The Oman Adventure

Oman Tour

Muscat | Al Sawadi | Nizwa | Sur | Muscat

Our Oman adventure is probably the finest way to experience the history and culture of this fascinating country. The tour visits the places of interest in northern Oman.

You will see the cultural aspects of the country, breathtaking scenery of rugged mountains and wadis, historical forts, including the Jabrin Fort, which is famous for its writings on the ceilings, beautiful oasis villages and the deserts at Wahiba. This tour is based on 2 persons in an air conditioned 4 wheel drive vehicle with English-speaking driver. For our more adventurous clients this tour can also be arranged on a self drive basis.

Day 1: Depart London
Morning departure on Oman Air from London Gatwick for Muscat.

Arrive Muscat in the evening and transfer to Radisson SAS Hotel for overnight.

Day 2: Muscat
Full day of sightseeing in the magical city of Muscat (Omani for "anchorage") with visits to the Grand Mosque and the Baie Al Zubair museum and a drive along the Corniche to the Fish Souk. In the afternoon, view the magnificent Al Alam Palace flanked by 16th century forts, ending the day with a stroll through the colourful Muttrah Souk. Overnight Radisson SAS Hotel.

Day 3: Al Sawadi
Morning departure for Al Sawadi. Today's drive takes you through date palms to the sparkling springs at Fort Nakhl and a visit to Waken Village - famous for its' terrace farming. Continue along the winding mountain roads via Wadi Abhyad to Sawadi. Overnight Al Sawadi Beach Resort.

Day 4: Nizwa
After breakfast leave for Nizwa via Rustaq and Wadi Bani Ghafir. Continue on to Dariz and Amlah via Baat, famous for its' beehive tombs. Stop in at Jabrin, the finest of Oman's castles, built in the late 17th century and housing fabulous ceiling paintings and beautiful woodcarvings. Overnight Golden Tulip Hotel, Nizwa.

Day 5: Nizwa
Morning excursion to Tanuf and Al Hamra Village with its oasis and date plantation and Misfah - a pretty mountain village. Then carry on to Jabel Shams, the highest peak in Oman, before returning to Nizwa. Overnight Golden Tulip Hotel.

Day 6: Sur
Morning visit to Round Tower Fort and Souk - famous for intricately hand-carved daggers and silver jewellery, before proceeding to Sur via Izki and Sinaw. Stop at Wahiba Sands to visit a Bedouin house and Wadi Bani Khalid. Overnight Sur Plaza Hotel.

Day 7: Muscat
Morning departure from Sur, stopping to visit the fish jetty, Dhow factory and the Bilad Fort before continuing along the coastal road with visits to Bibi Mimrams’s Tomb, Wadi Tiwi Village and Bimah Sinkhole - a spectacular limestone crater. Overnight Radisson SAS Hotel, (for those clients taking the tour only), or transfer to your choice of hotel for 7 nights for those extending their stay with a beach holiday.

Day 8/14: Depart
Late evening departure on Oman Air for London Gatwick arriving in the early morning.

Extend your Oman explorations

Salalah - For clients interested in seeing a little more of magical Oman, we can arrange an extension of our Adventure Tour to visit Salalah in the southern region of Dofah.

The “garden city” of the south, Salalah is a tropical paradise with garden farms of coconut, banana, papaya and vegetables. During the winter months the landscape is dry desert and mountains but in the summer during the rainy season (June to September), the landscape turns to lush tropical green. Sleepy fishing villages on miles of deserted coastline, frankincense trees dotting the landscape, camels wandering the magical desert. It is a land where time would seem to have stood still.

No matter what time you visit, however, Salalah adds another dimension to your Oman adventure.

We recommend a 3 nights extension which includes flights from Muscat to Salalah and return, 3 nights half board at the Crowne Plaza Salalah - situated right on the beach, private transfers, and two private half-day excursions in Salalah and the surrounding area.