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Slow Oman Tour
Discover Oman’s treasures with BinMajid experts.
- Muscat – Jabal Akhdar – Wahiba Sands – Muscat
- 12 Days / 11 Nights
Overview
Muscat – Jabal Akhdar – Wahiba Sands – Muscat
What better way to experience Oman than by taking your time to explore at a relaxed pace, letting this magical destination unfold slowly? This journey allows you to stay in each destination for three days, rather than one or two, providing leisurely afternoons with a good book by the pool or a stroll through a local village before enjoying a long lunch.
Begin your adventure in Muscat, with three nights to savor the winter sun by a stunning beach. Next, head to the mountains for three nights, giving you ample time to explore the region as much or as little as you like. Enjoy the easy-going ‘Four Village Walk’ through ancient stone villages nestled beside lush green fields, set against the rugged backdrop of the Hajar mountains. Take time to explore the Nizwa souq, especially lively on Fridays during the livestock market.
Visit the impressive forts at Jabrin or Bahla, or take a longer day trip to the remote villages of Al Hamra and Misfat Al Abriyyin. You can even drive up to Oman’s Grand Canyon for unparalleled views. The vistas from your hotel alone are worth taking the time to simply sit back and admire. Continue to Wahiba Sands, Oman’s magnificent desert. Make stops at various points of interest along the way, including remote wadis. Spending two nights here allows for a deeper and more relaxed exploration.
On your second day, set off in your 4×4 for an in-depth adventure across Wahiba Sands, discovering the remarkable beauty of this unique part of Oman. Finally, return to Muscat for three nights of gentle relaxation and rejuvenation before heading home.
ITINIRARY
- Day 01: Arrive into Muscat
Arrive in Muscat, where you’ll be greeted and provided with a private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
- Day 02-03: Muscat
Spend your first three nights in Muscat, enjoying as much activity or relaxation as you desire. We can arrange a private half-day tour of Muscat for you, or you might prefer a snorkeling excursion to the Daymaniyat Islands.
- Day 04: Jabal Akhdar
Today, you will be met by your private driver/guide and transferred into the Omani mountains. You can opt to take the main road, or jazz up the experience by taking the off-road route via Wadi Bani Awf.
- Day 05: Four Village Walk
We suggest a leisurely morning walk, setting out on the ‘Four Village Walk’ which takes about two hours. You then visit a Rose Plantation before seeing the village of Wadi Bani Habib. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
- Day 06: At Leisure7
Spend today at your leisure, embracing the ‘Slow Oman’ experience. Take time to relax by the pool and enjoy the stunning views from your hotel. If you wish, we can arrange a trip to the Jabal Shams region, about a two-hour drive away, to explore Oman’s breathtaking Grand Canyon.
- Day 07: Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa - Jabrin - Wahiba Sands
Today, set off to Nizwa where you find one of the most impressive souks in this corner of Oman. We will first stop at Birkat Al Mouz, one of the most picturesque abandoned villages. For those with an interest in Omani forts, we can also stop at Jabrin Fort. Continue to Wahiba Sands where you will have a camel safari that evening.
- Day 08: Wahiba Sands
Another night in Wahiba Sands will be a more leisurely way to experience this magical desert. Spend the day in a 4×4, exploring the vast desert from north to south.
- Day 09: Wahiba - Wadi Arbaeen - Muscat
Today, you will be driven to Muscat, via the superb Wadi Arbaeen. This is one of the lesser-known, yet superb wadis in Oman, and a perfect place to stop on your journey to Muscat.
- Day 10-11: Muscat
Spend your final three nights, or longer if you wish, relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Muscat.
- Day 12: Muscat
Enjoy a private transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Inclusions
- (4WD TRANSFER)
- EXPERIENCED OMANI GUIDE WHO CAN SPEAK (English)
- AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE
- MINERAL WATER DURING THE TOUR
- PICK AND DROP FROM HOTEL
- PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION
Exclusions
- LUNCH / BREAKFAST / DINNER
- ANYTHING NOT MENTIONED
- ENTRANCE FEES TO THE TOURIST PLACES.