Oman’s Treasure 6 days-Economic

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Duration

6 Days 5 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Be ready for a quest through Oman’s mountains! With this six-day guided tour, go off the beaten tracks to discover Oman’s most famous historical forts and explore hidden mountain villages. In this untouched environment, you can appreciate how Omanis have learned to adjust their lives to nature’s rules.

Along with these hidden gems, you can also enjoy some of Oman’s most famous landmarks: the pristine desert of Wahiba Sands, the wildness of Wadi Shab, and the crystal-clear waters of the Oman Gulf.

All our tours are private/exclusive and tailor-made. Contact us to adjust it to your preferences and have a customized plan! 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Muscat
  • Nizwa
  • Sur
  • Jabreen
  • Birkat Al Mawz
  • Wahiba Sands
  • Ras al Jinz
  • Wadi Shab
  • Wadi Arbayeen

Included/Excluded

  • 6 days with a private English-speaking driver-guide in a 4WD
  • 2 airport transfers
  • 5 nights accommodations
  • Visa
  • Insurance
  • International Flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Other activities than those mentioned

Itinerary

Day 1: The Hajar Moutains

Meet your guide in the morning and drive toward the Hajar Mountains via the northern coast. Your first stop is Nakhal, where you can relax at the Ayn Thawarra Hot Springs. Go a bit further into the lands to enter Wadi Bani Awd, one of Oman's most famous wadis. Enjoy the beautiful scenery with great cliffs and canyons. For lunch, you reach the picturesque Bilad Sayt. It is one of Oman's prettiest villages in the mountains and is reachable only with 4WD. Have a lovely walk through the town while meeting locals. Eventually, reach another lovely village by the end of the day: Misfat Al Abriyeen. Wander into its beautiful alleys to admire the view over gorgeous agricultural terraces. Stay in one of the traditional mud houses built on top of the rocks at night. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Ras Al Hadd Beach Holiday or similar

Day 2: Bahla, Jabreen, and Nizwa Forts

Today, explore the Jebel Akhdar all the way down to Nizwa. Your first destination is the old town of Al Hamra. This 400-year-old village is famous for its mudbrick houses. Surrounded by palm trees, walnuts, and pomegranate trees, it offers stunning views. After a pleasant walk in the village, go back on the road to discover Oman's most famous forts. Stop for a photo shoot at Bahla Castle, a Unesco site seen as an outstanding example of a fortified oasis. After Bahla, discover a more impressive castle: Jabreen, dating back from the 17th century. Eventually, visit Nizwa's fort, one of the best examples of ancient Omani castles. For the night, you will rest in the quietness of Jebel Akhdar. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Nomadic Desert Camp or similar

Day 3: The Jebel Akhdar

Today is a full day of mountain exploration and adventures in Jebel Akhdar! It starts with a photoshoot at Suwajara: This intriguing village is famous for its hidden houses carved into the cliffs. It was home to a remote tribe for more than 500 years. Continue driving to reach Juniper Tree Park and admire the unfamiliar scenery they create. After lunch, reach the abandoned village of Wadi Bani Habib. Explore its streets on foot, and discover the traditional architecture of the houses, which contain many stories to be told. Continue to Saiq town and the traditional villages of Al Aqr and Al Ayn. You can admire the view over the traditional agricultural terracing below from their high level. In Al Ayn, discover a unique Unesco site: the Beehive Tomb. For the evening, go back to the peaceful atmosphere of your hotel nestled in the Jebel Akhdar. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Nizwa Heritage Inn or similar

Day 4: Wahiba Sands

It's time to leave the mountains for the desert! Say goodbye to the Hajar Mountains with a quick stop at Birkat al Mawz. This picturesque village is full of banana plantations, irrigated by the traditional irrigation system called Aflaj (Unesco listed). For lunch, stop at Ibra, an ancient city located at the gate of the desert. Visit the Old Quarter and the ruins of Al Munisifeh. Then, enter the immensity of Wahiba Sands' desert. Enjoy the scenery of a horizon of dunes, and experience some light dune bashing with your guide. Stay at a traditional Bedouin camp for the night, where you can experience a camel ride (supplement). Watch the sunset over the dunes, and share a delicious dinner with your hosts before relaxing under the stars. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Shorfet Alalamin or similar

Day 5: Ras Al Jinz

Says farewell to the Bedouin family and drives to the east coast. Explore Wadi Bani Khalid, one of Oman's most famous wadi. You can swim in its large natural pools and relax under the palm trees. Explore the valley before driving to the sea and reach the fishermen's city of Sur. Facing the sea, the perfect scenery for a picnic before visiting its Dhow Boat Yards, where boats are still built the traditional way. In the evening, go to Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, where the endangered green turtles find refuge. At night, they come to lay their eggs on the beach: A show you might be lucky enough to attend. Note: The high season for turtle watching is between May and August. Accordingly, this activity is not guaranteed. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Al Ayjah Plaza Hotel (2-star) or similar

Day 6: Bimmah Sinkhole and Wadi Shab

For your last day, enjoy the natural splendors of the eastern coast. First, hike to the famous Wadi Shab. The best way to explore this valley is on foot. An easy 45 minutes hike unveils caves, natural pools, and waterfalls. After your walk, what's best than relaxing by the sea? Fins Beach offer a perfect setting to swim and enjoy. Quit Fins to end your trip with one of Oman's most impressive natural wonders: Bimmah Sinkhole. This large and deep natural cave contains a pool of blue water. The legend says that it was formed by the fall of a star. Eventually, reach Muscat by the end of the day, where your driver drops you off at the location of your choice. Meals: Breakfast

Durations

Multi day

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

During your tour, you will stay at the hotels mentioned in the itinerary, or if not available, another hotel of a similar service level. We will communicate the name of the hotel before departure. If you would like to change any accommodation, write to us at [email protected] to have a quotation.

By default, the price is based on a shared twin or double room. If you do not want to share your room with your travel companions and request a single room, a supplement is applied. Please, contact us for a quotation.

All our tour guides are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and have, on average, between 18 and 20 years of experience. By default, the price includes the service of an English-speaking Omani guide, but we also support French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, among other languages. Please, contact us for more information.

All our tours are private and tailor-made. We can fully customize them based on your preferences. Contact us at [email protected] to have a quotation based on your needs.

You don't need to have a visa before booking your services. However, to enter Oman, and based on the duration of your stay as well as your nationality, you may need to apply for a tourist visa. Please, read our blog post about visa to learn how to apply for an Omani visa or contact us.

As all our tours are private, we can organize them from one traveler only, and up to 8. To arrange a tour for larger groups, please contact us at [email protected].

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Bulk discount (by amount)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 1 Pax 1 1 0
2 2 Pax 2 2 3012.672
3 3 Pax 3 3 5544.448
4 4 Pax 4 4 8557.12
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Total
€0,00

Owner

Mohammad Ghatee

Member Since 2022

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