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Transport

Walking, private bus, 4x4 vehicle.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nts), desert camp (1 nt).

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Muscat city tour. Bimmah Sinkhole and Sur dhow shipyard visit. Ras al-Jinz turtle sanctuary night walk (seasonal). Wahiba Sands desert camp. Nizwá cattle market. Mud houses of Misfat al Abyreen walk.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included in the brochure price

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. RAMADAN According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 28th - Mar 29th 2025, and Feb 17th - Mar 19th 2026. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can’t at that time. ELECTRICAL SOCKETS Please note that the electricity sockets in Oman are three pinned (like the UK). WOMEN’S CLOTHING To respect the Islamic culture in Oman and to honour your gracious hosts, women should cover from shoulders to knees. Mid-calf pants and skirts with short sleeved tops are a great option for this. When visiting mosques, long sleeves and a scarf to cover your head are mandatory. They can be removed once you leave the mosque grounds. Please note on Days 3 and 4 when swimming options are available we suggest wearing capri length yoga pants and a t-shirt as a modest bathing suit.Wādī Banī Khālid - Hiking and Swimming in Wādī Banī Khālid Nizwá - Nizwá Fort Visit (5OMR per person)

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

Day 1: Muscat

Arrive at any time.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Muscat (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Muscat (1B, 1L)

Explore some of the highlights of the city including the Grand Mosque, the Bait Al Zubair Museum, and the historic souk in Muttrah, before heading to Old Muscat and view the 16th century Al-Mirani and Al-Jelani forts from outside.
Modesty is mandatory for everyone when visiting the Grand Mosque. Men must wear long pants and shirts must cover shoulders (if you have tattoos, they must be fully covered by your clothing). Women must be fully covered including heads, full arms and full legs. We recommend not wearing jewelry unless it is fully covered by your clothing. Proper Omani outfits for men and women can be rented should you wish, and our CEO will be happy to answer any questions or assist in preparing the correct outfits to visit the mosque.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Visit
- Bait Al Zubair Museum Visit
- Muttrah Souq Visit
- Old Muscat Fort Visits
Day 3 Day 3: Muscat/Ras Al-Jinz (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Muscat/Ras Al-Jinz (1B)

Leave Muscat behind and drive along the coast towards the picturesque Bimmah Sinkhole. Continue to Sur, renowned in the past for its dhow shipyards, before reaching Ras al-Jinz on the coast. After an early dinner, visit the turtle sanctuary, where green turtles come from thousands of kilometres away to lay eggs at night.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- 4x4: Muscat to Ras al-Jinz 02:27 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Bimmah Sinkhole
- Sur Dhow Shipyards
- Turtle Sanctuary Visit
Day 4 Day 4: Ras Al-Jinz/Wahiba Sands (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ras Al-Jinz/Wahiba Sands (1B, 1D)

Drive towards Wādī Banī Khālid, a rocky oasis nestled in the East Hajar mountains filled with natural pools. Later, begin your desert adventure through the dunes towards the desert camp, just in time for a sunset, then enjoy a traditional dinner.
At Wahabi Sands we will stay at a desert lodge with restaurant and cafe. We will overnight in comfortable tents with beds and private bathrooms, there is no A/C in the tents.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- 4x4: Wādī Banī Khālid to Wahiba Sands 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Wādī Banī Khālid
- Omani Desert Lodge Camp Experience
Day 5 Day 5: Wahiba Sands/Nizwá (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Wahiba Sands/Nizwá (1B)

Leaving the desert behind, we head towards Ibra and visit the impressive Jabrin castle. Continue towards Nizwá, stopping at the historic fortress of Bahla along the way.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- 4x4: Ibrā’ to Nizwá 01:15 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Jabrin Castle
- Bahla Fort
Day 6 Day 6: Nizwá (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Nizwá (1B)

Wake early to take part in the Nizwá cattle market. Watch locals buy and trade the best livestock, from goats to cattle directly from the herders. Continue to the town of Al Hamra and visit the renowned stone houses of Misfat Al Abriyeen and learn about the Falaj network, Oman’s ancient water supply system. Return to Nizwa via Jebel Shams and take in view of Wadi Nakhr known as the Grand Canyon of Oman.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- 4x4: Nizwá to Al Ḩamrā’ 00:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Nizwá Cattle Market
- Aflaj Irrigation Systems
- Mud Houses of Misfat Al Abriyeen
Day 7 Day 7: Nizwá/Muscat (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Nizwá/Muscat (1B)

Drive through Wadi Bani Awf and take in the beauty of the steep mountain cliffs before reaching the end point ("Snake Point") of the gorge. Continue to Muscat for the evening.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- 4x4 06:00 Hr(s)
Day 8 Day 8: Muscat (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Muscat (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Highlights Of Oman

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of Oman

Day 1: Muscat

Day 2: Muscat (1B, 1L)

Day 3: Muscat/Ras Al-Jinz (1B)

Day 4: Ras Al-Jinz/Wahiba Sands (1B, 1D)

Day 5: Wahiba Sands/Nizwá (1B)

Day 6: Nizwá (1B)

Day 7: Nizwá/Muscat (1B)

Day 8: Muscat (1B)

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