Discover Oman Oman
Discover Oman
Explore Oman's sunsoaked shorelines and mountainous peaks with this captivating eight-night, twin-centre itinerary.
PRICES START FROM £6,500PP, BASED ON TWO ADULTS
7 NIGHTS
INCLUDES HOTELS, ECONOMY CLASS FLIGHTS, TRANSFERS & EXCURSIONS
Price for travel between 1st October - 30th April (Festive excluded)
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Enjoy a boat trip to the Damaniyat Islands
- Traverse through the pools and slides of Snake Canyon
- Hike through the Green Mountains of Jebel Akhdar
- Sleep under the stars at Magic Desert Camp
- Explore and swim in the pools of Wadi Hawer
ITINERARY
Day 1
Muscat Arrival
On arrival at Muscat Airport you will be greeted at the flight gate by a personal assistance and a porter carrying a name sign with the buggy cars, you will then be escorted through Fast-Track immigration and baggace reclaim and onto your private transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation: The Chedi Muscat
Day 2
Damaniyat Island boat trip
After breakfast at the hotel you will be picked up and taken to Al Mouj Marina for a full day Damaniyat Island boat trip for dolphin watching, snorkelling and possibility of diving. Lunch will be served on board and return to the Marina will be at 16:00 where your transfer will be waiting to take you back to the hotel.
Accommodation: The Chedi Muscat
Day 3
Wadi Bani Auf Snake Canyon
After you have checked out of the hotel you will be picked up at 0830 and be taken on an off road journey to Wadi Bani Auf Snake Canyon. The journey will take 3 hours on a spectacular mountain road. You will see small villages on the way. Stop to admire the panoramic view of Snake Canyon. On arrival at the Canyon you will have the option to begin with a 6m abseil or a jump for the more courageous right at the canyon entrance. As you keep following the canyon down, get ready for a 30m abseil, multiple slides, jumps and scrambles. Traverse through the pools in the dark and come out to face more slides, swims and a few BIG jumps, if you are ready for this, as you make our way towards the exit. The last challenge is a 40-minute hike out of the canyon, and you take your well-deserved rest under the shade of the palm trees (optional bbq lunch available at this point). After continue to Bilad Sayt, a fairytale-like village typical of the Arabian settlements of the past and one of the most picturesque villages in Oman. You will then be transfered to Jebel Akhdar for check in to the next hotel.
Accommodation: Alila Jabal Akhdar
Day 4
Jebel Akhdar
After breakfast in the hotel you will be taken on a 3 hour adventure guide of Jebel Akhdar through the Green Mountains, you will finish this tour by having lunch at an Omani family house. Upon arrival at the traditional Omani house, you'll be greeted with genuine warmth and a refreshing welcome drink, allowing you to unwind and soak in the unique ambiance of your surroundings. The traditional architecture, adorned with intricate details and local artifacts, will transport you back in time to experience the authentic Omani way of life. After this you will be transfered back to the hotel for you to spend the afternoon at lesuire.
Accommodation: Alila Jabal Akhdar
Day 5
Magic Desert Camp
After check out of the hotel in the morning, before your transfer to the desert camp, visit the incredible Birkat Al Mouz and visit Nizwa Souq & Nizwa Fort. You will then be driven to Wahiba Sands to explore the mesmerizing desert landscape & Camel ride to the Magic Fix Camp. Enjoy sunset lounge with stunning view with your cup or tea or coffee. While soothing tunes fill the air, take in the spectacular sunset scenery. The experienced chef will prepare an authentic and refined dinner just for you before you have a night under the stars.
Accommodation: Magic Camp
Day 6
Wadi Bani Khalid Pools
After indulging in a lavish breakfast you will be transfered to Wadi Hawer. This is a long but exciting trip, swimming in turquoise pools of the less travelled Hawer section of Wadi Bani Khalid. Away from touristic pools, this canyon is a great adventure for everyone who enjoys water fun. You scramble down the valley of boulders and hike along the local ‘Falaj, series of canals that help irrigate local farms and crops, until you reach the first stunning pools. Lunch will be served at The Oriental Restuarant. Before going back to your camp, visit a Bedouin house. This is a unique opportunity to experience the traditional lifestyle and hospitality of the Bedouin community. This provides insights into their nomadic way of life, their customs and their deep connection with the desert. On arrival back to your camp at 1600 have the afternoon at lesuire to enjoy the desert environment. In the evening the experienced chef will prepare an authentic and refined dinner just for you before having your final night under the stars.
Accommodation: Magic Camp
Day 7
Day tour
After breakfast, your private driver for the day will first take you to the coastal city of Sur. Visit the dhow factory to see the construction of traditional wooden boats that vary in design and size. Thereafter take a photo opportunity at Al Ajyah lighthouse. You will then stop off at the beautiful Wadi Tiwi where a pinic lunch will be provided. Before checking into the hotel for your final night stop at Bimah sinkhole, a deep natural depression filled with water. The locals say that a meteor fell on this spot resulting in the natural depression and forming a small lake.
Accommodation: The Chedi Muscat
Day 8
Departure
After breakfast your private airport transfer will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the airport for your flight home.
