Itinerary
- Day 1
Muscat
You'll touch down at Muscat airport where your guide meets you holding a welcome sign. After the drive to your hotel, you can settle in and relax before heading to dinner. The welcome buffet has both local Arab dishes and international options, so there's something for everyone.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner buffet with Arab and international cuisine)
Included Activities
- Airport Meet-and-Greet with tour guide
- Welcome dinner buffet with Arab and international cuisine
- Day 2
Muscat
The city tour kicks off at 8:30 AM starting with the Grand Mosque. From there, you'll walk along the Muttrah Corniche and check out the Muttrah Souq where you can find frankincense and traditional Omani daggers. Next, you'll see the Al Alam Palace with its flanking Portuguese forts, then spend time at the Bait Al Zubair Museum learning about Oman's history before heading back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Grand Mosque of Muscat visit
- Muttrah Corniche leisurely drive
- Muttrah Souq exploration
- Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Port viewing
- Bait Al Zubair Museum visit
- Al Alam Palace photo stop
- Mirani and Jalali Portuguese forts viewing
- Old town exploration
Optional Activities
- Shopping for Frankincense at Muttrah Souq
- Shopping for traditional Omani daggers at Muttrah Souq
Landmarks/POIs Grand Mosque of Muscat Muttrah Corniche Muttrah Souq Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Port Bait Al Zubair Museum Al Alam Palace Mirani Fort Jalali Fort - Day 3
Muscat to Sur to Rass Al Hadd
Starting at 9:00 AM, you'll drive through mountain landscapes toward Quriyat to reach the Bimmah Sinkhole. Later, you'll head to Wadi Shab where you'll take a fishing boat through the canyon and swim in the pools while exploring a cave with a waterfall. After lunch at a local spot, you'll travel to Sur to check in. Following dinner at 7:30 PM, you'll drive to Ras Al Jinz around 9:00 PM to watch turtle nesting (though this depends on nature and isn't guaranteed).
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in the region), Dinner (Dinner at hotel at 7:30 PM)
Included Activities
- Bimmah Sinkhole viewing
- Wadi Shab fishing boat crossing
- Wadi Shab canyon exploration
- Wadi Shab swimming and diving experience
- Keyhole cave and waterfall discovery
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Turtle nesting observation at Ras Al Jinz
Landmarks/POIs Bimmah Sinkhole Wadi Shab Ras Al Jinz Quriyat Region 
- Day 4
Rass Al Hadd to Wahiba Sands
After breakfast, a 4WD takes you through rugged mountains to Wadi Bani Khalid, which has clear waters and is one of Oman's nicest wadis. You'll grab lunch and then continue to Wahiba Sands in the Sharqiyah Desert where you'll stay at Desert Night Camp. In the afternoon, you'll do a 4WD safari across 150-meter dunes, watch the sunset, have Arabic food, and sit by a campfire under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch in the region), Dinner (Arabic cuisine dinner at Desert Night Camp)
Included Activities
- 4WD expedition through mountains
- Wadi Bani Khalid visit and exploration
- 4WD safari across 150-meter dunes
- Sunset viewing in the desert
- Arabic cuisine dinner at desert camp
- Live entertainment at desert camp
- Campfire experience under starry sky
Landmarks/POIs Wadi Bani Khalid Wahiba Sands 
- Day 5
Wahiba Sands to Nizwa
You'll start early with breakfast at the desert camp, then head out on a 4WD expedition to visit a local Bedouin house and try traditional Omani coffee. Next, you'll make your way toward Jebel Akhdar and stop at Birkat Al Mauz to walk through the palm plantations. The drive takes you up the Jebel Akhdar Mountains with dramatic canyons and terraced fields before arriving at your hotel in Nizwa.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at desert camp)
Included Activities
- 4WD expedition through the desert
- Local Bedouin house visit
- Omani coffee tasting
- Traditional Bedouin hospitality experience
- Birkat Al Mauz palm plantation stroll
- Jebel Akhdar Mountains exploration
- Terraced fields and falaj system viewing
Landmarks/POIs Jebel Akhdar Birkat Al Mauz - Day 6
Nizwa
After breakfast, you'll catch the sunrise over the green mountains. Then you'll visit Misfat Al Abriyeen with its terraced date palms and old houses, followed by Al Hamra, one of Oman's oldest villages with clay houses that go back nearly 400 years. Following lunch, you'll head to the summit of Jebel Shams at 3,009 meters to see Oman's 'Grand Canyon' and enjoy the cooler temperatures before returning to Nizwa.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch in the countryside)
Included Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing
- Misfat Al Abriyeen village visit
- Terraced date palm plantations viewing
- Al Hamra village exploration
- Ancient clay houses of Al Hamra
- Jebel Shams summit visit
- Grand Canyon viewpoint viewing
Landmarks/POIs Misfat Al Abriyeen Al Hamra Jebel Shams - Day 7
Nizwa to Bahla to Muscat
Starting at 8:30 AM, you'll explore Nizwa Fort with its large circular cannon tower and museum. After the traditional Nizwa Souq, you'll travel to Bahla to see its UNESCO World Heritage Site fort and pottery traditions. Next comes historic Jabreen Castle, built in 1675, known for its painted ceilings and its past as a center for astrology, medicine, and law studies. You'll return to Muscat by evening.
Included Activities
- Nizwa Fort visit and museum exploration
- Nizwa traditional Souq exploration
- Bahla Fort visit
- Jabreen Castle visit
Landmarks/POIs Nizwa Fort Nizwa Souq Bahla Fort Jabreen Castle - Day 8
Muscat
Starting at 8:30 AM, you'll take a scenic route to Nakhal Fort, a 17th-century site with nice views from its battlements. Then you'll head to Nakhal Hot Springs, which are valued for their therapeutic qualities and have been a relaxation spot for centuries. After checking these places out, you'll return to Muscat and your hotel.
Included Activities
- Nakhal Fort visit
- Battlements viewing with panoramic vistas
- Nakhal Hot Springs visit
Landmarks/POIs Nakhal Fort Nakhal Hot Springs - Day 9
Muscat
You'll be picked up at your hotel and transferred to Aj Mouj Marina for a speedboat ride heading west to Dimaniyat Island. Once there, you'll snorkel at two underwater locations to see sea creatures and coral reefs (you might spot dolphins depending on the season). The boat brings you back to Muscat with refreshments onboard, and later that evening you'll have a special farewell dinner before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special farewell dinner in late evening)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Dimaniyat Island
- Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Island
- Underwater exploration of coral reefs
- Dolphin watching (seasonal)
- Refreshments on return journey
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Aj Mouj Marina Muscat Dimaniyat Island - Day 10
Muscat to Khasab
You'll get picked up at your hotel at your flight departure time for the transfer to the airport. After flying to Khasab City, your driver will meet you for the transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax and get ready for the trips coming up over the next couple of days.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel
- Airport Meet-and-Greet at Khasab
- Day 11
Khasab
You'll board a wooden dhow for a full-day cruise through the Khor Sham fjord surrounded by mountains and white sandy beaches. At the fjord's entrance, there's a chance to see dolphins. You'll anchor near Telegraph Island and Seebi Island to swim in clear waters with colorful fish around. The cruise runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with soft drinks, fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and a warm lunch included throughout the day.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delectable warm lunch aboard the dhow)
Included Activities
- Wooden dhow cruise in Khor Sham fjord
- Dolphin watching in natural habitat
- Telegraph Island visit and swimming
- Seebi Island visit and swimming
- Snorkeling with colorful fish
Landmarks/POIs Khor Sham Fjord Telegraph Island Seebi Island - Day 12
Khasab
This full day takes you on a mountain safari through Jebel Harim via 4WD across mountain landscapes and valleys, reaching 1,784 meters elevation. You'll visit Bait Al Qafl, an old village with traditional ways, explore Khalidiya's natural sanctuary with acacia trees, and see views from Khor-al-Najid. There's a picnic lunch with refreshments, and later you'll do a short trek at Wadi Ain to experience the region's natural surroundings.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delightful picnic lunch in the mountains with refreshing beverages)
Included Activities
- 4WD Mountain Safari through Jebel Harim
- Bait Al Qafl ancient village visit
- Khalidiya natural sanctuary exploration
- Khor-al-Najid summit viewing
- Picnic lunch in the mountains
- Short trek at Wadi Ain
Landmarks/POIs Jebel Harim Bait Al Qafl Khalidiya Khor-al-Najid Wadi Ain - Day 13
Khasab
You'll spend three hours exploring Khasab's Old Town, New City, and the Sultan Qaboos Mosque (which is open 09:00-11:00 for visits). While wandering the city, you'll get a feel for its atmosphere before visiting Khasab Fort, originally built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Then you'll head to Wadi Qada and the village of Tawi at its end to see prehistoric rock carvings from over 2,000 years ago showing camels, ships, and warriors.
Included Activities
- Khasab Old Town exploration
- Khasab New City exploration
- Sultan Qaboos Mosque visit
- Khasab Fort visit
- Wadi Qada valley exploration
- Tawi village visit
- Prehistoric rock carvings viewing
Landmarks/POIs Sultan Qaboos Mosque Khasab Fort Wadi Qada Tawi - Day 14
Khasab to Dubai
On your final day in Oman, you'll be picked up from your hotel for the transfer to Dubai Airport, the closest international airport to the Musandam Governorate, where you'll catch your departing flight.
