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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 8 days and 7 nights | Oman (Nakhal, Jebel Shams, Al Hamra, Jabal Akhḍar, Nizwa, Wahiba Sands, Masirah Island, Ras Al Hadd, Sur, Wadi Tiwi, Muscat) | Oman (Muscat) |
Day 1:
Muscat - Nakhal - Wadi Bani Awf - Jabel Shams
Arrive in Muscat. Customs formalities, collection of your luggage and meeting with the guide. Departure in 4x4 for Nakhl to visit its fort. Continue among the palm trees until you reach the Ain Thowarah hot springs, before entering the gorges of Wadi Bani Awf, considered the most beautiful "off road" in all of Oman. For about two hours you enter deep gorges, with the road winding between the rocks. You will discover villages nestled in the mountains, such as the picturesque Bilad Sayt. The road begins to climb at Snake Gorge, a spectacular crevice in the mountains.
Arrive at Jabel Shams, the mountain of the sun, known for the Omani Grand Canyon. Photo stop to admire the beauty of the Canyon from above. Overnight at hotel in Jabel Shams.
Day 2:
Jabel Shams - Al Hamra - Misfat - Jabel Akdhar - Nizwa
After breakfast we descend from the mountains to visit the ancient villages of Al Hamra and Misfat, with old houses among palm trees and crops. Continue to Birkat Al Mauz, where you can admire the Falaj (artificial canal) included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ancient village with mud houses. We set off again for the mountain, towards the mountains of Jabel Akdhar. Short walk among the villages famous for the cultivation of roses and orchards, thanks to the favorable climate. Arrive Nizwa for dinner and overnight.
Day 3:
Nizwa - Wahiba
Depart from Nizwa to Wahiba Sands desert. In the morning, don't miss the livestock market at the Nizwa souq (Fridays only). Afterwards, time available to browse the shops in the souk and to go and admire the Fort of Nizwa, with its large circular tower this is the most famous fortress in Oman.
We leave the paved road to enter the dunes in the desert. Arrival at the camp and check in. At sunset, the 4x4s are taken back to see the sun go down. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 4:
Wahiba / Masirah Island
The journey continues by 4x4 towards Shannah to take the ferry to Masirah Island. “Dune crossing” before reaching the sea. You travel about 180 km among the sand dunes, passing next to the largest mosque in the desert wanted by Sultan Kaboos for the local population. We embark on the ferry to reach Masirah Island. Check in, dinner and overnight.
Day 5:
Masirah Island
Full day at leisure with the guide to discover the natural beauty of the island. The sighting of turtles will be possible more between September and December and that of whales from February to March. Overnight at hotel on Masirah Island.
Day 6:
Masirah/Ras al Hadd
In the morning, we take the ferry back to the mainland and continue the journey to Ras al Jinz. We travel along the Omani coast before reaching the beach of the turtles. After dinner excursion on the beach to see the turtles that reach the coast at night. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7:
Ras al Hadd - Sur - Wadi Tiwi & Arbeen - Muscat
After breakfast, checkout and departure for Muscat. The road you follow starts from Sur and arrives at Quriyat, allowing you to admire the clear waters of the Gulf of Oman and the splendid beaches. Stop in Wadi Tiwi to visit a typical Omani village.
Continue to Bimah Sinkhole, a crater in the ground with pools of green water inside, where the inland waters meet that of the sea. Return to the 4x4s to cross the mountains to Wadi Al Arbeen. After lunch continue to Muscat. Overnight in Muscat.
Day 8:
Departure
After breakfast transfer to the airport. Stop to visit the Grand Mosque.
- Accommodation on sharing room for 07 nights
- Breakfast is included in the package from day 2 to day 8
- 1 Dinner in Nizwa (Hotel all day dining restaurant), 1 Dinner in Wahiba, 1 Dinner in Jabal Shams, 2 dinners in Masirah Island (Hotel all day dining restaurant)
- Slab 2 - 4 Pax roundtrip by 4WD with English Speaking guide cum driver from day 1 – day 5
- Slab 5 – 8 pax roundtrip by TWO 4WD with English Speaking Guide cum driver from day 3 – day 5. And Minivan/ Coaster for the Transfers and Muscat city Tour
- Arrival and Departure Transfer on Day 1 and Day 8
- Entrances where applicable
- Water during the tour
- All Service Taxes & VAT
- Any item for personal nature
- Meals other than mentioned
- Tips and Porterage
- VISA for Oman
- Anything other than mentioned in the included services column
- No early check-in or late check-out
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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| 1 | Jabal Shams Resort, Chalet or similarJebel Shams |
Muscat International Airport (MCT), Muscat - Arrival Terminal Nakhal |
| 2 | Golden Tulip Nizwa, Standard room or similarNizwa |
Al Hamra Jabal Akhḍar |
| 3 | Sama Al Wasil Camp, Chalet or similarWahiba Sands | |
| 4 | Masirah Island, Deluxe room or similarMasirah Island | |
| 5 | Masirah Island, Deluxe room or similarMasirah Island | |
| 6 | Turtle Beach Resort, Hamoor or similarRas Al Hadd | |
| 7 | Ramada Encore, Standard room or similarMuscat |
Sur Wadi Tiwi |
| 8 | Muscat International Airport (MCT), Muscat - Departure Terminal |
| Place | Private Tour with English Speaking Guide | Private Tour with Italian Speaking guide |
|---|---|---|
| Jebel Shams | Jabal Shams Resort, Chalet or similar | |
| Nizwa | Golden Tulip Nizwa, Standard room or similar | |
| Wahiba Sands | Sama Al Wasil Camp, Chalet or similar | |
| Masirah Island | Masirah Island, Deluxe room or similar | |
| Ras Al Hadd | Turtle Beach Resort, Hamoor or similar | |
| Muscat | Ramada Encore, Standard room or similar | |
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