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Mountains, Deserts and Coast of Oman

8 days
Start and end in Muscat
4.3
42 traveler reviews
Mountains, Deserts and Coast of Oman - Explore!
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Explore!
Max group size:
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Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124763
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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

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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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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

441

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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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
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    4.2
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  • A
    · February 28th, 2023
    Highlights were bashing the dunes in the 4x4s and also the walk we did up through the dunes to see the sun set. Plus the animal market at Nizwa which was fascinating.
    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 1st, 2023
    1. Camping in the Wahiba Sands 2. Visiting the Bedouin villages 3. Visiting a traditional house in Al-hamra 4. Goat markets... 5. Dhow trip
    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 7th, 2023
    Desert camping experience. the wadis. Driving over the mountains. Nizwa
    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 13th, 2023
    2nd night camping Driving through the desert Jebel Shams Nizwa
    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · February 27th, 2023
    Off road in the desert & mountains was amazing.
    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 13th, 2023
    Wild swimming in the rock canyon. Desert camping in a sand storm. Lunch in the adobe house. Landcruiser driving along mountain tracks.
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 16th, 2023
    Camping, drivers, local culture, food
    Trip date: March 2023
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  • A
    · September 11th, 2023
    Travelling off road through the desert, visiting a Beduin home and absolutely stunning mountain scenery - and road!!
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 12th, 2023
    travelling off-road in deserts and mountains
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 1st, 2023
    Nizwa, Sharqiya Sands, the mountain drive, dhow shipyard
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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8 days
Mountains, Deserts and Coast of Oman
From Muscat to Muscat

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    Rial Omani
    Oman
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    As a traveller from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
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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.
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    • 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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