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Mountain Desert and Beach Tour

This interesting tour takes you to the famous Nakhal Fort and the warm springs in the surrounding village area. You will have the opportunity to marvel at the unbeatable beauty of the Bilad Sayt and to enjoy the thrills of water bashing at Wadi Bani Awf. Enjoy a visit to Jabal Shams, the highest peak in Oman and home to the weavers of the region. Visit the Nizwa fort and enjoy the scenic views of the area from its top. You will also be experiencing the fun of dune bashing on this tour. Plus, you will be spending time at Wadi Shaab, a beautiful beach.

Tour Nights

  • Jebal Shams: 1 nights
  • Wahiba Sands: 1 nights
  • Wadi shab: 1 nights
  • Tour CodeTour code: AWO06
  • Accommodation GradeAccommodation Grade
  • Private TourPrivate Tour

Tour At a Glance

  • Enjoy a tour of the famous Nakhal Fort and the surrounding springs
  • Enjoy water bashing at Wadi Bani Awf
  • Explore the Oasis city of Nizwa and its different attractions
  • Visit Nizwa Souq and buy interesting souvenirs
  • Enjoy dune bashing at Wahiba Sands, the home of Bedouins
  • Undertake a short trek and enjoy a swim at Wadi Bani Khalid
  • Visit Wadi Shaab and Quriyat

Itinerary details

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  • DAY 01 Muscat / Nakhal / Bilad Sait / Al Hamra / Jabal Shams
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    Enjoy your breakfast and meet your tour Guide/Driver who will take you to the waiting vehicle. Drive to Nakhal, which is home to the famous Nakhal Fort. Along with marvelling at the historical relics and aesthetic interiors, visitors can enjoy impressive views of the surrounding landscape from the roof-top. Visit the famous warm springs of Nakhal in the old village area. Unwind by the springs, which are surrounded by beautiful looking green date plantations and sharp mountain peaks. Afterwards, drive to Wadi Bani Awf and arrive at Bilad Sayt, a beautiful village loved for its verdant terraces. Wadi Bani Awf is a great place for enjoying water bashing.

    After a brief stopover at Bilad Sayt, continue your journey to Al Hamra. Afterwards, keep driving to Jabal Shams, the highest peak in Oman with a height of 3,009 meters. It is home to weavers of heavy woollen rugs.

    Rest of the day at leisure.
    Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
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  • DAY 02 Jabal Shams / Nizwa / Ibra / Wahiba Sands
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    Enjoy your breakfast and get ready to explore the different villages that are scattered around the mountain. Afterwards, drive to Oasis city of Nizwa and further to the Nizwa fort, a wonderful round tower built in the 17th century built by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'aruba. Reach the top of the tower through the narrow, twisting staircase. Enjoy stunning views of the landscape from the top of the tower. Proceed to the Nizwa Souq, which is loved by the tourists for its collection of hand-carved Khanjar (dagger) and elaborately designed silver jewellery .

    Resume your journey to Ibra. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (own expenses). Afterwards, travel to Wahiba Sands, the home of Bedouins. Enjoy dune bashing with our experienced driver at the helm. Arrive at the pre arranged camp site for overnight stay.

    Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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  • DAY 03 Wahiba Sands / Wadi Bani Khalid /Sur / Waadi Shab
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    Enjoy breakfast at the camp site. After checking-out from the camp, drive towards Wadi Bani Khalid, a beautiful Wadi in the country. Drive through small picturesque villages and towns and arrive at Wadi Bani Khalid. After parking the vehicles at the Wadi, enjoy a short trek to the deep blue pools of the area (wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes for this trip). Enjoy a swim, if you wish to. There’s a coffee shop by the poolside where you can have snacks and drinks. Later, resume your journey to Sur and from there to Waadi Shaab.

    Dinner and overnight in Resort. Read More

  • DAY 04 Waadi Shab / Quriyat / Muscat
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    After breakfast, you will start driving to Muscat accompanied by our guide. It is a beautiful drive that provides fabulous scenic views of the coastal area. Enjoy a quick tour to Sur town & Dhow Building Yard. Afterwards, proceed to Wadi Shaab, a terrific natural marvel with green pools and abundant shade. Continue the enjoyable drive and arrive at Fins beach (White beach). Spend some time here and continue the drive to Muscat. You will be stopping at Quriyat, a very large fishing village between the lagoon and the sea. Reach Muscat by afternoon and transfer to Muscat airport for your onward journey to UK with sweet memories. Read More

Hotels

  • Jebel Shams Resort
    Jebel Shams Resort
    Star Rating Jebel Shams
  • Sama al Wasil Desert Camp
    Sama al Wasil Desert Camp
    Star Rating Wahiba Sands

Jebel Shams Resort Star Rating

Jebel Shams
  • Jebel Shams Resort

Jebel Shams Resort is located in the Wilayat of Al Hamra in the Sultanate of Oman, it is approximately 270 KM South West of the capital Muscat. The drive up the mountain takes about 30 minutes, and part of that journey is by

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Sama al Wasil Desert Camp Star Rating

Wahiba Sands
  • Sama al Wasil Desert Camp

The Camp is located in a flat valley 192 km (2 hours drive) from Muscat in the heart of Sharquiya Sands.

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What's Included?

  • 4 days roundtrip as per itinerary in an air conditioned 4WD.
  • English speaking driver cum guide. 
  • 1 night at Jebel Shams Resort (chalet).
  • 1 night at Sama al Wasil Desert Camp (standard room).
  • 1 night at Turtle Beach Resort (king fish room).
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel on day 2,3 & 4.
  • 4 day’s local lunches at local restaurant. 
  • Buffet dinner at the camp/hotel on day 1, 2 & 3.
  • Water during the tour.
  • Vat and all other taxes. 

What's not Included?

  • International Flights and applicable airport taxes.
  • Visa fees.
  • Entrance fees for all the sights included in the program.
  • Any personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, drinks, mini bar.
  • Tips to guides, drivers hotel staff.
  • Xmas eve dinner supplement.
  • New year gala dinner supplement.
  • Any other servicess not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing.
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