Oman is a land of contrasts waiting to be explored, from the soaring sand dunes to the rugged mountains all the way down to the turtle-nesting beaches. Eat with an Omani family and sleep under canvas on remote coastline.
Muscat – Explore impressive Forts, Royal Palace and Corniche of the capital
Wahiba Sands – 4WD exploration and camp among spectacular sand dunes
Nizwa – Visit the impressive Jebel Shams ‘Grand Canyon’.
Itinerary
Itineraries on some departure dates may differ.
- DAY 1 – Join trip in Muscat; afternoon sightseeing tour
- DAY 2 – Drive to Finns Beach via Wadi Tiwi
- DAY 3 – Visit dhow shipyard in Sur; Evening turtle walk
- DAY 4 – Drive into Wahiba Sands via Bedouin villages
- DAY 5 – Drive across Wahiba Sands and onto Nizwa
- DAY 6 – Nizwa Fort and Jebel Shams viewpoint; Lunch with local family
- DAY 7 – Drive via Wadi Bani Awf to Muscat; optional Dhow trip
- DAY 8 – Trip ends in Muscat
INCLUDED MEALS
Breakfast: 7
Lunch: 4
Dinner: 3
TRIP STAFF
Explore Tour Leader
Boat Crew
Camp Crew
Cook
Driver(s)
TRANSPORT
Bus
4WD
Boat
ACCOMMODATION
2 nights simple camping
5 nights comfortable hotel
TRIP PACE:
Moderate
GROUP SIZE:
Trip maximum 16
EXW – OM
Images courtesy of Explore Worldwide
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