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Discover Oman

Trip Type: Explorer

8 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $4,780.00 /Person
Adventure from portside Muscat and Muttrah into the heart of Oman's richly coloured past. Discover the awesome Islamic forts, age-old mud-brick houses, and silver- …
Discover Oman

Adventure from portside Muscat and Muttrah into the heart of Oman's richly coloured past. Discover the awesome Islamic forts, age-old mud-brick houses, and silver- and spice-filled souqs that make this Middle Eastern jewel such a feast for the senses. The treasures aren't all man-made: trip to the blazing remote landscapes of Wahiba Sands for a desert getaway with the Bedouins, and soak up breathtaking canyon views at Jebel Shams and Wadi Bani Awf before returning to the seaside capital.

Itinerary

Day 1: Muscat

Day 2: Muscat

Day 3: Ras al Hadd

Day 4: Wahiba Sands

Day 5: Nizwa

Day 6: Misfat Al Abyreen - Jebel Shams

Day 7: Muscat

Day 8: Muscat

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Mini Bus, 4x4

Accomodation

Hotel (5 nights), Heritage stay (1 night), Desert hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Muscat - Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
  • Muscat - Sidab Women's Group visit with lunch
  • Hawiyat Najim Park - Bimmah Sinkhole
  • Wadi Tiwi - Visit
  • Wadi Bani Khalid - Visit and swim stop
  • Wahiba Sands – Desert dune sunset
  • Sur - Dhow factory visit
  • Nizwa - Jabreen Castle
  • Wahiba Sands - Bedouin family visit
  • Misfat Al Abyreen - Village walk & beekeeper visit
  • Nizwa - Souq visit
  • Misfat Al Abyreen - Home-cooked lunch
  • Jebel Shams - Grand Canyon scenic drive
  • Bilad Sait - Fortress village visit
  • Jebel Shams - Balcony walk (1 hour)
Trip Highlights
  • Stand on top of Oman, with the vast Grand Canyon at your feet and take the scenic route down through the mountains to Muscat.
  • Walk through remote villages, tucked between mountains and at the bottom of valleys, lush with date palms and full of friendly locals, enjoy a visit to a local bee keeper and a hearty home-cooked Omani lunch.
  • Scramble to the top of the Wahiba Sands dunes for incredible sunset and sunrise views, and experience traditional Omani hospitality over coffee and dates with a Bedouin family.
  • Discover Oman's most phenomenal castles and mosques with guided visits to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Jabreen Castle.
  • Step back in time with a night in Nizwa, staying in a heritage property in the heart of the old town, and stroll the souq for souvenirs.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: ELSO
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Muscat, Oman
Trip Ends: Muscat, Oman
Countries Visited: Oman

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Destination Details

Oman
| 8 Days
| 1 - 12 People