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OMAN EXPERIENCE 4x4 ROUND TOUR PROGRAM

DAY 01                  ARRIVE MUSCAT

You will arrive at the Seeb International Airport. Upon your arrival you proceed straight to the Immigration counter, you will be welcomed by our airport representative who will assist you with immigration, baggage retrieval and customs. Immigration & customs are quick & simple. Upon arrival at the General arrival lounge you will be met by your friendly & efficient Bahwan Tours chauffer / guide who will assist you to the comforts of our vehicle to drive you the hotel. Overnight at the Radisson Sas hotel,

DAY 02                                         IN MUSCAT

After breakfast you will meet your tour guide who will escort you to the comforts of our vehicle to proceed for a tour of Muscat city. Our experienced guide will give you an insight of the country and you are also free to field any questions. The tour starts with the visit to the NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS with flora & fauna and which boasts of a giant fossil. From here proceed for a visit of the GRAND MOSQUE (open for visitors from sat to wed 8-11 AM only, except the holidays) which is one the largest mosque in the world with beautiful art work, chandelier & a once piece carpet covering the entire prayer hall measuring approx 4300 square meters. After the visit continue drive to the “AL ALAM PALACE” (visit stop only – photography is not permitted) flanked by the two Portuguese Fort of “JALALI & MIRANI”. Continue drive along the cornice waterfront to the “MUTTRAH SOUQ”, one of the oldest souq in Oman. The narrow alleys of the souq and the smell of the mystic frankincense and sandalwood in the air are typical to this souq. After the visit return to your vehicles to drive back to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, MUSCAT

DAY 03                  MUSCAT / NIZWA / BAHLA / JABREEN / NIZWA

After breakfast at 0800 hrs you will check-out and proceed to Nizwa. You will drop in your baggage at your hotel in Nizwa & proceed on a tour of the OASIS CITY OF NIZWA, which was once the capital of “JULANDA DYNASTY” in the 6^th & 7^th Century AD. Today it remains as the most popular tourist attractions with its historical buildings & imposing fort. Visit the NIZWA FORT with its enormous round tower built in the 17^th century built by “IMAM SULTAN BIN SAIF AL YA'ARUBA” to defend the route to the interior. The fort dominates the entire area, with the town having grown around the edifice. Access to the top is only by means of a narrow, twisting staircase barred by heavy wooden doors, studded with metal. From the top of the tower one can get a bird's eye view of the Nizwa city. From here you will proceed to the NIZWA SOUQ which is renowned for its intricately hand-carved "KHANJAR" and ornately designed silver Jewellery. Here on a Friday a unique goat and cattle auction is held. The atmosphere is electric. After the tour proceed to the JABRIN FORT, en-route, stopping at BAHLA for a photograph of the BAHLA FORT, now a World Heritage Site. Arrive at JABRIN to visit the castle, the finest of Oman's castle built in the late 17^th Century, which became a seat of Omani learning .This castle has extremely well planned layouts with room for the “Wali” - the ladies room, the kitchen, the “MAJLIS” etc. Most of the ceilings are decorated with beautiful paintings with Islamic motifs. The view from the top of the castle is really mesmerising. Also visit the ruins of TANUF and see the FALAJ SYSTEM which is still in operation. After quite an eventful day return to the hotel. Over night stay at the GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL, NIZWA.

DAY 04                 IN NIZWA

After breakfast proceed on a tour to MISFAH a village in the mountain seemingly hewn out of rock. The houses cling to the rocks, this looks precarious but it has been here for centuries. You will park your car at the beginning of the village and then walk into the village.  A short walk through the village will bring you out looking down at the Falaj and water pools which is still used for washing. After a short visit you will return to your vehicles to continue your drive to the village of AL HAMRA before proceeding to JABEL SHAMS the highest peak in Oman at over 3,000 meters. Jabel Shams means “Mountain of the Sun”, its old name is JABEL AL QANAH. The area is home to weavers of heavy woollen rugs in distinctive colours. It is here where you can enjoy your picnic lunch (own arrangement by clients). Take a walk to see the GRAND CANYON before returning to your vehicle to drive back to the hotel where you could speech the day at leisure. Over night stay at the GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL, NIZWA.

DAY 05                  NIZWA / SINAW / IBRA / WAHIBA SANDS

After breakfast you will check-out and proceed to IBRA. We also stop to visit SINAW. We then proceeding to Nahar Farm Oasis for lunch (payment direct by clients). There after we drive to arrive to the desert. On arrival at the desert entry point your 4WD will embark on the drive to the desert camp site through the desert taking in the spectator desert terrain, the great desert of Oman known as “RIMAL AL WAHIBA” where our expert driver will give you the thrill of driving over the undulating dunes. After enjoying the dune driving you will continue to the Desert Camp site.  Enjoy your evening under the start studded sky. Dinner & Overnight at the AL RAHA DESERT CAMP SITE

DAY 06                  WAHIBA /WADI BANI KHALID / SUR

After breakfast you will proceed for another round of dune bashing before bidding goodbye to the inhabitants of the desert to proceed to WADI BANI KHALID which stands out in contrast to the desert with dates and palm trees plantation with clear water pools. After having spent sometime here you will proceed to the Dhow building town of Sur where you are booked at the Sur Plaza Hotel. In the late evening we proceed to RAS AL HADD to see the green back turtles coming to the beach (not every visit is guaranteed that we would see the turtles coming ashore) After spending some time here you will drive back to the hotel. Overnight at SUR PLAZAHOTEL.  

DAY 07                  SUR / WADI SHAAB / QURIYAT / MUSCAT / OUT

Breakfast the hotel. 0830 hrs you will be met by your guide in the lobby and we to proceed to Muscat. We You will drive along the coast to arrive at 'WADI SHAAB ', SHAAB in Arabic literally means 'Ravine between Cliffs" shallow green pools and abundant shade give Wadi Shaab a perfect setting for walking around in the Wadi. After a nice walk inside the Wadi you will return to your vehicles to proceed to the white beach where you could take the opportunity of swimming in the Omani Waters. It is here where you will be served picnic lunch boxes (on direct payment). Continue the drive along the coast line which offers breath taking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset pristine beaches. You will drive past the port of QURIYAT which is still guarded by a watch tower dating back to 1635. Continue on the bumpy track, sometimes touching the sea following a creek. You will proceed to Seeb International airport, those who will extend their vacation to Salalah will proceed to the departure lounge to check-in for their flight to Salalah. Those who are not extending will stay at the airport to connect their flight back home.

COST NET IN US$ PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE 

01 Sep 2008 – 31 May 2009 AND 01 Sep – 30 Sep 2009 

01 Jun – 31 Aug 2009

THE SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT IS ONLY VALID WHEN THERE ARE TWO PAX OR MORE. IF THERE IS A SINGLE TRAVELLER THE ABOVE RATES ARE NOT APPLICABLE  

Supplement for Hummer H3 vehicle USD 207.00 for the full tour from day 3 – day 7 

The cost includes

-          Meet & Greet on arrival in the general arrival lobby of the Seeb International Airport.

-          Arrival transfer and Muscat city tour by saloon vehicle.  

-          Exclusive 4 WD vehicles from day 03 to day 07 including fuel and CDW

-          Accommodation on double / twin sharing basis at the hotels specified or similar including breakfast for 06 nights / 07 days.

-          One dinner at the Desert camp site on day 05.

-          All entrance fees to places of interest visited as per the itinerary. 

-          Services of a English Speaking guide cum driver OR French /German speaking guide cum driver on tour from Day 02 to Day 07 as per the price structure selected.

The cost does not include

-          Any item of personal nature.

-          Cost of Oman entry visa

-          Any meals other than specified above 

-          Tips & porterage.

-          Any other services / items than the one mentioned in the cost includes column.

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