Explore the vibrant city of Muscat, where you can visit the Grand Mosque, the Royal Opera House, and the Muttrah Souq. Enjoy a thrilling dolphin watching and snorkelling tour in the clear waters of the Arabian Sea. Experience the thrill of driving on the golden sands of Wadi Al Abyad and visit the Mall of Muscat for some shopping and entertainment. Discover the history and culture of Oman at the Nakhal fort and the Al Wakan village, and relax at the hot springs of Ayn Al Thuwarah. Experience the desert adventure of Wahiba Sands, where you can camp under the stars and enjoy camel rides and sandboarding. Visit the stunning Wadi Bani Khalid, a lush oasis with natural pools and waterfalls. Witness the amazing sight of turtles nesting at Ras Al Jinz, a protected reserve for these endangered creatures. Explore the scenic Wadi Tiwi, Wadi Shab, and Bimmah Sinkhole, where you can swim, hike, and admire the natural beauty. End your trip with a visit to the wadi Daika Dam, a marvel of engineering and a source of irrigation for the nearby farms.
DAY 01: ARRIVE MUSCAT
Arrive at Muscat airport, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Muscat
DAY 02: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF MUSCAT
In the morning, you will be met at the hotel for a full day city tour of Muscat. You visit the Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Middle East, followed by the Natural History Museum. Drive along the picturesque Corniche with a photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the official palace of his Majesty the Sultan of Oman. The palace is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts - Mirani and Jalali. Before winding up the tour you will be strolling through Mutrah Souq and then return to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Muscat
DAY 03: DOLPHIN WATCHING & SNORKELLING TOUR
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the pier side to embark on a fiber boat for a cruise through the Muscat coast to watch wild dolphins. Watching wild dolphins is a thrilling way to start the day and the lucky may even come across one of the many species of whales that can be found just a few kilometers from Muscat’s rugged coast. Not every trip guarantees a sighting, but you are sure to enjoy a trip out to sea and enhance your knowledge of nature’s most fascinating marine mammals. Later, sail to the stunning Bandar Khairan Bay for an opportunity to go snorkeling for 1 hour. Oman ranks among some of the best snorkeling destinations in the world with chances to swim alongside turtles and other varying and unique forms of marine life. Return to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Muscat
DAY 04: MALL OF MUSCAT – BARKA
After check-out at the hotel, you start your fascinating roundtrip with a visit to the Mall of Muscat which is home to one of the Middle East’s largest aquariums, Oman Aquarium, with 50 plus exhibits and over 30,000 animals. Later, visit Oman’s largest indoor entertainment centres, Xtreme Zone & Fabyland, where you can choose from a number of fun activities suitable for kids of all ages and also adults including the biggest trampoline area in town. Later head to Dunes By Al Nahda Camp located in golden sands of Wadi Al Abyad. Arrive and check-in and enjoy the rest of the day with some activities at the resort including desert safaris, camel rides, off-road adventures, stargazing, and spa treatments.
Overnight at Dunes By Al Nahda
Note: Entrance fees is not included as part of the package.
DAY 05: NAKHAL & AL WAKAN VILLAGE
Pick-up from the hotel and drive to Nakhal which has a 350 years old magnificent fort and is dramatically located at the top of rocky mountain cliff. The area is surrounded with date plantations. The narrow road through the town winds up to the Hot Springs of Ayn Al Thuwarah, which is a popular picnic spot. After spending some time at Nakhal we will drive to the remote village of Wakan, set inside Wadi Mistal. A mild off-road drive will take us to the entrance of the village from where one can explore the various terrace plantations and farms of the village. Explore the beauty of the village life and drive back to camp
Overnight at Dunes By Al Nahda
DAY 06: WAHIBA SANDS
After check out from the hotel you will drive to Wahiba Sands to have your first desert experience in Oman. After some exciting sand dune driving with your experienced driver, you may want to go on a camel ride or do some sand boarding before visiting the home of a Bedouin Family in the desert where you will experience traditional Arabic hospitality with coffee and dates. Arrive and check-in at the desert camp and enjoy a BBQ dinner with Omani music (seasonal).
Overnight at the desert camp
DAY 07: WAHIBA SANDS – WADI BANI KHALID – RAS AL HADD
After check out at from the camp, you will proceed to Wadi Bani Khalid – an oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains. It is one of the most beautiful wadis in Oman and its pools with clear deep blue water give you an opportunity to take a refreshing dip. Proceed to Ras Al Hadd where you will arrive and check-in at your hotel. After an early dinner you will visit the turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz, where at night the Green Turtles, after a journey of thousands of kilometers will come ashore to lay their eggs.
Overnight at hotel
DAY 08: RAS AL HADD – SUR – MUSCAT
Check out from the hotel in the morning and start your journey back to Muscat using the picturesque coastal road. The first stop will be the coastal town of Sur, renowned for its dhow shipyard in former times. Then you will visit Wadi Tiwi, an oasis well known for its lemon and date plantations. Have lunch on route in Wadi Shab area and after lunch, stop by the famous Bimmah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater. Stop at wadi Daika Dam. Enjoy Water sports activities (to be booked and paid directly) before continuing to Muscat.
Arrive Muscat and check in at your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Muscat
DAY 09: MUSCAT AT LEISURE
Day is at your own leisure.
DAY 10: DEPARTURE MUSCAT
Day is at your own leisure.
By evening, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
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