Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
Your flight to Muscat departs today. Depending on your connection, you'll arrive in Muscat either in the evening or early the next morning.
- Day 2
Muscat
Start exploring Muscat and see how the city blends old traditions with modern development. Head to the Great Mosque of Sultan Qaboos, then walk past the Sultan's Palace with the historic Mirani and Jalali forts on either side. Stop at Riyam Park for views across the city. Later, hike through a wadi to reach Mutrah Souk where you can browse through saffron, clothes, antiques and silver jewelry.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Great Mosque of Sultan Qaboos
- Walk to Sultan's Palace
- View Mirani and Jalali forts
- Explore Riyam Park
- Hike through wadi to Mutrah Souk
- Browse Mutrah Souk
Landmarks Great Mosque of Sultan Qaboos Sultan's Palace Mirani Fort Jalali Fort Riyam Park Mutrah Souk - Day 3
Muscat to Jebel Shams
Leave Muscat and drive through the fishing village of Seeb toward the oasis of Nakhl, which sits at the foot of Jebel Akhdar. Check out the fort with its detailed stonework, then continue through striking landscapes to Wadi Bani Auf and its palm-lined gorge. Walk through the terraced village of Bilad Sayt before hiking up to your camp on Jebel Shams.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Nakhl Fort
- Explore Wadi Bani Auf
- Visit Bilad Sayt village
- Short hike in Bilad Sayt surroundings
Landmarks Nakhl Fort Wadi Bani Auf Bilad Sayt Jebel Shams 
- Day 4
Jebel Shams
Head higher into the mountains by off-road vehicle, reaching the plateau at 1,950 meters altitude. Hike across Jebel Shams with views down into wadis roughly 1,500 meters below. Follow the canyon, have a picnic lunch surrounded by alpine-like Arabian landscapes, and cross several plateaus. You'll descend using the same route back to your starting point.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Off-road vehicle drive to plateau
- Hike on Jebel Shams
- Picnic in high-altitude landscape
Landmarks Jebel Shams - Day 5
Jebel Shams to Jabrin
Drive by off-road vehicle to Al Khitaym village and start hiking along an old mule track that runs beside a canyon. You'll reach an ancient town built directly into the rocks where families still live and farm terraced fields with watermelons, onions, tomatoes and goats. After that, visit Jabrin Palace with its beautiful decorated windows and wooden galleries, then stop by an old mud house in Al Hamra village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Off-road vehicle to Al Khitaym
- Hike along mule track and canyon
- Visit ancient rock-built town
- Visit Jabrin Palace
- Explore traditional mud house in Al Hamra
Landmarks Al Khitaym Jabrin Palace Al Hamra - Day 6
Jabrin to Wahiba Sands
Spend time in Nizwa, Oman's former capital and religious center, exploring its fortress and colorful souk. Head to the oasis town of Birkat al-Mauz, then begin a hike from Al Aqor through terraced fields, small mountain villages and fossil sites with views of Wadi Muhaydin. End at a rose water distillery in Sayq, then drive by off-road vehicle into Wahiba Sands desert and head to your desert camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Nizwa old capital
- Visit Nizwa fortress
- Explore Nizwa souk
- Visit Birkat al-Mauz oasis town
- Hike from Al Aqor
- Visit rose water distillery in Sayq
- Desert safari in Wahiba Sands
Landmarks Nizwa Fortress Nizwa Souk Birkat al-Mauz Al Aqor Wadi Muhaydin Sayq Wahiba Sands 
- Day 7
Wahiba Sands to Wadi Bani Khalid
Leave the desert to visit Wadi Bani Khalid, one of Oman's most beautiful wadis. Walk along narrow paths beside small waterways to find pools of clear water tucked between rounded rocks. Check out Muqil Cave and take a swim in the cool water if you'd like. Grab a picnic lunch in the wadi before heading back to the desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in Wadi Bani Khalid
- Visit Muqil Cave
- Picnic in wadi
- Optional swimming in wadi pools
Optional Activities
- Swim in wadi pools
Landmarks Wadi Bani Khalid Muqil Cave 
- Day 8
Wadi Bani Khalid to Masirah Island
Travel by off-road vehicle to the coast where the Indian Ocean meets lagoons, salt flats and lots of bird species. Take a walk along the shore, breathing in the salty air and listening to the waves. Drive to Shannah port and board a ferry heading to Masirah Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Off-road vehicle to coast
- Walk along Indian Ocean shore
- Ferry to Masirah Island
Landmarks Masirah Island Shannah - Day 9
Masirah Island
Explore much of Masirah Island on relaxed trails, checking out its pristine and secluded beaches. Spend time swimming and looking for wildlife such as whales and sea turtles offshore. Watch the sunset against an undeveloped backdrop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Masirah Island on trails
- Swimming
- Wildlife spotting
Landmarks Masirah Island - Day 10
Masirah Island to Ras Al Jinz
Return from Masirah Island to the mainland and arrive at Sur, a former seafaring town with a fantastic harbor. Look around the harbor, then drive to Ras Al Jinz in the evening where nature guides take you to the beach for a chance to see sea turtles laying eggs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Return ferry from Masirah Island
- Explore Sur harbor
- Turtle egg-laying viewing at Ras Al Jinz
Landmarks Sur Ras Al Jinz - Day 11
Ras Al Jinz to Muscat via Wadi Tiwi and Wadi Shab
Visit two of Oman's most beautiful wadis: the expansive Wadi Tiwi and the dramatic Wadi Shab with its rocky outcrops, lush vegetation and cool water. In both valleys, hike to historic Falaj canals, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites that have brought fresh mountain water to oasis communities for over 1,000 years.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in Wadi Tiwi
- Visit Falaj canals in Wadi Tiwi
- Hike in Wadi Shab
- Visit Falaj canals in Wadi Shab
Landmarks Wadi Tiwi Wadi Shab Al Falaj UNESCO World Heritage Site - Day 12
Muscat Departure
Your Oman trip comes to an end today as you head to Muscat airport for your return flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
