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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 8 days and 7 nights | Oman (Muscat, Fins Beach, Wadi Bani Khalid, Wahiba Sands, Nizwa, Jebel Shams, Al Hamra, Rustāq) | Oman (Muscat) |
Day 1:
Muscat
Arrive at Muscat International Airport. Customs formalities and collection of your luggage.
Meeting in the arrivals area with one of our English speaking representatives who awaits you with a sign with your name for the transfer to the hotel (check in from 2.00 pm).
Overnight at hotel in Muscat.
Day 2:
Half day visit of Muscat and Muttrah Trek
After breakfast, departure for the half-day tour to discover the capital of the Sultanate. Visit the Grand Mosque, which has become the symbol of the country.
Overnight at hotel in Muscat.
Day 3:
Muscat – Quriyat – Bimah Sinkhole – Fins Beach
After breakfast, check out and head south along the coastal road. Passing from Quriyat township one arrives at Bimah Sinkhole, a natural crater in the ground with turquoise water inside. Opportunity to swim before continuing to Fins Beach, where camp will be set up for dinner and tents will be pitched for the night.
Overnight in mobile camp on the beach.
Day 4:
Wadi Shab Trek – Sur - Wadi Bani Khalid (Muqal Cave Trek) - Wahiba Sands
In the morning, camp is broken down after breakfast. Departure for Wadi Shab trek. Taking a small boat, you reach a path that leads to waterfalls hidden among the rock. We remind you to bring your swimsuit and change of clothes with you. Be careful, the rocks can be slippery and some steps are in the water. Continuation to Sur, a town famous for the dhow factory, and later to the most famous Wadi of Oman: Wadi Bani Khalid. Time available for a swim (women and men must cover themselves with a T-shirt, out of respect for the local population) before a small trek to the Muqal cave. Lunch included. Late afternoon arrival in the Whaiba Sands desert, where the camp is set up
Overnight in desert mobile camp
Day 5:
Wahiba Sands – Nizwa Fort & Souq – Jabal Shams
After having dismantled the camp, we leave the desert in the direction of the cultural capital of the country, Nizwa.
Visit Nizwa Souq. Here the traders are not aggressive and in addition to the souvenir shops there are stalls selling spices, fish, meat, silver…
From the souq you can walk to the Circular Tower Fort, built in the 17th century by Imam Sultan bin Saif.
We leave in the direction of the mountain of Jabal Shams; photo stop along the way in Wadi Ghul. After reaching the top we stop to admire the Grand Canyon Omanita (2000m, from here it is possible to see the highest peak in the country).
Dinner and Overnight at hotel in Jabel Shams
Day 6:
Jabal Shams – Al Hamra – Misfah – Wadi Bani Awf – Mussannah
After breakfast, we leave by 4x4 to visit the ancient villages of Al Hamra and Misfah, with their characteristic mud and stone houses. You take the most exciting off-road trail in the country, Wadi Bani Awf, between impervious passages, narrow gorges and hidden villages. In the late afternoon we arrive at the hotel along the coast.
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel in Mussanah.
Day 7:
Rustaq – Wakan Village
Day dedicated to the visit of Rustaq, with its fort, and the hot springs. Trekking among the cultivated terraces in the village of Wakan.????
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel in Mussanah
Day 8:
Departure Transfer to Muscat Airport
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Meals as mentioned in the Meal Plan Column above.
- Breakfast in all day dining restaurant of the hotels.
- Transfers from Muscat Airport / to Muscat Airport
- Entrance of all Forts / Museum visits as mentioned in the program.
- Water during the Round Tour.
- English Speaking Driver-guide during the whole tour. Day 1 – Day 8.
- Village Walk / Trekking as mentioned in the program above.
- 4x4 for whole tour from Day 1 – 7. (Max 4 Pax + 1 Driver per jeep).
- Camping Nights (2) we will provide Thin foam Mattress, Table Chairs for Dinner and Breakfast
- No Late check-out or Early Check-in.
- Any item for personal nature.
- Visa for Oman for USD 53.00 per person for 30 days.
- Meals other than mentioned.
- Sleeping Bag, Pillow / Blanket need to be arranged by client themselves.
- Tips and Porterage.
- Anything other than mentioned in the included services column.
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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| 1 | Al Reef Hotel, Standard room or similarMuscat | Muscat International Airport (MCT), Muscat - Arrival Terminal |
| 2 | Al Reef Hotel, Standard room or similarMuscat | |
| 3 | Camping Fins Beach, Igloo Tent or similarFins Beach | |
| 4 | Camping Wahiba Sands, Igloo Tent or similarWahiba Sands | Wadi Bani Khalid |
| 5 | Jabal Shams Resort , Standard Chalets or similarJebel Shams | Nizwa |
| 6 | Barceló Mussanah, Deluxe room or similarAl Hamra | |
| 7 | Barceló Mussanah, Deluxe room or similarAl Hamra | |
| 8 |
Muscat Muscat International Airport (MCT), Muscat - Departure Terminal |
| Place | Private Tour with English Speaking Guide | Private Tour with Italian Speaking guide |
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| Muscat | Al Reef Hotel, Standard room or similar | |
| Fins Beach | Camping Fins Beach, Igloo Tent or similar | |
| Wahiba Sands | Camping Wahiba Sands, Igloo Tent or similar | |
| Jebel Shams | Jabal Shams Resort , Standard Chalets or similar | |
| Al Hamra | Barceló Mussanah, Deluxe room or similar | |
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