Day 01 Arrive Muscat
Arrive at Muscat international airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Muscat
Day 02 Muscat
Proceed to Half-Day Muscat City Tour from the Grand Mosque, (please consider the dress code). The Mosque is open from 0800 HRS till 1100 HRS (except Friday). Pass the embassy quarter and enjoy a guided tour through the beautiful Royal Opera House (tour services are just available if there is no rehearsal on stage). Visit the Bait Al Baranda Museum. After this you drive along the corniche to Muttrah Souk. Continue to Al Alam Palace (photo stop), which is flanked by two Portuguese Forts, called Al Mirani and Al Jalali. In the afternoon you will again be picked up to enjoy a sunset cruise alongside the coastline of Muscat. Overnight in Muscat.
Day 03 Muscat -Bimah Sinkhole-Wadi Tiwi-Sur-Ras Al Hadd (345 kms / 5 hrs)
Proceed to leave the capital of Oman to explore the beauty of the country. First stop of the day will be the Bimah Sinkhole. From there you proceed to Sur, enjoying mesmerizing views over the Indian Ocean and Oman’s beautiful white beaches. Enjoy a walk in the evergreen Wadi Tiwi and continue to Sur to visit one of the nowadays rare traditional dhow factories, an open air dhow museum and enjoy a walk through Al Aygah with its beautiful old, wooden doors. In the evening you have the possibility to visit the turtle beach where turtles can be seen laying their eggs as well as baby turtles leaving their nests (please note that during your stay it is low season and there is no guarantee to see any turtles).
Overnight in Ras Al Hadd,
Day 04 Ras Al Hadd – Wahiba (By Road) (176 kms / 2 hrs 10 min appx )
Proceed to leave the city and drive to Asyla, heading along white, sandy beaches with mesmerizing views of the Indian Ocean. After a photo stop in Gaheid be ready for an unique desert experience. You will cross the Sharqiyah Sands, enjoying its beautiful dunes and peaceful atmosphere. One of the most important things in a bedouins life is to be hospitable so we will stop by at one of their houses where we will enjoy a authentic home cooked Omani lunch and will get to know how it is to still live in the desert.
Overnight in Wahiba.
Day 05 Wahiba-Wadi Bani Khalid-Ibra-Birkat Al Mauz-Nizwa (312 km/ 5 hrs)
Proceed to desert before leaving for the chance to have a swim or to take a walk in the evergreen Wadi Bani Khalid. From there you will head to one of the desert cities, where locals from all over the place are coming to the main market day either on Wednesday in Ibra with its traditional women’s market or on Thursday in Sinaw with its camel and fish market. In both cities you will also see the old, abounded districts. On your way to Nizwa you will have the chance to visit beehive tombs nearby Izki. You will soon find yourself surrounded by some of the highest mountains in Oman and walk along the banana and date trees in Birkat al Mauz or just enjoy the view of the village.
Overnight in Nizwa
Day 06 Nizwa – Al Hamra – Jabal Shams – Misfat Al Abryeen (153 km/ 3 hrs)
Proceed to take off to the old part of Nizwa where you visit the silver souk and the round tower fort. Take off the busy main road and follow a smaller one passing some of the traditional, small villages before reaching the old mud city Al Hamra. Drive up the Jebel Shams, also called “mountain of the sun”. Its plateau gives you an impressive view of the canyon, also known as “Oman’s Grand Canyon”. In the afternoon you can enjoy a walk in the beautiful old village Misfat al Abryeen, where you will also stay for one night in a traditional house including an Omani homemade dinner.
Overnight in Misfat Al Abryeen
Day 07 Misfat – Bilad Said – Al Hazm – Millennium Mussanah (173 km/ 4 hrs)
Proceed to leave the sun mountain heading for another adventures ride through the mountains. You will cross Wadi Bani Awf, one of Oman’s most memorable landscapes. A small walk through the canyon close by the mountain village Bilad Said and a picnic lunch before you leave this region. On your way to the hotel you will stop at Al Hazm fort, which you shouldn’t miss out. It might be not the biggest or the oldest fort, but the elaborate renovation makes it to one of its kind. Continue to the seaside.
Overnight in Millennium Mussanah
Day 08 Millennium Mussanah – Muscat (108 km / 1 hrs 18 min) / Dep. Muscat
Departure transfer to onward destination.
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| City | Nights | Hotels |
| Muscat | 2 | Centara Muscat Hotel Oman |
| Ras Al Hadd, | 1 | Jebel Shams Resort |
| Wahiba | 1 | Sand Delight Camp |
| Nizwa | 1 | Golden Tulip Nizwa |
| Misfat Al Abryeen, | 1 | Valley Guest Villa |
| Millennium Mussanah | 1 | Millennium Resort Mussanah |
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Accommodation as per the program.
- Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
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Entrance fees.
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All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
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All taxes.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.