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Chauffeur
drive basis only
At 0800 hrs we depart by 4WD to
Ras Al Junaiz via the scenic and rugged coastal route. This tour offers
breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset by
pristine white beaches.
We drive past the fishing
village of Quriyat. There is a good
chance of spotting Flamingos and Eagles at an inland stream. Visit the
picturesque Wadi Arabayeen with its deep
pools of water set among the date palms. We then proceed to 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 waters or fleet footed
Gazelles sprint across the landscape.
The mausoleum of
Bibi Miriam at Qalhat stands as testimony of a bygone
era. As we continue from here the road winds through mountain terrain
offering breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters of the ocean enroute.
After a set menu
lunch at Sur Beach Hotel,
we continue our drive to Ras Al Junaiyz ,
a sanctuary for the green turtles.
Dinner
and overnight in Ras Al Had Hotel. We
have a short drive to the beach to watch the turtles nesting on the
sands.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
0800 hrs
We proceed to visit Wadi Bani Khalid. It
comprises of small pretty villages embedded in the mountains. The Wadi
has clear deep blue water. It is advisable to wear light comfortable
clothing and walking shoes.
The Wahiba Sands,
a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand and dunes rising
upto 200 meters are also host to a variety of flora and fauna. The
ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographers delight.
Experience a roller coaster like feeling as our experienced drivers
drive you over the dunes. The Wahiba Sands is also home to the
traditional Bedouin tribe who are known for their hospitality and their
knowledge of the sands. We will stop by a Bedouin family in their
traditional and simple habitat. Set menu lunch
will be served at Al Sharqiyah Sands hotel before returning to Muscat
at approximately 1730hrs.
Two days 4WD with English
speaking chauffeur.
Set menu lunch at Sur Beach
Hotel (Day 1).
Dinner and Breakfast at Ras Al
Hadd Hotel.
Set menu lunch at Al Sharqiyah
Sands hotel (Day 2).
Twin sharing accommodation at
Ras Al Hadd Hotel
Children 8 – 12 years are
adults.
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Notes:
1) Never approach turtles emerging from the sea or disturb nesting
Turtles.
2) Watch out for disoriented hatchlings and direct them seaward.
3) Never leave waste on the beach.
4) Avoid making noise around the nesting beach.
5) Using the flashlight is prohibited. The best photo opportunity would
be early morning around 0530 hrs.
6) Carry light pullovers in dark colours only.
7) Carry only one small overnight bag due to the limited baggage space. |

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