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Tour Code : AXV
The journey is provided by
Exodus Adventure Travels
Destinations : Oman
Tour Starts : Muscat
Tour Ends : Muscat
Group Size : 4 - 15
Ages : 16+
Activity :
7 days from
NOK 27 300

Overview

Explore ancient and natural wonders in the Pearl of Arabia

Oman, the most beautiful of the Gulf States, has a rich culture and ancient heritage waiting to be discovered during this one-week cultural adventure. Starting in the capital of Muscat, we gaze in awe at the Grand Mosque, wander through the colourful Mutrah Souq and see the Omani capital and coastline through seafarers’ eyes on a traditional dhow cruise. We spend a night deep in the desert in very comfortable accommodation and navigate the dunes of the Wahiba Sands in 4x4s; marvel at stunning views over the Grand Canyon of Arabia from Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in Oman; wade in the cooling, turquoise waters of an idyllic desert oasis and uncover historic forts before witnessing the weekly live auction cattle market in Nizwa, an event not to be missed!

Highlights
  • Spend a night in the desert in comfort amid beautiful scenery
  • See Muscat's Grand Mosque and colourful Mutrah Souq
  • Take a 4x4 trip in the dunes at Wahiba Sands
  • Enjoy spectacular views from Jebel Shams over the Grand Canyon of Arabia
  • Witness the unmissable weekly cattle market in Nizwa
  • Discover the 17th-century fort of Nizwa
  • Swim in the turquoise waters of Wadi Bani Khalid
  • Visit a Bedouin family and enjoy kahwa (Omani local coffee)
  • Take a cruise on a traditional dhow boat
Key Information
  • Five nights in hotels and one-night comfortable desert accommodation
  • Travel by air-conditioned minibus and 4×4
  • Group normally 4 to 15 plus leader. Minimum age: 16
Included
  • All breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners included
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
Not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Optional camel ride at camp

Itinerary

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Important Information

The trip destination
  • Five nights in hotels and one-night comfortable desert accommodation
  • Travel by air-conditioned minibus and 4×4
  • Group normally 4 to 15 plus leader. Minimum age: 16
Food
All breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners are included. Omani cuisine is influenced by Arab, Persian, Indian, Asian, Eastern Mediterranean and African cuisine. Rice is a staple and often includes a variety of flavours and ingredients, while fish and meat, such as chicken and lamb, feature prominently. Dishes are full of rich mixtures of spices, herbs and marinades. Dates are much loved and are an essential part of the Omani diet. Curry, soups, fresh salads and vegetable dishes are all very common. Coffee is the national beverage but tea is also drunk. Yoghurt drinks and soft drinks are also popular. Alcohol is not readily available but can be purchased in some hotels and likely to be quite expensive. During the tour, you have the opportunity to taste and experience a variety of dishes and eat in local restaurants. Included lunches will be picnic lunches and other meals will be eaten in cafes/eateries. The night spent at the desert camp includes a barbecue with traditional dishes. Non-Muslims are permitted to bring in two litres of alcohol by air only. Alcohol may be purchased at Muscat airport after having cleared immigration. Care must be taken not to cause offence through the use of alcohol and should not be consumed in public places apart from licensed premises, such as hotels and restaurants. It is generally not a problem to bring your own alcohol into hotels but please always ask the hotel first out of courtesy. Please advise at time of booking if you have any dietary requirements.
Weather

Temperatures and humidity are high throughout the year on the coast. May to September is the hottest season, so we avoid scheduling trips at this time. Temperatures rise even higher inland, but here humidity is lower so higher temperatures are more tolerable and nights are cooler. In spring and autumn, expect sunny weather throughout with warm to hot days (around 35C/95F) and pleasant night temperatures. There is little chance of any rain except from December to February. February will be cooler. In December, days are warm (20C-25C/68F-77F).

Is this trip for you?

This trip is rated Activity Level 1 (Leisurely).

This is a busy itinerary that visits the main highlights of Oman with a focus on providing a real taste of all this country offers. We travel by private air-conditioned minibus and 4×4 throughout. Although this is a cultural trip, some days can be long and tiring and there is some walking involved so a reasonable level of fitness is required. The people of Oman offer a very warm welcome to tourists. Oman is hot during the day, so care should be taken to drink lots of water. On Day 6, when departing Nizwa to Wadi Bani Auf, the stretch of graded road is very adventurous as it involves steep bends and bumpy roads which may not be suitable for vertigo sufferers.

Prices / Dates

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AVAILABLE DATES PRICE (1 ADULT) PRICE (1 CHILDREN) Single room supplement TRAVEL STATUS
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 / Sat, 19 Oct 2024 NOK 27 300 On request NOK 5 600 Available
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 / Sat, 09 Nov 2024 NOK 27 300 On request NOK 5 600 Available
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 / Sat, 23 Nov 2024 NOK 27 300 On request NOK 5 600 Available
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 / Sat, 14 Dec 2024 NOK 28 665 On request NOK 5 600 Available
AVAILABLE DATES PRICE (1 ADULT) PRICE (1 CHILDREN) SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT TRAVEL STATUS
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 / Sat, 19 Oct 2024 NOK 27 300 On request NOK 5 600 On request
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 / Sat, 09 Nov 2024 NOK 27 300 On request NOK 5 600 On request
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 / Sat, 23 Nov 2024 NOK 27 300 On request NOK 5 600 On request
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 / Sat, 14 Dec 2024 NOK 28 665 On request NOK 5 600 On request

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