Oman within your reach
Itinerary
Day 1: MUSCAT
Flight from your hometown to Muscat Airport.
Arrival at Muscat International Airport. Visa procedures and baggage collection at the client's expense. Transfer to the hotel in Muscat with an English-speaking driver. Accommodation.
Day 2: MUSCAT – BARKHA – NAKHL – RUSTAQ - MUSCAT
Breakfast and departure on a half-day excursion to Barkha, in the Batinah area. Barkha is a small fishing village where we can visit the market that opens its doors every morning. From there we will head towards Nakhl, a small town that houses one of the forts of Oman, surrounded by an oasis of palm trees. Visit the Nakhl fort, also known for its hot springs in the area. We will then continue towards Rustaq, which has one of the most important forts in Oman, built in the 12th century, where we will make a stop to take photos. Finally, we will return to Muscat where we will have the rest of the afternoon free. Dinner included in the hotel and accommodation.
Day 3: MUSCAT
Breakfast and departure for a half-day sightseeing tour of the city. The first stop will be in front of the Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, with beautiful works of art, lamps and a one-piece carpet that covers the entire prayer hall measuring approximately 4,260 square meters. Afterwards, we will continue our journey to "Al Alam Palace" (photo stop) flanked by the two Portuguese forts "Jalali & Mirani". We will visit the Bait Al Zubair museum, in order to understand a little more about Omani culture and history. Afterwards we will continue our tour along the Corniche promenade to "Mutrah Souq", one of the oldest souqs in Oman. The narrow alleys of the souq and the smell of mystical incense and sandalwood in the air are typical of this souq. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation included in the hotel.
NOTES: Children under 10 are not allowed to enter the Grand Mosque. Ladies must wear long clothes and a headscarf for the visit. Gentlemen must have their arms and legs covered. It is open from Saturday to Wednesday from 08:00 to 11:00.
Day 4: MUSCAT - NIZWA
Breakfast. Leaving Muscat we will stop at the Amouage perfume and essence factory, the national brand par excellence that follows the tradition of Arabic perfume, whose perfumes are claimed to be the most expensive in the world. Then we will drive to Nizwa, which was the capital of "Al-Julanda dinasty" in the 6th and 7th centuries. Today it remains one of the most popular tourist attractions with its historical buildings and imposing fortress. We will 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 silver jewelry with an ornate design. Here a unique auction of goats and cattle is eventually held. Then we will drive towards Jabreen Castle, stopping at Bahla so that we can take a photograph of the World Heritage Bahla Fort. Arrive at Jabreen to visit the finest castle in Oman built in the late 17th century which became the seat of Omani learning. This castle has extremely well planned layouts with space for the “Wali”, ladies’ bath, kitchen, “MAJLIS” etc. Most of the ceilings are decorated with beautiful paintings with Islamic motifs. Dinner at the hotel and overnight.
Day 5: NIZWA – SANDS OF WAHIBA
Breakfast and departure for a visit to the Nizwa souk, before heading towards the Wahiba Sands area. During the journey, we will pass through the villages of Minsifieh and Al Mudayrib, which have maintained their traditional atmosphere and character, where we will see old commercial towns. Once we reach the Wahiba Sands area, we will use 4x4 vehicles to move through the dunes to the desert camp. Time to relax and enjoy the desert. Dinner and accommodation at the camp.
Day 6: WAHIBA SANDS – WADI BANI KHALED – SOUTH
Breakfast. After enjoying the sunrise in the desert, we will return to the town of Biddiyah again in 4x4 vehicles. Then we will continue by bus to Wadi Bani Khaled in the Hajjar mountain range, 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 we can take a bath. We will continue to Sur, capital of the Sharqiya area. Early dinner at the hotel. Then, in the evening, visit the scientific center of Ras Al Jinz where we will see the turtle museum and if we are lucky, it is sometimes possible to see the giant turtles that come at night to lay their eggs in the sand, after a journey of several thousand kilometers through the seas and coasts of Asia and Africa. (The sighting of the turtles is something that cannot be guaranteed). Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 7: SOUTH – BIMAH SINKHOLE – WADI AL ARBEIEEN – MUSCAT
Breakfast and departure along the coastal road towards the Aiyga district, with its delicate white colonial-style houses and the shipyard that still makes the famous wooden dhows (traditional sailing boats of Arab origin). Continuing along the coastal road, we will make a stop at Bimah Sinkhole, a 100-metre diameter sinkhole that looks like a crater under the sea (possibility of swimming). Picnic lunch. Continue towards Wadi Al Arbeieen, a beautiful wadi with crystal-clear pools, accessible to all, where guests can swim and cool off. And finally, transfer to Muscat airport to take your flight to your next destination (from 8:00 p.m.).
Flight from Muscat Airport to your hometown.
General conditions
- Scheduled flights.
- 6 nights in a hotel with breakfast.
- Arrival and departure transfers in regular service, with English-speaking driver.
- Visits according to itinerary in regular service with local Spanish-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to museums and designated forts.
- 5 dinners and 1 picnic lunch.
- 5% VAT.
- Basic travel assistance insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- 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.
- The order of the itinerary may vary, but always keeping in mind all the places to visit.
- The prices are based on standard rooms.
- This program is a proposed itinerary, not a confirmed reservation, and the services are subject to availability at the time of requesting the firm reservation. In case any of the hotels indicated in is not available, we will confirm an alternative within the same category.
- This program does not have accommodation in a triple room for adults, maximum 2 adults + 1 child under 12 years old.
- Our representative in the Sultanate of Oman makes available to clients a 24-hour telephone service during their stay in the country, attending in Spanish for personalized communication and service at all times.
- Transport: all transfers, excursions and visits will be carried out in vehicles equipped with air conditioning.
- In case 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 for lost or broken luggage.
- People with reduced mobility: some places, hotels and transport are not adapted for wheelchairs, please consult 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 endangers the operation of the tour and/or causes inconvenience to the rest of the group, they will be forced to leave the circuit without any type of discount or refund for the services they cannot enjoy.
- Credit card: hotels generally require passengers to have a credit card or a cash deposit as a guarantee in order to provide the services of telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.
- Personal documentation and entry requirements in the Sultanate of Oman: It is the client's responsibility to inform themselves about the current regulations regarding entry and exit of the country to which they are travelling, 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 also be modified at short notice and without prior notice.
- Cancellations received between 32 and 18 days prior to the departure date have a 50% penalty.
- Cancellations received within 17 days prior to the departure date have a 100% penalty.