Oman Highlights
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Overview
Highlights
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival
Arrive at Muscat International Airport and transfer to Majan Continental Muscat. Check in at the hotel.
Car Delivery at 1000 Hrs at the Hotel. (Self drive option )
Pickup from the hotel in the afternoon and proceed to Bait Al Zubair Museum (except Friday) is a brief introduction that traces Oman’s history and development. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the Fish Market & the colorful Muttrah Souq. We proceed for a photo stop to the magnificent Al Alam Palace, official palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani & Jalali.
Overnight stay at Majan Continental Muscat
Day 2: Muscat - Coastal Road to Ras Al Had
Breakfast
0800 hrs : Visit Grand Mosque before we head to Sur. We depart to Ras Al Junaiz via the scenic and rugged coastal route. This tour offers breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset by pristine white beaches.
We drive past the fishing village of Quriyat. There is a good chance of spotting Flamingos and Eagles at an inland stream. We then proceed to the Bimah sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue green water at the bottom. On clear sunny days while driving along the coast one might chance to see sharks in the deep blue waters or fleet footed Gazelles sprint across the landscape.
As we continue from here the road winds through mountain terrain offering breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters of the ocean enroute.
Arrive Sur and visit the fish jetty and dhow factory. Check into the hotel.
At night we have a drive to the Ras Al Jinz Scientific Centre where we are escorted to the beach by trained guides to watch the turtles coming into nest on the sands.
Overnight stay at Sur Plaza Hotel.
Day 3: Ras Al Had - Wadi Bani Khalid – Wahiba
0800 Hrs : we proceed to visit Wadi Bani Khalid. It comprises of small pretty villages embedded in the mountains. The Wadi has clear deep blue water. It is advisable to wear light comfortable clothing and walking shoes. After having enjoyed your time at the Wadi, we proceed to Wahiba Sands.
Transfer to Arabian Oryx Camp.
The Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 meters are also host to a variety of flora and fauna. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer’s delight. Experience a roller coaster like feeling as our experienced drivers drive you over the dunes. The Wahiba Sands is also home to the traditional Bedouin tribe who are known for their hospitality and their knowledge of the sands. We will stop by a Bedouin family in their traditional and simple habitat.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Arabian Oryx Camp .
Day 4: Wahiba - Birkat Al Mauz - Nizwa
0800 Hrs: Transfer from Arabian Oryx Camp to Birkat al Mouz. We stop at the pretty village of Birkat Al Mauz situated at the foothills of Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountains). Enjoy a walk through its oasis and dense date plantations.
Nizwa, capital of the interior, is the birthplace of Islam in the Sultanate of Oman. Nizwa boasts of the famous Round Tower Fort, built in the 17th century, and its Souq renowned for its Friday cattle auction, intricately hand-carved “Khanjars” (daggers) & ornamental silver jewellery.
Overnight stay at Al Diyar Hotel.
Day 5: Nizwa - Al Hamra - Tanouf - Misfah - Nizwa
0800 hrs: Depart for the Al Hamra village date plantations. Visit the stone house village of Misfah. Visit Misfah a pretty mountain village with stone dwellings still in existence. Then we depart for Jabrin, the finest of Oman’s castles built in the late 17th century became a seat of Omani learning. The castle displays the highest achievement in Omani ceiling painting & beautifully executed woodcarvings. After our visit to Jabreen Castle, proceed to visit Bahla Fort which has been declared as a World Heritage site.
Overnight stay at Al Diyar Hotel.
Day 6: Mountain crossing and drive to Muscat
0800 hrs: morning tour to Nizwa Friday Market( Only on Fridays) before head all the way to Muscat. Drive through Wadi Bani Auf, Bilat syet etc.
Drop off the car at the Hotel (Self-drive option )
Overnight stay at Majan Continental Muscat or Similar
Day 07: Departure transfer
Transfer from Majan Continental Muscat to Muscat International Airport.
Others
Guided Program
01 January 2020 -30 April 2020 & 01 October 2020 - 24 December 2020
COST PER PERSON | 2 PAX | 03 PAX | 04 PAX |
PACKAGE COST | USD 1250.00 | USD 966.00 | USD 814.00 |
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | USD 242.00 | USD 242.00 | USD 242.00 |
01 May 2020 -30 September 2020
COST PER PERSON | 2 PAX | 03 PAX | 04 PAX |
PACKAGE COST | USD 1166.00 | USD 882.00 | USD 730.00 |
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | USD 231.00 | USD 231.00 | USD 231.00 |
Cost includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis – 02 Nights at Majan Continental Hotel or similar in a Standard room on BB basis, 1 Night at Sur Plaza in a Standard room on BB basis, 1 Night at Arabian Oyrx or similar in a Standard tent on HB basis and 2 Night at Al Diyar hotel or similar in a Standard room on BB basis
- One 4wd vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per the program
- Transfers and city tour in a Saloon car
- Entrance fees
- Taxes
Cost doesn’t include
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Self Drive Program
01 January 2020 -30 April 2020 & 01 October 2020 - 24 December 2020
COST PER PERSON | 2 PAX | 03 PAX | 04 PAX |
PACKAGE COST | USD 814.00 | USD 622.00 | USD 546.00 |
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | USD 378.00 | USD 378.00 | USD 378.00 |
01 May 2020 -30 September 2020
COST PER PERSON | 2 PAX | 03 PAX | 04 PAX |
PACKAGE COST | USD 756.00 | USD 578.00 | USD 510.00 |
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | USD 378.00 | USD 378.00 | USD 378.00 |
Cost includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis – 02 Nights at Majan Continental Hotel or similar in a Standard room on BB basis, 1 Night at Sur Plaza in a Standard room on BB basis, 1 Night at Arabian Oyrx or similar in a Standard tent on HB basis and 2 Night at Al Diyar hotel or similar in a Standard room on BB basis
- One 4wd vehicle for 6 Days ( Pickup on Day 2 and Drop off on Day 8)
- CDW & PAI
- Arrival and departure transfer
- Entrance fees
- Taxes
Cost doesn’t include
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions