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Itinerary

DAY 01 (Thu): ARRIVE MUSCAT - AL HAMRA

Meet & assist on arrival at Muscat International Airport. Board the 4WD car and proceed to Al Hamra crossing the off-road track of Wadi Bani Awf. Short walk in the beautiful Snake Gorge. There will be photo stops at the villages of Bilad Sayt and Hatt en route. Later proceed to your hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight Stay at Al Hamra

DAY 02 (Fri): AL HAMRA - JEBEL SHAMS

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to visit Al Hamra village, one of the oldest villages & up to 400 years old mud houses is still occupied. Also visit the Al Hamra Falaj system. Later visit the famous Misfat Abriyeen village. Take a walk through the heritage village trail where you can see the old houses and beautiful terrace plantation in the tranquillity of a traditional Omani village. After visits, continue to Jebel Shams, the Grand Canyon of Oman.

Overnight stay at Jebel Shams

DAY 03 (Sat): JEBEL SHAMS

After breakfast, explore the Grand Canyon. Jebel Shams is popularly known as the mountain of sun. Visit the canyon with a short walk through the balcony in the morning. After lunch, take a walk again through one of the popular walking trails in the Grand Canyon. Walking through the spectacular mountain trails is a thrilling experience.

Overnight stay at Jebel Shams

DAY 04 (Sun): JEBEL SHAMS - NIZWA - JEBEL AKHDAR

Check-out from the resort and drive to Nizwa, the cultural capital of Oman. On the way, stop at Bahla, the mystical village, known for Arabian potteries. Visit one of the potteries making units. {Closed on public holidays and Fridays}. Later drive onwards to visit Jabrin to visit Jabrin Castle built in 17th century. It's magnificent plasterwork, wooden carvings; painted ceiling makes this castle amazingly different.

Arrive Nizwa. Visit the round tower Fort of Nizwa, probably the best fort architecture in Oman and Nizwa Souq where potteries, gold & silver wares are sold. Continue to Jebel Akhdar by evening.

Overnight stay at Jebel Akhdar

DAY 05 (Mon): JEBEL AKHDAR

After breakfast, proceed to explore Jebel Akhdar. Jebel Akhdar is known as the Green Mountains of Oman. Visit the beautiful terrace plantations and old mountain villages. Take a short walk through Wadi Bani Habib to see the ruins of an old mountain village. Visit Saiq plateau to see the majestic canyons.

Overnight stay at Jebel Akhdar

DAY 06 (Tue): JEBEL AKHDAR - WADI BANI KHALID - SUR

Check-out from the hotel and drive to the fishing town of Sur. Not too far away is 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 oases where it sustains the typical date palms. The pretty villages of Wadi Bani Khalid cling precariously to the rugged mountainside.

After lunch, continue to Sur and check-in to the hotel. Later in the evening we will drive to Ras Al Jinz to see the endangered green sea turtles come to nest on the beach {2100 hrs - 23 00 hrs}.

Overnight stay at Sur

DAY 07 (Wed): SUR - MUSCAT

After breakfast, explore Sur, the eastern most town on the Arabian Peninsula, where until recently the famous Omani Dhows were built. Dhow building in Sur dates back centuries and is closely linked with the maritime heritage of Oman. From Sur too, in the old days, the Omanis were sailing the seas, mainly to India. Later drive back to Muscat through the beautiful coastal road. We pass by white sandy beaches and rocky coves, stopping at Wadi Tiwi, a picturesque fishing village, Bimmah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater and Fins Beach with its beautiful white sand.

Overnight stay at Muscat

DAY 08 (Thu): MUSCAT CITY TOUR

After breakfast, proceed for a full day city tour of Muscat. The tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Visit the Bait Zubair Museum, exhibiting the wealth of Oman's Cultural history and thus imparting knowledge about the country's rich culture and traditions to the visitor. Later you drive along the picturesque Corniche to the once walled district of Old Muscat. You will have photo stops at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. You will be strolling through Mutrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items.

Overnight stay at Muscat

DAY 09 (Fri): DEPARTURE MUSCAT

In time, transfer to Muscat International Airport for departure. It's time to say Good Bye to Oman!!

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Quick Facts about this Tour

  • Trekking tour (moderate walks). Suitable for FITs and small groups.
  • Meet & greet by our airport representative.
  • Private airport transfers using quality vehicles.
  • Licensed English speaking walking guide (Omani National).
  • Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Muttrah Souq.
  • Experience round tour of Oman in quality 4WD cars.
  • Guided turtle watching tour at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve.
  • Visit Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid.
  • Visit Nizwa Fort, Jabrin Castle, Bahla Fort.
  • Visit Wadi Tiwi, Bimmah Sink Hole and Fins Beach.

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  • The prices are indicative and all respective services are purely subjected to availability upon final confirmations.
  • All current accommodation/service taxes have been included while quoting. If there is any unexpected increase in the accommodation rates extended by respective hotels, existing accommodation/service tax structure, hike in the fuel prices or air fare will be charged extra as applicable.
  • It is recommended that you take necessary travel insurance to cover medical expenses in case of an accident/illness, loss of baggage/personal belongings/air tickets, change of air tickets and cancellation of the tour.
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