DISCOVER OMAN
ABOUT THE SULTANATE
to generation, and the architecture which blends traditional and modern.
Full-day Muscat City Tour
Explore the majestic capital of Muscat and see its attractions, such as the breathtaking Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, an iconic architectural wonder. Then we continue to Sultan Armed Forces Museum (The museum is closed on Fridays.). After that we will drive to Mutrah Souq, is one of the oldest souq (traditional market) in Oman characterized by narrow winding alleys. Continue to Old Muscat, then have an outside photo stop to Al Alam Palace, official residence of His Majesty Haitham bin Tariq Al Said and to Twin Portuguese Forts Mirani and Jalali. Finally visit the Royal Opera House.
1 Guest 100 (OMR)
2 Guest 55 (OMR)
3 Guest 40 (OMR)
4 Guest 31.250 (OMR)
Inclusions:
Vehicle, Driver cum guide, Entrance Fees and Bottled Water
What to bring:
Scarf to cover the head in mosque (only for ladies)
Marvel at Oman's Grand Canyon (Balcony Walk)
After your breakfast, you will meet your guide at the hotel lobby and drive straight to Jebel Shams, the highest mountain of the Hajar range in Oman. Trekking path to abandoned village of As Sab or what we call Balcony Walk (W6) is an ancient donkey path which follows the west flank of the An Nakhur Gorge (also known as the Grand Canyon) and leads to the abandoned village of As Sab- formerly known as Sab Bani Khamis. The tour allows spectacular views of the Grand Canyon. Return to Muscat and drop off.
Roundtrip Hiking: approx. 3-3.5 Hours (3.5 km) Grade 1
1 Guest 110 (OMR)
2 Guest 60 (OMR)
3 Guest 40 (OMR)
4 Guest 31.250 (OMR)
Inclusions:
Vehicle, Driver cum guide, Entrance Fees, Bottled Water and some hiking snacks
What to wear:
Comfortable hiking shoes, sportswear/hiking clothes. Hats
What to bring:
Equip a small back pack to carry out some bottled water & sunblock
Explore Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar
You will be picked up from the hotel and proceed to Nizwa. It is one of the oldest cities in Oman and once a capital of Oman in the 6th-7th century AD. Center of trade, religion, education and arts. Visit Nizwa Fort which was built in 1668 AD. Next to it is the local Souq in Nizwa which is renowned for its hand-carved “Khanjars” (daggers), delicious dates, pottery and ornamental silver jewelery. You are sure to find much to tempt you as you explore the meandering paths and myriad stalls of the souk. Continue to Birkat Al Mouz for a quick stop and head towards Jebel Akhdar. Return to Muscat and drop back to the hotel.
Roundtrip Hiking: approx. 3-3.5 Hours (3.5 km) Grade 1
1 Guest 110 (OMR)
2 Guest 60 (OMR)
3 Guest 40 (OMR)
4 Guest 31.250 (OMR)
Inclusions:
Vehicle, Driver cum guide, Entrance Fees and Bottled Water
What to bring:
Modest Clothes, Wear comfortable footwear, and Hats.
Coastal Trip
Depart from Muscat after your breakfast and we drive via Qurrayat. This trip involves a minimal hike in Wadi Shab and of course swimming in the Sinkhole and Wadi. Bimmah Sinkhole – an impressive crater in the ground. Here you could see a green water pool where the underground water connects to the sea. Next stop will be Wadi Shab, the narrow canyon is home to crystal clear blue water pools and also a secret waterfall inside a cave. In order to reach this wadi, we will ride a boat just to get to the other side where the start of the trail is located.
Embark on a 40-45mins hike towards the Wadi. It is a return trail hence another 40-45 mins to return.
1 Guest 105 (OMR)
2 Guest 60 (OMR)
3 Guest 42 (OMR)
4 Guest 32.5 (OMR)
Inclusions:
Vehicle, Driver cum guide, Entrance Fees, Bottled Water and some hiking snacks
What to bring:
a small back pack to carry out some bottled water, sunblock, towel and extra clothes
What to wear:
comfortable hiking shoes which are also waterproof (non-slip), sportswear/hiking clothes & hats.
Drive to Shargiyah Sands and Swim in Wadi Bani Khalid
Pick up from the hotel and drive to Sharqiyah Sands or formerly called “Wahiba Sands”. Where the dunes are 60-80 meters high and have been there for thousands of years. The Bedouins are masters at adapting to this barren environment and they are skilled weavers. They are also well known for their enormous hospitality and of course we are invited to coffee and dates. Head to Wadi Bani Khalid, standing in sharp contrast to the desert with its clear green natural spring water pools. Return to Muscat after the tour.
1 Guest 105 (OMR)
2 Guest 55 (OMR)
3 Guest 40 (OMR)
4 Guest 30 (OMR)
Inclusions:
Vehicle, Driver cum guide, and Bottled Water
What to bring:
Sunblock, towel and extra clothes.
What to wear:
Comfortable shoes which are also waterproof (non-slip), Hats (you can wear your one piece
swimsuits inside and removed the top clothes when you are in Wadi Bani Khalid – no bikinis).
Historical Castle and Beautiful Misfah Village
Meet up with your guide and drive to Jibreen Castle, it was the local Imam who had this built at the end of the 17th century. Otherwise, a good and peaceful period. The castle offers wooden balconies, ceiling paintings and several hidden rooms. Then we come to Bahla. Bahla has a fortress that is on the World Heritage List. We continue to discover the oases and the small houses built of clay in Al Hamra. This is Oman’s oldest house and building that can be dated back over 400 years. And finally to the village of Misfah which is up in the mountains at the foot of the Al Hajar mountain range. From here, we set off on a small village walk. Return to Muscat after the tour.
1 Guest 105 (OMR)
2 Guest 55 (OMR)
3 Guest 40 (OMR)
4 Guest 30 (OMR)
Inclusions:
Vehicle, Driver cum guide, and Bottled Water
What to wear:
Modest clothes, Comfortable footwear, and hats
Discover Wakan Village
Tour starts in Nakhal in South Batinah region, about 100km from Muscat which is famous for it’s numerous date palm groves that the town derives it’s name from. These palm groves cover the entire view of Nakhal against a backdrop of the Western Hajar Mountains presenting a beautiful landscape and the best place to view this is from Nakhal Fort located prominently on top of a rocky hill. We continue to Thawarah Water spring before heading to Wakan Village, a small mountain village with beautiful terraced gardens overlooking the surrounding mountains above and Wadi Mistal below.
1 Guest 60 (OMR)
2 Guest 45 (OMR)
3 Guest 40 (OMR)
4 Guest 38 (OMR)
Inclusions:
Vehicle, Driver cum guide, and Bottled Water
What to wear:
sunblock
Dimaniyat Island Trip
You will be picked up from the hotel and drop you to Al Mouj Marina. Enjoy a 35-minute boat trip to the beautiful Daymaniyat Islands, “Nature Reserve”. The Islands are a sanctuary for birds and turtles to nest their eggs. Virtually everyone who comes here does so to dive. There are nine low, rocky little islets here, strung out in a line from east to west and clustered in three quite widely separated groups, surrounded by coral reefs. The islands have been protected as a nature reserve since 1996 and provide an important nesting site for hawksbill and green turtles, as well as a wide range of migratory birds including the increasingly rare sooty falcon, one of the few migratory raptors which actually nests and breeds in the region. The trip will be from 08:30 AM- 13:30 PM.
1 Guest 60 (OMR)
2 Guest 45 (OMR)
3 Guest 40 (OMR)
4 Guest 38 (OMR)
Inclusions:
Transfers (Hotel-Marina-Hotel), Permit, Entrance Fee, Refreshments
Beach wear (shorts/t shirt/ beach dress) (wear your swimsuits inside)
What to wear:
sunblock, towel, extra clothes
Please Note:
- Optional lunch is not included in the rates given.
- Most of the trips start at 08:30 AM except for: Dimaniyat Island- 7:30 – 7:45 AM pick-up time (depends on your hotel location).
- Jebel Shams- 08:00 AM pick up time.
- Rates are in Omani Riyals net.
- Booking must be done in advance, 24 hours latest before your intended day of the trip.
- Payment Policy: 100% upfront payment before the trip schedule.
- Cancellation: 48 hours before the trip- Free of charge.
Please note that ISWA World Congress 2023 organizers will not handle nor coordinate optional tours’ reservations and payments.
