NOMADIC TOUR PACKAGES

Desert Encounters
4 days / 3 nights Camel & 4 Wd Vehicle

Day 01 Muscat - Al Mudayrib - Wahiba Sands /
Nomadic Desert Camp

Pick-up service at your hotel. The road leads us via Bid Bid and Ibra to al Mudayrib. The old village offers truly unique scenery - being safely nestled between hills - guarded by numerous ancient watchtowers. Lunch en route.
We reach Wahiba Sands in the afternoon. We drive through the sandy dunes until we reach our campsite - the Nomadic Desert Camp. Before enjoying an authentic Bedouin dinner you might want to enjoy the sunset over the dunes on a camel's back. (l/d)
 
Day 02 Camel Safari Wahiba Sands
Today the exhilarating ride through the dunes begins. We ride through the vastness and sand dunes of Wahiba Sands. In the evening hours we will erect our tents. We will enjoy the famous romance of the desert nights with dinner at an open fire under the incredible starlit skies. (b/d)
 
Day 03 Camel Safari Wahiba Sands
We continue our ride on the camel through the breathtaking and versatile beauty of the Wahiba Sands Desert. In the late afternoon we return to the Nomadic Desert Camp. (b/l/d)
 
Day 04 Wahiba Sands - Al Mintirib - Wadi Bani Khalid - Muscat
Today we experience the Wahiba Sands by 4 wd vehicles -
an exciting off-road trip through the sand dunes and valleys of the Wahiba Sands, ending at the village Al Mintirib.
From here we head to Wadi Bani Khalid - one of the most beautiful wadis in the mountains of Oman. The landscape is filled with lush greenery, fish in the clear blue waters of the pools - which invite us for a dip after a walk through the magnificent beauty of this wadi. Here we enjoy our picnic lunch. We will return to the comfort of our 4wd vehicle and drive back to Muscat. (b/l)
 
  ( b=breakfast, l = lunch, d = dinner)
   
  tour price per person in sharing in a tent /barasti hut:

2 persons OMR 370 / € 735
4 persons OMR 330 / € 630

single surcharge:
OMR 20 / € 40

   
  services include:

· transfers Muscat - Wahiba Sands - Muscat
· experienced tour guide / driver
· camping-equipment (sleeping bag, mat, tent etc.)
· trained camels and one experienced Bedouin guide
· one additional 4 wd vehicle used as service vehicle
· overnight and meals as described in the itinerary
 

Desert Crossing - the Bedouin Way
7 days / 6 nights

 

 

 

Day 01 Muscat - Wahiba Sands
Pick-up service in the morning at Muscat. The road to the desert brings us via Bid Bid and Ibra to Al Mudayreb. The old village offers truly unique scenery - being safely nestled between hills - guarded by numerous ancient watchtowers.
Picnic lunch en route. We reach Wahiba Sands in the afternoon.
Now comes the time to change into the saddle of your camel - the exhilarating ride through the dunes begins. The evening will be dedicated to the famous romance of the desert nights with dinner at an open fire under incredible starlit skies. (l/d)
 
Day 02 - 06 Wahiba Sands Crossing from North to South
We follow an old caravan's route - riding with our camels slowly through the breathtaking and versatile beauty of the Wahiba Sands Desert. In the peaceful silence of the desert - distant from modern civilization - we can sense sands. (b/l/d)
 
Day 07 Wahiba Sands - Muscat
Having spent 6 days in the sands - today's morning will offer one of the most spectacular moments on our journey. After we have climbed the last high sand dune of Wahiba Sands, we find the deep blue of the Indian Ocean right beneath our feet. The dip in its waters will be a truly memorable experience. This is also the time when we say good-bye to our Bedouin guides and their camels. We will return to the comfort of our 4WD vehicle and return to Muscat. (b/l)
 

  ( b = breakfast, l = lunch, d = dinner)
   
  tour price per person in sharing in a tent / barasti hut:

2 persons OMR 570 / € 1.010
4 persons OMR 500 / € 890

single surcharge:
OMR 30 / € 60

   
  services include:

· transfer Muscat - Wahiba Sands
· transfer Qahid - Muscat
· experienced tour guide / driver
· camping-equipment (sleeping bag, mat, tent etc.)
· trained camels and one experienced Bedouin guide
· one additional 4 wd vehicle used as service vehicle
· overnight and meals as described in the itinerary



Marine Turtles, Wadis & Desert
4 days / 3 nights

 

 

 

 

Day 01 Muscat - Sur
Pick-up service in the morning at Muscat. On our first segment to Sur, the off-road track passes along a panoramic stretch of the eastern Hajar Mountains, with its steep cliffs and then onto the sandy beaches on the Gulf of Oman. With some luck we are able to see gazelles and wild donkeys, which inhabit this area. Shortly after Quriyat we make a side trip ot the famous "sinkhole" - a geological phenomenon that appears unexpectedly in the limestone plateau.

We continue driving along the coastline - enjoy a refreshing picnic on the beach - With the possibility of a dip in the blue ocean. Shortly before Tiwi we approachWadi Shab early afternoon. The waters of this wadi cut a deep canyon in the surrounding mountains. Between the high walls of the limestone formations appear beautiful, tranquil water pools - surrounded by lush palm gardens - a truly magnificent view. Qalhat is our next stop - the archaeological ruins of an ancient city once ruled by Bibi Mariyam. Overnight at hotel in Sur. (l)
 
Day 02 Sur - Ras al Junayz / Ras Al Hadd
After a morning spent sightseeing in Sur we will have lunch at a local restaurant in Sur. Afterwards we continue our way to Ras Al Hadd, the most eastern tip of the Arabian peninsular. From here we reach the natural resort of the Green Sea Turtles, spending the rest of the day here. In the late evening hours we will be able to witness the extraordinary sight of the female Green Turtles approaching the beach in order to lay their eggs. Dinner and overnight at a camp nearby the Turtle Beach (b/d)
 
Day 03 Ras Al Junayz - Wahiba Sands
During the morning hours we drive along the Indian Ocean through one of the most magnificent landscapes of Oman's Eastern Coast. Steep cliffs and long sandy beaches alternate before we turn north at Al Ashkharah into the Wahiba Sands Desert. We visit the Bedouin oasis Jaalan Bani Bu Ali and Bani Bu Hassan. Picnic lunch on the way.
The second half of the day is dedicated to the passage through the Wahiba Sands.
The route takes us along the endless sea of dunes to our Nomadic Desert camp in the Wahiba Sands. (b/l/d)
 
Day 04 Wahiba Sands - Wadi Bani Khalid - Muscat
The morning is spent sand dune driving through the desert. Along the dunes of Wahiba Sands the sand tracks will lead us ultimately to the road, which heads to Wadi Bani Khalid - one of the most beautiful wadis in the mountains of Oman. lmmediately next to the dry vastness of the desert we step into another world.
The landscape is filled with lush greenery, fish in the clear blue waters of the pools - which invite us for a dip after a walk through the magnificent beauty of this wadi. Here we enjoy a picnic.

Then we leave the mountains - and continue our drive in the afternoon through yet more of the fascinating Hadjar mountains. Various minerals and stone formations make the drive a colourful feast for your eyes.
We reach Muscat late afternoon. (b/l)


 
  ( b = breakfast, l = lunch, d = dinner)
   
  tour price per person in sharing in a tent / barasti hut:
 

1 person
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons

single surcharge:

OMR 690 /
OMR 350 /
OMR 300 /
OMR 240 /

OMR 40 /


€1.220
€630 €540
€440

€80
children, less than 12 years, when sharing room
with 2 adults 50% reduction
   
  services include:

· transport in 4 wd vehicles
· experienced english speaking tour guide / driver
· camping-equipment (sleeping bag, mat, tent etc.)
· overnight and meals as described in the itinerary
 

OFF-ROAD TOUR MUSCAT - SALALAH
8 days / 7 nights

 

 

 

Day 01 MUSCAT - SUR - RAS AL HADD
For more details please see programme "Marine Turtles, Wadis & Desert, Day 01 and Day 02
 
Day 02 RAS AL HADD - WAHIBA SANDS / Nomadic Desert Camp
For more details please see programme "Marine Turtles, Wadis & Desert, Day 03 ( b/l/d )
 
Day 03 WAHIBA SANDS - FILM
We are crossing today the fascinating Wahiba Sands from North to South by our comfortable 4wd vehicle. Overnight at campsite. (b/l/d)
 
Day 04 FILM - JAALUNI
We are reaching today the Al Huqf region - which is truly one of the most impressive
landscapes and mountain formations in Oman. The stones reveal signs of pre-historical glaciers. These glaciers polished the stony underground in times, when the Arabian peninsular had a far northern location on earth's surface - due to later drifting of the continent plates. Passing through this astonishing landscape we then reach to the higher levels of the Jaaluni plateau. This is the centre of the worldwide famous Oryx National park - where we are going to stay overnight. Tonight we are invited to have dinner with a local Bedouin family of the Harasi tribe. (b/l/d)
 
Day 05 JAALUNI - RAS MADRAKAH
Having been granted special permission from the government - we are one of the few people to see and watch the rare Oryx gazelle in their original and wild habitat. The strict procedures of this sanctuary have secured the existence of the White Oryx, which was at the brink of extinction. Later we will head towards the sea - and arrive at the beautiful bay of Ras Madrakah. Breath taking scenery awaits us: dark black rocks forming the bright white sandy beaches. We enjoy the clear waters of the Ocean - erect our campsite on the beach and settle for the night. (b/l/d)
 
Day 06

RAS MADRAKAH - WADI SHUWAIMIYAH
We will spend the day driving along the beautiful coastal plains of the south - until we reach the pink lagoon of Al Kahil. Early evening we arrive at the spectacular white canyons of Wadi Shuwaimiyah. Overnight at campsite. (b/l/d)

Day 07 WADI SHUWAIMIYAH - SALALAH
Like most other gulf states - Oman has vast oil reserves available. On our today's segment we will pass the interesting oil fields of Marmul and see how Oman reveals the black gold.
Later in the day we reach Thumrait - and see the green hills of Salalah. We enjoy a sumptuous last farewell dinner and stay overnight at a Beachhotel in Salalah. (b/l/d).
 
Day 08 EXTENSION SALALAH or SALALAH - MUSCAT
There is a choice between a tour extension to the RUB AL KHALI / Empty Quarter,
hotel extension in Salalah - or flight back to Muscat


  ( b = breakfast, l = lunch, d = dinner)
   
  tour price per person in sharing in a tent / barasti hut:

4 persons OMR 750 / € 1.330

single surcharge:
OMR 60 / € 120
   
  services include:

· transport in 4 wd vehicles
· experienced english speaking tour guide / driver
· camping-equipment (sleeping bag, mat, tent etc.)
· overnight and meals as described in the itinerary
· entrance fee for the Oryx National Park and to Turtle Beach