2 Day Tour
1
From Coast to Desert
Start your tour along the east coast. Stopping at the fascinating Bimmah Sinkhole, before going for an exciting hike through Wadi Shab, followed by a visit to the traditional boatyards of Sur. Then make your way to the desert, and drive through the dunes as the sun sets behind the red and white sand. Stay the night in a desert camp, the perfect place for an evening of stargazing beside a hypnotic bonfire. Late in the morning, you will be taken to Wadi Bani Khalid for a swim and an afternoon of leisure.
Considerations:
The Sur Boatyards are closed on Fridays. If you wish to book this tour on a Friday, Day 1 and Day 2 can be swapped. Conservative swim wear is needed in Wadi Bani Khalid (covering shoulders and knees). A good idea is to wear a t-shirt and pair of shorts on top of your swimming costume.
2
Mountain Hidden Treasures
Begin the tour with a visit to the lush oasis town of Nakhal, with its healing hot springs. Then go on a mountain drive that you will never forget. After cutting through the mountains via Wadi Bani Awf, have a rest at the mountain village of Misfat Al Abriyeen with its iconic Falaj. Finish off the day by staying at a camp on the tallest mountain in Oman, Jebel Shams. In the morning go on an incredible walk along the top of Oman’s Grand canyon, before exploring it from below.
Considerations:
Trekking on Day 2 is not compulsory. The climate at Jebel Shams can be very cold, and the mountain is in a remote area of wilderness, with trails that go through areas of sharp rocks. As such, we recommend that visitors bring warm clothes, a rain jacket, and comfortable shoes with good grip.
| Accommodation for 01 Nights (Hotels / Camp / Resort) | |
| 02 Days Round Tour in a 4WD vehicle with the assistance of an Omani English-speaking guide cum driver. |
| Drinking water during tour | |
| Entrance Fees and taxes (incl. Fort, Castles, Turtle Watching) wherever applicable. |
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Modest clothing must be worn when visiting the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Men must wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers. Ladies must be fully covered (including head, arms, shoulders, knees, and ankles). Abayas can be rented in the reception area at the entrance of the mosque. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is closed to visitors on Fridays. If your Half Day Tour begins on a Friday, arrangements will be made to see the mosque the following day in the morning.
Wadi Shab & Wadi Bani Khalid
Conservative swimwear is needed in Wadi Bani Khalid or Wadi Shab, covering the shoulders and knees. A good idea is to wear your swimming costume under an old t-shirt and a pair of long shorts. There are bathrooms near the coffee shop in the Wadi where you can change clothes. The Wadi Shab waterfall can only be accessed by swimming through deep water in a cave. It is not recommended for people who suffer from claustrophobia or have weak swimming abilities.
Jebel Shams
Please note that the climate at Jebel Shams can be very cold. As such, we recommend that you bring warm clothes, as well as comfortable shoes with decent grip.
Duration
Some days will be long hours of travel
A Cattle Market in Nizwa
Please note that the cattle market takes place every Friday at Nizwa
Camping
- Igloo tent
- No shower / toilet during the camping
- Meals will be prepared by the guide during the camping
- The camper should be medically fit.
