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Experience the highlights of Oman with ease on this 4-day private tour (3 nights). Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and customize the itinerary to suit your interests. Travel comfortably in a four-wheel-drive vehicle and visit sites easily with included entry fees. Relax with four nights of accommodation and three included breakfasts and dinners.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Traveler pick up anywhere in Muscat Area Recommended Pick up time before 9:00 am . Time is flexible if it’s a private trip
Itinerary
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1Birkat Al Mouz Ruins
Meet your guide early in Muscat to leave the city for the villages of Hajar Mountains. It takes about one hour and a half to reach your first destination, the picturesque Birkat al Mouz. This village is perched on the mountain and offers plenty of opportunity for a quiet walk for half an hour
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Al Hamra
Drive another 45 minutes to arrive at Al Hamra. The old town with its mudbrick houses makes a perfect lunch break environment.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Jebel Shams
Start an off-road journey to the top of Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest peak. The view over the valley is breathtaking and deserve a stop.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Misfat al Abreyeen
Before reaching Nizwa, your last destination of the day, stop by Misfat Al Abriyeen. Walk for an hour is this authentic mountain village to discover the lives of locals. Finally, reach Nizwa where you rest for the day.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Nizwa
If your journey to Nizwa happens on a Friday, wake up early to attend the Cattle Market. Observe this picturesque exchange between traders and buyers for about half an hour. Whatever the day, shop some local delicacies at Nizwa Souk before climbing up on top of its ancient Fort.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Zukait Tombs
Zukait tower Tombs in Izki, this stunningly well-preserved site was declared by UNESCO to be on array fossilized bronze age landscapes , acting almost as a time capsule for the BCE era. The rich landscape that is home to these beehive tombs was recognized as a World Heritage Site in1988 and has continued to win plaudits for the treasure trove of data it has provided archaeologists from around the world.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Wahiba Sands
Leave the city behind and drive another two hours to enter the land of Bedouins: Wahiba Sands. In the middle of the dunes, meet this Arabian nomadic tribe in their desert camp, where you spend the night. If you request it, you can ride camels or have fun with other activities in the sand. In the evening, share a traditional barbecue and simply enjoy the myriad of stars in the sky.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
8Wadi Bani Khalid
After a traditional breakfast in the desert, says farewell to the Bedouin family and drive two hours toward the east coast. Explore the Wadi Bani Khalid, one of Oman’s most famous wadi, a word which designates an oasis. You can swim in its large natural pools and relax in its scenery of palm trees.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Sur
It takes 2 hours to reach the fishermen city of Sur. Facing the sea, it’s a perfect scenery for a picnic, before visiting its Dhow Boat Yards or walking on the beachfront for half an hour.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
For the end of the day, drive to the Ras al Jinz beach. Here is the Turtle Reserve, where the endangered green turtle has found refuge. At night, they come to lay their eggs on the beach, a show you might be lucky enough to attend. Note: The high season for turtle watching is between May and August. Accordingly, this activity is not guaranteed.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
11Ras al Hadd Castle
The beaches at Ras Al Hadd and nearby Ras al-jinz are known as a breeding ground for green sea turtles.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
12Wadi Shab
Leave early in the morning for your last day of exploration. It starts with the discovery of Wadi Shab. The best way to explore it is on foot, so be ready for an easy 45-minutes hike. Don’t be afraid to get wet as you’ll encounter many waterfalls and natural pools. Swim and relax in this amazing natural landscape. As you get back in the car, quickly stop by the nearby Fins Beach and its pristine white sands. For sure you deserve another swim here after enjoying a picnic by the beach.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
13Bimmah Sinkhole
Driving some 20 minutes north, discover the natural wonder of Bimmah Sinkhole, a large and deep cave with a natural pool. The legend says that it has been formed by the fall of a star.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Hajar Mountains
Nizwa and Wahiba Sands
Ras al-Jinz
Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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