8 days tour

Oman Crossing Desert And Masirah Island

Oman Crossing Desert And Masirah Island

This tour includes:

Transport

4x4 Wheel Drive

Accommodation

3 nights Accommodation in Hotel Muscat Holidays or similar, Muscat 2 nights Accommodation in Masirah Island Resort or similar 1 night Accommodation in Hotel Al Diyar or similar, Nizwa 1 night Accommodation in Arabian Oryx camp or similar, Wahiba sands

Guide

English Speaking Driver/Guide

Others

All the sightseeing as per mentioned itinerary Complimentary water during the Tour Ferry Tickets , Museum & fort Tickets Applicable Taxes & Service charges

Meals

Daily Breakfast at the hotel Dinner on Day 2 & Day 3 at the hotel

Not included:

Others

VISA charges All meals other than mentioned All expenses of personal in nature Anything which is not specifically mentioned in inclusions part

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Oman Crossing Desert And Masirah Island

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Muscat International Airport โ€“ Transfer To Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival Muscat International Airport โ€“ Transfer To Hotel

      After arriving at the  Muscat International Airport  you will proceed directly to the Immigration. Customs and immigration are very quick and simple to deal with. Once you get there at the arrival lounge youโ€™ll be met by our smart and friendly chauffeur whoโ€™ll guide you to our comfortable vehicle for hotel transportation.

      Overnight in Muscat Hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Muscat - Wadi Bani Khalid - Wahiba Sands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Muscat - Wadi Bani Khalid - Wahiba Sands

      Around 08:00am our tour guide & drive will meet you to give you an adventure ride to the fascinating desert of Oman. Youโ€™ll ride through tiny villages & towns prior to arriving at Wadi Bani Khalid driving through the mountain giving a picturesque view of the magnificent terrain below. Youโ€™ll travel through several beautiful villages nested in the huge mountains. The road here winds down to the wadi along with a large pool bordered with vegetation and concludes at a village. Here we will park our vehicle and proceed on a brief hike to the deep pools of the wadi. You can enjoy a swim here if you want to experience the divine grace of nature.


      Then you will continue to  the Wahiba Sands (the great desert of Oman). Soon youโ€™ll come face-to-face with the massive desert & our veteran driver will drive you through the beautiful sand dunes to offer you an excitement of dune driving.


      Buffet Dinner & Overnight lodging at Wahiba Sand Camp

  • Day 3 Day 3: Wahiba Sands Crossing - Qahid - Masirah
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Wahiba Sands Crossing - Qahid - Masirah

      After taking breakfast depart the camp to Qahid crossing Wahiba sands driving off the beautiful dunes. Itโ€™ll take us four hours to cross the desert.


      Then we will reach  Qahid & proceed driving to  Shannah. On the way you will be mesmerized by the azure of Arabian sea and desert dunes. After having lunch you will be guided on a half hour drive to the reach the Marisha Island which is located fifteen kilometers off the southeast shore of Oman with miles of remote sandy beaches.


      Overnight in Masihrah Island Resort

  • Day 4 Day 4: Masirah Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Masirah Sightseeing

      After having breakfast discover the expanse of the infinite beach where you can find plenty of wrecked ships, bones and skeletons of whales, dolphins, camels, turtle birds and several other creatures who live & die in the wild place.


      Relish a cozy evening tour discovering the wild windswept exquisiteness of this isolated island & have dinner in your hotel.


      Overnight in Masihrah Island Resort

  • Day 5 Day 5: Masirah To Nizwa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Masirah To Nizwa

      After taking breakfast depart for the mainland by our 4x4 vehicle. From Shannah drive to Nizwa through Mahoot & Sinaw. Explore the Sinaw Souq on the route. After having a local lunch in Nizwa check into your hotel.


      Overnight in Nizwa hotel

  • Day 6 Day 6: Nizwa - Jebel Shams - Muscat
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Nizwa - Jebel Shams - Muscat

      Your day 07 will start with an exploration of the Oasis city of Nizwa. Weโ€™ll explore the impressive seventeenth century fort with its massive speherical tower constructed by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Yaโ€™aruba to protect the route. From here we will continue to Nizwa souq which is recognized for its  elaborately handmade โ€œKhanjarโ€ and wonderfully designed silver ornaments. On Friday the atmosphere here is electric as a unique cattle and goat auction is held.


      The we will proceed to Misfah โ€“ an old village where the homes cling to the hills. Following a brief stroll via the village come back to your jeep & proceed the trip to Jabel Shams โ€“ the tallest Oman peak at more than 3,000m. Also known as โ€œMountain of the Sunโ€ Jabel Shams is home to weavers of dense woolen rugs in unique colors.


      Your lunch with be arranged at the Jabel Shams camp. After enjoying some more quality time at  Jabel Shaams, we will drive back to your Muscat hotel.


      Overnight in Muscat Hotel

  • Day 7 Day 7: Muscat City Tour (Grand Mosque - Muttra Souq - Sultan Palace - Portuguese Forts)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Muscat City Tour (Grand Mosque - Muttra Souq - Sultan Palace - Portuguese Forts)

      Be picked up by our tour guide and driver from your Muscat hotel around 08:00am. The trip encompasses a visit to the famous  Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the fifth biggest masjid in the planet, with  Swarovski chandelier & a piece of carpet covering the entire male prayer hall. Then youโ€™ll drive pass the Royal Opera House and the diplomatic quarter. Also, explore the fish market, Bait Al Baranda museum & Muttrah Souk โ€“ the largest and oldest marketplace in the nation. Then you will be driven around Old Muscat to witness Sultan Palace with its 2  side-by-side  Portuguese forts. Finally youโ€™ll be driven back to your Muscat hotel.


      Overnight in Muscat Hotel

  • Day 8 Day 8: Departure Transfer
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Departure Transfer

      After checkout you will be transported  to Muscat International Airport to catch your flight back home. Your journey with us ends here.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™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

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

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 youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 79

Age range allowed for this experience.

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