The tour offers a great way to see the variety of what this country has to offer. From the modern, yet historic, capital of Muscat to rugged coastlines along the Arabian Sea and windswept desert sand dunes straight out of an epic movie.
Our Tour Leader was Mashal, He is Omani and, therefore, had amazing in-depth knowledge of the country, history and culture. A couple times in the trip minor things were altered to better accommodate the schedule or group requests. His organization skills and flexibility were fantastic.
The accommodation on this tour varied from 5 star luxury in the Muscat Radisson to basic Coleman Igloo tents in the desert camp. In between were locally owned smaller hotels with good but simpler amenities.
A couple of kilometres from the tent camp was a desert resort. 4 of the 7 guests paid for themselves on-site to stay at that resort instead of sleeping in the tents. The general consensus was that the resort would have been nicer.
Our transports were two Toyota Land Cruisers with 4 passengers plus driver in each. The vehicles were perfect for the terrain and climate but the person sitting in the middle in the back had limited legroom and three in the back were snug.
Best of Oman
Small Group Holiday
7
CA$
days from
4085
Oman is a hidden gem in the Middle East, affected by neither instability nor oil wealth. The country boasts a rich cultural heritage, a fabulous past, traditional charms, and Bedouin values. This one-week tour of Oman shows you all the highlights. From Muscat's Grand Mosque to the dunes at the Wahiba Sands and from spectacular views of the Grand Canyon of Arabia to the cattle market and fort in Nizwa, this holiday will take you deep into the deserts. Drink coffee with a Bedouin family, sail a traditional dhow along the coast and enjoy a swim in the beautiful turquoise pools of the desert oasis of Wadi Bani Khalid.
Activity / Theme
Country
Culture, Nature & Wildlife
Oman-
Comfort Level
Physical Rating
Moderate / Comfortable
Leisurely
Transportation
Accommodation
Air-conditioned minibus and 4WD
Comfortable hotels (5 nights), desert camp (1 night, tents with en-suite facilities)
Months of Operation
January, February, March, October, November, December
Adventure Coordinators insider tip:
October is our favourite time to visit Oman. Markets overflow we ith fresh walnuts and pomegranates, turtles lay their eggs on Ras al Jinz (between August and November) and the weather is mellow.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive Muscat; dhow cruise, old Muscat and Mutrah Souq
DAY 2 Grand Mosque; Bimah Sinkhole, Wadi Tiwi, Turtle reserve
DAY 3 To Wadi Bani Khalid, for swim & picnic. To Wahiba Sands
DAY 4 Coffee with Bedouin family, Birkat al Mouz oasis walk;, to Nizwa
DAY 5 Day trip to Jabrin castle, Bahla Fort, Wadi Nakher & Jebel Shams
DAY 6 Nizwa's cattle market, fort & Souq; to Muscat via Nakhal Fort
DAY 7 Tour ends Muscat
Inclusions
All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Sample tour. Itinerary, accommodation, transportation, inclusions and prices are correct at the time of publication but may change without prior notice. Please inquire.
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