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Muscat · Oman
8 Days Oman Tour - Explore Oman
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The Experience
What your day looks like
DAY 1: Arrival in Muscat – Transfer to Hotel DAY 2: Half Day Muscat City Tour DAY 3: Muscat - Bimmah Sink Hole - Wadi Shab (Hiking & Swimming Sight) – Ras al Hadd – Turtle watching by night tour DAY 4: Sur – Sur Dhow factory - Wadi Bani Khalid (Swimming & walking sight) – Wahiba Desert – Dune Bashing – Sunset from Dunes DAY 5: Bedouin House Visit – Birkat al Mauz – Jebel Akhdar Mountain – Back to Nizwa DAY 6: Nizwa fort – Nizwa souq – Misfah – Hamra – Jebel shams Day 7: Jebel Shams – Wadi bani Awf – Nakhal Fort/Al Ghasham Museum – Muscat DAY 8 : Airport Drop and Departure
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Opportunity to swim through a pool of crystal clear water and dive through a narrow keyhole
- Stop at the dramatic Bimmah Sinkhole, enjoy the landscape
- Enjoy a moment along the corniche admiring the various cruise ships
- Visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum, learn about the country´s structure and traditions
- During the tour enjoy a 4x4 ride tour through the desert
- Visit one of the largest mosques in the Middle East, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Stop at the traditional Arab market, Muttrah Souq
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Muscat
Transportation. Welcome to this trip! You will arrive at the Muscat International Airport. Upon arrival you will be met by our friendly & efficient AFAQ Travel & Tourism chauffeur who will assist you to the comforts of our vehicle to drive you to the your hotel.
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Muscat
Overnight stay Option 1: 4* Golden Tulip Hotel in Muscat. OR Option 2: 4* Al Murooj Grand Hotel in Muscat.
Day 2
Muscat
Swimming at Bimmah Sinkhole. Bimmah Sinkhole: You will depart from Muscat to travel south towards the Quriyat Region. After travelling just a few kilometers you will find yourselves absorbed in an almost lunar world where unreal mountains dominate the view. You will continue to the mountainous landscape arriving at the dramatic Bimmah Sinkhole. Once you are refreshed
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Muscat
Boating. Fishing boat ride: Upon arrival at Wadi Shab you will transfer to a small fishing boat to be taken across the wadi to enable you to start your journey.
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Muscat
Leisure at Wadi Ash Shab. Wadi Ash Shab: You will walk through the amazing canyon, until you arrive at the wadi which leads to the Keyhole. Here you can relax; take a dip in the pools. You will have the opportunity to swim through a pool of crystal clear water and dive through a narrow keyhole, inside you will find a magnificent cave, complete with an incredible waterfall.
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Muscat
Our next stop for lunch at a restaurant to try the local cuisine Post will travel to the traditional city of 'Sur' and check in hotel. You will have time to relax at the hotel. Dinner will be served at 7:30 before a drive to Ras Al Jinz to see the turtles at around 9:00 pm. whilst we are very successful in sighting turtles, there is no guarantees as it is a natural phenomenon.
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Muscat
Overnight stay Option 1: 4* Golden Tulip Hotel in Muscat. OR Option 2: 4* Al Murooj Grand Hotel in Muscat.
Day 3
Muscat
ATV/UTV & Off Road Tours. 4x4 tour: After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart on an exciting 4wd journey through the mountains.
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Muscat
Swimming at Wadi Bani Khalid. Wadi Bani Khalid: Your first stop will be Wadi Bani Khalid, one of Oman’s most beautiful wadis. The wadi has clear deep blue water and counts among the few wadis of Oman that hold water all year round. From the mountain springs, the water is led to the oasis where it sustains the typical date palms.
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After an adrenaline fueled 4WD safari across 150-metre dunes and with a spectacular view of the sunset, you will be ready to experience the delicious Arabic Cuisine, splendor and live entertainment the camp has to offer. Whilst you sit around a camp fire under the starry sky, you will be able to look back over your day and appreciate the once in a life time experience.
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Muscat
Dinner & Overnight Option 1: Desert Nights Resort. (Deluxe Room) OR Option 2: Arabian Oryx Camp
Day 4
Muscat
ATV/UTV & Off Road Tours. 4x4 journey: You will depart on an exciting 4wd journey through the desert
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Local Flavor. Visit local bedouin house: Visit the local bedouin house and have Omani Coffee. You will enjoy their traditional ways of hospitality.
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Sightseeing at Jebel Akhdar (Oman). Jebel Akhdar: Next you will also we will depart for Jebel Akhdar also known as Green Mountain. On the way, we will stop by at Birkat Al Mauz and have an opportunity to walk in the middle of palm plantation at the foot of Green mountain.
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Muscat
Sightseeing. Visit the Post: Your next visit the Post this, we will start ascending journey to Jebel Akhdar Mountains. This mountain offers discovery and adventure. We will experience and witness nature’s primordial beauty seen in the soaring peeks and plunging canyon along with the rise of terraces on extremely steep mountain slopes. There is a trek that goes from one village to another through the terraces and along the falaj system. There is a splendid view of the hanging terraces.
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Breakfast included
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Overnight Option 1: Intercity Hotel Nizwa. OR Option 2: Omani Guests House Inn Nizwa
Day 5
Nizwa
Sightseeing at Nizwa Fort. Nizwa Fort: Your first stop will be at the spectacular Nizwa Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman.
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Local Flavor. Nizwa traditional Souq: You will also visit the Nizwa traditional Souq. The Souq is a lively place and an ideal location to purchase handicrafts and souvenirs.
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Local Flavor at Misfat Al Abriyeen. Misfat Al Abriyeen: Your Next stop will be, Misfat Al Abriyeen, set in a stunning landscape above terraced plantations of date palms. This is a rare sight in Oman as most palms are grown on the plains. The ancient houses and ruined watchtower perched on the mountain complete the scene.
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Muscat
Sightseeing at Jebel Shams. Jebel Shams: Continue your journey to the top of Jebel Shams, “Sun Mountain”, Oman’s highest peak at 3009 meters. The cooler temperatures will surprise as you reach the top to get a spectacular view of the “Grand Canyon”.
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Sleeping in high altitude will get you closer to the stars. Overnight at Jebel Shams
Day 6
Muscat
Sightseeing at Wadi Bani Awf. Wadi bani: You will depart your hotel and proceed towards, Wadi Bani Awf taking a stunning and exhilarating trip over the mountains. Deep in Oman’s countryside are many villages that still retain their traditional charm. Perhaps the most appealing of these is Bilad Sayt, a tranquil hamlet tucked away in the mountains.
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Sightseeing at Nakhal Fort. Nakhal Fort: Drive along the Nakhal Fort. This 17th Century Fort has some stunning views from the battlements. It highlights the prime position this fort used to command and is really worth the climb. After an impressive cultural day it will time to travel start heading towards Muscat.
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Muscat
Dinner & Overnight Option 1: Jebel Shams Resorts. (Olive Cottage) OR Option 2: Jebel Shams Resorts. (Mountain Lodge)
Day 7
Muscat
Sightseeing at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: Start your day visitig the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
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Local Flavor. Muttrah Corniche: Visit picturesque Muttrah Corniche and visit Muttrah Souq which retains the chaotic interest of a traditional Arab market albeit housed under modern timber roofing. You will stroll through the Souq, where you will have the chance to buy Omani specialties like Frankincense, Omani daggers.
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Sightseeing at Port Sultan Qaboos. Port Sultan Qaboos: Enjoy a moment along the corniche admiring the various cruise ships on the water at Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Port
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Local Flavor at Bait Al Zubair. Bait Al Zubair Museum: Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum. The Museum tour will provide you with a wealth of information about the country’s structure, tradition and heritage.
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Sightseeing at Al Alam Palace. The Al Alam Palace: Time to have a photo stop at the official residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, The Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali. From the Palace, you will travel through the old town, here you will pass some of the original houses.
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Muscat
Overnight stay Option 1: 4* Golden Tulip Hotel in Muscat. OR Option 2: 4* Al Murooj Grand Hotel in Muscat
Day 8
Muscat
This is the end of your trip! After amazing days tour its time for departure. Our guide will drop you at Muscat international airport for departure.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Private Transportation and tour fee throughout the trip Services of English English-speaking guide cum tour driver throughout the trip Entrance fee for different destinations as per the program
Not Included
Any item of personal nature Lunch and Dinner. (Pay as you eat) Any airfare & Visa charges Tips Anything else other than itinerary
What to Bring
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up at Muscat International Airport
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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