Oman: Muscat, Wadis & Desert
Muscat · Sur · Wahiba Sands · Nizwa
Trip overview
Oman is the quieter side of Arabia: forts, emerald wadis and a night under the stars in the Wahiba Sands. Distances are short and the roads are excellent.
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Starts from
- Muscat
- Best time
- October to March
- Ideal for
- Couples, families, culture and nature lovers
Highlights
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Royal Opera House
- Swimming in the pools of Wadi Shab
- Overnight desert camp in the Wahiba Sands
- Nizwa Fort and Jabrin Castle
- Mutrah Souq and the Corniche at sunset
Day-wise itinerary
6 days · every day can be changed-
Day01
Arrive Muscat
Airport pickup and check-in. Evening walk along the Mutrah Corniche.
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Day02
Muscat city tour
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, Al Alam Palace, Mutrah Souq and the Bait Al Zubair museum.
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Day03
Bimmah Sinkhole and Wadi Shab
Drive along the coast to Bimmah Sinkhole, then hike and swim in Wadi Shab. Overnight in Sur.
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Day04
Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands
Swim in the natural pools of Wadi Bani Khalid, then a 4x4 transfer into the Wahiba Sands for sunset on the dunes and a night at a desert camp.
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Day05
Nizwa and Jabrin
Nizwa Fort and souq, Jabrin Castle and the old village of Al Hamra, then return to Muscat.
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Day06
Departure
Optional early dolphin-watching cruise, then transfer to Muscat airport.
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Sightseeing and tours as per the itinerary
- Visa guidance and documentation support
- Travel support contact for the whole trip
Exclusions
- International airfare (quoted separately from your city on request)
- Visa fees, travel insurance and city or tourism taxes payable locally
- Meals not mentioned, tips and personal expenses
- Optional tours and activities
- GST and TCS as applicable
Want it your way?
Add or drop days, upgrade hotels, include flights from your city or turn this into a honeymoon or group trip. We will rework the plan and quote.