Authentic Oman

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Our Highest Rated Tour

Our Authentic Oman tour takes you through all the must-see destinations with beauty only found in Oman. Ancient sites, landmarks, and unique mountain villages are just the beginning of this amazing trip. Swim in crystal clear waters and camp in a sea of sand dunes; this tour has it all!

Join us in making your dream vacation to Oman!

What’s Included

12 days, 11 nights

  • Private Tour in a 4WD vehicle

  • Omani English-Speaking Guides

  • Premium Quality Hotels

  • Personalized Tours

  • Breakfasts & Dinners

  • Domestic Airfares

  • Airport transfers

Day By Day Itinerary:

Day One: Arrival / Muscat

  • Arrive in Muscat

  • Airport pickup and transfer to hotel

  • Option to start Muscat City tour based on arrival time

  • Dinner at the hotel

Day Two: Muscat City

  • Breakfast

  • Explore modern Muscat with traditional Omani heritage

  • Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Royal Oman Opera House

  • Explore the National Museum

  • Drive and walk along the Mutrah Corniche

  • Visit the fish market and Mutrah Souq

  • Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant

  • Return to the hotel for the night

Day Three: Unique Mountain Village and Nizwa

  • Breakfast

  • Photo stop in Fanja, the ‘Gateway to Oman’s Interior’

  • Visit Birkat Al Mouz oasis, a unique village nestled into a mountain face

  • Tour Nizwa, the former capital of Oman

  • Exploration of Nizwa Fort and Souq

  • Browse and shop for Omani silver crafts and other beautiful handmade items

  • Dinner at the hotel

Day Four: Beehive Tombs and Beautiful Views

  • Breakfast

  • Visit to Zukait Beehive Tombs

  • Enjoy relaxation and scenic views at Wadi Bani Khalid known for its pristine flowing

    water and spectacular sights

  • Journey into Wahiba Sands Desert

  • Enjoy a sunset over the dunes

  • Dinner and accommodation in a desert camp

Day Five: Bilad Sur Castle and Green Turtle Nesting

  • Breakfast in the desert

  • Leave the desert and head to the coastal city of Sur

  • Visit Bilad Sur Castle and the Dhow Boat Factory and Museum

  • Dinner will be served at your hotel

  • In the evening, witness the nesting process of the green turtle

Day Six: Swimming Adventures

  • Experience sunrise and the turtles returning to the sea

  • Breakfast

  • Hike and swim at beautiful Wadi Shab

  • Swim in the deep blues and aquas Bimmah Sinkhole

  • Return to Muscat

  • Dinner at the hotel

Day Seven: Archaeological Park and Museum

  • After breakfast, fly to Salalah

  • Explore Al Baleed Archaeological Park and Museum

  • Discover local antiquities and heritage at the museum

  • Wander through Haffa Souq, filled with Omani handicrafts, perfumes, and Salalah’s famous Frankincense

  • Have dinner at a local restaurant

  • Return to your hotel for the night

Day Eight: Eastern Dhofar Journey

  • Breakfast

  • Explore the amazing Wadi Darbat

  • Drive up mountain roads to Jebel Samhan, one of Dhofar’s highest peaks

  • Enjoy coastal views from the 1,000-meter cliff

  • Visit the Baobab Forest and see a 1,000+ year-old tree

  • Descend to the fishing village of Mirbat

  • Follow the coastal road back to Salalah

  • Explore the ancient city and harbor of Sumhuram

  • Return to Salalah for dinner at the hotel

Day Nine: Cliffs of Sha’at and Stunning Views

  • Breakfast

  • Drive through the Qara Mountains

  • Mughsail Beach - Witness the famous ‘blowholes’ spouting seawater

  • Reach the cliffs of Sha’at for a stunning view

  • Stop for lunch along the way

  • Experience wild frankincense trees

  • Dinner at the hotel

Day Ten: Camping in the Dunes

  • Breakfast

  • Late morning, begin journey into Empty Quarter

  • Stop in Thumrait for lunch at a local café

  • Visit the mysterious sunken city of Ubar in Shisr (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

  • Experience an awe-inspiring sea of sand

  • Stay at a camp in the middle of the massive dunes

  • Enjoy dinner at the camp

  • Take in the stars of the Arabian sky

Day Eleven: Wadi Dawkah

  • Wake up to sunrise over Empty Quarter sand dunes

  • Enjoy breakfast at the campsite

  • Return journey to Salalah

  • Stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wadi Dawkah

  • Lunch at a local restaurant on the way back

  • Dinner at your hotel

Day Twelve: Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Transportation to the airport

  • Departure from Oman

Oman market place vase stand
Clean water cavern in the mountains

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Tour Level and Cost

Pricing Per Person

  • Solo - $7,439

    2 people - $4,259

    3 people - $3,869

    4 people -$3,169

  • Solo - $8,699

    2 people - $4,939

    3 people - $4,799

    4 people - $3,899

  • Solo - $11,339

    2 people - $6,399

    3 people - $6,579

    4 people -$5,319

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