A Week in Oman

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Oversikt

Visit the highlights of beautiful Oman

Oman, the most beautiful of the Gulf States boasts a rich culture and ancient heritage waiting to be discovered during this one week cultural adventure. Starting off 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'll spend a night deep in the desert in very comfortable accommodation with a spectacular setting and will go in 4x4s through the dunes of the Wahiba Sands; marvel at stunning views over the 'Grand Canyon of Arabia' from Jebel Shams, Oman's highest mountain; wade in the cooling, turquoise waters of some of the land's most idyllic desert oasis' and uncover the 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 amidst beautiful scenery
See Muscat's Grand Mosque and colourful Mutrah Souq
Take a 4WD trip in the dunes at Wahiba Sands
Enjoy spectacular views from Jebel Shams over the Grand Canyon of Arabia
Witness the unmissable weekly live auction cattle market in Nizwa
Discover Nizwa's 17th Century fort
Swim in the turquoise, cool 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

5 nights hotels & 1 night comfortable desert accommodation, all en suite
Travel by air-conditioned minibus and 4WD
Group normally 4 to 15 plus leader. Min age 16 yrs

Included

All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners included
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Arrival & departure transfers for group flights

Ikke inkludert

Travel insurance Single accommodation (available on request) Visas or vaccinations Optional Camel ride at camp

Reiserute

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Day 1: Start Muscat; afternoon Dhow cruise and visit Mutrah Souq
Land only clients should arrive into Muscat and at the start hotel before midday in order to ensure you are able to join the main group briefing and the dhow cruise later in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon after the main group briefing, we will be picked up from our hotel and travel through the old part of Muscat to visit the Siban Women's association where there is the opportunity to interact with the local women and enjoy a coffee together. Next, we pay a short visit to the Bait Al Zubair Museum before having a photo stop outside the gates of the Sultan's palace. After a short transfer to the marina, we'll embark on a relaxed dhow cruise (traditional fisherman's boat) to see the Muscat coast through the eyes of ancient seafarers who plied this route for centuries. During the cruise, soft drinks, tea, coffee and dates will be served on board. In the evening, we stop at a local restaurant for dinner and will be transported back through the centuries on a visit to the bustling, colourful Mutrah Souq. Here there will be lots of photo opportunities and chance to observe the local way of life whilst wandering around this vibrant traditional Arab market. Note: On departures where the group flight arrives after midday, some of the sightseeing detailed above will be done on day 2 of the tour instead. Your leader will advise of your exact schedule locally. Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat or similar
Day 2: Visit Muscat's Grand Mosque; onto Sur via beautiful Wadi Shab. Evening visit to Turtle reserve
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and visit the Grand Mosque, the highlight of the Omani capital. Completed in 2001, the Grand Mosque is a beautiful building which looks modern but shows that modern craftsmen have retained the skills necessary to create this wonderful traditional environment. The handmade carpets, the chandeliers, the ceiling of the great dome in the main prayer room are absolute 'must-sees'. Kindly note, ladies should be fully covered and please carry a headscarf and men should wear trousers. We then drive (approx.1.5 hours) to the Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue-green water at the bottom, and Wadi Tiwi where we enjoy a walk and picnic lunch before transferring (approx. 1 hour) to our hotel in Sur, where we will be spending the night. This evening after an early dinner, we’ll drive (approx. 1 hour) to Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve. Oman is a vital area for Green turtles in the Indian Ocean and the Green Back turtle are heavily protected by the government of Oman. In fact, over 275 of the Sultanate's beaches double-up as nesting grounds for five of the seven recognized species of sea turtles, the most common being the Green Back turtle. Here we are led to the beach by an ecologist to see the female turtles return to their beach to lay eggs. (Please note that the main nesting season is June-August, at other times of the year, there may or not be turtles every night but a visit to the reserve is still worthwhile). Sur Plaza or similar
Day 3: Drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, swim in the turquoise pools and enjoy a picnic lunch. Continue to Wahiba Sands and explore the spectacular dunes. Overnight in the desert.
This morning after breakfast, we first transfer (approx. 1 hour and 45 min) to the desert oasis of Wadi Bani Khalid to relax a bit and enjoy a swim in the beautiful turquoise pools and a picnic lunch before continuing (approx. 1-1.5 hours) to the Wahiba Desert. Please be aware that occasionally wild swimming in the wadi may not be possible due to safety reasons if, for example, water levels are high following rainfall or if it is raining at the time of your visit as the rocks can be slippery - your leader will inform you if swimming is not advisable. Here, on the edge of the desert, we change vehicles from the minibus to 4WDs to begin our desert experience. The Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 meters are also host to a variety of flora and fauna. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer’s delight. We further drive towards the dunes and our desert accommodation (approx. 1 hour) to check-in for the evening. During our time at the camp, there is the chance to take a camel ride (optional- extra cost). 2022: 1000 Nights Camp / Arabian Oryx or similar 2023: Arabian Nights Resort or similar
Day 4: Morning visit to a Bedouin family and enjoy Omani coffee; visit Birkat al Mouz and walk through its oasis and date plantations; onto Nizwa
Breakfast at our desert accommodation before checking out and driving towards the ancient city of Nizwa, Oman's former capital. En-route we visit a Bedouin family, and enjoy Kahwa (local Omani Coffee) and spend some time with them learning about their customs and traditional way of life. We’ll continue our drive via Birkat al Mouz, one of the region's most well-known village ruin. We’ll walk through its oasis and date plantations before continuing to Nizwa. With the 2 sets of ruins, a large banana plantation and the scenic surroundings, the site is also home to the old Falaj irrigation system listed as UNESCO World heritage. Upon arrival in Nizwa, we check into our hotel where we will spend the next two nights. Al Diyar Hotel or similar
Day 5: Transfer to Jabrin, one of Oman's finest castles; stop at historic Bahla Fort; enjoy a walk and picnic lunch in Wadi Nakher. Visit Jebel Shams for amazing views
After breakfast at the hotel, we take a short drive (approx. 30 minutes) to visit Jabrin, the finest of Oman’s castles built in the late 17th century, which became a seat of Omani learning. The castle displays the highest achievement in Omani ceiling painting & beautifully executed woodcarvings. We also pause at the Bahla Fort for a photo, the only UNESCO listed fort in the country and lovingly restored over many years before transferring (approx.1.5 hours) to Wadi Nakher for a short walk. We'll have lunch in a local restaurant before proceeding to Jebel Shams, Oman's highest mountain and where we can enjoy spectacular views of the 'Grand Canyon of Arabia.' Later in the afternoon, we visit (transfer approx. 45 minutes) to the village of Misfat Al Arbayeen, passing the ruins of an old fort on the way. We continue through narrow alleys between old stone houses and take a short walk in Al Hamra village before returning back (approx. 30 minutes) to Nizwa for the evening. Al Diyar Hotel or similar
Day 6: See Nizwa's famous cattle auction market, fort and Souq; continue to Nakhal fort and hot spring; back to Muscat for final evening
Today is a long day and we start our morning with a visit to Nizwa's famous live cattle auction market, the one day of the week where this ancient city truly comes alive which sees farmers and traders arrive from near and afar to barter and trade in one of the Middle East's most renowned markets. We’ll visit the impressive Nizwa Fort, built in the 17th century to defend the city’s natural wealth and its strategic location. Later we visit Nizwa's renowned Souq, famous for intricately hand-carved “Khanjars” (daggers) & ornamental silver jewellery and live-stock trading. Departing Nizwa, we continue to Wadi Bani Auf; this stretch of graded road is very adventurous as it involves steep bends and bumpy roads. When there are wet weather conditions, it may not be possible to drive this section of graded road due to safety. If this occurs, an alternative stretch of road will be driven. Then stop at the charming mountain village of Bilad Sayt where one is awestruck by the beauty of the landscape. Lunch today will be a packed lunch. This afternoon we stop for a photo stop at the Nakhal Fort and hot spring. The exact date on which this ancient fort was built is unknown, but many believe that it was built in pre-Islamic times, more than 1500 years ago. We then transfer back to Muscat for our final evening in Oman's capital city. Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat or similar
Day 7: End Muscat
For land only clients the tour ends this morning after breakfast.

Viktig Informasjon

The trip destination

5 nights hotels & 1 night comfortable desert accommodation, all en suite
Travel by air-conditioned minibus and 4WD
Group normally 4 to 15 plus leader. Min age 16 yrs

Food

All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners are included. Omani cuisine is influenced by Arab, Persian, Indian, Asian, Eastern Mediterranean, and African cuisine. Rice is a staple dish and often includes a variety of flavours and ingredients and meat such as chicken, fish 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 softs 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 will have the opportunity to taste and experience a variety of dishes and eat in local eateries and restaurants. Included lunches will be picnic lunches and other meals will be eaten in local cafes/eateries. The night spent at the desert camp will also include a BBQ 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 & 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. From May to September is the hottest season, so we avoid scheduling trips at this time of year. 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 35 degrees celcius) and pleasant night time temperatures. There is little chance of any rain except from December to February. February will be about 5-10 degrees celcius cooler. In December days are warm (20-25 C).

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 has to offer. We travel by private air-conditioned minibus and 4WD throughout the tour. 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 and to stay hydrated. 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.

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	STATUS REISE
søn, 15 okt 2023 / lør, 21 okt 2023	NOK 25 290	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 22 okt 2023 / lør, 28 okt 2023	NOK 25 290	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 10 des 2023 / lør, 16 des 2023	NOK 25 290	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 07 jan 2024 / lør, 13 jan 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 04 feb 2024 / lør, 10 feb 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 25 feb 2024 / lør, 02 mar 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 13 okt 2024 / lør, 19 okt 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 03 nov 2024 / lør, 09 nov 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 17 nov 2024 / lør, 23 nov 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 08 des 2024 / lør, 14 des 2024	NOK 28 710	På forespørsel	På forespørsel

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	STATUS REISE
søn, 15 okt 2023 / lør, 21 okt 2023	NOK 25 290	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 22 okt 2023 / lør, 28 okt 2023	NOK 25 290	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 10 des 2023 / lør, 16 des 2023	NOK 25 290	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 07 jan 2024 / lør, 13 jan 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 04 feb 2024 / lør, 10 feb 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 25 feb 2024 / lør, 02 mar 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 13 okt 2024 / lør, 19 okt 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 03 nov 2024 / lør, 09 nov 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 17 nov 2024 / lør, 23 nov 2024	NOK 27 345	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 08 des 2024 / lør, 14 des 2024	NOK 28 710	På forespørsel	På forespørsel

A Week in Oman

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