Deluxe Best of Oman

• Day 1:

  DAY 1 | ARRIVAL • Arrival at Muscat International Airport • Meet & greet • Transfer to Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Hotel • Check-in. Our Airport representative will be holding a signage with the logo of our DMC and the name of the guest; to welcome the guest and escort them to their transfer. Overnight at Shangri La Barr Al Jissah - Al Waha Superior Room on BB

• Day 2:

  DAY 2 | MUSCAT CITY TOUR • Pickup at 08:00 from your hotel in Muscat • Grand Mosque –Sultan’s Palace– Corniche – Muttrah Souk. The first stop on the Muscat City Tour is the Grand Mosque (specific dress code - long sleeves, long trousers / skirt, loose fit, head scarf for the ladies), the most beautiful architectural piece of work. From the Mosque we proceed to see the Sultan’s Palace surrounded by the 2 Forts of Mirani and Jalali built by the Portuguese in the 16th century during their rule of the coastal cities of Oman. Then, at The Muttrah souk - a traditional Omani market, offers a wide range of goods, especially typical Omani souvenirs like Frankincense, the Omani Dagger or Khanjar and beautiful silver handicrafts and “Pashmina shawls”. Overnight at Shangri La Barr Al Jissah - Al Waha Superior Room on BB

• Day 3:

  DAY 3 | FEAST FOR THE SENSES • Breakfast in the hotel • Nakhl – Wadi bani Auf – Bilad Sayt – Al Hamra – Misfat Al Abryeen. This is a tour that showcases the sights, sounds, and even the smell of Oman’s best-kept secrets. The First stop is Nakhl, the country’s highest fort that has been standing proudly on a hilltop for 350 years now. Then we will be taking you around the charming sights of old neighbourhoods and clay houses, including those at Wadi Bani Auf, Bilad Sayt, the 400-year-old town of Al Hamra, and Misfat Al Abryeen, a picturesque huddle of ochre-coloured stone buildings. You’ll be ending the day in the ancient city of Nizwa, where you will also be checking in for the night. Overnight at Golden Tulip Nizwa - Standard Room on BB

• Day 4:

  DAY 4 | Nizwa - Jabal Akhdar Mountain • Depart @ 08:00 • Nizwa - Bahla - Jabreen - Wadi Maydeen - Jabal Akhdar • Overnight at a Hotel at Jabal Akhdar Mountain. Start into the morning to visit the unique cattle market in Nizwa (on Fridays). Livestock owners, both women and men from nearby areas, bring their animals – mainly sheep, goats, cattle and at times even camels – to the market where they are registered. Visit the Nizwa fort which has been strategically built atop a hill overlooking the ancient city with its colorful domes and bustling market below. Spend some time in this traditional city and visit the interesting fort with the round tower and the museum and stroll thru the Souq. The small town of BAHLA is famous for its gigantic fort and its distinctive earthenware pottery – and it also has a certain reputation as the favoured haunt of mischievous jinn’s and other supernatural phenomena – a kind of Omani Glastonbury. We proceed on to the Jabreen castle, the finest of Oman’s castles built during the late 17th century. Proceed to the Wadi of Maydeen. This Wadi is located at the foot of the Mountain and has a beautiful natural spring water source. One can also see how the traditional irrigation system that was used. • Overnight at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Hotel - Premier Room on BB

• Day 5:

  DAY 5 | THE GREEN MOUNTAIN & THE DESERT • Breakfast at the hotel • Check-out, pick-up at 8:00AM • Saiq Plateau – Wadi Bani Habib – Birkat Al Mauz – Wahiba • Overnight at the camp on HB When you wake to a morning surrounded by breath-taking views of the mountain, you just know it’s going to be a wonderful day. The Green Mountain is rife with adventures of every kind—from short walks and long hikes to military routes and trips to fruit, rose, and nut plantations. You will be driven to Wadi Bani Habib, a green deserted village on top of Saiq Plateau, and to the popular Birkat Al Mauz, a village of clay ruins. Overnight at the camp on HB From high up above, you will then have to brace for the second leg of the adventure—right in the heart of the glorious Wahiba desert. Bash the dunes, ride a camel, and just lose yourself in the beauty of the ever-changing slopes of sand. The rest of the day will be dedicated to everything Bedouin—see their homes, have an authentic Arabic meal, and enjoy the warm Omani welcome of coffee and dates. Overnight at Desert Nights Camp - Deluxe Suite on HB

• Day 6:

  DAY 6 | REFRESH & RELAX • Breakfast at the camp • Wadi Bani Khalid – Sur – Ras Al Jinz • Overnight at Sur or Ras Al Hadd hotel One of the most sought-after parts of any Oman itinerary is the wadi day—where you will finally have the chance to take a dip and relax in the cool waters of a natural pool. Remember to bring your swimsuit and wear light clothing as you head for Wadi Bani Khalid. Enjoy not only the calm, clear and deep waters, but also the sight of palm trees all around. After the wadi escapade, you’ll be driven straight to Sur, where you will be seeing some fishermen in action as they go through their lives at the harbor. Just when you think the day is over, wait until nightfall. At 21:00hrs, rangers will take you on a 15-min walk to the turtle nesting site of Ras Al Jinz. Overnight at Desert Nights Camp - Deluxe Suite on HB

• Day 7:

  DAY 7 | COASTAL DRIVE • Breakfast in the hotel, check-out • Pick-up from the hotel at 8:00AM • Dhow yard – Qalhat – Wadi Tiwi – Finns – Bimah Sinkhole - Quriyat • Overnight at a Muscat hotel Oman never runs out of natural and cultural wonders that until your last day of exploration, your schedule will be brimming with adventures. Visit the dhow-building yard where traditional wooden boats are made by hand. Explore Wadi Tiwi, another deep and narrow gorge carved out of the mountains, running between towering cliffs right down the sea. Then off you go to the white beaches of Finns and the turquoise waters of Bimah Sinkhole. Finally, along the drive back to Muscat, we will be passing through Quriyat, a village guarded by an 18th-century fort. Overnight at Shangri La Barr Al Jissah - Al Waha Superior Room on BB

• Day 8:

  DAY 8 | DEPARTURE • Breakfast in the hotel • 12:00 noon, standard check-out time • TBA: Pick-up time from the hotel • Transfer from hotel to Muscat International Airport by a Salon Car

 January 09-April 30, 2020

Price per person in a double room: $3,299

Price per person in a single room with 2 people traveling: $6,329

Single Supplement: $4,969

May 01-September 30, 2020

Price per person in a double room: $2,599

Price per person in a single room with 2 people traveling: $4,899

Single Supplement: $3,579