Muscat / Barka / Sur / Wahiba Sands / Musandam / Dubai / Muscat

Day 01
Arrive Muscat: Assistance on arrival at Seeb airport (Muscat) and transfer to hotel of your choice.

Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial center existing in harmony with its traditional culture. Our tour commences with visit to the Grand Mosque* one of the largest Mosque in the Islamic world. Drive along the ministry and embassy area. For those interested visit to the local fish market can also be provided. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the colorful Muttrah Souq. Also visit a museum followed by photo stop at Al Alam Palace, the Palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. Afternoon at leisure

Day 02
Muscat - Barka - Rustaq - Nakhl – Muscat. Day return trip to Barka, Rustaq & Nakhl with visits to date plantations, Rustaq and al Hazm forts, souqs hot water springs. Return to hotel in Muscat for overnight stay.

Day 03
Muscat – Sur: We depart by 4WD via the scenic and rugged coastal route. This tour offers breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset by pristine white beaches.

After we drive past the fishing village of Quriyat our first stop is the Bimah sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue green water at the bottom. Then stop at fins beach, one of the beautiful white sands beach. Drive ahead to Wadi Tiwi. The road to Tiwi winds between old houses. The sight is remarkable with its lush green plantations and water flowing all year around. Later in the evening after an early dinner visit The Turtle beach to see wild turtles nesting ground. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04
Sur - Wahiba Sands-Nizwa
Embark on a full day tour to Wadi Bani Khalid –an Oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains and then to Wahiba – the great Arabian Desert. Visit a Bedouin house, & enjoy the skill of your driver navigating on the sand dunes. Later proceeds to Nizwa- the cultural capital of Oman. On arrival check into hotel for overnight stay.

Day 05
Nizwa – Muscat: Visit the famous round tower fort of Nizwa probably on of the best architecture in Oman. Then we visit the famous Nizwa souq where the Arabian potteries, Imported spices, gold and silver ware are sold here. If this day falls on Friday then visit of cattle market is very interesting. The villagers from the surrounding villages gather to sell there live stock in their traditional style. Overnight in Muscat

Day 06
Muscat – Dubai (by flight) & Dubai - Khasab (by road) - On arrival Dubai, Transfer by road to Musandum, the northern most peninsula of Oman over looking the strait of Hormoz. Check in at hotel.

After noon board the 04Wds vehicles for drive through the Mountains to Jabel Harim the highest point of Musandum. The road winds through the spectacular views of Wadis & valleys. We can see small settlements utilizing the lands to develop their crops. Also visit Khawr Najd a beautiful lagoon. Before returning back visit of Khalidyah Park, woodland with Acacia trees and home for various species of butterflies, birds and grazing animals.

Day 07
Khasab Dhow cruise.
Board the traditional Arabian dhow for an exciting full day cruise through’ Fjords of Musandum’’ the pass through the strait of hormoz, various villages etc. The cruise anchor at famous telegraph island where you have the opportunity to swim, snorkeling etc. There is also possibility of see dolphins during this trip. Lunch and refreshments will be serves on board. Dinner and Over night the hotel

Day 08
Khasab – Dubai (by surface) & Dubai / Muscat (by flight)
Proceed for orientation tour of Khasab city. Visit the Khasab fort then to neighboring village of Qadah to see the prehistoric cave paintings, also visit Wadi Tawi.

After noon transfer to Dubai airport and connect flight to Muscat.

Dubai: Extension program available on request