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At the crossroads between three continents and four seas, Oman has always been a strategic country at the tip of the Arabian gulf, with a great maritime history, symbolized by the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor. An enchanting land, home to an ancient civilization, already mentioned in Mesopotamian texts of five thousand years ago. Its inhabitants lived in the desert and the sea taking advantage of the natural resources, building forts and Palaces, Castles, walls and boats agile and fast. Ruled by one of the oldest dynasties in the region, is now also one of the most peaceful countries in the Gulf with a population proud of its traditions and famous for its hospitality.
At 0830hrs, you will meet our tour guide in your Hotel in Muscat. You will start your journey and proceed along the coastal road heading to Sur. On the way you stop at Bimah sinkhole, formation of the karst topography and a scenic wonder. You will continue the tour to Wadi Shab, which translates as a gorge between the cliffs. Only accessible on foot, the path winds its ways up the wadi past caves, plantations, cliffs and deep pools with the scenery changing at every step. At the end of Wadi Shab there is a swim through the famous keyhole into the secluded world thrilling of fantasy. After spending some time there, you will then proceed to Sur and visit dhow yards and you might see the dhow still being made by hand. Check-in at the Hotel around 1530hrs for your overnight stay.
Overnight at: Sur Plaza Hotel
Hotel category: 4-star category accommodation
Room category: Standard room
Meals included: N/A
Optional: –
After early dinner you proceed towards to Ras Al Jinz to observe the nesting habits of green turtles in Ras al jinz beach. Return to Hotel after the tour.
Places/activities
highlights
Hotel used:
Sur Plaza
Vehicle utilized:
4WD Car
Breakfast at the Hotel. By 0830Hrs, you embark on your tour towards Wadi Bani Khalid the Lost Shangri La. Starting off at the village with its endless date plantation, we then walk on following intricate cave passages weaving through the wadi. The pool is cool, deep and absolutely stunning with silky clear water. You will then drive to the undulating Golden sands of the Wahiba Desert.
The great Wahiba sands are longitudinal dunes 200 KM’s long and 100 KM’s wide running south from the Eastern Hajars to the Arabian Sea. This is the traditional home of the Bedouin, hardy spirited people who know how to survive in these harsh desert conditions. You are invited to meet with a Bedouin family and gain an intimate insight into their traditional lifestyle. (Lunch at optional cost)
You then proceed to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. You visit the souk showcasing a wonderful array of handicrafts – coffee pots, swords, leather goods, silverware, antiques, and household utensils. Check in at the hotel around 1600hrs for your overnight stay.
Overnight at: Falaj Daris Hotel
Hotel category: 3-star category accommodation
Room category: Standard room
Meals included: Breakfast
Places/activities
highlights
Khalid
Hotel used:
Falaj Daris Hotel
Vehicle utilized:
4WD Car
Breakfast at the Hotel. You leave the Hotel at 0830Hrs and visit Nizwa fort, which completed in the 1650’s, was the seat of power during the rule of the Al Ya’ruba dynasty and is Oman’s most visited National monument. You then drive towards Bahla, the oldest recorded region of civilization in Oman.
Photo stop at the huge loam fort. The forts main feature is its 7-mile-long walls which were patrolled by sentries night and day. Bahla is also known as the pottery capital of Oman. Because of its cultural value, Bahla is placed in the UNESCO’s list of heritage monuments. (Lunch at optional cost)
From here it is a short distance to the mighty bastion of Jabrin and the crown seat of the Yaruba Dynasty. You will then proceed to Misfat Al Abrein, a picturesque village strapped on to the side of a mountain. As you walk around this beautiful village where time has come to a standstill, you will be moved by the simplicity and friendliness of the people. You then proceed back to Muscat and we drop you off at your hotel in Muscat approximately around 1700Hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast
Places/activities
highlights
abrein
Vehicle utilized:
4WD Car
| 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX |
| 860.00 | 630.00 | 525.00 |
▪ Single room supplement: USD 100.00
▪ Supplement for 3 local/picnic lunch: USD 55.00 per person
Important Rate for 3 pax based on 1 Single and 1 Double room - Single room supplement to be added to the per person cost.
▪ Supplement for German/French speaking guide cum driver USD 450.00 nett for the full tour subject to availability. ▪ Supplement cost for visiting the Ras Al Jinz Turtle watching – US$ 40 per person.
PRICE INCLUDES:
✔ 2 Night’s accommodation on twin sharing basis (1 night at Sur Plaza Hotel and one night at Falaj Daris hotel)
✔ Breakfast on day two & three.
✔ 4WD Car for 3 days as mentioned.
✔ English speaking guide cum driver.
✔ Entrance fees to Forts.
✔ Water & soft drinks.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
✔ Any items of personal nature such as alcohol, laundry, telephone etc.
✔ Visa charges if any.
✔ Meals apart from the ones mentioned in the itinerary.
✔ Any activity or expense which are not listed in the “cost includes” sector
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