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Duration
8 Days 7 Nights
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Group Tour
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Group Size
4 People
Oman Coast
Oman

OMAN COAST AND CROSSING DESERT [ 07 NTS / 08 DAYS ]

What To Expect

Travel with Oman Safari Tours 07 Nts/08 Days. In this trip you will cover most of the places such as Muscat city, major touristic destinations Amouage Factory , Nizwa fort & Souq, Jabreen castle, Bahla fort, Jabel Shams, Mountain, Hiking, Grand Canyon, Wahiba Sands (Desert), Ras al Hadd, Ras al Jinz (Turtle watching), Sur Costal route.

Best Time to Travel

Calendar Week Best time to Visit in winters Oct to April

Specifications

PRODUCT CODE: OST-08
TYPE: Round Trip
DEPARTS FROM: Muscat International Airport
MEETING POINT: Muscat International Airport
DURATION: 07 Nts/08 Days Tour
AVAILABILITY: As Per Request
EVERYDAY DRIVE: 500-600 Km
LANGUAGE: English
SPECIAL REQUEST FOR LANGUAGE SPEAKING GUIDE: Italain/french/german/spanish/chinese Etc

Tour Description

Days ITINERARY (Tour Highlights)-  OVERNIGHT
Day 01 Arrival Muscat International airport – Transfer to hotel Muscat
Day 02 Dimaniyat Island-Opera house Photo stop-Bait al Zubair museum-Al Alam Palace Photo stop-Muthra Souq Muscat
Day 03 Muscat Visit Grand mosque-Wadi Arbyeen-Bimmah Sink Hole-Wadi Shab-Ras al Hadd Ras al Hadd
Day 04 JALAAN BANI BU ALI – AL ASHAKARAH Al Ashkara Resort
Day 05 AL ASHAKARA-CROSSING DESERT-WAHIBA Desert Camp
Day 06 WADI BANI KHALID–IBRA- NIZWA Nizwa
Day 07 BAHLA –WADI NAKHR – JEBEL SHAMS Jabel Shams
Day 08 Jabal Shams-Bilad Sayt-Nakhal fort-Muscat int airport

Itinerary

Day 01 – Arrival Muscat International Airport – Transfer To Hotel:

After arriving at the  Muscat International Airport  you will proceed directly to the Immigration. Customs and immigration are very quick and simple to deal with. Once you get there at the arrival lounge you’ll be met by our smart and friendly chauffeur who’ll guide you to our comfortable vehicle for hotel transportation.

Day 02 –Dimaniyat Island-Opera house Photo stop-Bait al Zubair museum-Al Alam Palace Photo stop-Muthra Souq

  • 8:00 AM: Pickup from your hotel in Muscat.
  • 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Snorkeling adventure at Dimaniyat Islands, exploring vibrant marine life and pristine waters.
  • 1:00 PM: Photo stop at the Royal Opera House, a masterpiece of Omani architecture.
  • 1:30 PM: Visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum to learn about Oman’s history and culture through its fascinating exhibits.
  • 2:15 PM: Photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the ceremonial palace of Sultan Haitham, with its iconic architecture.
  • 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Explore the lively Mutrah Souq, a traditional market filled with unique Omani products like frankincense, spices, and silver.
  • 5:00 PM: Return to your hotel, concluding the tour.

Overnight Stay in Muscat Hotel

Day 03: Muscat visit Grand Mosque-Bimmah Sink Hole-Wadi Shab-Ras al Hadd

Begin your adventure with an 8:00 AM pick-up from your hotel in Muscat. The first stop is the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and one of the largest mosques in the world. Explore its exquisite interiors, featuring intricate chandeliers, a vast Persian carpet, and serene courtyards.

Afterward, embark on a scenic drive along the coastal road to the Bimmah Sinkhole, a natural wonder formed by limestone erosion. Admire the crystal-clear turquoise water and its unique geological beauty, perfect for photographs or a refreshing dip.

Continue your journey to Wadi Shab, a picturesque valley with emerald-green pools, lush plantations, and dramatic cliffs. Enjoy a short hike through the wadi, where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views and, for the adventurous, a chance to swim through the pools to discover a hidden waterfall within a cave.

Next, head towards Ras Al Hadd, a serene coastal town known for its unspoiled beaches and rich marine life. After dinner (optional) at a local restaurant, proceed to the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, where you’ll witness the incredible spectacle of green turtles nesting on the beach under the guidance of expert rangers. This unforgettable experience offers a close-up view of these ancient creatures in their natural habitat.

After the turtle-watching activity, return to your hotel for an overnight stay, concluding a day filled with exploration, natural beauty, and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters.

Day04: Jalaan Bani Bu Ali–Al Ashakarah

After having a delicious breakfast your journey will start towards the massive Wahiba Sands. Your driver will take you on a ride along the Eastern coast, popular for its immaculate beaches & fascinating migratory bird watching locations. The drive offers some awe-inspiring views of the enclosing landscape. Explore the colonies of Jalan Bani Bu Hasan and Jalan Bani Bu Ali which are recognized for typical Arabic architecture & culture. There’re also many wadis which feature different kinds of trees & interestingly shaped sand dunes with pools of standing water between them. The twin towns of Jalan Bani Bu Hasan and Jalan Bani Bu Ali  are 17 kilometers from Al Kamil & 36km to Al Ashkarah and make a great diversion to or from Ras al Jinz. Now its time to back to your hotel!

Overnight stay in Al Ashkara Resort

Day 05: Al Ashakara-Crossing Desert-Wahiba

After having your breakfast, your tour guide will take you on a journey of lifetime . From vast sand dunes to wadis and beautiful coastlines this tour includes everything. In between, we’ll take you across the popular Wahiba Sands & Empty Quarter Deserts along isolated wadis leading into the Hajar Mountains. The 2 desert regions you’ll visit have some stark contrasts. Rub Al Khali, or the Empty Quarter Desert is the biggest sandy deserts on the planet, inhabiting an area larger than France.

One of the fondest desert experiences here will be walk alone over a sand dune, out of sight of your vehicle or any indication of humanity and just imagine what it’d be like to be left alone here.

Overnight lodging at Desert Camp

Day 06: Wadi Bani Khalid–Ibra- Nizwa:

After breakfast and hotel check-out, your tour guide will escort you to our 4×4 comfortable vehicle to proceed to Wadi Bani Khalid which is Oman’s most gorgeous Wadis with unlimited date palms & crystal clear water. You can proceed to hike up further into the wadi to discover more pools & eventually a cave with an underwater stream. If swimming is not your cup of tea you can always relax & see the local boys cliff dive.

After a great afternoon soaking up some sun & discovering Wadi Bani Khalid, proceed northwest on Highway 23 to Ibra. Let your tour guide help you explore many of the ancient mud buildings still active in Ibra. Ibra also has souq to check out that stays pretty active on Wednesday mornings. If you proceed past the souq & turn right you will arrive in  Al-Munisifeh, the washed-up village  of Old Ibra. This is the part of the city that is still stacked with the crumbling old mud buildings from days past. This’s the part of the city that’s still piled with the crumbling ancient mud buildings from days past.

Your next stop will be Nizwa where you will check out the popular Nizwa Fortress & Nizwa’s Souq. The Fortress is the most visited national monument of Oman, so expect it to be pretty busy. Most of the time there will be food stalls where you can try out all types of traditional Omani food & other stalls where you can witness Oman handicrafts being made live & in action. The Souq is also worth roving around to buy traditional garments, spices and  memento. Now its time to get back to your hotel and wait for the next morning adventure.

Overnight Stay In Nizwa:

Day 07: Bahla–Wadi Nakhr – Jebel Shams

Day 07 will start with a morning breakfast and then you will proceed to Bahla, west of Nizwa, and see its own fortress, which is inscribed a UNESCO- listed World Heritage Site. Marvel at its huge dimension, an evidence to the potency of persian people who constructed it. We have a photo stop of grand Bahla fort.

Then we will continue to Wadi An Nakhr which is a remarkable 600km stretch of mountains and also home to pulsating activities such as  trekking in the wadis,  walking in the Snake Gorge and climbing up to the highest peak. En route you will notice the special synopsis of Jebel Misht standing proudly on the west. The last few kilometers are especially remarkable, with wonderful views down into the magnificent hole of “Wadi An Nakhr”.

Your next stop will be at Jebel Shams – Oman’s highest mountain – best known for its peak and the view into the stunningly deep Wadi Ghul lying alongside it. While there’s nothing ‘to do’ precisely at the zenith, the area makes an excellent place to take photographs, trek the balcony trail and have a picnic. We will back to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Overnight Stay at Jabel Shams Resort

Day 08: Departure To Muscat International Airport

Your driver and tour guide will meet you around 8.30 am to escort you to our jeep to board on a gentle adventurous journey. Your first stop will be at the picturesque mountain village Bilad Say which is enclosed by a few spectacular mountains. Then we drive through the magnificent Wadi Bani Auf. This route is pretty adventures and means only for the physically fit as it involves many steep bends & uneven roads. The tour continues to Nakhal & its seventeenth century fort constructed in the crest of a mountain.

Recognized as one of the most spectacular forts of Oman, Nakhal Fort is located beautifully at the edge of the Jebel Akhdar Mountains and enclosed by a gorgeous Oasis. There’s a region with therapeutic warm springs, and most noteworthy being Ayn A’ Thowarah whose water run at 45°C & are considered as a remedy for rheumatism & skin diseases because of its heavy sulfur content.

Later on will be transported to Muscat International Airport to catch your flight back home. Good-Bye! Wish you a safe journey.

 

Know Before Tour Start

Per Person cost is based on group of 04 person minimum

INCLUSIONS:-

  • Return Airport Transfer from Muscat International Airport to hotel (Both Way)
  • 02 Nts Accommodation in Hotel IBIS hotel or Similar, Muscat
  • 01 Nt Accommodation in Al Ayjah Plaza Sur or Similar, Sur
  • 01 Nt Accommodation in Al Ashkara Resort, Al Ashkara
  • 01 Nt Accommodation in Safari desert camp or Similar, Wahiba sands
  • 01 Nt Accommodation in Hotel Al Diyar or Similar, Nizwa
  • 01 Nt Accommodation in Sama Height resort, Jabel shams
  • Daily Breakfast at the hotel
  • Dinner in Hotel on Day 03, 04, 05 & 07 at the hotel
  • All the sightseeing as per mentioned itinerary
  • All Tours & Sightseeing with 4X4 wheel Drive
  • Complimentary water during the Tour
  • Turtle watching reservation charges, Museum & fort Tickets
  • Applicable Taxes & Service charges
  • English Speaking Driver /Guide

EXCLUSIONS:-

  • Any air fare
  • VISA charges.
  • All meals other than mentioned.
  • All expenses of personal in nature.
  • Anything which is not specifically mentioned in inclusions part.

NOTE:-

  • All tours are guided & on private basis.
  • Booking can be made on first cum first services basis.
  • If any supplement will be applicable by hotel for special occasion then the same will be informed and applied. Especially for Christmas and New Year period.
  • If quoted hotel for the tour will not be confirmed alternative hotel will be used and either supplement or reduction will apply.
  • Maximum 04 PAX can be accommodated in a 4 WD

Cancellation Policy

  • Less than 15 Days in advance – 50% of the total amount
  • Less than 10 Days in advance – 70% of the total amount
  • Less than 07 Days in advance – 100% of the total amount

Details

After arriving at the  Muscat International Airport  you will proceed directly to the Immigration. Customs and immigration are very quick and simple to deal with. Once you get there at the arrival lounge you’ll be met by our smart and friendly chauffeur who’ll guide you to our comfortable vehicle for hotel transportation.
 
  • 8:00 AM: Pickup from your hotel in Muscat.
  • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Snorkeling adventure at Dimaniyat Islands, exploring vibrant marine life and pristine waters.
  • 1:00 PM: Photo stop at the Royal Opera House, a masterpiece of Omani architecture.
  • 1:30 PM: Visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum to learn about Oman's history and culture through its fascinating exhibits.
  • 2:15 PM: Photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the ceremonial palace of Sultan Haitham, with its iconic architecture.
  • 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM: Explore the lively Mutrah Souq, a traditional market filled with unique Omani products like frankincense, spices, and silver.
  • 5:00 PM: Return to your hotel, concluding the tour.
Begin your adventure with an 8:00 AM pick-up from your hotel in Muscat. The first stop is the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and one of the largest mosques in the world. Explore its exquisite interiors, featuring intricate chandeliers, a vast Persian carpet, and serene courtyards. Afterward, embark on a scenic drive along the coastal road to the Bimmah Sinkhole, a natural wonder formed by limestone erosion. Admire the crystal-clear turquoise water and its unique geological beauty, perfect for photographs or a refreshing dip. Continue your journey to Wadi Shab, a picturesque valley with emerald-green pools, lush plantations, and dramatic cliffs. Enjoy a short hike through the wadi, where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views and, for the adventurous, a chance to swim through the pools to discover a hidden waterfall within a cave. Next, head towards Ras Al Hadd, a serene coastal town known for its unspoiled beaches and rich marine life. After dinner (optional) at a local restaurant, proceed to the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, where you’ll witness the incredible spectacle of green turtles nesting on the beach under the guidance of expert rangers. This unforgettable experience offers a close-up view of these ancient creatures in their natural habitat. After the turtle-watching activity, return to your hotel for an overnight stay, concluding a day filled with exploration, natural beauty, and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters.
After having a delicious breakfast your journey will start towards the massive Wahiba Sands. Your driver will take you on a ride along the Eastern coast, popular for its immaculate beaches & fascinating migratory bird watching locations. The drive offers some awe-inspiring views of the enclosing landscape. Explore the colonies of Jalan Bani Bu Hasan and Jalan Bani Bu Ali which are recognized for typical Arabic architecture & culture. There’re also many wadis which feature different kinds of trees & interestingly shaped sand dunes with pools of standing water between them. The twin towns of Jalan Bani Bu Hasan and Jalan Bani Bu Ali  are 17 kilometers from Al Kamil & 36km to Al Ashkarah and make a great diversion to or from Ras al Jinz. Now its time to back to your hotel! Overnight stay in Al Ashkara Resort
After having your breakfast, your tour guide will take you on a journey of lifetime . From vast sand dunes to wadis and beautiful coastlines this tour includes everything. In between, we’ll take you across the popular Wahiba Sands & Empty Quarter Deserts along isolated wadis leading into the Hajar Mountains. The 2 desert regions you’ll visit have some stark contrasts. Rub Al Khali, or the Empty Quarter Desert is the biggest sandy deserts on the planet, inhabiting an area larger than France. One of the fondest desert experiences here will be walk alone over a sand dune, out of sight of your vehicle or any indication of humanity and just imagine what it’d be like to be left alone here. Overnight lodging at Desert Camp
After breakfast and hotel check-out, your tour guide will escort you to our 4x4 comfortable vehicle to proceed to Wadi Bani Khalid which is Oman’s most gorgeous Wadis with unlimited date palms & crystal clear water. You can proceed to hike up further into the wadi to discover more pools & eventually a cave with an underwater stream. If swimming is not your cup of tea you can always relax & see the local boys cliff dive. After a great afternoon soaking up some sun & discovering Wadi Bani Khalid, proceed northwest on Highway 23 to Ibra. Let your tour guide help you explore many of the ancient mud buildings still active in Ibra. Ibra also has souq to check out that stays pretty active on Wednesday mornings. If you proceed past the souq & turn right you will arrive in  Al-Munisifeh, the washed-up village  of Old Ibra. This is the part of the city that is still stacked with the crumbling old mud buildings from days past. This’s the part of the city that’s still piled with the crumbling ancient mud buildings from days past. Your next stop will be Nizwa where you will check out the popular Nizwa Fortress & Nizwa’s Souq. The Fortress is the most visited national monument of Oman, so expect it to be pretty busy. Most of the time there will be food stalls where you can try out all types of traditional Omani food & other stalls where you can witness Oman handicrafts being made live & in action. The Souq is also worth roving around to buy traditional garments, spices and  memento. Now its time to get back to your hotel and wait for the next morning adventure. Overnight Stay In Nizwa:
Day 07 will start with a morning breakfast and then you will proceed to Bahla, west of Nizwa, and see its own fortress, which is inscribed a UNESCO- listed World Heritage Site. Marvel at its huge dimension, an evidence to the potency of persian people who constructed it. We have a photo stop of grand Bahla fort. Then we will continue to Wadi An Nakhr which is a remarkable 600km stretch of mountains and also home to pulsating activities such as  trekking in the wadis,  walking in the Snake Gorge and climbing up to the highest peak. En route you will notice the special synopsis of Jebel Misht standing proudly on the west. The last few kilometers are especially remarkable, with wonderful views down into the magnificent hole of “Wadi An Nakhr”. Your next stop will be at Jebel Shams – Oman’s highest mountain – best known for its peak and the view into the stunningly deep Wadi Ghul lying alongside it. While there’s nothing ‘to do’ precisely at the zenith, the area makes an excellent place to take photographs, trek the balcony trail and have a picnic. We will back to your hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight Stay at Jabel Shams Resort
Your driver and tour guide will meet you around 8.30 am to escort you to our jeep to board on a gentle adventurous journey. Your first stop will be at the picturesque mountain village Bilad Say which is enclosed by a few spectacular mountains. Then we drive through the magnificent Wadi Bani Auf. This route is pretty adventures and means only for the physically fit as it involves many steep bends & uneven roads. The tour continues to Nakhal & its seventeenth century fort constructed in the crest of a mountain. Recognized as one of the most spectacular forts of Oman, Nakhal Fort is located beautifully at the edge of the Jebel Akhdar Mountains and enclosed by a gorgeous Oasis. There’s a region with therapeutic warm springs, and most noteworthy being Ayn A’ Thowarah whose water run at 45°C & are considered as a remedy for rheumatism & skin diseases because of its heavy sulfur content. Later on will be transported to Muscat International Airport to catch your flight back home. Good-Bye! Wish you a safe journey.

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