Adventure & Camping Tour 6 Days / 5 Nights A land where nature meets tradition and culture! Experience Oman like never before… Ancient towns, archaeological structures, historic ruins, picturesque water bodies, white-sand beaches, golden dunes of the desert, Bedouin traditions, and a lot more does this land of Arab has to offer to its visitors! Oman, a country in the middle-east, is an amalgamation of nature’s beauty and cultural abundance. Located at the south- eastern coast of Arabian Peninsula, the Sultanate of Oman represents the most strategic desert location to explore the nature’s divine beauty, where the lush mountains and the breath-taking beaches will rejuvenate your soul. Oman is enriched with the beauty of nature’s abundance. You are bound to get mesmerized by the most spectacular forts that speak some ancient glory through their architectures. On a 4-day expedition into the Arabian land with us, discover the rich heritage and culture of the ancient country, Oman. Most exciting features of the tour: Experience the serene turquoise water-pool wedged between the rocks Go on city tours and explore the ancient forts Immerse yourself in the serenity of the rippled sand waves of desert A heritage-rich Arabian land is calling you with Open arms Day 1 - MUSCAT - NAKHAL - SNAKE CANYON - BILAD SYAT - AL HAMRA Get ready to experience one of the great camping tour. The journey starts with a visit to Nakhal. Tucked away by the palm grooves, and sighted with a backdrop of the Hajar Mountains, Nakhal comes as an important tourist destination in Oman as it comprises of a 350-year-old ancient fort. Take a brief halt at the hot springs of Ain Towarah .Proceed to Al Hamra. Place of Visit Description Additional Information Muscat Embark on a beautiful tour jorney. Nakhal Drive about 80 km further to reach Nakhal. Visit the 350-year-old magnificent fort located Enjoy yourself a 360-deg panoramic view from the top of the fort. at the top of a rocky mountain cliff, surrounded by date plantations. The restored ancient fort has been decorated with traditional furniture and handicraft articles. Ain Al Thowarah After the fort visit, pass through a near-by winding road lined by palm trees that leads to A popular picnic spot the ‘Hot Springs of Ain Al Thowarah’. The springs that emerge from the Wadi walls is routed into a ‘falaj’ or water channel for irrigating the farms close-by. Wadi Bani Awf – Snake Canyon Proceed to The “Snake Canyon” a very narrow gorge situated in the middle of “Wadi Bani Awf”. The wadi leads directly to the picturesque Snake Gorge, which gets its name from the colubrine effect created by the mountains that "snake" through it. The gorge contains Experience the thrilling drive on this very steep road. waterfalls emerging from its rocky walls, plenty of natural pools, and colossal boulders all around. Place of Visit Description Additional Information Bilad Syat The most picturesque mountain village Bilad Sayt with the old houses descend in a cascade along the mountainside, above the emerald greenery of the palm oasis and agricultural “terraces” where the locals grow their crops. Al Hamra Here, you will get to see 400-year-old, well-preserved, traditional mud Overnight Stay. houses, and experience the ‘Falaj’ Night stay: Overnight stay at the Al Hamra hotel. Day 2 - AL HAMRA- BAHLA- JABREEN-GRAND CANYON (JEBEL SHAMS) Place of Visit Description Additional Information Al Hamra Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you embark on a day-long journey. Leave hotel after breakfast Bahla Proceed to Bahla, a UNESCO World Heritage site town that lays in the Don’t get startled by a few bats in dark rooms of the Ad Dakhiliyah region of Oman. It is one of the oldest fortresses (13th- fort. century fortress) in the country. You can have a visit to the pottery factory and experience traditional Omani handcrafts at Bahla. Jabrin Castle Proceed to Jabrin Castle located roughly at a distance of 50 km from You’ll find an auto-guide that lasts 25 mins near the the hotel. Jabrin Castle is one of the whimsical and well-preserved entrance that would fill you in with all necessary castles in Oman that was built in the 1600s. Don’t forget to observe details. the fine calligraphy etched into the walls, hand-painted ceilings, hand- carved door frames, decorative arches, windows and balconies, when here! Wadi Ghul Continue the journey for the next 15 km until you enter Wadi Ghul. Wadi Ghul is an abandoned village located in the north-western region of Al Hamra town of Oman. It a pretty village nearer to our next destination, Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest peak. Place of Visit Description Additional Information Jebel Shams Move approximately 40 km ahead to visit the ‘Grand Canyon of You’ll stop by for 45 min. Take a deep look into the Oman’. Jebel Shams is a mountainous region in the Al Hamra town. It Wadi Ghul from the canyons to enjoy a spectacular nestles the highest mountains of Oman and is an important tourist view! destination. The word ‘Jebel Shams’ translates into ‘Mountain of the Sun’ since it receives the first sunrise of the region. A moderate temperature of the mountains during the summers make it an ideal location to beat the Arabian heat. People coming here indulge in various activities including hiking, exploring near-by villages, camping and star-watching, night photography, etc. The stunning view of Al Nakhr Canyon or The Grand Canyon of Arabia from Jebel Shams is sure to leave you spell-bound! Day 3 - NIZWA - BIRKAT AL MOUZ - GREEN MOUNTAIN The duration of today’s journey: 8 hours Place of Visit Description Additional Information Jebel Shams Enjoy breakfast before you embark on a day-long journey. Leave hotel after breakfast Nizwa You will be driven to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural Fort timings: capital as a first thing, this morning. It is located at a distance of about Saturday to Thursday: Open from 9 am to 4 pm & 160 km from Muscat. Nizwa is famous for its massive circular cannon Friday: Open from 8 am till 11 am. tower, antiques and silver jewellery. You will visit the ancient Nizwa Look from the top of the tower to enjoy a glimpse of Fort whose history dates back to the 12th century. It was built by the gorgeous mountains. And when in Nizwa, don’t Sultan Bin Saif Yaruba, the first imam of the Yaruba Dynasty. When forget to get some souvenirs back home! inside the fort, you’ll be thrilled to pass through its ancient doorways, narrow staircases and corridors, high-ceiling halls, and a maze of rooms. As Nizwa is a town that is surrounded by date palms, one can enjoy an amazing view of the entire town and its date plantation from the top of the tower. You would then pass through the traditional Nizwa souq, a place where you find hand-carved ceremonial daggers, called the ‘khanjars’, and ornate silver jewelry. Place of Visit Description Additional Information Birkat AL Mouz One of the most famous villages in ruins in the Sultanate.Listed in Recommended stop on the way to the mountains of Unesco World Heritage sites as home to old falaj Irragation system , Jebel Akhdar. Birkat Al Mouz site famous for 2 sets of ruins, a large banana plantation and the scenic surroundings. Green Mountain Also known as ‘The Green Mountain’, Jebel Akdhar is a part of the Al Just immerse yourself into the breathtaking Hajar Mountains. This mountain range is mostly composed of beauty of the majestic mountains and the little limestone and forms one of the highest peaks in Oman. The moist villages around!. land of Jebel Akdhar allows the growth of trees and shrubs that produce fruits such as pomegranates, walnuts, apricots, black grapes and peaches. Jebel Akdhar You will get to the hotel at Jebel Al Akdhar and spend your night Overnight stay there. Day 4 - GREEN MOUNTAIN - WADI BANI KHALID - WAHIBA SANDS The duration of today’s journey: 8 hours Place of Visit Description Additional Information Jebel Akdhar Enjoy breakfast before you embark on a day-long journey. Leave hotel after breakfast Wahiba Sands Proceed to The Wahiba Sands, known for its exotic desert beauty. You will You’ll enjoy a scenic jeep drive through the shining, travel from the hotel to the Wahiba Sands for a mesmerizing experience. golden sand dunes of Wahiba Sands. You would go on a jeep-tour through the white, black, orange and golden dunes of the desert. Sit back and enjoy your ride as our skilled driver maneuvers through the ever-changing colours of the desert sand! Visit a Bedouin settlement Visiting the Wahiba Sands calls for a stopover by a Bedouin family. This stopover comes as an OPTIONAL one that includes Bedouins are the group of nomadic Arabic people who consider added charges. If need be, you would halt for 30 min themselves as ‘true Arabs’! before proceeding to the next destination. Wahiba You will get to the hotel at Jebel Al Akdhar and spend your night there. Overnight stay Day 5 - WAHIBA SANDS - AL KAMIL – SUR / RAS AL JINZ SUR the prominent port city of OMAN will serve you with all shades of blue water. Mostly it’s the costal landscape with white architecture with the ancient suspension bridge connecting two suburbs adds to its beauty. Previously, SUR was famous for its Dhow Shipyards and they still produces the wooden vessels in most traditional ways. The most visited tourist attraction from Sur City is Ras Al Jiz Turtle reserve (approx 51 kms drive) which has unique Green Turtles can be experienced live while they are in their birthing cycles.