Day 1
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Arrive Muscat and transfer to hotel
Upon arrival at Muscat airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day leisure at your own to explore the city. Overnight at Muscat. Arrive Muscat and transfer to Hotel (I) - Private Basis |
Day 2
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Half Day Mystical Muscat Tour
Morning, you will be met at the hotel for a half day City Tour. The tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Visit the Natural History Museum, exhibiting the wealth of Oman’s history and thus imparting knowledge about the country’s rich culture and traditions to the visitor. Later you drive along the picturesque Corniche to the once walled district Muscat. You will have photo stops at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. You will be strolling through Muttrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items. (To enter Grand Mosque dress code for Ladies should be fully covered with scarf and wear full sleeves shirt and Men are not allowed to wear shorts). Includes: Half-day city tour as per above mentioned itinerary. English speaking driver guide. 01 bottle mineral water per person. Entrance fees. Muscat Half Day City Tour - Private Basis (Saloon car |
Day 3
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Muscat - Quriyat - Sur - Ras Al Hadd
After breakfast, check-out and depart by 4WD to Ras Al Junaiz via the scenic and rugged coastal route. This tour offers breath taking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset by pristine white beaches. We drive past the fishing village of Hurriyat. There is a good chance of spotting Flamingos and Eagles at an inland stream. Visit the picturesque Wadi Arabayeen with its deep pools of water set among the date palms. We then proceed to the Bimah sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue green water at the bottom. On clear sunny days while driving along the coast one might chance to see sharks in the deep blue waters or fleet footed Gazelles sprint across the landscape. The mausoleum of Bibi Miriam at Qalhat stands as testimony of a bygone era. As we continue from here the road winds through mountain terrain offering breath taking glimpses of the blue waters of the ocean enroute. We continue our drive to Ras Al Junaiyz , a sanctuary for the green turtles. Check into the hotel. At night we have a short drive to the Ras Al Jinz Scientific Centre where we are escorted to the beach by trained guides to watch the turtles coming into nest on the sands. Overnight in Ras Al Hadd. Transfer from Muscat to Ras Al Hadd with sightseeing - Private Basis (4WD) |
Day 4
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Ras Al Hadd - Wahiba Sands – Muscat Departure
We proceed to visit Wadi Bani Khalid. It comprises of small pretty villages embedded in the mountains. The Wadi has clear deep blue water. It is advisable to wear light comfortable clothing and walking shoes. The Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 meters are also host to a variety of flora and fauna. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer’s delight. Experience a roller coaster like feeling as our experienced drivers drive you over the dunes. The Wahiba Sands is also home to the traditional Bedouin tribe who are known for their hospitality and their knowledge of the sands. We will stop by a Bedouin family in their traditional and simple habitat. Return to Muscat at 1630 hrs. & drop off at the Airport to catch flight back home. Transfer from Ras Al Hadd to Muscat with sightseeing - Private Basis (4WD) Muscat Hotel to Airport Transfer (I) - Private Basis |
Muscat – Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb, an IHG Hotel or similar 4-star hotel
Ras Al Hadd – Resort Ras Al Hadd Holiday or similar 2-star hotel