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Arabian Deserts, Oases & Beaches - Overland Trip

1 ½ weeks: Muscat to Muscat (KU-MEF2)

The Sultanate of Oman on the Gulf of Arabia, is a country of dramatic landscapes, with rugged mountains, arid deserts, lush green plains, and beautiful beaches. It is a land steeped in history with a fascinating culture that the whole family will enjoy! Our Oman family adventure begins in the historic city of Muscat and takes us to explore ancient forts and castles, desert oases and colourful souqs. We watch for turtles nesting and laying their eggs, and stay overnight at a desert camp, with a visit to a Bedouin house, “Desert Bashing” across the stunning dunes of Wahiba Sands, and also the chance to ride a camel. We explore Nizwa Fort, the old village of Misfah with its old mud houses, Al Hoota Cave with its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and Jabal Al Akhdar high in the mountains. Next stop Barka, with time to relax on the coast before we return to Muscat for a final night and the end of our family adventure. Please note that the child price is only applicable for a child under 12 sharing a room with their parents. If children are in a separate room, then the adult price applies.

Tour Type: Family Adventure Tour

Countries Visited: Oman

Age Guide: 5-55

Maximum Group Size: 16

Highlights

Oman

Muscat, Natural History Museum , Bait Zubair Museum , Al-Alam Palace , Muttrah Souk , Bimah Sinkhole , Fins Beach , Wadi Tiwi , Turtles at Ras Al Jinz, Wadi Bani Khalid Oasis , Wahiba Sands , Bedouin House , Sand Dune Drive, Desert Camp , Al Hoota Cave, Nizwa Souk , Nizwa Fort , Jamal Al Akhdar , Misfah Village , Haat, Wadi Bani Awf , Nakhl Fort , Barka (Resort Stay), Gulf of Oman , Fish Market , Bait Na’man

Accommodation

Hotels (8 Nights), Desert Camp (1 Night)

Kitty Notes

What is included?

9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary

Escorted Tour – Local Guide

Airport Transfers

Overnight at Desert Camp

Sand Dune Drive – Wahiba Sands

Turtle Spotting

Itineraries (Muscat - Muscat)

Day 1

Join Muscat – Arrival Transfer Included

Day 2

Muscat City Tour – Old City, Natural History Museum, Bait Zubair Museum, Al-Alam Palace, Muttrah Souk

Day 3

4WD to Sur via Bimah Sinkhole, Fins Beach, Wadi Tiwi. Night Turtle Spotting at Ras Al Jinz

Day 4

Drive to Wadi Bani Khalid Oasis, Wahiba Sands – Visit Bedouin House, Sand Dune Drive. Overnight Desert Camp. Optional Camel Ride

Day 5

Drive to Nizwa via Ibra, Al Hoota Cave

Day 6

Nizwa – Visit Nizwa Souk & Fort, Jamal Al Akhdar

Day 7

Drive to Barka via Misfah Village, Haat, Bilat Sait, Wadi Bani Awf, Nakhl Fort

Day 8

Barka – Free Day at Resort

Day 9

Drive to Muscat via Fish Market, Bait Na’man

Day 10

Tour Ends Muscat – Departure Transfer Included

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Departures

Reference	Departure		Arrival		Price GBP	Kitty	Notes
KU-24895	25 Oct 08	Muscat	03 Nov 08	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-24896	13 Dec 08	Muscat	22 Dec 08	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-24897	27 Dec 08	Muscat	05 Jan 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-24898	10 Jan 09	Muscat	19 Jan 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-24899	24 Jan 09	Muscat	02 Feb 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-24900	21 Mar 09	Muscat	30 Mar 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-24901	04 Apr 09	Muscat	13 Apr 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-24902	18 Apr 09	Muscat	27 Apr 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26561	16 May 09	Muscat	25 May 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26562	22 Aug 09	Muscat	31 Aug 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26563	05 Sep 09	Muscat	14 Sep 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26564	19 Sep 09	Muscat	28 Sep 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26565	03 Oct 09	Muscat	12 Oct 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26566	17 Oct 09	Muscat	26 Oct 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26567	14 Nov 09	Muscat	23 Nov 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26568	12 Dec 09	Muscat	21 Dec 09	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26569	09 Jan 10	Muscat	18 Jan 10	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26570	23 Jan 10	Muscat	01 Feb 10	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26571	27 Mar 10	Muscat	05 Apr 10	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26572	17 Apr 10	Muscat	26 Apr 10	Muscat	£1430	0
KU-26573	15 May 10	Muscat	24 May 10	Muscat	£1430	0