Exotic Oman
• Muscat • Wadi Bani Auf • Nizwa • Jabal Akhdar • Wahiba Sands • Sur
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NZD
$7,005
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Days
9
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Nights
8
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PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
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NZD
$7,005
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Days
9
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Nights
8
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Introduction
Visit Oman’s highlights, amazing landscapes, palaces, vibrant streets and local markets.
Explore the amenities of the elegant Grand Mosque, drive to the warm springs of Nakhl, located at the end of a beautiful oasis. Spend some time in the Nizwa, one of the largest cities and Oman’s former capital. Discover centuries of history and culture on this incredible journey.
This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Muscat
Meet your driver on arrival and transfer to the hotel in Muscat.
Day 2 : Muscat
After breakfast, visit the modern and elegant Grand Mosque, dedicated to Sultan Qaboos. Its beautiful Persian carpet and incredible chandelier are famous. Continue to Bait Al Zubair Ethnological Museum with a precious collection of swords (Al Saif), daggers (Kanjar), various weapons and ceramics. Photo stops at the Alam Palace, the official residence of the Sultan and the two 16th century Portuguese forts, Mirani and Jalali.
Day 3 : Muscat > Wadi Bani Auf > Jabal Shams
After breakfast you will drive to the village of Nakhl and visit the Nakhl Fort. This fort once served the Imams of Bani Kharous and the Ya’arubah dynasty. The old village of Nakhl which nestles below the fort gradually leads to the famous hot springs of Nakhl situated at the end of an attractive oasis. The route down Wadi Bani Auf is one of the Arabia’s greatest 4WD adventures and includes a visit to the remote fortress village of Bilad Sait. Continue to Jabal Shams, the highest mountain in Oman, for views of the vast Al Nakhar Canyon. Overnight in Jabal Shams.
Day 4 : Jabal Shams > Al Hamra > Misfah > Bahla > Nizwa
This morning you will visit Al Hamra, famous for its ancient multi-storied mud houses surrounded by a vast expanse of lush green date plantations. Continue to Misfah (Misfat al Abriyeen), a unique mountain village located 1,000 meters above sea level. The village itself boasts amazing agricultural terraces and beautiful alleys. Next visit Bahla Fort, on of the oldest and biggest forts in Oman. Check in to your hotel in Nizwa.
Day 5 : Nizwa > Birkat Al Mouz > Jabal Akhdar > Nizwa
After your breakfast, visit the historic city of Nizwa, home to an imposing 17th century fort and a bustling souq. Drive to visit the village of Birkat Al Mouz and enjoy a walk through the lush green date plantations. Continue to Jabal Akhdar, the jewel of the Al Hajjar mountain ranges, a truly unique spot in the Arabian Peninsula. Return to Nizwa for overnight.
Day 6 : Nizwa > Sinaw > Ibra > Wahiba Sands
Today’s first stop will be Sinaw Souq, a traditional marketplace arranged around a central courtyard, attracting large numbers of Bedouin who trade livestock for modern commodities. Local women wearing bronze masks and transparent gauzy Abayas (full-length robe-like dress) add to the spectacle. Just before Eid (Islamic feast) the center of town comes to a virtual standstill as camels are loaded onto pick-up trucks and goats are bartered across the street.
Keep driving to Ibra, the second largest city of the region, and see the ancient city of Al-Manzifat with its defensive wall and fascinating ruins. Continue to Wahiba Sands, an ocean of regular dunes that seem to stretch out endlessly. Embark on a desert safari over golden sand dunes to visit a Bedouin family and see the sun set on the dunes. Overnight in a desert camp in Wahiba Sands.
Day 7 : Wahiba Sands > Wadi Bani Khalid > Sur
After breakfast, visit Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the most beautiful wadis in Oman. Take a short trek to the deep blue pools of the wadi for a swim in the cool waters. Drive south to visit the Dhow Factory in Sur. The city has retained its reputation as a major dhow-building town, the very same vessels that were used for trade two centuries previously. After dinner drive to Ras Al Jinz for guided tour of turtle watching. Overnight in Sur.
Day 8 : Sur > Wadi Shab > Muscat
Drive the beautiful coastal route back to Muscat stopping at the ruins of Bibi Miriam’s Tomb and Wadi Shab. Walk through palm groves, and swim through pools to get to the main attraction, a submerged cave with waterfalls. Later visit 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 water or fleet footed gazelle sprint across the landscape.
Day 9 : Muscat
Transfer to the airport where arrangements end.
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), NZD
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2024 |
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4-Star |
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1 Oct – 19 Dec |
NZ$7,235 |
NZ$13,895 |
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2025 |
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4-Star |
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11 Jan – 30 Apr |
NZ$7,235 |
NZ$13,895 |
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1 May – 30 Sep |
NZ$7,005 |
NZ$13,495 |
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2024
4-Star
1 Oct – 19 Dec
Twin: from $7235
Single: from $ 13895
2025
4-Star
11 Jan – 30 Apr
Twin: from $7235
Single: from $ 13895
1 May – 30 Sep
Twin: from $7005
Single: from $ 13495
Departs
Daily, year-round |
Included
- Tailor-made journey
- 8 nights’ accommodation
- 8 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Meet & Greet at Muscat International Airport
- English-speaking local driver/guide
- Private transfers as per the itinerary
- Private sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Shared turtle watching tour
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Taxes including VAT
Not Included
Gratuities
Important Notes
- Please enquire about cross-season pricing
- Please also enquire about pricing from 20 December 2024 to 10 January 2025
- Surcharges may apply during festivals and National/religious holidays
- Accommodations are best available in Sur
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