Golden desert dunes and soft-sand beaches, 16th-century forts and busy souqs, imposing mountains and grand canyons. There are not many places like Oman with such rich history, unique culture and stunning natural attractions. On top of that it is a very safe country to travel to with a very low crime rate and winter is a great time to do so with comfortable and warm temperatures. In this trip we will rent a car, discover the highlights of the country and take a deep dive into the local culture and vast history. We are going to do a wide variety of activities like: - Exploring Muscat, the capital of Oman 🕌 - Spending a night in a desert camp 🌌 - Canyoning beautiful Wadis 🏞️ - Hiking in the mountains along the grand canyon of Oman ⛰️ - Snorkeling near pristine islands with lots of sea life 🤿 I am looking for Tripmates that are eager to explore the country with me 😃 You should have an average level of fitness as we will explore the Wadis and the mountains of Oman with short to medium length hikes. 🗺 Group size 4 to 6 people will be the final group size. Not too small and not too big 🙂 📱WhatsApp group chat There will be a WhatsApp group chat so you can get to know your travel mates before your arrival in Oman🙂 Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask in the Q&A section 😃
About me: I'm Simon, 34 years old living in Munich, Germany. I like exploring new countries and it's best to do so with like-minded travel mates. I have organized several trips in the past and I'm always looking for the next adventure :)
🏨 Accommodation: 5 nights in a 4 star Hotel in Muscat - including breakfast 2 nights in a local Inn in Nizwa - including breakfast 1 night in a camp in the desert - including breakfast and dinner 1 night in an apartment Hotel in Sur Price for a double room with twin beds. Single rooms can be organized on request. Any questions about the trip? You can let me know in the Q&A section!
What's included?
Accomodation
8x breakfast and 1x dinner
Car rental 4WD
Entry fee to Muscat opera
Entry fee to Nizwa and Muttrah fortress
Half day snorkeling trip
Travel insurance (Germany&Austria only)
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Trip Itinerary
1
Muscat
Day 1-3
Day 1: Arrival On the first day everybody will arrive in Muscat over the course of the day. Check-in to the hotel is possible from 3pm onwards. Day 2: Explore the old town Now that everybody has arrived we will rent a 4WD car and explore the old town of Muscat. That includes places like the souq (the old market of Muscat), the fortress which was originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and the Al Alam Palace. Day 3: Bimmah Sinkhole and Wadi Shab canyoning Today we are driving south towards the coastal city Sur. On our way we will visit the Bimmah Sinkhole. A 40m large crater which is filled with crystal clear water. From the sinkhole we are going to continue to Wadi Shab. With its turquoise waters, giant rock formations and beautiful vegetation, Wadi Shab is sure worth exploring. The first part can be explored by foot and those who want to go deeper into the Wadi can do so by swimming.
2
Sur
Day 3-4
Day 3: Sur In the evening we are going to arrive in Sur, a costal town with rich history. In the evening we will explore the town and the old quarter. Day 4: Wadi Bani Khalid From Sur we are driving towards the large desert area of Oman, the Wahiba Sands. On the way we are going to visit Wadi Bani Khalid, another beautiful Wadi with large pools of emerald green water surrounded by tall palm trees
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Wahiba Sands
Day 4-5
Day 4: Arrival in our desert camp After the Wadi we are continuing to our next highlight of the trip. The Wahiba Sands is a large desert that spans over 12.500 km². Here we will spend the night in a desert camp including a traditional dinner. For those who want to do some activities there are following possibilities that can be arranged on request: - Camel riding - Quad biking - Dune bashing - Sand boarding
4
Nizwa
Day 5-7
Day 5: The mountains of Oman Today we continue our journey into the mountain region of Oman with heights of up to 3000m. The next 2 nights we are spending in Nizwa, the former capital of Oman in the 6th and 7th century. A city full of history and culture. We are going to visit the souq of Nizwa as well as the fortress which was constructed in the 17th century. Day 6: Jebel shams - the grand canyon of Oman Jebel shams is located about a 2 hours drive from Nizwa. Here we are going to hike the "balcony walk" which takes about 3-4 hours. The scenery on this walk is beautiful with great views of the Wadi Nakhr, the grand canyon of Oman. Day 7: Jebel Akhdar Jebel Akhdar is located not too far away from Nizwa. It is characterized by terraced crops and vegetation in a rather hostile environment. This stage is a great sight for nature and hiking enthusiasts as we walk through 3 villages with some spectacular views. The hike takes about 1 to 2 hours. In the evening we are driving back to Muscat to discover more of the city and visit another highlight of Oman, the Ad-Dimaniyat islands.
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Muscat
Day 7-10
Day 7: Arrival in Muscat in the evening Day 8: Explore more of Muscat The Muscat Opera House is one of Oman's architectural highlights with its mix of traditional and modern architecture. Another must see in Muscat is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. One of the largest mosques in the world that is open for non-muslims to visit. Day 9: Snorkeling trip to Ad-Dimaniyat islands Most people would never guess that nine tropical islands with pristine turquoise water and tons of sea life exist just 40 minutes by boat from Muscat. That is where we are going today. It is a great snorkeling hotspot and hopefully we will see lots of sea life. Day 10: Departure Today we are going to depart from Oman back to our hometown with hopefully lots of great memories :)
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hotel
10 days trip
Muscat, Sur & 3 more
Transportation
Car
What's excluded?
Flights
Taxi from and to airport Muscat
Gas for car
10 day visa - 12 € in most cases
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