Example Itinerary
Price is based on double or twin hotel room occupancy and includes accommodation, transfers, car/driver, English-speaking guide, activities and entrance fees, breakfasts and some casual lunches while touring. Flights and optional special activities will be quoted separately. Most personal expenses, including dinners, alcoholic beverages, spa treatments and gratuities can be paid on the spot while traveling. Prices may vary depending on season, choice of accommodation and other factors.
The landscapes of Al Hajar, stretching from Muscat through to Jabal Akhdar, are varied and magical. Starting off through the vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand dunes at Wahabi Sands, rises up to 650 feet. Playing host to a variety of flora and fauna, the dunes are a photographer’s delight. Drive further and enjoy the cool climate up in the mountains of Al Jebel and Al Akhdar, famed for its fruit orchards that are typically laid out terrace-style along the slopes of mountains, endowed with natural springs and aflaj. The villages of Saiq, Wadi Bani Habib (the village of the old houses) and Al Ain dot the landscape as they look over the dramatic gorges and wadi’s of the land. The roses of Jabal Al Akhdar fill the air with fragrance when in full bloom during the months of March and April. Discover incredible Mausoleum’s, forts and castles displaying the highest achievement in Omani ceiling painting and beautifully executed wood carvings, steeped in culture and history, this four-day Oman tour offers some of the most naturally stunning and pristine scenes and experiences, from breathtaking scenery to ancient treasures.
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Rise early to discover the scenic and rugged coastal route of Wahiba Sand and enjoy breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters off the Gulf of Oman, offset by pristine white beaches. Travel past the fishing village of Quriyat where flamingos and eagles can often be seen along the inland stream and then on to Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater filled with turquoise water. Heading on towards the Mausoleum of Bibi Miriam (currently closed for restoration work) for a photo opportunity and on through long winding roads offering breathtaking glimpses of the ocean until Sur, where a visit to the fish jetty and a traditional dhow factory is on the agenda. From here the tour proceeds to visit Wadi Sham. After a picnic lunch in the Wadi, the tour heads to Wahiba Sands, enjoying an incredible roller coaster sensation, driving over the white sandy dunes before dinner and an overnight stay in the desert.
After breakfast, the drive towards Jebel Akhdhar stops at the pretty village of Birkat Al Mauz, enjoying the lush green date plantations before continuing on through Wadi Al Madeen where a 22-mile stretch of winding road leads to Jebel Al Akhdar. Situated 6,500 feet above sea level, Jebel Al Akhdar is known as the green jewel of the Al Hajar mountain ranges, a truly unique spot in the Arabian Peninsula. Rest and relax prior to dinner and an overnight stay at Alila Resort before the next day’s adventure.
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Rise for breakfast before proceeding to explore the Nizwa Round Tower Fort and The Nizwa Souk. A quick photo opportunity detour via the World Heritage site Bahla Fort is enjoyed, followed by a short visit to Jabrin, the finest of Oman’s castles built in the late 17th century. Next on the tour is Wadi Nakher, located in the depths of one of the deepest canyons as well as experiencing the terrace farming village of Wadi Ghul in Jebel Shams, where the highest peak offers spectacular views. Last stop on the tour before arriving in Muscat is the pretty mountain village of Misfah, with the only stone dwellings still in existence. Check in to your hotel for one last night.
Your quick whirlwind trip to the mountains, deserts, and coastline of Oman comes to a close today. After breakfast, spend your time at leisure before your private transfer to the airport for your journey onward.
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