Oman: Desert, Mountains & Heritage
- 8 Days
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- Oman
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- Tailormade Journey
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- Culture & Heritage
- Duration
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8 Days
- Travel Style
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- Tailormade Journey
- Group Size
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- 2 Guests
- Destination
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- Oman
- Experience Type
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- Culture & Heritage
On arrival at Muscat International Airport you will be met and transfered to your hotel.
Accommodation: 2 nights Crown Plaza Hotel
From the impressive clifftop location of the Crowne Plaza in the Al Qurum Heights the hotel commands stunning views of the Gulf of Oman. The attractive cove below, now the hotel's private beach, is completely cut off from outside access at high tide and can be reached by steps leading down from the pool and garden area of the hotel.
After an early morning breakfast, you will depart Muscat by 4WD and travel inland towards the desert. Enter Wahiba Sands, a vast sea of rolling dunes inhabited by Bedouin communities. Enjoy dune driving en route to your desert camp.
As evening falls, watch the colours of the dunes change at sunset, followed by a traditional dinner and stargazing in the silence of the desert. (BD)
Accommodation: 1 night Thousand Nights Camp
Thousand Nights Camp is a premier, eco-friendly luxury desert camp located deep in Oman's Wahiba Sands, offering an authentic Bedouin-style experience with modern comforts like air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. It is renowned for its stunning and remote dune setting.
Wake up early to experience the desert at sunrise before departing the dunes. Travel north through Oman’s interior and ascend to Jabal Akhdar, the “Green Mountain,” known for its cooler climate and terraced agriculture. Arrive by the afternoon to enjoy the dramatic canyon views and fresh mountain air. (BD)
Accommodation: 2 nights The Suwgra
The Suwgra (also known as The Cliff Guest House) is a simple and authentic Omani guesthouse located high in the Jabal Akhdar near the semi-ruined five-hundred-year-old village of the same name. This remote and rustic stone-built property is over 500 years old and is accessed following a fifteen-minute walk from the car park that takes you along a narrow path into the wadi and then up the other side. Luggage is transferred by a pulley system across the valley.
After breakfast you will descend from the mountains and drive to Nizwa, once the capital of Oman. Visit Nizwa Fort, with its massive circular tower offering panoramic views over the oasis, followed by time in the traditional souq, famous for silver jewellery, pottery and dates. (BL)
Accommodation: 1 night Bait Al Muallem by Nomad Inn
Bait Al Muallem by Nomad Inn is a restored, stylish boutique heritage guesthouse in the heart of Nizwa, located just steps from Nizwa Fort and the Souq. It offers a unique blend of traditional Omani architecture with modern, comfortable design, featuring air-conditioned rooms and a rooftop terrace with local charm.
After breakfast, depart Nizwa and return to Muscat via the main highway, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey without mountain crossings. Arrive in Muscat by early afternoon, with time for last-minute shopping or relaxation. (B)
Accommodation: 1 night Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Ghala
Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Ghala Muscat, a five-star property in Ghala Heights, seamlessly combines Omani charm with Mövenpick's Swiss hospitality with just 12 minutes from Muscat International Airport.
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Oman: Desert, Mountains & Heritage
