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0800 hrs We
stop at the pretty village of Birkat
Al Mauz situated at the foothills
of Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountains). Enjoy a
walk through its oasis and dense date plantations.
Then we depart for Jabrin, the finest of Oman’s
castles built in the late 17th century became
a seat of Omani learning. The castle displays
the highest achievement in Omani ceiling painting
& beautifully executed woodcarvings. Visit
Misfah a pretty mountain
village with stone dwellings still in existence.
While heading for Jebel Shams stop at the
terrace farming village of Wadi Ghul.
Our next stop takes us to Wadi Nakher
located in the depth of our deepest canyon.
In the Jebel Akhdar range Jebel Shams
the highest peak offers a spectacular view.
Nizwa, capital of the interior, is the birthplace
of Islam in the Sultanate of Oman. Nizwa
Souq is renowned for it’s intricately
hand-carved “Khanjars” (daggers)
& ornamental silver jewellery. Return
to Nizwa.
Visitors to carry
own picnic lunch.
Overnight stay at
Falaj Daris Hotel.
Breakfast.
0800 hrs We depart from Nizwa
for Wahiba Sands, a vast
mass of undulating red and White sea of sand
and dunes rising up to 200 meters, which are
host to a variety of flora and fauna. The
ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a
photographers delight. Visit a Bedouin house
in this wilderness. In stark contrast to
this is Wadi Bani Khalid.
It comprises of small pretty villages embedded
in the mountains. The Wadi has clear deep
blue water. We then head for Sur.
Overnight stay at Sur Plaza Hotel.
Lunch can be had at
Al Sharqiyah Sands hotel on your own.
Breakfast.
0800 hrs Visit the fish jetty
and dhow factory
. Visit the Sineslah Fort.
The ruins of Bibi
Miriam’s Tomb can be
seen at the village of Qalhat on coastal road
to Muscat. Stop at Fins beach
for a swim . Our next stop is the Bimah
Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone
crater with blue green
water at the bottom. On clear sunny days while
driving along the coast one might chance to
see
sharks in the deep blue water or fleet footed
Gazelle sprint across the landscape.Proceed
to Wadi
Arbayeen which has refreshing deep
pools of water set among the date palms.
Visit the mango plantations at Hail
Al Ghaf before returning to Muscat
via Quriyat Overnight stay at Muscat hotel
of your choice
Visitors to carry own picnic lunch.
Tour cost
includes
Accommodation on twin sharing BB basis for
01 night at Falaj Daris Hotel and 01
night at Sur Plaza Hotel.
Transportation in an air-conditioned luxury
4WD vehicle for 3 days.
Services of our English speaking chauffeur.
All entrance fees.
Fuel charges.
Important notes
for the package
Carry light walking shoes for your tour.
Light cotton clothing is also recommended.
For the physically active persons only.

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