizwa And Visit The Highlights

Today, your driver guide will take you to the former capital of Oman – Nizwa in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Over there, you will visit the traditional local market and the most ancient castle in Oman – Bahla Fort. After having the lunch by yourself, follow the driver guide to go sightseeing the Jibreen Castle in Jabrin. Inside it are many rooms and delicate carvings waiting for you to explore. Then return to the hotel in Muscat.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Al Falaj Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Day 3 Muscat City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Muscat City Tour

Today, you will visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a landmark building in Muscat. Then head to the old district of Muscat to have a photo stop at Al Alam Palace. In the end, stroll around in the Muttrah market and choose some favorite souvenirs, if you like.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Al Falaj Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Day 4 Wadi Shab - Bimmah Sinkhole
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wadi Shab - Bimmah Sinkhole

After reaching Wadi Shab by 2 hours’ driving, you will be transfered to a boat to enter a valley. Then get off and continue to hike for some time until you reach a waterfall. You can go swimming or appreciate the scenery here. Before returning to the Muscat, you will also pay a visit to Bimmah Park to watch the sinkhole. After going down the stairs, you will see the clear and green water with a width of 40 meters (44 yards) and a depth of 20 meters (6 feet) in the bottom. Also, it would be nice to enjoy a relaxing swimming in the sinkhole.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Al Falaj Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Day 5 Flight To Salalah And Salalah City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight To Salalah And Salalah City Tour

After breakfast, your driver guide will transfer you to the airport for the flight to Salalah. Salalah becomes world-famous because of the local high-quality frankincense of which you will have a general understanding in today’s tour. Upon arrival, your local driver guide will pick you up and assist you in checking in the hotel. Afterwards, you will start to visit the banana and coconut plantations, Frankincense Land Museum, and the traditional frankincense market. Finally, you will go sightseeing the Great Mosque.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hilton Resort Salalah (5 stars) or similar
Day 6 Rub Al Khali Desert
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rub Al Khali Desert

Rub Al Khali Desert, also called Empty Quarter Desert. We will travel through the sand dunes by car and visit the Bedouin living there. At dusk, you can climb up to the sand dunes and appreciate the spectacular sunset in the desert. The charming scene of golden sand dunes under the twilight setting sun is also worthy of a photo. Tonight, we will camp in the desert, which will be an unforgettable memory of your Oman desert safari.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: The sands camp
Day 7 Wadi Dawka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wadi Dawka

After the Oman desert tour, we will return to Salalah by car today. In midway, stop over at Wadi Dawka Valley. In this natural valley, thousands of precious Frankincense trees are growing with the abundant precious Frankincense drops. Upon arrival in Salalah, check in the hotel. The rest of the time is free on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hilton Resort Salalah (5 stars) or similar
Day 8 East And West Salalah
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

East And West Salalah

The whole day will be spent to explore Salalah. First, we will drive half an hour to an ancient fishing village Taqa. Here, the Taqah Castle will be toured which used to be the private residence of Sheikh Al Ma’shani, an outstanding local merchant. Then continue to the ancient city Mirbat, the starting place of the Frankincense Road. We will appreciate the well-preserved Bin Ali’s Tomb with double domes. Next, proceed to the Mushsail Beach by 1.5 hours’ car. Going westward along the Hari-pin-bend Road, you will see the Frankincense trees growing for a long history in the natural habitat in the deep valley.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hilton Resort Salalah (5 stars) or similar
Day 9 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

We will arrange the airport transfer service according to your flight schedule. Wish you a nice trip home!

Meals: Breakfast

* Note: If the above itinerary doesn’t meet your requirements, don’t forget that we are a customized tour provider. Don’t hesitate to tell us your preferences, interests and budget, and we’ll tailor an itinerary to meet all your needs. Let’s turn your wanderlust into reality!

9 days tour

Customized Oman Desert Safari, Daily Departure & Private Tou

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Itinerary of your trip Customized Oman Desert Safari, Daily Departure & Private Tou

Arrival In Muscat, Airport Pick Up

Transfer To Nizwa And Visit The Highlights

Muscat City Tour

Wadi Shab - Bimmah Sinkhole

Flight To Salalah And Salalah City Tour

Rub Al Khali Desert

Wadi Dawka

East And West Salalah

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