Oman

Desert Dreams: A 10 Days Off-the-Beaten-Track Oman Adventure

10 days

Trip Snapshot

This adventure begins with exploring the sights of Muscat like the Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, and Mutrah Souq. It then heads inland to Nizwa to visit the souq, Bahla Fort, and Jabreen Castle. Next is a journey up the 'Green Mountain' of Jabal Akhdar and villages like Al Hamra and Misfat. The highlight is a day spent immersed in local life with a farming family in Zukait village. From there, the tour heads deep into the deserts - firstly the vast red-gold dunes of Wahiba Sands. Next up is the lush, palm-filled Wadi Bani Khalid and continues along the coast to Sur to see traditional dhow building. More wadi adventures await at Wadi Tiwi and the emerald pools of Wadi Shab. The last few days explore secluded Dimanyat Island, relax back in Muscat, and reflect on an epic off-the-beaten-track voyage across the Sultanate of Oman.

Trip Type:Tailor-Made

Fully customized trips designed around your unique interests and needs.

Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

Go off the beaten path and dive into real, raw adventure.

Departure City:Muscat
End City:Muscat International Airport
Operated in:English / Spanish / Arabic / French / German / Italian / Portuguese / Russian
Physical Difficulty:Easy

Travel Styles: Rural home stays · Snorkeling/Diving · Indigenous culture · Visit markets · Culture & History · Meet local people.

Things you will do

Diverse beauty and culture of Oman blending heritage and modern life.
Stunning desert landscapes, mountains, wadis, beaches, and oases
Forts, castles, and museums showcasing Oman’s rich history.
Travel guide providing details on arrangements, hotels, and prices.
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Itinerary

Day 1: Muscat Airport arrival - Transfer to Muscat hotel - Muscat Overnight.

Day 2: Hotel In Muscat - Grand Mosque – Royal Opera – Al Alam Palace – Mirani & Jalali Fort – Bait AL Zubir

Day 3: Hotel In Muscat – Nizwa Visit (Souq & Fort) – Bahla (Photo Stop) – Jabreen Castle– Overnight At NIz

Day 4: Hotel In Nizwa – Birkat Al Mouz – Visit Jabal Akhdar - Overnight At Jabal Akhdar.

Day 5: Hotel In Jabal Akhdar – Al Hamra – Misfat - Al Manzifat – Overnight in Nizwa

Day 6: Nizwa - SPEND A DAY WITH A LOCAL FAMILY IN ZUKAIT – Wahiba Sands – Overnight In Wahiba Sands

Day 7: Camp In Wahiba – Wadi Bani Khalid – Sur

Day 8: Sur – Wadi Tiwi (Photo Stop) – Wadi Shab (Hiking + Swimming) – Bimmah Sinkhole (Photo Stop) – Overni

Day 9: Hotel In Muscat – Dimanyat Islan Visits – Overnight At Muscat.

Day 10: Muscat Hotel - Muscat Airport departure.

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