Day 01: Arrival Muscat

Arrival Muscat International Airport. After Immigration clearance and baggage collection proceed to the arrival hall.

Meet the chauffeur in the arrival hall holding placard in guests name and proceed to the Hotel

Overnight stay at Muscat Hotel of your choice (B)

Day 02: Half Day Mystical Muscat Tour (04 Hours)

0830 Hrs: Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial centre existing in harmony with its traditional culture. With its natural harbour, Muscat means “Anchorage” & lies in a natural volcanic bowl. Our tour of the Grand Mosque (except Friday) & Bait Al Zubair Museum (except Friday) is a brief introduction that traces Oman’s history and development. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting he colourful Muttrah Souq & Fish Market .We proceed for a photo stop to the magnificent Al Alam Palace, official palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the 16th century Portugese forts Mirani & Jalali.

(Ladies fully covered and to carry a head scarf and men in trousers)

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay at Muscat Hotel of your choice (B)

Day 03: Muscat- Sur- Ras Al Hadd

0800 Hrs. We depart by 4WD to Ras Al Junaiz via the scenic and rugged coastal route. This tour offers breath-taking 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.

Photo stop of 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 breath-taking glimpses of the blue waters of the ocean enroute.

Check into the hotel.

1930 Hrs: We proceed to the Ras Al Jinz Scientific Centre where we are escorted to the beach by trained guides to watch the turtles coming into nest on the sands.

Return to Resort Ras Al Hadd.

Overnight stay at Resort Ras Al Hadd.

Day 04: Ras Al Hadd- Wahiba Sands-Muscat

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 up to 200 meters are also host to a variety of flora and fauna. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer’s 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. Return to Muscat at approximately 1630hrs & drop off at the Airport to catch flight back home.