Tour Overview
| Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Oman — Desert & Mountains |
| Price From | $2,167 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Private / Classic Discovery |
| Data Source | TourRadar — 2026 (5.0 rating) |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Muscat
Welcome to Oman! Airport transfer and hotel check-in. Evening orientation walk along Muttrah Corniche. Visit the atmospheric Muttrah Souk. Welcome dinner with Omani shuwa (slow-cooked lamb). Overnight in Muscat.
Day 2: Muscat Highlights
Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Explore the Royal Opera House. Afternoon at Bait Al Zubair Museum and Old Muscat. Sunset at the Al Alam Palace. Overnight in Muscat.
Day 3: Wadi Shab & Coastal Sur
Drive south to Wadi Shab. Hike through the canyon and swim in emerald pools to the hidden waterfall cave. Visit the Bimmah Sinkhole. Continue to Sur for a dhow-building yard visit. Overnight in Sur.
Day 4: Wahiba Sands Desert
Drive to the Wahiba Sands. 4×4 dune bashing, Bedouin family visit, camel ride at sunset. Desert camp dinner under the stars. Overnight in Wahiba Sands.
Day 5: Nizwa Fort & Bahla
Morning at Wadi Bani Khalid for a swim. Drive to Nizwa. Visit Nizwa Fort and the silver souk. Afternoon at Bahla Fort (UNESCO) and Jabrin Castle. Overnight in Nizwa.
Day 6: Jebel Akhdar — Green Mountain
Ascend Jebel Akhdar (2,000m). Walk through rose gardens and ancient mountain villages. Stunning canyon views. Return to Muscat for farewell dinner. Overnight in Muscat.
Day 7: Depart Muscat
Breakfast. Transfer to Muscat Airport. Safe travels!
Inclusions
- 6 nights (4-star hotels, desert camp)
- Daily breakfast + 2 dinners
- Private 4×4 & driver
- English-speaking guide
- Dune bashing & camel ride
- All monument entries
Why This Tour
- Compact 7-day itinerary hitting Oman’s greatest hits
- 5.0 rating — consistently exceptional experience
- ~$310/day for a private, fully guided tour — excellent value
- From swimming wadis to sleeping in the desert — perfect variety
