The Sultanate of Oman is a destination for all travellers who love outdoors. Set amidst the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, the Middle East peninsula is known for its picturesque desert, historic forts, and spectacular mountain ranges. Oman is famous for its ancient aflaj irrigation system, terraced orchards (Jebel Akhdar), adobe fortresses, lots of mosques, wadis (stream valleys), dhows (traditional Arabian sailing ships), meteorites, and Al Said, the world's third-largest yacht, owned by the Sultan
On arrival at Muscat airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Muscat
08:30 AM: Meet the guide at the hotel lobby and proceed to the city tour of Muscat. Visit Grand Mosque, one of the of the architectural marvel of Oman. Drive past the Royal Opera House to the old part of Muscat which was once called the district of Muscat. Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum a private museum exhibiting the cultural and tradition of Oman’s by gone era. Later, you have photo stop at Al Alam palace, Jalali and Mirali forts. Stroll through Muttrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items. After the tour you will be transferred back to hotel. Afternoon leisure and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Muscat.
08:00 AM: Check out from the hotel then we drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, this is considered one of the most beautiful wadi’s in Oman. The drive to Wadi Bani Khalid is through the Eastern Hajar Mountains, which offers a panoramic view of landscape below. We pass many pretty villages embedded in the mountains. Here the road winds down to the wadi along side a large, shallow pool fringed with vegetation and ends at a village. We park our vehicles at this point and continue on a short trek to the deep blue pools of the wadi. It is advisable to wear light comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Enjoy a swim in the glorious grace of nature. Later drive to Sharqiya Sands. The Sharqiya Sands, a vast mass of undulating red 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 Sharqiya 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. Overnight stay at selected camp
Arrival via Road approx 3 hours 0 minutes from Wahiba Sands, Oman. After breakfast we drive to Jabrin and vist Jabrin Castle . A visit to Jabrin castle enables the visitor to recapture the atmosphere of medieval Oman. The 17th century fort is one of Oman’s finest castles and has some exquisite hand-painted ceilings. (The Jabrin Fort has two floors of steps to climb in order to view all the rooms and the terrace), Islamic inscriptions combine with secret hiding places for soldiers in the dining room. Later we visit Al Hamra village nestled in the foothills of the Jebel Shams; its multistory mud houses are among the oldest preserved in Oman. We then visit Misfah, a pretty village with stone houses, precariously clinging to the side of a huge mountain cliff. The village is laden with dates, lemons and banana groves. Overnight at Hotel in Nizwa
After breakfast we will visit Nizwa Souq. The main highlight in the Souq is the cattle auction that takes place every Friday. The auction is the traditional way of selling the cattle’s like sheep, goats, cows, and camels. These are brought by their owners from nearby villages. This is what cannot be missed out if you are in Nizwa on Friday. Later explore the Souq. The impressive New Souq complex has been sensitively designed using Omani fort architecture and elegant Islamic arches. Later visit Nizwa Fort, the 17th century round tower fort nearby is Oman’s most impressive tower. Built on a solid base of rock, the huge tower was designed to withstand the vibrations of 24 cannons. We then drive to visit the village of Barkat ul Mauz. Enjoy a walk through the lush green date plantations. We continue our drive through Wadi Al Madeen. From here a 36 km stretch of winding road takes one to Jebel Akhdar (2000 mts above sea level) the green jewel of the Al Hajjar mountain ranges, a truly unique spot in the Arabian Peninsula. Enjoy the cool climate up in the mountains. After the tour head back to Nizwa and you will be transferred to hotel in Nizwa. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Nizwa.
Today after check out from the hotel you will be dropped off to Muscat International Airport for your onward journey. Please note: Muscat hotels standard check out time is at 12 noon
03 NIGHTS IN Muscat
01 NIGHT IN Wahiba Sands, Oman Camp
02 NIGHTS IN Nizwa, Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman
03 NIGHTS IN Muscat, Oman
01 NIGHT IN Wahiba Sands, Oman Camp
02 NIGHT Nizwa, Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman
03 NIGHTS IN Muscat, Oman
01 NIGHT IN Wahiba Sands, Oman Camp
02 NIGHT IN Nizwa, Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman
06 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast | Transportation in Saloon/4WD/Hiace Mini /Coaster van based on the group size | Dinner included on day 03 in overnight staying desert camp | Picnic lunch / lunch from local restaurant included on days 3,4,5 & 6 | English speaking guide cum driver for the 4WD tours and for the group size 5-10 separate guide for the half day Muscat city tour | Monuments entrance fee and taxes | Bottled mineral water | All applicable current taxes including 5% VAT
Anything not mentioned in the cost inclusions
International & domestic flight tickets, visa & travel insurance
Personal telephone calls, laundry, room service, etc
Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
Tips and Porterage
USD 2550 on Double / Twin sharing IN STANDARD
USD 2970 on Double / Twin sharing in DELUXE
USD 3310 on Double / Twin sharing IN PREMIUM
Pan Card & Passport Copy are mandatory for further booking process.
Indonesian visa is done on arrival & gratis.
The validity of the passport should be 06 months from the intended date of return.
Above is just a quote, subject to availability, nett to you & valid for Indian passport holders only.
Hotel accommodation is strictly subject to availability at the time of booking.
Hotel reserves the right to withdraw any offer at any time without any prior intimation
Maximum waiting time on all SIC tours will be 5 mins, or else guests have to manage on their own.
Kindly reconfirm all services & timings locally, No refund will be offered for unutilized services.
100 % charges will be applicable for any kind of No Show.
Lunch & Dinner on your own
The above prices are valid for travel for October, November & December 2023
Rates are note valid during peak season
High season surcharges will be applicable
Prices are subject to change without prior notice
Rooms/Seats are subject to availability at the time of booking
Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable
Please carry original ID Proof (Voter ID card /Passport/Driving License) etc. for security purpose & hotel policy
Early check in and late checkout subject to availability. Itineraries are subject to change
Cancellation charges applicable as per company policy
In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised
We will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries delayed or cancelled flights & acts or forces of nature