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Mountains, Deserts and Coast of Oman

8 days
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Start and end in Muscat
Mountains, Deserts and Coast of Oman - Explore!
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Age range:
16 to 85
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Tour id:
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Highlights

  • See the Forts, Royal Palace and Corniche of Muscat
  • Stroll from Wadi Tiwi and relax on sandy Finn's Beach
  • Learn about Dhow building at the Ayega village in Sur
  • Enjoy a 4WD adventure on spectacular sand dunes
  • Visit the impressive Jebel Shams 'Grand Canyon'

Itinerary

Start and end in Muscat! With the Explorer tour Mountains, Deserts and Coast of Oman, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Muscat, Oman and 5 other destinations in Oman. Mountains, Deserts and Coast of Oman includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Muscat; afternoon sightseeing tour
  2. Day 2 Drive to Fins Beach via Wadi Tiwi
  3. Day 3 Visit dhow shipyard in Sur; Evening turtle walk
  4. Day 4 Drive into Wahiba Sands via Bedouin villages
  5. Day 5 Drive across Wahiba Sands and onto Nizwa
  6. Day 6 Nizwa Fort and Jebel Shams viewpoint; Lunch with local family
  7. Day 7 Drive via Wadi Bani Awf to Muscat; optional Dhow trip
  8. Day 8 Trip ends in Muscat
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What's Included

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  • Transport
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Where You'll Stay

Hotel
Camping

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Operated by Explore!

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Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to responsible travel ensure unforgettable travel experiences in extraordinary destinations. Whether it's wildlife, culture, walking and trekking, a polar voyage, cycling or a family adventure, our trips will give you once-in-a-lifetime experiences, every day. Recently B Corp Certified, Explore has sustainability in its DNA and is committed to having a positive impact on the places it visits.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.2
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  • A
    · January 29th, 2024
    Desert and mountains
    Trip date: December 2023
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  • A
    · December 3rd, 2023
    Driving around a wadi and across the sand dunes was really fun, and I enjoyed the camping, particularly in the desert.
    Trip date: November 2023
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  • A
    · November 30th, 2023
    Al Hamra house, Bait Safa, with its excellent guide. Seeing local culture, especially the cattle market at Nizwa. Fort and castle at Nizwa. Desert drive and camping.
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 29th, 2023
    The drive through the mountains
    Trip date: November 2023
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  • A
    · November 27th, 2023
    Camping in the desert, turtle beach
    Trip date: November 2023
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  • A
    · November 20th, 2023
    Visiting an Omani Chief's Village House and environment.
    Trip date: November 2023
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  • A
    · November 19th, 2023
    Driving through the sand dunes and camping in the desert; the unexpected beauty of the mountains; watching the turtles
    Trip date: November 2023
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  • A
    · November 18th, 2023
    Highlights were the landscapes we travelled through, the last day especially was amazing through Wadi Bani Awf. I enjoyed spending time in the desert. The goat market in Nizwa was also a highlight.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 18th, 2023
    The goat market, snake gorge, turtles, mountain drive, sand dunes, fish foot spa (in the waters at the sink hole), Omani meal in private house. Grand mosque
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 15th, 2023
    The overnight trip through the desert was a great experience
    Trip date: November 2023
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8 days
Mountains, Deserts and Coast of Oman
From Muscat to Muscat
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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Oman. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Oman. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Oman. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Oman. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Oman. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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