Oman in Freedom
Itinerary
Day 1: MUSCAT
Flight from your hometown to Muscat Airport.
Arrival at Muscat International Airport. Visa procedures and baggage collection at client's expense. Transfer to hotel in Muscat with English-speaking driver. Accommodation.(Hotel rooms will not be available before 2:00 p.m.)
Day 2: MUSCAT – BATINAH – AL HAJJAR MOUNTAINS – HAIL AL SHAS
Breakfast. At around 08:00 hrs, our representative at the hotel will meet you to hand over the 4x4 rental vehicle. You will also be provided with a detailed itinerary, maps, driving instructions and all necessary information about the proposed route.
The route proposed for today is one of the most interesting and possibly also the longest. It takes you along the beautiful Batinah coast and then up the mountain crossing the Hajjar ranges to reach the forts of Nizwa. Terraced farms and beautiful mountain villages await you and of course you will enjoy excellent views. The fertile Batinah coast is dotted with beautiful beaches, forts and fishing villages. We recommend visiting the Nakhl Fort before starting to drive through the western area of the Hajjar mountains which rise to over 2,000 meters. Along the way you will see the beautiful villages with terraced farms. Enjoy the view at Bilad Sait and continue the journey until you reach Hal Al Shas, located 1,400 meters above sea level.
Accommodation and dinner tonight will be at a beautiful hotel with great views.
Note: In case you don't want to make the mountain crossing via Wadi Bani Awf and Bilad Sayt, you can continue exploring Rustaq and then drive to Hail Al Shas via the other road.
Day 3: HAIL AL SHAS
Breakfast, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
As a suggestion for today, you can choose to visit the forts and castles, which are the most striking cultural landmarks in Oman and, together with their towers and walls, have historically been used as defensive bastions or observation points. Along the way, you can stop for photos or visit the Bahla Fort, which is a World Heritage Site. Bahla is also famous for its handmade pottery. Continue your route to Jabreen Castle, built as a defensive fortress. Jabreen is perhaps the finest of Oman's castles. You can then start driving through the Hajjar Mountains. The Jebel Shams, literally translated to "Sun Mountain", is the highest peak in Oman. Today you will be able to explore the heights of the Hajjar Mountains. You could also stop at Al Hamra, where 400-year-old mud houses are still inhabited. You can also visit the mountain village of Misfah with stone dwellings and the farming village of Wadi Ghul. The Wadi Nakhr gorge is one of the best natural wonders of Oman. Discover the small villages hidden in the mountain ranges as you descend the steep and winding road.
Day 4: HAIL AL SHAS – WAHIBA SANDS
Breakfast. The suggested route for today begins with a visit to Nizwa, capital of the “Al-Julanda dinasty” in the 6th and 7th centuries. Visit the Nizwa Fort with its huge round tower built in the 17th century to defend the route to the interior. From the top of the tower you can get a panoramic view of the city of Nizwa. From here, it is a short walk to the Nizwa Souq, which is famous for its intricately hand-carved “Khanjar” and ornately designed silver jewelry. Get to know the town of Ibra before heading towards the Wahiba Desert (known as Wahiba Sands). A driver from the camp will be waiting for you in the village of Bidiyah to guide you through the dunes to the camp. Once you have arrived at the camp, you will have time to relax and enjoy the desert.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 5: WAHIBA SANDS – WADI BANI KHALID – RAS AL JINZ
Breakfast. Today we suggest you get up early to explore the dunes on foot or simply observe their changing colours. Now you have to say goodbye to the desert and head towards Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the most impressive natural wadis in the Sultanate of Oman, a valley covered by mountains, with palm groves and paradisiacal rivers that form natural pools, where you can take a dip. From there, head towards Sur, a small fishing village, and from there finally reach Ras Al Jinz, known for its beaches and for the turtle study centre.
Accommodation.
Day 6: RAS AL JINZ – WADI SHAAB – MUSCAT
Breakfast. Today's suggestion is to take the coastal road to Wadi Shaab, where the wadi's water forms a series of beautiful natural pools and waterfalls of different shades of green and blue, protected by towering mountains. Access to the gorge is by boat and after approximately 40 minutes you reach the interior. Then, on the way to Muscat, we suggest stopping at Bimah Sinkhole, a 100-metre diameter sinkhole that looks like a crater under the sea (swimming is possible). Accommodation in Muscat.
Day 7: MUSCAT
Breakfast. Free day during which we suggest you explore the city of Muscat, capital of the Sultanate of Oman. You can start your tour with a visit to The Grand Mosque, which is an architectural marvel and is perhaps the new landmark of the city (The Grand Mosque is only open to the public from 08:00 to 11:00 hrs from Saturday to Thursday. Please inquire about the dress code before you go). You will also get to see the Bait Al Zubair Museum, Al Aalam Palace (the official residence of Sultan Qaboos) flanked by the twin forts of Mirani and Jalali. Enjoy the charming Muttrah Souk with its narrow covered alleys where the exotic smells of heaps of spices, coffees, ancient remedies and tempting perfumes fill the air.
In the afternoon, you will need to return the rental vehicle either to our representative at the hotel or at the hotel reception. Accommodation.
Day 8: MUSCAT
Breakfast and free time until your transfer to the airport.(Check out of the hotel cannot be after 12:00 hrs)
Flight from Muscat Airport to your hometown.
General conditions
- Scheduled flights.
- 7 nights accommodation with breakfast.
- Arrival and departure transfers on a scheduled service with an English-speaking driver.
- 4x4 vehicle rental without driver from day 2 to day 7, with a maximum limit of 2,200 km, basic CDW insurance and mandatory taxes and service charges. (NOTE: 4x4 vehicles with unlimited mileage are not available)
- 3 dinners.
- 5% VAT.
- Basic travel assistance insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks.
- Gasoline.
- Extra mileage in the rental car (0.30 USD per additional kilometer)
- Visa (management and payment directly at destination).
- Optional excursions.
- Tips.
- Travel assistance insurance.
- Food and drinks not specified.
- No other services specified as included.
-From 0 to 1.99 years old: free on land services, sharing a room with two adults.
-From 2 to 11.99 years old: 50% discount on land services/tour, sharing a room with two adults.
-From 12 years old: pay as an adult.
- Cancellations received up to 31 days before the departure date, without penalty.
- Cancellations received between 30 and 18 days before the departure date, have a 50% penalty.
- Cancellations received within 17 days before the departure date, have a 100% penalty.
- Prices are based on standard rooms.
- This program is a proposed itinerary, not a confirmed reservation and services are subject to availability at the time of requesting a firm reservation. In the event that any of the hotels indicated are not available, we will confirm an alternative within the same category.
- This program does not include accommodation in a triple adult room, maximum 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years old.
- Our representative in the Sultanate of Oman provides customers with a 24-hour telephone service during their stay in the country, attending in Spanish for personalized communication and service at all times.
- Transportation: arrival and departure transfers in Muscat will be carried out in vehicles equipped with air conditioning.
- In the event of lost luggage by airlines, it will be the passenger's responsibility to manage the claim and call the company directly to process the delivery or compensation that may apply. Luxotour will not be responsible for any processing of lost or broken luggage.
- People with reduced mobility: some places, hotels and transport are not adapted for wheelchairs, please check and notify before making the reservation. Any additional assistance costs required during the tour will be the responsibility of the client.
- Special foods: cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc.) must be communicated before arrival in the Sultanate of Oman, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of special diet or menu.
- Withdrawal by the consumer: the program is sold as a closed package, so there will be no refund or discount for services that customers decide not to enjoy or in which they cannot participate due to personal, medical, flight schedule or other events.
- Behavior during the trip: in the event that a passenger's attitude causes inconvenience in the accommodations, he or she will be forced to leave the establishment without any type of discount or refund for the services that he or she cannot enjoy.
- Credit card: hotels generally require passengers to have a credit card or a cash deposit as a guarantee in order to facilitate telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants. restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.
- Personal Documentation and Entry Requirements in the Sultanate of Oman: It is the responsibility of the client to inform themselves about the current regulations regarding entry and exit of the country to which they are traveling, as well as to carry the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour assumes no responsibility in this regard. Please note that visa, transit and entry regulations vary from one country to another and may be modified at short notice and without prior notice.
- Additional Driver Charges: USD 10 per day or USD 45 per week.
- Age: Minimum 23 years; Maximum 65 years.
- Fuel Charge: Refueling will be charged at USD 0.60 per liter.
- Non-Refundable Claims: A non-refundable amount of $290 is payable for each of the parties where the fault is assigned to the renter / including CDW. No claim can be made to the insurer without a final police report. In case of any other damage or incident not claimable from the vehicle insurer such as driving under the influence of alcohol, all costs and charges will be at the renter's expense and no replacement vehicle will be provided.
- Police Fines: All fines imposed by the Royal Oman Police, Municipalities, UAE Authorities etc…, due to speeding, parking violations etc. and accidents are the renter's responsibility. A service charge of US$ 10.00 will apply for each fine and the rate will vary depending on the fine amount.
- Delivery & Pick-up: During working hours and days, free delivery and pick-up from hotels in Muscat city (except Shangri-La and Al Bustan). A surcharge of US$ 20.00 applies to each delivery and pick-up during Fridays and national holidays. US$30.00 will be charged for each drop off and pick up at Al Bustan Palace Hotel and US$45.00 for Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah.
- Valid credit card is mandatory for vehicle rental. CAR RENTAL COMPANIES WILL RENT THEIR VEHICLES ONLY TO CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE A VALID CREDIT CARD. Credit card imprint will be taken as a deposit from the customer to recover penalties for traffic violations or other reasons, if any.