9 days tour

Experience Oman’S Highlights (9 Days)

Experience Oman’S Highlights (9 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

Guided tour and support by local German speaking ASI guide

Meals

7x breakfast, 1x lunch box, 6x dinner

Flights

Flight to Muscat and back Price examples from/to Frankfurt Airport. Prices are based on limited available airline fares. Surcharges are possible at any time. Other departure airports can be selected. If you have booked your flights through ASI Travels, you will be picked up at Muscat Airport by a representative of ASI Travels: As there are different flights, there may be some waiting time. Please look for the ASI welcome sign with our logo. Afterwards drive to the hotel in Muscat (approx. 20 min.).

Transport

All journeys on air-conditioned buses and 4x4 off-road vehicles

Others

Airport and security fees Entrance fees as per itinerary Voucher for travel literature ASI tour book CO2 compensation of all travel emissions

Accommodation

1 night in desert camp, simple rooms with bath/shower and WC 5 nights in selected 3- and 4-star hotels, rooms with bath/shower and WC 1 night in a traditional guesthouse in Misfath Al Abreen, simple rooms with bath/shower and WC Park Inn by Radisson Muscat Safari Desert Camp Hotel Falaj Daris Misfath Hospitality Inn Jebel Shams Resort

Not included:

Insurance

Others

Efordeliche equipment daypack, practical outdoor clothing (sports shoes, T-shirts, comfortable trousers, etc.) Warm accessories (sweaters, hat, gloves, fleece or softshell jacket), sun protection (headgear, sunglasses, cream) , washing utensils, towel and pers. Medication swimming suits and swimming shoes Day 4: Swimming suits for Wadi Bani Khaleed: swimming trunks to the knees and swimming shirts are required for all sexes In addition, recommended equipment underwear and clothing (breathable), rain cover for the backpack, comfortable shoes/sandals, photo equipment, binoculars, sweets (e.g. cereal bars), drink powder, etc.

Optional

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Itinerary of your trip Experience Oman’S Highlights (9 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival To Oman
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival To Oman

      Flight to Muscat. If you book your flight through ASI Reisen, you will be picked up at the airport by an ASI representative and driven to the hotel.



      Accommodation
      Park Inn by Radisson Muscat
  • Day 2 Day 2: Muscat And The Mystery Of The Orient
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Muscat And The Mystery Of The Orient

      In the morning at 09:00 welcome by the ASI guide at the reception. After getting to know each other, we will experience the treasures of Muscat, the capital of Oman. The day begins with a visit to the Sultan Qaboos Mosque. The tour takes us past imposing sights such as the Royal Opera House and the Sultan’s Palace. In the district of Muttrah we stroll through the fish market and the traditional Muttrah Souq. In addition to gold and silverware, incense, scented oils and spices are on sale.



      Board
      Breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Park Inn by Radisson Muscat
  • Day 3 Day 3: Impressive Canyons And The Vastness Of The Desert
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Impressive Canyons And The Vastness Of The Desert

      Drive along the coast to Sur with a stop in Tiwi and short walk in the palm-fringed Wadi Shab. A simple ferry boat takes us to the other side of the valley and we first walk through lush green gardens until we reach one of the first emerald green rock pools. We then drive to Sur, the center of traditional Arab wooden shipbuilding. After visiting a shipyard and the open-air museum, we continue to the Sharquiyah Sands desert. With a camel we ride on the dune to the sunset.



      Meals
      Breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Safari Desert Camp
  • Day 4 Day 4: Through Oasas Valleys To Nizwa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Through Oasas Valleys To Nizwa

      The day begins with a visit to one of the most beautiful, still inhabited oasis valleys: Wadi Bani Khaleed. After a short walk we reach natural swimming pools: freshwater pools that invite you to swim. Afterwards we get an insight into the cultivation and irrigation of the farms and gardens at the edge of the desert. We picnic Bedouin style, surrounded by palm and mango trees. Afterwards we drive to the Hajar Mountains to Nizwa.

      Meals
      Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner

      Accommodation
      Hotel Falaj Daris
  • Day 5 Day 5: Idyllic Misfath Al Abreen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Idyllic Misfath Al Abreen

      Nizwa is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sultanate. In the morning we visit the city, continue to Jabrin and stop at the fortress of Bahla, a UNESCO heritage site. In the afternoon we reach the idyllic mountain village of Misfath al Abreen, situated on the slopes of a canyon and surrounded by lush green terraced fields. During a tour of the gardens and the adobe village center, we get an insight into agriculture in the mountains of the Sultanate.



      Meals
      Breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Misfath Hospitality Inn
  • Day 6 Day 6: The "Grand Cayon" Of Oman
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: The "Grand Cayon" Of Oman

      In the morning we visit the stalactite cave at Al Hoota. Al Hoota Cave, estimated to be over 2 million years old, is located at the foot of Jabal Shams, the epic mountain of Oman. It is the first and only show cave in the Arabian Peninsula with a total length of about 4.5 kilometers, but only 500 meters of it are open to the public.

      Afterwards we continue our journey through Wadi Ghul to the Jebel Shams Plateau. From here we enjoy an unforgettable view of the "Grand Canyon" of Oman.



      Board
      Breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Jebel Shams Resort
  • Day 7 Day 7: Al Hamra And The Traditional Life Of The Omani People
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Al Hamra And The Traditional Life Of The Omani People

      We visit Al Hamra, a settlement built of clay, and get an insight into the former everyday culture of Oman at Bai Al Safah. We continue to the oasis of Birkat Al Mowz at the foot of Jebel Akhdar. There we can visit one of the oldest irrigation systems, the so called Falaj Al Khatmin (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the old mud ruins of the village. In the afternoon we will drive back to Muscat.



      Meals
      Breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Park Inn by Radisson Muscat
  • Day 8 Day 8: Say Goodbye To Oman
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Say Goodbye To Oman

      Today we say goodbye to Oman and start our journey home.



      Board
      Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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