Mountains, Deserts and Coast of Oman

TRIP

AU$3480 per person, trip only. (8 days)

NZ$3610

At A Glance

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

2 nights simple camping

5 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms available

TRANSPORT:

Bus | Boat | 4WD

MEALS:

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 4 | Dinner: 3

WHY NOT TRY?

Trekking through Oman’s remarkable natural beauty and contrasting landscapes.

Trip code: WOM

Known as the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’, laidback Oman is a land of contrasts, from modern Muscat to the wild Wahiba Sands. Watch dhow builders at work in Sur, have lunch with a local family in Al Hamra, perhaps see green turtles at Ras Al Jinz and camp beneath the stars. OTHER

Muscat | Discover impressive forts, and the Royal Palace and Corniche of the capital Wahiba Sands | Explore by 4WD and camp among spectacular sand dunes

Nizwa | Visit the impressive Jebel Shams ‘Grand Canyon’

PRODUCT RATING:

Itinerary

DAY 1: Join trip in Muscat. Explore the walled city and Portuguese fortresses.

DAY 2: Visit the Grand Mosque and drive to the wild camp at Finns Beach. Time to relax and swim in the sea.

DAY 3: Learn the history of Oman at the dhow shipyard. Go on a late evening excursion in search of turtles nesting on the beach.

DAY 4: Drive deep into the heart of the shifting Wahiba Sands for amazing sunset views, and spend a night camping under the stars.

DAY 5: Cross the desert, stopping at a Bedouin market town on the way to Nizwa, the former capital.

DAY 6: Visit Nizwa Fort, have lunch with an Omani family and drive to the Jebel Shams viewpoint to see Oman’s ‘Grand Canyon’. Return to Muscat.

DAY 7: Take the opportunity to enjoy a sunset cruise on a traditional dhow vessel, looking for dolphin.

DAY 8: Trip ends in Muscat.