OMAN COAST AND CROSSING DESERT [ 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS ]

After arriving at the  Muscat International Airport  you will proceed directly to the Immigration. Customs and immigration are very quick and simple to deal with. Once you get there at the arrival lounge you’ll be met by our smart and friendly chauffeur who’ll guide you to our comfortable vehicle for hotel transportation.

• 8:00 AM: Pickup from your hotel in Muscat.
• 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Snorkeling adventure at Dimaniyat Islands, exploring vibrant marine life and pristine waters.
• 1:00 PM: Photo stop at the Royal Opera House, a masterpiece of Omani architecture.
• 1:30 PM: Visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum to learn about Oman’s history and culture through its fascinating exhibits.
• 2:15 PM: Photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the ceremonial palace of Sultan Haitham, with its iconic architecture.
• 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Explore the lively Mutrah Souq, a traditional market filled with unique Omani products like frankincense, spices, and silver.
• 5:00 PM: Return to your hotel, concluding the tour.

Overnight Stay in Muscat Hotel

Begin your adventure with an 8:00 AM pick-up from your hotel in Muscat. The first stop is the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and one of the largest mosques in the world. Explore its exquisite interiors, featuring intricate chandeliers, a vast Persian carpet, and serene courtyards.

Afterward, embark on a scenic drive along the coastal road to the Bimmah Sinkhole, a natural wonder formed by limestone erosion. Admire the crystal-clear turquoise water and its unique geological beauty, perfect for photographs or a refreshing dip.

Continue your journey to Wadi Shab, a picturesque valley with emerald-green pools, lush plantations, and dramatic cliffs. Enjoy a short hike through the wadi, where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views and, for the adventurous, a chance to swim through the pools to discover a hidden waterfall within a cave.

Next, head towards Ras Al Hadd, a serene coastal town known for its unspoiled beaches and rich marine life. After dinner (optional) at a local restaurant, proceed to the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, where you’ll witness the incredible spectacle of green turtles nesting on the beach under the guidance of expert rangers. This unforgettable experience offers a close-up view of these ancient creatures in their natural habitat.

After the turtle-watching activity, return to your hotel for an overnight stay, concluding a day filled with exploration, natural beauty, and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters.

After having a delicious breakfast your journey will start towards the massive Wahiba Sands. Your driver will take you on a ride along the Eastern coast, popular for its immaculate beaches & fascinating migratory bird watching locations. The drive offers some awe-inspiring views of the enclosing landscape. Explore the colonies of Jalan Bani Bu Hasan and Jalan Bani Bu Ali which are recognized for typical Arabic architecture & culture. There’re also many wadis which feature different kinds of trees & interestingly shaped sand dunes with pools of standing water between them. The twin towns of Jalan Bani Bu Hasan and Jalan Bani Bu Ali  are 17 kilometers from Al Kamil & 36km to Al Ashkarah and make a great diversion to or from Ras al Jinz. Now its time to back to your hotel!

Overnight stay in Al Ashkara Resort

After having your breakfast, your tour guide will take you on a journey of lifetime . From vast sand dunes to wadis and beautiful coastlines this tour includes everything. In between, we’ll take you across the popular Wahiba Sands & Empty Quarter Deserts along isolated wadis leading into the Hajar Mountains. The 2 desert regions you’ll visit have some stark contrasts. Rub Al Khali, or the Empty Quarter Desert is the biggest sandy deserts on the planet, inhabiting an area larger than France.

One of the fondest desert experiences here will be walk alone over a sand dune, out of sight of your vehicle or any indication of humanity and just imagine what it’d be like to be left alone here.

Overnight lodging at Desert Camp

After breakfast and hotel check-out, your tour guide will escort you to our 4×4 comfortable vehicle to proceed to Wadi Bani Khalid which is Oman’s most gorgeous Wadis with unlimited date palms & crystal clear water. You can proceed to hike up further into the wadi to discover more pools & eventually a cave with an underwater stream. If swimming is not your cup of tea you can always relax & see the local boys cliff dive.

After a great afternoon soaking up some sun & discovering Wadi Bani Khalid, proceed northwest on Highway 23 to Ibra. Let your tour guide help you explore many of the ancient mud buildings still active in Ibra. Ibra also has souq to check out that stays pretty active on Wednesday mornings. If you proceed past the souq & turn right you will arrive in  Al-Munisifeh, the washed-up village  of Old Ibra. This is the part of the city that is still stacked with the crumbling old mud buildings from days past. This’s the part of the city that’s still piled with the crumbling ancient mud buildings from days past.

Your next stop will be Nizwa where you will check out the popular Nizwa Fortress & Nizwa’s Souq. The Fortress is the most visited national monument of Oman, so expect it to be pretty busy. Most of the time there will be food stalls where you can try out all types of traditional Omani food & other stalls where you can witness Oman handicrafts being made live & in action. The Souq is also worth roving around to buy traditional garments, spices and  memento. Now its time to get back to your hotel and wait for the next morning adventure.

Overnight Stay In Nizwa:

Day 07 will start with a morning breakfast and then you will proceed to Bahla, west of Nizwa, and see its own fortress, which is inscribed a UNESCO- listed World Heritage Site. Marvel at its huge dimension, an evidence to the potency of persian people who constructed it. We have a photo stop of grand Bahla fort.

Then we will continue to Wadi An Nakhr which is a remarkable 600km stretch of mountains and also home to pulsating activities such as  trekking in the wadis,  walking in the Snake Gorge and climbing up to the highest peak. En route you will notice the special synopsis of Jebel Misht standing proudly on the west. The last few kilometers are especially remarkable, with wonderful views down into the magnificent hole of “Wadi An Nakhr”.

Your next stop will be at Jebel Shams – Oman’s highest mountain – best known for its peak and the view into the stunningly deep Wadi Ghul lying alongside it. While there’s nothing ‘to do’ precisely at the zenith, the area makes an excellent place to take photographs, trek the balcony trail and have a picnic. We will back to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Overnight Stay at Jabel Shams Resort

Your driver and tour guide will meet you around 8.30 am to escort you to our jeep to board on a gentle adventurous journey. Your first stop will be at the picturesque mountain village Bilad Say which is enclosed by a few spectacular mountains. Then we drive through the magnificent Wadi Bani Auf. This route is pretty adventures and means only for the physically fit as it involves many steep bends & uneven roads. The tour continues to Nakhal & its seventeenth century fort constructed in the crest of a mountain.

Recognized as one of the most spectacular forts of Oman, Nakhal Fort is located beautifully at the edge of the Jebel Akhdar Mountains and enclosed by a gorgeous Oasis. There’s a region with therapeutic warm springs, and most noteworthy being Ayn A’ Thowarah whose water run at 45°C & are considered as a remedy for rheumatism & skin diseases because of its heavy sulfur content.

Later on will be transported to Muscat International Airport to catch your flight back home. Good-Bye! Wish you a safe journey.

Know Before Tour Start

Per Person cost is based on group of 04 person minimum