Intrepid Travel
Discover Oman
Discover Oman
Adventure from portside Muscat and Muttrah into the heart of Oman’s richly coloured past. Discover the awesome Islamic forts, age-old mud-brick houses, and silver- and spice-filled souqs that make this Middle Eastern jewel such a feast for the senses. The treasures aren’t all man-made: trip to the blazing remote landscapes of Wahiba Sands for a desert getaway with the Bedouins, and soak up breathtaking canyon views at Jebel Shams and Wadi Bani Awf before returning to the seaside capital.
Activities
- Muscat – Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Muscat – Sidab Women’s Group visit with lunch
- Hawiyat Najim Park – Bimmah Sinkhole
- Wadi Tiwi – Visit
- Wadi Bani Khalid – Visit and swim stop
- Wahiba Sands – Desert dune sunset
- Sur – Dhow factory visit
- Nizwa – Jabreen Castle
- Wahiba Sands – Bedouin family visit
- Misfat Al Abyreen – Village walk & beekeeper visit
- Nizwa – Souq visit
- Misfat Al Abyreen – Home-cooked lunch
- Jebel Shams – Grand Canyon scenic drive
- Bilad Sait – Fortress villlage visit
- Jebel Shams – Balcony walk (1 hour)
Highlights
- Stand on top of Oman, with the vast Grand Canyon at your feet and take the scenic route down through the mountains to Muscat.
- Walk through remote villages, tucked between mountains and at the bottom of valleys, lush with date palms and full of friendly locals, enjoy a visit to a local bee keeper and a hearty home-cooked Omani lunch.
- Scramble to the top of the Wahiba Sands dunes for incredible sunset and sunrise views, and experience traditional Omani hospitality over coffee and dates with a Bedouin family.
- Discover Oman’s most phenomenal castles and mosques with guided visits to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Jabreen Castle.
- Step back in time with a night in Nizwa, staying in a heritage property in the heart of the old town, and stroll the souq for souvenirs.
| Day 1 |
Travelers on the Arabian Sea often find themselves in Muscat, on the Gulf of Oman. This port capital is situated between ocean and mountains, and boasts lovely beaches, great diving sites (watch for turtles!), 16th-century forts, and the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which can hold 20,000 people. To get a dose of Omani culture, Bait Al Zubair Museum holds local artifacts, while Royal Opera House Muscat is a center of performing arts. Additionally, you can shop for enticing goods at Mutrah Souq, a famous bazaar. |
| Day 2 |
Travelers on the Arabian Sea often find themselves in Muscat, on the Gulf of Oman. This port capital is situated between ocean and mountains, and boasts lovely beaches, great diving sites (watch for turtles!), 16th-century forts, and the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which can hold 20,000 people. To get a dose of Omani culture, Bait Al Zubair Museum holds local artifacts, while Royal Opera House Muscat is a center of performing arts. Additionally, you can shop for enticing goods at Mutrah Souq, a famous bazaar. |
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Travelers on the Arabian Sea often find themselves in Muscat, on the Gulf of Oman. This port capital is situated between ocean and mountains, and boasts lovely beaches, great diving sites (watch for turtles!), 16th-century forts, and the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which can hold 20,000 people. To get a dose of Omani culture, Bait Al Zubair Museum holds local artifacts, while Royal Opera House Muscat is a center of performing arts. Additionally, you can shop for enticing goods at Mutrah Souq, a famous bazaar. |
| Day 8 |
Travelers on the Arabian Sea often find themselves in Muscat, on the Gulf of Oman. This port capital is situated between ocean and mountains, and boasts lovely beaches, great diving sites (watch for turtles!), 16th-century forts, and the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which can hold 20,000 people. To get a dose of Omani culture, Bait Al Zubair Museum holds local artifacts, while Royal Opera House Muscat is a center of performing arts. Additionally, you can shop for enticing goods at Mutrah Souq, a famous bazaar. |
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