9 days tour

Explore Oman - Self Drive Tour

$ 944 .00 USD

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Explore Oman - Self Drive Tour

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What is included and excluded in our Explore Oman self-drive tour package INCLUDED Accommodation including breakfast Pick up car A welcome kit is provided upon arrival which includes all essentials to fulfill your trip Complete explanation and assistance with a roadbook for the entire trip. Picnic kit included in the vehicle โ€“ Table, Chairs, Cooler. GPS included Car type full size : HONDA CIVIC or similar comfortable for 4 people Children sharing parentsโ€™ room are free (maximum 1 child per room under 12 years on existing bed or extra bed).Breakfast to payextra 24X7 assistance by our Grayline call center for any help or assistance during your stay. A comprehensive travel insurance coverage for all Grayline guests upto $2.5 million. NOT INCLUDED Optional Excursions (Bookable under additional services). For car rental CDW insurance approximately $6 per day (subject to change). Additional driver fees applicable Fuel charges to be paid as per the consumption. Porterage and personal expenses. Visa fees if applicable. Local VAT not included in the price. Additional driver - AED100 per rental in UAE & RO 3 per day in Oman. Any Monument entrancefees Any meal or beverage besides breakfast Any activity or visit Luggage handling Child seat (compulsory child seat required for children below 10years) Personal Expenses Entrance fees

Meals

Daily delicious buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant. - Your choice of egg live station - Cheese, salads, and cold cuts selections - Cereals, granolas, yogurts, nuts, and seeds selections - Fresh fruit selections - Arabic cold mezzeh selections - Fresh pastries like croissants, danish, and others. - Hot food items Explore an authentic arabic village breakfast at desert camp - food we serve- Foul medames and Arabic bread. Indulge in a delicious arabic BBQ dinner at desert camp - Lamb ouzi, kibbeh, the popular arabic doughnut luquimat and camel meat stew more....

Accommodation

Muscat: Garden Hotel 3* or similar Garden Hotel, is a 3-star hotel that brings comfort and excellent service to your doorstep. The Garden Hotel is perfectly located in the heart of the capital area of Muscat, Al-Khuwair District, near the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Embassies, Ministries, Commercial Districts, the Royal Opera House, Muscat Grand Mall and Avenues Mall. Muscat International Airport is on a direct route from the Garden Hotel via Sultan Qaboos Street. All guest rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, complimentary WiFI, a mini refrigerator, tea and coffee-making facilities, air conditioning, and stylish furniture for your comfort and relaxation. ยญ Nizwa: Al Diyar 3* or similar iyar Hotel is located in Nizwa and offers 2 outdoor swimming pools and free WiFi. Nizwaโ€™s historic souk is a 6-minute drive away, and Lolo Hypermarket is 4 km away.The modern, air-conditioned rooms at Diyar Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV, safe and minibar. The private bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries.Diyar Hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning and ironing services are available at an extra charge. Free private parking is available on site.Nizwa Fort Castle is in the heart of the city centre, a 10-minute drive away. Muscat International Airport is 150 km from Diyar Hotel. ยญยญ Wahiba: Arabian Oryx or similar In the heart of the Golden Sands of Sharqiya Desert nestled among stunning and ever challenging patterns of Dunes, Arabian Oryx Camp offering a Luxurious Style accommodation. The sitting of the camp in the widderness of the desert emphasize the beauty of the Virgin Golden sand dunes surrounding it, You will be welcome with warmth and kindness of Omani hospitality. The delicious Arabic cuisine slender & Attractive service along with live entertainment and bon/camp fire under the roof of stary skyes you will have ever charming experience once in a life. In the heart of the golden sands of Sharqiyah Desert nestled among stunning and ever changing patterns of dunes, Arabian Oryx Camp offering a luxurious Bedouin style accommodation that confines of the private Bathroom, a myriad of free high-end Toiletries are at the guestsโ€™ disposal. ยญ Sur: Ras Al Jinz Hotel or similar Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve is truly a unique destination. Earlier established to help monitor the fascinating and amazing nesting processes of these aunts of the marine turtle world, it now hosts numerous visitors from different countries realizing their wishes to witness a once in a lifetime experience. Total accommodation is 31 units including Carapace rooms and the luxury Eco-tents. Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve rates are all-inclusive of buffet breakfast, All are en-suite rooms and equipped with mini-refrigerator, tea-coffee maker and LCD TV. Complimentary internet access is also available. ยญยญ Note: If the event hotel is on a sold-out basis. Grayline will guarantee a similar hotel of the same category. Contact us. Hotel Standard Check-In: 12:00 hrs Hotel Standard Check-Out: 15:00 hrs Early check-in and late check-out are not guaranteed.

Transport

Car type full size: HONDA CIVIC or similar comfortable for 4 people with car insurance Tour Car type: Normal car: Honda Civic or similar. 4x4 Car: Nissan Pathfinder or similar Please Note : The car rental in Oman is with limited mileage: 200 KM mileage per day, excess is 0.18cents/km. Price Includes: Insurance, Service, Maintenance and suitable vehicle for replacement in event of normal service, breakdown or accident. Driving License & Age Limit: A valid driving license from home country that is more than 1 year old is mandatory. The minimum age of the driver should be of 21 years. Non-Compliance with the above will attract additional liability of 10% of the total damage cost on Thriftyโ€™s vehicle in addition to the Insurance excess @ USD 685/- per accident.This is applicable in case of an accident, only due to driverโ€™s fault or unknown third party (hit & run cases). Traffic Violations: Fines or other expenses incurred through traffic violations committed during the term of rental will be Lesseeโ€™s responsibility, if the lesseeโ€™s representative commits the violation. The lessor will charge the Lessee the actual traffic fine or other traffic violation charges, which will be billed separately upon receipt of fines from the traffic department with 10% service charge. The traffic fine payment is the liability of the lessee irrespective of the user who may be on enrolls or resigned or left the country. The traffic violations will be submitted as and when received from the traffic department.

Not included:

Others

Note: No entertainment during the holy month of Ramadan

Insurance

Optional

In this tour, we offer you limited excursions, but we will be happy to give you a special discount on all our tours and attractions as a valuable TOUR RADAR client. And get a Special discount using the Promo code on Exit: RADAR10

Flights

Please note that the international flight is not included in the tour package. You will need to make your own arrangements for your international flights to and from Muscat.

Guide

This is a self-guided tour. We will provide you with a complete road map and 24/7 assistance by call or email.

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Itinerary of your trip Explore Oman - Self Drive Tour

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

      Muscat (Arrival)

      Arrival at Muscat International Airport, after formalities, you will be able to direct yourself to the Car rental area at the car rental counter. After the car formalities are done, you will receive the keys, and you will be ready to discover the region. Drive to your hotel. We will provide you with a GPS device and a roadbook. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Muscat.

  • Day 2 Muscat [70Km]
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Muscat [70Km]

      Breakfast at the hotel. Drive through the beautiful embassy quarter en route to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque which has a remarkable architectural achievement. As a contemporary place of worship, it serves as a spiritual landmark for modern Oman, projecting the values and aspirations of the Omani people. As an edifice, it maintains a perfect balance between aesthetics, culture and deeply rooted Islamic tradition. After the visit to the mosque continue to Bait Al Baranda Museum, which showcases the history of Muscat. Visit Old Muscat, surrounded by steep mountains and flanked by twin 16th century forts โ€˜Jalaliโ€™ & โ€˜Miraniโ€™, also see the Al Alam Palace, His Majesty Sultan Qaboosโ€™ residence. Then proceed to Bait Al Zubair Museum. Bait Al Zubair is itself a part of Muscat heritage. Sheikh Al Zubair who served three former Sultans, founded the house in 1914 and his son Mohammad Al Zubair opened it as a museum in 1998. Its carved doors open up into a fortress style reception. The museum includes traditional Omani weaponry, jewelry, costumes, domestic utensils and recreated urban and rural environments. Then drive through the scenic beauty of the corniche, stop at Muttrah - the main port & commercial center, and explore the colorful historic souk. This is a real souk with winding alleys and backstreets and stalls selling all manner of textiles, jewelry, traditional Omani perfumes (bukhoor - made of frankincense), souvenirs and antiques. Overnight in Muscat.

  • Day 3 Muscat โ€“ Sur (340Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Muscat โ€“ Sur (340Km)

      After breakfast, continue your journey to Sur, a sea-faring town and a trading port bustling with activity throughout the year. It is famous for the fascinating architecture of its old town and shipyards where traditional dhows have been built for centuries at the edge of the bay. Photos stop at Quriyat a small fishing village. Continue your drive through the coastal area to Qalhat - drive through one of the most thrilling sections of Omanโ€™s 1,700 km coastline. Qalhat, one of the oldest towns and seaports in Oman, was famous for exporting horses to and importing spices from India in the 13th century. Then proceed to visit the famous Sinkhole, a part of a collapsed mountain filled with sea. Arrive in Sur late afternoon. Overnight in Ras Al Jinz.

  • Day 4 Sur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sur

      After breakfast visit the sea-faring town of Sur and a trading port bustling with activity throughout the year. It is famous for the fascinating architecture of its old town and shipyards where traditional dhows have been built for centuries at the edge of the bay. Visit Bilad Castle and after a quick tour of Sur, continue to Jaalan Bani bu Hassan Castle via Al Kamil, This Castle was built during the reign of H.E. Saโ€™id bin Sultan during the first half of the thirteenth century AH, corresponding to the first half of the 15th century AD. The circular castle rises to a height of 8 meters with a 50-meter diameter. It is surrounded by an external wall whose area exceeds five thousand square meters, and has two main gates; one is in the east and the other in the west. We will continue to explore more on this region, before proceeding to Ras Al Hadd. You have opportunity to visit the turtle (Optional) reserve with the possibility of watching the turtles laying their eggs at night. Overnight in Ras Al Jinz.

  • Day 5 Sur - Wahiba (200Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sur - Wahiba (200Km)

      Early morning enjoy the sunrise and a swim on the beach. After breakfast, depart to Wadi Bani Khalid โ€“ a lush green valley surrounded by rugged mountains, enjoy an incredible view and a chance to capture the scenic beauty with your camera. Investigate the surrounding area on foot. A unique picnic lunch can be carried by you to have it in the Widi around trees and water. Then continue to Wahiba Sands where you will meet your 4x4s to transfer you to your Desert Camp. Wahiba is one of the most fascinating and mysterious regions of Oman. The vast, ever-shifting dunes support an astonishing variety of wildlife and host different kinds of flora and fauna. The quick changing patterns of the dunes are a photographerโ€™s delight. The Wahiba is also home to a few thousand Bedouins, who are known to have inhabited this inhospitable region for at least 7000 years. Dinner & Overnight in Wahiba Sands. 

      Note: On this day, you will park your car in a allocated area as agreed with the camp outside the desert.

  • Day 6 Wahiba Sands - Al Hamra - Nizwa (200Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Wahiba Sands - Al Hamra - Nizwa (200Km)

      This morning after breakfast, proceed to Nizwa. Start the exploration of the Nizwa area by proceeding to the palm groves at Al Hamra. Al Hamra is also noted for its extraordinary ancient mud houses. Visit one of the oldest houses of Sheikh โ€œBait Al Safaโ€, which has been restored, decorated and transformed into a lively museum. Stop in the small village of Misfah. In the late afternoon, you have an opportunity to explore the souk of Nizwa. Overnight in Nizwa.

  • Day 7 Nizwa (150Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nizwa (150Km)

      After breakfast, visit Nizwa. Forts and castles are Omanโ€™s most striking cultural landmarks and together with its towers and city walls, they have historically been used as defensive bastion look-out points. It is estimated that there are over 500 forts, Castles and towers in Oman, our visit today would include a few of them which are more remarkable & striking in their architecture & style. The ancient capital of Oman, Nizwa was a seat of learning and the birthplace of Islam in Oman. The 17th-century Round Fort and the souq famous for the silver jewellery are the major attractions of Nizwa, not to mention the popular & interesting cattle auction, which takes place on every Friday. Built on a scold base of rock, the huge tower was designed to with stand the vibration of 24 cannons. Then move on to Bahla famous for its handmade pottery. Bahla is listed in UNESCO world heritage sites however the fort here is now under renovation and is not open to public. Continue to visit the famous Jabreen Castle, built as a defensive stronghold, The Jabreen is perhaps the finest of Omani castles. The castle has dungeons, passages, rooms and ceilings decorated with fine carvings & paintings. Overnight in Nizwa.

  • Day 8 Nizwa โ€“ Jebel Shams โ€“ Nizwa โ€“ Muscat (300Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nizwa โ€“ Jebel Shams โ€“ Nizwa โ€“ Muscat (300Km)

      Breakfast at the hotel, Today, start with the visit of Jebel Shams, It is part of the Jebal Akhdar region in the western Hajar. Its name means Sun Mountain and the highest point lies at 3010 meters although this point is only accessible by the military. The drive takes around 1.5hrs to the base of the mountain. Before you begin the journey to the top of the mountain you will notice the abandoned village sitting on the edge of the rock face. Itโ€™s then a 45min drive to the top. This is mostly tarmac throughout except for a short off-road drive once on top of the plateau. Once on top of the plateau you now have the chance to view Wadi Ghul from 3000miles. After spending your time, drive back to Nizwa and proceed further to Muscat. Arrive late afternoon in Muscat. Overnight in Muscat.

  • Day 9 Muscat (Departure)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Muscat (Departure)

      Breakfast at your hotel. Then depart to the Airport, on arrival go to the car rental Return parking, hand over your car rental company team, and direct yourself to the departure area.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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