North and South Oman

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Duration

full day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

Arabic, English, German

About this tour

Welcome to the enchanting Sultanate of Oman! Get ready to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the country’s cultural treasures, natural wonders, and breathtaking landscapes. Our carefully crafted tour takes you on a captivating adventure, immersing you in the vibrant city of Muscat, exploring the picturesque coastline, venturing into stunning wadis, and delving into the rich history and heritage of Nizwa. From the awe-inspiring mountains to the pristine beaches and the vast expanse of the Empty Quarter desert, Oman has it all.

Begin your adventure with a half-day Muscat City Tour, where you’ll marvel at the grandeur of the Grand Mosque and wander through the historic Muttrah Souk. Immerse yourself in the local culture as you savor Omani bread with honey and karak tea. Witness the beauty of nature at Bimmah Sink Hole and Fins Beach, and be awe-struck by the wonders of Wadi Shab with its crystal-clear pools and hidden caves.

In Sur, discover the city’s old fortresses and witness the traditional craftsmanship at the Arabian Dhow Factory. Journey through the majestic Wadi Bani Khalid, where you can swim, relax, and picnic amidst stunning natural surroundings. Explore the ancient treasures of Nizwa, from the iconic Nizwa Fort to the bustling souk, where you can shop for unique Omani handicrafts.

The tour takes you to Jebel Akhdar, also known as the Green Mountain, where you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking views of the Al Hajar Mountains. Experience the thrill of turtle watching in Ras Al Hadd, and delve into the rich history of Mirbat town. As you travel along the coastal road, the beauty of Oman’s landscapes will unfold before your eyes.

Prepare to be spellbound as you venture into the mountains of Salalah. Discover the hidden gems of the region, from the mystical Sink Hole in Tawi atair village to the magnificent summit of Samhan Mountain, offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Marvel at the ancient baobab trees and embrace the historical and cultural charm of Mirbat.

To top it all off, immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Empty Quarter desert, camping under the starry skies and exploring the fascinating archaeological site of Wubar. Experience the hospitality of the Omani people as you embark on this unforgettable journey.

Join us on this extraordinary tour of Oman, where ancient traditions meet stunning natural beauty and where each day brings new discoveries and unforgettable memories. Let us guide you through the wonders of this captivating country and create an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.

DAY 1:

Arrival | Airport Pick-up

Pick-up from Muscat International Airport then continue do
Muscat City Tour Half Day

We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque which, among a couple of others, is one of the world’s biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpets. The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. Shortly after, we will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area, the leading arts and culture organization in the Sultanate of Oman. The vision of the Opera House is to serve as a center of excellence in global cultural engagement. Then visit Qurum Beach Photo Stop and we will take you to have a taste the Omani bread with honey and karak tea, then continue the drive to the Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souq one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years, after we will show you the Al Alam palace, the official palace of his majesty. Next visit to the 2 Portuguese forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani photo stop is next on the itinerary. These forts are impressive to tour and explore. Various picture opportunities are available throughout the fortresses. Next, we will all stop at the parliament photo stop where you can capture some of the best memories in the city of Muscat.

Overnight stay at Royal Tulip Muscat

Breakfast Including

DAY 2:

Bimmah Sink Hole – Fins Beach – Wadi Shab – Wadi Tiwi Photo Stop – Ras Al Hadd

Depart Muscat, approximately at 8:30 AM, Our first stop on this day is Bimmah Sink Hole, a big crater near the sea with a small lake at the bottom, which is believed to have been created by meteor, our next stop to Fins Beach, It is strikingly white, curiously pebbly, incredibly blue and jaw-droppingly amazing. Then we continue drive to Wadi Shab this Wadi is an enormous canyon gorge that is lined with palm trees and impressive indications of what the power of the water coming down from the mountains can do in nature. With around 35-minute hike up through the canyon Wadi, we arrive at one of several crystal-clear water pools. Tourists can swim on through the warm waters from pool to pool. Eventually, we come to the last pool where an opening among the enormous rocks allows us to swim into an incredible crevice cave with a small waterfall. Inside, the sunlight filters in from the outside, turning the water into a beautiful turquoise blue whilst water showers down one side of the cave from the wadi beyond. Our next stop is the Wadi Tiwi photo stop, which is named after Tiwi village at the coast, is a beautiful wadi with the lush plantations giving it a different (certainly greener) feel than many other wadis, then continue drive to the hotel in Ras Al Hadd.

Overnight stay at Turtle Beach Resort

Watching Turtle in the evening

Dinner and Breakfast Including

 DAY 3:

Sur – Dhow Factory – Wadi Bani Khalid – Nizwa

Depart the hotel after breakfast, then today we drive to Sur, In the morning we will show you the City of Sur with some old fortresses and the famous Arabian Dhow Factory, where you can see traditional wooden Dhows being built. Then we will drive onwards to visit Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful Wadis in Oman. Here you can swim, sunbathe, relax, and picnic in the beautiful scenic Wadi canyons then drive towards Nizwa.

Overnight stay at InterCity Nizwa

Dinner and Breakfast Including

DAY 4:

Nizwa Fort – Nizwa Souq – Zukait Tower Tombs – Jebel Akhdar – Muscat

Depart the hotel after drive to the home of the famous Nizwa Fort, the fort is a museum and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains, and the Nizwa Souk, take a break to browse and purchase some Omani silver craft and other beautiful handmade items. After your time in Nizwa, head up to Zukait Tower Tombs in Izki, this stunningly well-preserved site was declared by UNESCO to be an “array fossilized bronze age landscape”, acting almost as a time-capsule for the BCE era. The rich landscape that is home to these beehive tombs was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1988 and has continued to win plaudits for the treasure trove of data it has provided archaeologists from around the world. Our next stop in Jebel Akhdar or they called the Green Mountain is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 meter above sea level, after drive back to Muscat.

Overnight stay at Royal Tulip Muscat

Breakfast Including

DAY 5:

Muscat -Salalah – Transfer

 transfer to the airport for departure. Overnight at crown plaza Salalah hotel.

Rest day at the hotel

 Dhofar (south Oman)

Day 6:

Full Day Mountain Safari in east Salalah

This trip starts from Salalah towards Dhofar magnificent eastern mountains. Our starting point will be (Wadi Darbat Canyon) where you can see camels and cattle grazing near Bedouin camps. After which we will reach Dhofar water spring with buckthorn ant wild fig trees over-whelming around. Next, we will head for the summit of Dhofar Mountains, where we will stop at “Sink Hole” in Tawi atair village, which is one of the deepest and mysterious mountain pit in the world. After that our trip will continue to the summit of Samhan Mountain from which you can see the charming Arabian Sea and the timeless Indian Ocean at a height of almost 1800 meters above sea level. And then we will descend towards the sea and stop at Baobab trees  then short stop at “antigravity Road”, Mirbat town will be our next destination. Once there you can have a tasty lunch and learn about Mirbat’s historical and touristy moments. Eventually we will get back to Salalah through the coastal road.

Pick up at 0900

Day 7 :

Dhofar Western Mountains (full day)

This fabulous mountain range stretches from Salalah to the Omani-Yemeni border.  Our tour ends 5km before the Yemini border where our guests can experience a magnificent mountain-sea view.  On our return we will stop at Dhalkoot village  where visitors may enjoy its beautiful beach where camels and cattle graze at the meeting point of the mountain greenery and the sea.  Lunch will be served at a local restaurant (optional).

Next we will drive to the fabulous Al Fazayah Beach.  As we continue our journey east, shortly before we reach Al Magsail we will stop to take photos of the Zig-Zag road and to view Frankincense trees. Our final destination on this tour before returning to your hotel is the renowned Al Magsail beach with its powerful blow holes.

Pick up at 0900

Note: Tourists must bring their passports for this tour.

Overnight at crown plaza Salalah hotel.

Day 8 :

Salalah Half Day city tour in Salalah:

This includes a visit to the prestigious Sultan Qaboos Mosque then going to Alhafah Market where you can buy Frankincense and Dhofari Fragrant incense with photo stop at the entrance of Al-Hosn palace after which we will visit the Frankincense Land Museum.

Overnight at crown plaza Salalah hotel.

 Day 9,10:

Overnight in Aruba al khali(empty quarter ) desert
(one night and two days)

The trip will start at 11:00 am from Salalah and then we will drive through the Canyons of Dhofar Mountains up to 800Meter between the beautiful trees of green branches. After which we will stop in Thmrait city for gas and take some rest where you will can have lunch at one of the local restaurants. After that your guide will taking you to archaeological site of wubar to see and hear the story of lost city. After that we will directly go to beautiful village of Al Hashman at the heart of the Empty Quarter desert where you enjoy ultimate peace, camping and safari watching in one night. On second day you will leave the desert to see the Frankincense trees Sanctuary in Wadi Dokah .After visiting wadi Dokah you will going back to the hotel.

 fixed camp(Arabian sand camp)

Here we will book a night for you in fixed camp in the middle of the desert 35 km away from the beginning of the dunes.

tours including:

  • Day one lunch and dinner .
  • Day two breakfast.
  • English speaking and local guide.
  • Emergences satellite phone.
  • bottled water during the tour
  • 4wd car.
  • Private tour (only your group).

Day 10

Overnight at Millennium hotel

 Day 11

Transfer to Salalah Airport

Finally, say goodbye (for now) to beautiful Oman, and transfer to the airport for departure. Have

a safe journey!

 

 

 

Highlights

  • Day 1:
  • Muscat City Tour: Grand Mosque, ministries, Royal Opera House, Qurum Beach, Muttrah Souk, Al Alam palace, Portuguese forts.
  • Overnight stay at Royal Tulip Muscat.
  • Day 2:
  • Bimmah Sink Hole: Crater near the sea with a small lake.
  • Fins Beach: Strikingly white and incredibly blue beach.
  • Wadi Shab: Impressive canyon gorge with swimming in crystal-clear water pools.
  • Wadi Tiwi: Photo stop at a beautiful wadi.
  • Overnight stay at Turtle Beach Resort in Ras Al Hadd.
  • Turtle watching in the evening.
  • Day 3:
  • Sur: Old fortresses, Arabian Dhow Factory.
  • Wadi Bani Khalid: Swimming and relaxing in a beautiful wadi.
  • Overnight stay at InterCity Nizwa.
  • Day 4:
  • Nizwa Fort: Ancient fort with splendid views.
  • Nizwa Souq: Shopping for Omani silver craft.
  • Zukait Tower Tombs: Well-preserved beehive tombs.
  • Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain): Scenic beauty of the Al Hajar Mountains.
  • Overnight stay at Royal Tulip Muscat.
  • Day 5:
  • Transfer to Salalah.
  • Rest day at the hotel.
  • Day 6:
  • Full Day Mountain Safari in east Salalah: Wadi Darbat Canyon, Dhofar water spring, Sink Hole, Samhan Mountain summit, Baobab trees, Mirbat town.
  • Day 7:
  • Dhofar Western Mountains: Magnificent mountain-sea view, Dhalkoot village, Al Fazayah Beach, Al Magsail beach.
  • Day 8:
  • Salalah Half Day City Tour: Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Alhafah Market, Al-Hosn palace entrance, Frankincense Land Museum.
  • Day 9-10:
  • Overnight in Aruba al Khali (Empty Quarter) Desert: Dhofar Mountains, Thmrait city, archaeological site of Wubar, Al Hashman village, camping and safari watching.
  • Day 10:
  • Overnight at Millennium hotel.
  • Day 11:
  • Transfer to Salalah Airport for departure.

Included/Excluded

  • Any fees
  • VAT Tax
  • vehicles of 4wd
  • Bottled water
  • Local Omani guide in English speaking
  • Privat for your group
  • Additional Services
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tickets
  • Services not specifically stated in the itinerary
  • Visa arrangements

Durations

Fullday (+7hours)

Language

Arabic
English
German

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This tour has an age range of 12-70 years old, this means children under the age of 12 will not be eligible to participate in this tour. However, if you are over 70 years please contact us as you may be eligible to join the tour if you fill out G Adventures self-assessment form.

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