The best of Oman in five days
This private tour is designed for first-time visitors who want to see a bit of everything: the elegant capital, historic forts and souqs, cool mountain villages, golden dunes and turquoise wadis. You travel at your own pace with a dedicated driver-guide, and we can adapt the itinerary and hotels to your style and budget.
Highlights
- Muscat: Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq and Old Muscat
- Nizwa fort and souq, and the terraced villages of Jebel Akhdar
- A night in a desert camp in Wahiba Sands
- Swimming in Wadi Bani Khalid, Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole
- The dhow-building town of Sur
What’s included
- Private 4×4 with driver-guide for 5 days
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
- 4 nights accommodation (hotels and desert camp) with breakfast
- Dinner at the desert camp
- Bottled water
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches, other dinners and entry fees
Good to know
- The itinerary can be extended with Jebel Shams, Ras al Jinz turtles or Salalah
- Best season: October to April
Itinerary
Day 1 – Muscat: Airport pick-up, Grand Mosque, Old Muscat and Mutrah Souq. Night in Muscat.
Day 2 – Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar: Nizwa Fort and souq, 4×4 drive up Jebel Akhdar and a village walk. Night on the mountain.
Day 3 – Desert: Wadi Bani Khalid, then dune drive in Wahiba Sands, sunset and a night in a desert camp.
Day 4 – Sur & the coast: Sur dhow shipyard, Wadi Shab hike and swim. Night in Sur or near Ras al Jinz (optional turtle watching).
Day 5 – Back to Muscat: Bimmah Sinkhole on the coastal road, then airport or hotel drop-off.
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- Photo: Martin Falbisoner / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Photo: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Photo: Uhooep / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Price
Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.
