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Whispers Through the Empty Quarter

10 days
From Muscat to Salalah
4.0
5 traveler reviews
Whispers Through the Empty Quarter - Crooked Compass
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Tour Operator:
Crooked Compass
Max group size:
12
Age range:
18 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
129708
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Highlights

  • Explore Bait Al Zubair Museum
  • Capture photos at Al Alam Palace
  • Admire Mirani and Jalali forts
  • Shop at historic Muttrah Souq
  • Learn cooking with Sidab women

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Muscat
  2. Day 2 Muscat
  3. Day 3 Muscat to Jebel Shams
  4. Day 4 Jebel Shams
  5. Day 5 Nizwa and Wahiba Sands
  6. Day 6 Sugar Dunes
  7. Day 7 Rub Al Khali
  8. Day 8 Salalah
  9. Day 9 Salalah East Half-day City Tour
  10. Day 10 Departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Crooked Compass

4.0
(5 reviews)

Number of tours

92

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

Crooked Compass is a boutique tour operator uncovering the world’s best kept secrets through small group touring. Created to inspire, educate and encourage travellers to understand responsible tourism by providing culturally immersive experiences, supporting local communities and projects. Our...

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Customer Reviews

  • Dr.
    · April 13th, 2024
    excellent, highly recommendable, versatile, not the general kind of tourism one receives mostly everywhere with large...
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  • tsippora
    · October 25th, 2023
    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
  • Elizabeth
    · July 18th, 2023
    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

Dates & Availability

10 days
Whispers Through the Empty Quarter
From Muscat to Salalah

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Good to Know

  • Currency
    ر.ع.
    Rial Omani
    Oman
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type G
    Oman
  • Vaccines
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Crooked Compass" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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