Welcome to Tour Oman

Welcome to Tour Oman

4	Day Tours
4	Overnight Tours
4	Long Tours
4	Tailor Made Destinations
4	Special Interest Tours

Fascinate yourself with a variety of experiences Oman has to offer in a single day.

Day in the desert l Desert Driving Course l Desert & Oasis / Quadventure
Fun-in-the-sun l Magical Muscat l OmanXpress l Sights & sounds of Oman
The road to history l Wadi Wonders

1. Day in the desert

Drive south towards the 8000 square kilometre expanse of sand to experience the magic of a true desert at Wahiba sands- almost a sea of constantly shifting sands. A drive through the awe inspiring sand dunes is a must. Enjoy some 4x4 dune-bashing, and ride camels. Later, visit a local Bedouin family in their home to get a close up view of their lifestyle and share coffee & dates with the genuine Bedouins. A short drive away from the desert is Wadi Bani Khalid... A lush valley. Enjoy a refreshing swim in its cool waters. Picnic lunch included.

Note: bring plenty of sunscreen, good shoes, and swimming trunks.

2. Desert Driving Course

Airport/hotel pick-up, and short drive to the towering sand dunes of Abyadh. Start by driving on soft sand. As your confidence builds, your experienced instructor will show you the way to gradually bigger, and more challenging sand dunes.

Note: Minimum age 25. International license required.

3. Desert & Oasis / Quadventure

Drive up the coast. Four legs – ride a camel in an authentic Bedouin camp. Four wheels – switch to an automatic quad bike, extreme 4x4 roller-coaster ride on sand dunes and follow your guide through some interesting terrain. Visit the oasis village of Abyadh*. Drive up a stream. Lunch/Dinner at a traditional Omani restaurant. Return to Muscat.

* A short drive to the towering sand dunes of Abyadh. Start by driving on soft sand. As your confidence builds, your experienced instructor will show you the way to gradually bigger, and more challenging sand dunes.

Note: Minimum age 25. International license required.

4. Fun-in-the-sun

Airport/hotel pick-up. The tour starts with a drive down the coast, to a spectacular beach, where you can hop on a boat, and swim in the Sea of Oman's clear waters, snorkel, and maybe even see some dolphins. The boat then drops you off a few coves away, where your guide will continue to show you truly fantastic beaches. Picnic included.

Note: Bring plenty of sunscreen and swimming trunks.

5. Magical Muscat

Airport/hotel pick-up. Visit the Grand Mosque. Browse through Marine Centre aquarium and Fisheries centre. Browse through the museums; PDO oil exhibition museum, Bait Baranda, Bait Al-Zubair, Marine Centre Aquarium.

Drive past His Majesty’s Royal Palace Al Alam Palace and the walled city of Muscat along the corniche. Visit the twin forts of Merani and Jelali. Visit the old traditional Muttrah Souk (market) and fish market.

Lunch will be at a traditional restaurant to experience authentic Omani cuisine. Later, stroll along the azure waters of Qantab beach and take a boat ride before returning to the hotel.

Note: To enter the mosque, ladies need to wear long sleeves, a long skirt/trousers and a headscarf. Men need to wear trousers.

6. OmanXpress

See a cross-section of what Oman has to offer in a single day.

Drive to the Dakhalia region of Oman, via the Samail pass and the three abandoned villages of Birkat Al-Mouz. Visit the Nizwa souq and its adjoining fort. Ascend the steep roads of the Hajar mountain chain. Picnic lunch at 2000m. Snake gorge. Drive on Sand dunes. Camel rides at an authentic Bedouin camp. Return to Muscat.

Note: requires an early start. For people who just have a day to see as much as possible.

7. Sights & sounds of Oman

Experience the true sights and sounds of Oman on this tour. Begin by driving to the Dakhalia region of Oman, via the Samail passes and the three abandoned villages of Birkat Al-Mouz. Visit the Nizwa, the ancient capital in the interior region. Stroll through its famous souq where silver and copper persmiths produce exquisite ornaments before your very eyes. Souvenir hunters will treasure the famous Omani khanjar, coffee pot and copper vessels.

Proceed to the historic Nizwa Fort and thereafter break for lunch at a traditional Omani restaurant. Then drive up to the Green Mountain; famous for its terraced agriculture and its abundance of fruits and vegetables, at over 2000 metres above sea level. It is one of Oman’s most stunning places. Return to Muscat via Fanja.

8. The road to history

Visit the famed hot springs of Nakhal and its famous fort from where the Omanis finally managed to drive out the Portuguese.

Drive on to Rustaq, an enchanting town of extensive date farms. Onwards to Barka, which is famous for its weaving industry and bullfights. Then proceed to AL Hazam and its historical fort, where the finest of Omani architecture can be witnessed.

9. Wadi Wonders

Drive down the coast via Qurayat, the Bama sinkhole and white beach. See the amazingly lush oasis that is Wadi Shab, swim in the pool of fresh water. Return to Muscat via Wadi Tiwi.

Note: bring plenty of sunscreen, good shoes, and swimming trunks.

Daymaniyat Div l Dolphin Watching l Half Day Dash l Muscat-by-night
Muscat culture & Heritage tour l Muscat Highlights
Seaside Safari l Shopping tour

1. Daymaniyat Dive

Hands down, the best diving spot in Oman. Protected by Royal decree as a nature reserve and a natural bio-treasure. Also a UNESCO protected site that boasts 130 types of coral and 280 species of fish. We dive everyday weather permitting. Beginners who would like a glimpse of these underwater treasures can try snorkeling.

Note: Our Diving center is a Gold Palm Padi resort. Only 25 minutes away from Damaniyat Islands.

2. Dolphin Watching

Dolphins are very active and are often seen bow-riding, surfing, lobtailing and breaching. They can leap several metres out of the water. They can also sometimes be seen playing 'games' with things such as seaweed, coral or other animals. Bottlenoses, like many other whales and dolphins, are social animals and, although they can be found on their own, they tend to live in family groups called 'schools'. These can contain anything from just two or three dolphins to 500!

Note: We go dolphin watching everyday weather permitting.

3. Half Day Dash – Wadi Fanja

Fanja is poised precariously on a high ridge commanding a spectacular view of the valley below. Later drive down through Fanja valley, lavishly decorated with incredible rock formation, lush greenery and water pools during the wet season, before turning back to Muscat.

4. Muscat-by-night

Start your evening by visiting an idyllic café. Sample the delectable Arabian dishes on offer. Your guide will then take you to an Arabian Majlis setting, where you will get to sample khawa (Arabic Coffee) along with halwa (An Arabian dessert) while soaking in cultural performances.

5. Muscat culture & Heritage tour

Visit the Oman Museum, Natural History Museum, National History Museum, Marine Centre aquarium and PDO oil exhibition museum.

6. Muscat Highlights

Includes viewing the Al Alam Palace, Fort Merani & Jalali, walled city of Muscat, Corniche, Muttrah Souq (market) and a visit to The Grand Mosque.

Note: To enter the mosque, ladies need to wear long sleeves, a long skirt/trousers and a headscarf.

Men need to wear trousers.

7. Seaside Safari – Yitt or Seifa Beach

Water lovers will enjoy this tour; involves a drive through the mountains until you reach the quaint beachside fishing village of Yiti or Seifa. Swim, snorkel, sunbathe or just laze around absorbing the tranquil surroundings.

8. Shopping tour

Visit the old traditional Muttrah Souk (market) and the Ruwi high street which is the main shopping area for most residents. Vists are also made to modern shopping centres where everything from textiles, perfumes, gifts, electronic goods, souvenirs etc.

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