Gems Of Oman - 05 Days Tour

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN MUSCAT – HALF-DAY CITY TOUR OF MUSCAT

Pick up at airport. Post that your city tour will begins. Your city tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East, the only mosque open to non-Muslims and expatriates in Oman. Later you drive to visit Mutrah fish Market. After you will visit Bait Al Zubair Museum. When you leave the Museum tour you will be satisfied with the wealth of information you have learnt about the country’s structure, tradition and heritage. You will then have a photo stop at the official residence of his Majesty the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali. Following this you will travel along the 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 also be able to enjoy a moment along the corniche admiring the various cruise ships on the water at Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Port. From the souq, You will arrive at the Muscat & Check Inn to Hotel. Overnight stay at 3*/4* Hotel in Muscat.

Day 2: MUSCAT – WADI BANI KHALID (SWIMMING & WALKING SIGHT) – WAHIBA DESERT – DUNE BASHING – SUNSET FROM DUNES

Pick up 8.30 AM & you will depart on an exciting 4wd journey through the mountains. 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. Post this you will travel to Wahiba Sands which is famous for its multicolored sand which is located in Sharqiyah Desert. As soon as you reach desert, you will check in to the desert camp. The camp offers a luxurious Bedouin style air conditioned accommodation and a variety of complimentary toiletries. The location of the camp in the wilderness of the desert, emphasizes the beauty of the golden sand dunes surrounding it. 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. Dinner & Overnight in desert camp.

Day 3: DESERT - WADI SHAB WALKING & SWIMMING – SINK HOLE – BACK TO MUSCAT

After an early breakfast at the desert camp, you can continue to Wadi Shab (Wadi meaning valley between cliffs). 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. 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. After enjoying walking and swimming, your first stop will be bimmah sink hole. 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 refreshed, you will start your journey towards Muscat. Overnight stay at 3*/4* Hotel in Muscat.

Day 4: FULL DAY NIZWA FORT & SOUQ - BIRKAT AL MAUZ OASIS - JEBEL AKHDAR

Morning drive to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. You visit the powerful Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman and the traditional Souq. The Souq is a lively place and an ideal location to purchase handicrafts and souvenirs. 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. 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. After an impressive cultural day it will time to travel start heading towards Muscat and drop to the hotel. Overnight stay at 3*/4* Hotel in Muscat.

DAY 5: DEPARTURE MUSCAT

Check out from Hotel and Transfer to Muscat International Airport for Departure.

Inclusion

  • Private transportation in Private Vehicle

  • English speaking guide cum driver.

  • Entrance fees where needed.

  • Water on board.

  • Accommodation of overnight stay for 04 nights with breakfast in the hotel.

  • Dinner will be served in Desert Camp.

Exclusions

  • Anything else other than itinerary.

  • Any Meals (not specified in the itinerary)

  • Desert activities.

  • Any flight & Visa charges.

  • Tips.

Notes

  • All tours are guided & on private basis.
  • If quoted hotel for the tour will not be confirmed alternative hotel will be used and either supplement or reduction will apply.
  • All Museum / forts visits are subject to change without notice. Museums are normally closed on, Fridays. Similarly visits to forts may be changed without notice since certain forts are often closed temporarily for renovations on a regular basis.
  • Please note that this is just a quote and all confirmations are subject to availability at the time of actual booking and acceptance of our quote.

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