Best one week in Oman

Short overview:
Airport/ Bimmah sink hole/ Wadi Shab/ Ras Al Hadd Turtle Beach/ Sur City/ Wadi bani Khalid/ Wahiba Sands/ Nizwa City/ Birkat Al Mouz old village/ Al Jabal Alkhadar Mountain (around 2,300m)/Misfat Al Abriyeen/ Bahla Fort/ Muscat half day City tour/ Sultan Qaboos grand mosque/ Royal Opera House/ Al Qurm beach/ Mutrrah souq/ Alam Palace/ AlJalali and Mirani Forts/ Parliament Building

Day 1

Upon arrival, a transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Welcome to the Capital of Oman. Enjoy dinner on your own at your hotel.

Stay at Royal Tulip Muscat or similar.

Day 2

After the breakfast you will begin the journey towards exploring the beauty of the eastern coastal region of Oman. You will visit Bimmah sink hole (Hawyat Najm) which is a hole 20 m deep causes by water filled depression in the lime stone and the White beach.Then you will start adventure of Wadi Shab,you will cross the river by boat and then continue on foot walking between beautiful farms behind the mountains enjoying the spectacular view. Then you will reach a point where you start swimming to reach the waterfall cave by going between narrow rocks. Later you will direct to Ras Al Hadd. After the dinner, you will be taken to Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve and witness the nesting of majestic Green Turtles, a truly unique opportunity.

Stay at Sama Ras Al Jinz,The Dinner will be served for you.

Day 3

After the breakfast you will visit Sur City which is famous of historic boat-building in Arabia. You will visit the Dhaw wooden ship factory where artisans use centuries old techniques to build traditional Arabian ship. Then, you will continue to Wadi bani Khalid. Enjoy the swimming and little hiking inside the Wadi to reach some beautiful points. Get some refreshments their if you like. Then you will be taken to the golden desert famous by the name of Wahiba Sand according to the tribe native of this area. Also you will experience sunset in the desert. The dinner will be served at your camp.

Stay at Sama Alwasil Desert Camp, The dinner will be served for you.

Day 4

You will begin the tour going towards the interior of the Oman Al Dakhiliyah region. Then you will reach Nizwa  (the former capital of Oman), characterized by its unique architecture, busy market, old defensive fort and castle. Enjoy shopping different for local food, especially dates. Then you will walk to Nizwa Fort which was built by Imam Sultan bin Saif Yarubi and the castle. Later, you will visit an ancient (2000 year) old water canal (which is used until today for irrigation) and the old village of Birkat Al Mouz. Then, you will countinue to Al Jabal Alkhadar Mountain (around 2,300m). Enjoy the spectacular view of agricultural terraces and the old village which located on the mountain.

Stay at DusitD2 Naseem Resort, Jabal Akhdar.Dinner will be offered for you in Iranian restaurant.

Day 5

You will start your tour towards Misfat Al Abriyeen which is one of the magnificent mountain old village located in Al Hamra. You will enjoy walking between old houses which use until now for local people and for tourists. You can see also a beautiful water canal (Falaj) which used for irrigation by the gravity force. Enjoy some refreshments inside one of the old gust houses in village. Next, you will visit Bahla Fort. There are three part inside the fort: AlQasaba (oldest), Bait Al Hadith (Youribi dynasty) and Bait Al Jabal (18 century). After you will go to the souq of Bahla. Finally, back to Muscat.

Stay at Royal Tulip Muscat or similar.

Day 6

The tour start at 8:30am after the breakfast going towards the biggest mosque in Oman (capacity 20,000 people) which was open in 2001. The mosque is a unique companation of islamic design around the world and from Omani architecture. Then you will be driven to the Royal Opera House which was open in 2011. Enjoy the tour inside the opera house. After that you will have photo stop in Al-Qurm Beach. Then you will visit Muttrah souq which is a traditional Arab market housed under modern timber roofing. Frankincense is important items in the souq which is locally from the south of Oman called Luban. Further, you will have a photo stop in top of old Muscat City, Alam palace and two Old Portuguese Fort (built in 1580s). Next, visit Oman National Museum which give you a clear idea about Oman history. In the way back, you will see a beautiful government building council of Oman (Council of State and Parliament).
Stay at Royal Tulip Muscat or similar. Dinner in Rozna Restaurant will be offered for you.

Day 7

You will have a transfer to the airport for departure and say goodbye to beautiful Oman.

Including:

1.  All accommodations for all nigh
2. 4X4 Car and gas
3. All breakfast and 4 dinners
4. All entrance fees (Wadi shab boat, Turtles watching, Dhaw factory, Nizwa Fort, Royal Opera tour)
5. All taxes, parking fees
6. Water during the trip
7. Airport pick up and drop off
8. Omani professional guide all the days
9. Emergency equipment

Excluding:

1. Lunch

Notes to take:

1. Sun block
2. Walking shoes, water shoes
3. Sunglasses
4. Cap
5. Scarf for the mosque
6. Underwater camera.

Important note:

One 4×4 car can fit form 2-4 pax.
If you book from 3-4 pax will add directly one more room for your accomodation.

Number of pax start after 5 years old and if you just need an extra bed, you should notes us so it may have extra charge which we can make it later in the beginning of the trip.

The price of accommodation will be in 4 star-classic midrange level and standard room, if you like to higher your accommodation to luxury level just let us know directly throw our contact.

Dear guest please to dress appropriately in all visiting places. Scarf for women is important for Sultan Qaboos Mosque and short not allowed.

Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour.