Treasures of Oman

Day 1: Sinkhole – Wadi Shab – Ras Al Jinz

Itinerary:

• Pick-up Time: 8:15 AM from your hotel in Muscat.
• Bimmah Sinkhole: Start your journey south towards the Quriyat Region, passing through scenic mountainous landscapes. Your first stop is the Bimmah Sinkhole, a dramatic limestone crater filled with sparkling blue-green water. After a refreshing break, continue your journey.
• Wadi Shab: Next, travel through the villages of Dahab and Finns to reach Wadi Shab (meaning valley between cliffs). Upon arrival, you'll take a small fishing boat across the wadi, then embark on a beautiful walk through the canyon. Arriving at the Keyhole, you can swim through crystal-clear waters and dive into a hidden cave, where an incredible waterfall awaits.
• Lunch: After your adventure, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, where you can try authentic Omani cuisine.
• Sur & Ras Al Hadd Resort: Continue your journey to Sur, a traditional city, and check-in at Ras Al Hadd Holiday Resort. You’ll have time to relax before dinner at 7:30 PM.
• Turtle Watching: At 9:00 PM, head to Ras Al Jinz to see the turtles. While sightings are often successful, they are not guaranteed. The tour will conclude around 11:00 PM, and you'll return to the resort for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Ras Al Jinz – Sur – Wahiba Sands

Itinerary:

• Pick-up Time: 8:30 AM.
• Dhow Building Factory: Start your day with a visit to a Dhow-building factory in Sur, where you can see the traditional art of building wooden ships that have been crafted for centuries by Omani carpenters.
• Wahiba Sands: Next, travel to Wahiba Sands, famous for its multicolored dunes ranging from black to golden and white. Upon arrival, check into the luxurious Arabian Oryx Camp, nestled in the heart of the desert. The camp offers air-conditioned, Bedouin-style accommodation with a private bathroom and modern amenities.
• Dune Bashing & Sunset: Experience the thrill of dune bashing in a 4WD vehicle with an experienced driver. After an adrenaline-packed safari over towering 150-meter dunes, enjoy the stunning sunset views over the golden sands.
• Arabic Dinner & Entertainment: After sunset, you’ll be treated to a delicious Arabic dinner, followed by live entertainment around a campfire under the starry desert sky.
• Overnight Stay: Spend the night at the Arabian Oryx Camp and immerse yourself in the magic of the desert.

Day 3: Wahiba Sands – Wadi Bani Khalid – Muscat

Itinerary:

• Breakfast: Start your day with a breakfast at the desert camp.
• Wadi Bani Khalid: After breakfast, embark on an exciting 4WD journey through the mountains to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the most beautiful wadis in Oman. The wadi is famous for its deep blue waters, which remain all year round, and is surrounded by lush greenery and rugged mountains. You’ll have time to swim and relax in the serene waters.
• Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch at Wadi Bani Khalid.
• Ibra & Al Mudayrib: After lunch, continue your journey back towards Muscat, stopping at Ibra and Al Mudayrib to view the historic watchtowers that overlook the traditional villages.
• Return to Muscat: After exploring these sights, continue your journey back to Muscat City.

Inclusions:

• Transportation and tour fees throughout the trip.
• Accommodation with breakfast for 2 nights.
• English-speaking guide throughout the trip.
• Lunch for 3 days.
• Dinner for 2 nights.
• Entrance fees for all destinations per the program.
• Daily bottled mineral water on board.

Exclusions:

• Any personal items.
• Tips.
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.