A Week in Oman

Transport

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Transfer

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Cruise & seiling

Søk & reserver cruise og seile opplevelser over hele verden. Opplev verden fra dekket på at av våre mange alternativ. Her finner du alt fra verdens ikoniske elver, seile opplevelser, ekspedisjonscruise og tradisjonelle cruise →

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Leiebil

Få friheten og muligheten til å utforske din drømmereise i ditt eget tempo. Her finner du gunstige priser om du er på forretningsreise, planlegger en «road trip» i USA, Australia og Afrika eller bare trenger egnet transport i en kortere periode

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Fly & Drive

Friheten med å utforske verden på egenhånd passer utmerket for en rekke reisemål i verden. Med vårt verktøy kan du lett finne de beste leiebilløsninger, bobilutleie og til og med leie av motorsykkel mo du vil gjennomføre noen av de legendariske veistrekningene i verden. ¨ Benytt deg av vårt interaktive kart og sett sammen den perfekte rundreisen.

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Tema & Gruppereiser

Oppdag vår spennende verden med gruppe og temareiser til over 177 land og territorier. Oppdag populære og obskure reisemål, bisarre festivaler, dyreopplevelser og aktive reiser. Her finner du reiseforslag for alle interesser og ønsker med bryllupsreiser, sol & bad til ukjente strender og ekstreme ekspedisjoner for den eventyrlystne eller for familien. Se alle våre reiser her

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Utflukter

Oppdag ukjente sider i noen av verdens mest kjente byer og utforsk nye steder. Bli med oss og oppdag nye sider i kanskje kjente byer. Vi gir deg alt fra fantastiske matopplevelser og gatekunst til ikoniske landemerker og tradisjonelle utflukter. Se alle våre utflukter →

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Hotel & Overnatting

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Skreddersy din reise

Vi er alle individualister og av og til passer det best å utforske verden i eget tempo. Her finner du forslag til bryllupsreiser, eksotiske strender og ukjente tropiske øyer, dykkereiser og tusenvis av skreddersydde reiseforslag. Se alle reiseforslagene →

Eventbilletter

Planlegg reisen og få med deg konserter, sportsarrangement og inngangsbilletter. Unngå å miste ditt favoritt band på konsert eller lange køer til inngang på severdigheter. Bestill heller dine billetter på forhånd. Bestill billetter her →

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Overview

Explore ancient and natural wonders in the Pearl of Arabia

Oman, the most beautiful of the Gulf States, has a rich culture and ancient heritage waiting to be discovered during this one-week cultural adventure. Starting in the capital of Muscat, we gaze in awe at the Grand Mosque, wander through the colourful Mutrah Souq and see the Omani capital and coastline through seafarers’ eyes on a traditional dhow cruise. We spend a night deep in the desert and navigate the dunes of the Wahiba Sands in 4x4s; marvel at stunning views over the Grand Canyon of Arabia from Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in Oman; wade in the cooling, turquoise waters of an idyllic desert oasis and uncover historic forts before witnessing the weekly live auction cattle market in Nizwa, an event not to be missed!

Highlights

Spend a night in the desert in comfort amid beautiful scenery
See Muscat's Grand Mosque and colourful Mutrah Souq
Take a 4x4 trip in the dunes at Wahiba Sands
Enjoy spectacular views from Jebel Shams over the Grand Canyon of Arabia
Witness the unmissable weekly cattle market in Nizwa
Discover the 17th-century fort of Nizwa
Swim in the turquoise waters of Wadi Bani Khalid
Visit a Bedouin family and enjoy kahwa (Omani local coffee)
Take a cruise on a traditional dhow boat

Key Information

Accommodation: 1 Premium night (desert resort), 2 Superior nights (hotels), 3 Classic nights (hotels)
Travel by air-conditioned minibus and 4×4
Group normally 4 to 15 plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Included

All breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners included
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout

Not included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
Optional camel ride at camp

Itinerary

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Day 1: Start Muscat; afternoon dhow cruise and visit Mutrah Souq
Arrive at the start hotel before midday to ensure you can join the main group briefing and the dhow cruise in the afternoon. After the briefing, we are picked up from our hotel and travel through the old part of Muscat to visit the Sidab Women's Association where we can interact with the local women and enjoy a coffee together. Next, we pay a short visit to the Bait Al Zubair Museum before a photo stop outside the gates of the Sultan’s palace. After a short transfer to the marina, we embark on a relaxed dhow cruise (traditional fisherman’s boat) to see the Muscat coast through the eyes of the ancient seafarers who plied this route for centuries. During the cruise, soft drinks, tea, coffee and dates will be served. In the evening, we stop at a restaurant for dinner and will be transported back through the centuries on a visit to the bustling, colourful Mutrah Souq. Here there will be lots of photo opportunities and the chance to observe the local way of life while wandering around this traditional Arab market. Note: On some departures, some of the sightseeing detailed above will be done on Day 2 instead. Your leader will advise of your exact schedule locally. Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat (or similar)
Day 2: Visit Muscat's Grand Mosque; onto Sur via beautiful Wadi Shab. Evening visit to turtle reserve
After a hotel breakfast, we check out and visit the Grand Mosque, the highlight of the Omani capital. The handmade carpets, chandeliers and the ceiling of the great dome in the main prayer room are must-sees. Please note: Women should be fully covered and carry a headscarf; men should wear trousers. We then drive (approximately 1hr 30min) to the Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue-green water at the bottom, and Wadi Tiwi where we enjoy a walk and picnic lunch before transferring (approximately one hour) to our hotel in Sur, where we spend the night. After an early dinner, we drive (approximately one hour) to Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve. Oman is an important area for green turtles in the Indian Ocean and the green back turtles are heavily protected by the government of Oman. In fact, more than 275 of the Sultanate's beaches double as nesting grounds for five of the seven recognised sea turtle species, the most common being the green back. Here we are led to the beach by an ecologist to see turtles return to their beach to lay eggs. (Please note, the main nesting season is June to August; at other times of the year, there may or not be turtles every night but a visit to the reserve is still worthwhile). Accommodation: Sur Plaza (or similar)
Day 3: Drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, swim in the turquoise pools and enjoy a picnic lunch. Continue to Wahiba Sands and explore the spectacular dunes. Overnight in the desert.
This morning after breakfast, we transfer (approximately 1hr 45min) to the desert oasis of Wadi Bani Khalid to relax and enjoy a swim in the beautiful turquoise pools. We also have a picnic lunch before continuing (approximately 60 to 90 minutes) to the Wahiba Desert. Please note, occasionally wild swimming in the wadi may not be possible due to safety reasons if, for example, water levels are high following rainfall or if it is raining at the time of your visit as the rocks can be slippery – your leader will inform you if swimming is not advisable. Here, on the edge of the desert, we change vehicles from the minibus to 4WDs to begin our desert experience. The Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sands and dunes rising up to 655ft (200m) are also host to a variety of flora and fauna. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer’s delight. We drive towards the dunes and our desert accommodation (approximately one hour) to check-in for the evening. During our time at the camp, there is sometimes the opportunity to take a camel ride (optional – extra cost). Accommodation: Arabian Nights Resort (or similar)
Day 4: Morning visit to a Bedouin family and enjoy Omani coffee; visit Birkat al Mouz and walk through its oasis and date plantations; onto Nizwa
We have breakfast at our desert accommodation before checking out and driving towards the ancient city of Nizwa, the former capital of Oman. En route, we visit a Bedouin family and enjoy kahwa (Omani coffee) and spend time with them learning about their customs and traditional way of life. We continue our drive via Birkat al Mouz, one of the best-known village ruins in the region. We walk through its oasis and date plantations before continuing to Nizwa. With the two sets of ruins, a large banana plantation and the scenic surroundings, the site is also home to the old Falaj irrigation system listed as a Unesco World Heritage site. Upon arrival in Nizwa, we check into our hotel where we spend the next two nights. Accommodation: Al Diyar Hotel (or similar)
Day 5: Transfer to Jabrin, one of the finest castles in Oman; stop at historic Bahla Fort; enjoy a walk and picnic lunch in Wadi Nakhr. Visit Jebel Shams for amazing views
After breakfast at the hotel, we take a short drive (approximately 30 minutes) to visit Jabrin, the finest of Oman’s castles built in the late 17th century, which became a seat of Omani learning. The castle displays the highest achievement in Omani ceiling painting and beautifully executed woodcarvings. We also pause at Bahla Fort for a photo, the only Unesco-listed fort in the country and lovingly restored over many years before transferring (approximately 1hr 30min) to Wadi Nakhr for a short walk. We have lunch in a restaurant before proceeding to Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in Oman, and where we can enjoy spectacular views of the ‘Grand Canyon of Arabia’. Later in the afternoon, we transfer (approximately 45 minutes) to the village of Misfat Al Arbayeen, passing the ruins of an old fort on the way. We continue through narrow alleys between old stone houses and take a short walk in Al Hamra village before returning (approximately 30 minutes) to Nizwa for the evening. Accommodation: Al Diyar Hotel (or similar)
Day 6: See the Nizwa cattle auction, fort and souq; continue to Nakhal Fort and hot spring; back to Muscat for final evening
Today is a long day and we start our morning with a visit to the live cattle auction market in Nizwa, the one day of the week where this ancient city truly comes alive with farmers and traders arriving from near and far to barter and trade in one of the most renowned markets in the Middle East. We visit the impressive Nizwa Fort, built in the 17th century to defend the natural wealth and strategic location of the city. Later we visit the renowned souq, famous for intricately handcarved khanjars (traditional curved daggers), silver jewellery and livestock trading. Departing Nizwa, we continue to Wadi Bani Auf; this stretch of graded road is very adventurous as it involves steep bends and bumpy roads. In wet conditions, it may not be possible to drive this section of road due to safety. If this occurs, we take an alternative route. We then stop at the charming mountain village of Bilad Sayt, where one is struck by the beauty of the landscape. Lunch today will be a packed lunch. This afternoon, we have a photo stop at Nakhal Fort and hot spring. The exact date on which this ancient fort was built is unknown, but many believe it was constructed in pre-Islamic times, more than 1,500 years ago. We then transfer back to Muscat for our final evening in the capital city of Oman. Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat (or similar)
Day 7: End Muscat
The tour ends this morning and it’s time to begin our return journey home. If you’d like a bit more time to explore Oman, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

Important Information

The trip destination

Accommodation: 1 Premium night (desert resort), 2 Superior nights (hotels), 3 Classic nights (hotels)
Travel by air-conditioned minibus and 4×4
Group normally 4 to 15 plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Food

All breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners are included. Omani cuisine is influenced by Arab, Persian, Indian, Asian, Eastern Mediterranean and African cuisine. Rice is a staple and often includes a variety of flavours and ingredients, while fish and meat, such as chicken and lamb, feature prominently. Dishes are full of rich mixtures of spices, herbs and marinades. Dates are much loved and are an essential part of the Omani diet. Curry, soups, fresh salads and vegetable dishes are all very common. Coffee is the national beverage but tea is also drunk. Yoghurt drinks and soft drinks are also popular. Alcohol is not readily available but can be purchased in some hotels and likely to be quite expensive. During the tour, you have the opportunity to taste and experience a variety of dishes and eat in local restaurants. Included lunches will be picnic lunches and other meals will be eaten in cafes/eateries. The night spent at the desert camp includes a barbecue with traditional dishes. Non-Muslims are permitted to bring in two litres of alcohol by air only. Alcohol may be purchased at Muscat airport after having cleared immigration. Care must be taken not to cause offence through the use of alcohol and should not be consumed in public places apart from licensed premises, such as hotels and restaurants. It is generally not a problem to bring your own alcohol into hotels but please always ask the hotel first out of courtesy. Please advise at time of booking if you have any dietary requirements.

Weather

Temperatures and humidity are high throughout the year on the coast. May to September is the hottest season, so we avoid scheduling trips at this time. Temperatures rise even higher inland, but here humidity is lower so higher temperatures are more tolerable and nights are cooler. In spring and autumn, expect sunny weather throughout with warm to hot days (around 35C/95F) and pleasant night temperatures. There is little chance of any rain except from December to February. February will be cooler. In December, days are warm (20C-25C/68F-77F).

Is this trip for you?

This trip is rated Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.

This is a busy itinerary that visits the main highlights of Oman with a focus on providing a real taste of all this country offers. We travel by private air-conditioned minibus and 4×4 throughout. Although this is a cultural trip, some days can be long and tiring and there is some walking involved so a reasonable level of fitness is required. The people of Oman offer a very warm welcome to tourists. Oman is hot during the day, so care should be taken to drink lots of water. On Day 6, when departing Nizwa to Wadi Bani Auf, the stretch of graded road is very adventurous as it involves steep bends and bumpy roads which may not be suitable for vertigo sufferers.

Ramadan is expected to run from approximately 10 March-10 April 2024 and 28 February-29 March 2025. One of the most important periods in the Islamic calendar, it is a special time to visit a Muslim country. Each evening, the streets empty as people head home to break the fast, followed by an air of festivity upon their return. Our leaders and drivers choose to work at this time so we continue to run trips; however, their energy levels may be slightly lower than normal. Many tourist sites, restaurants and shops will have an amended schedule, but your tour leader will know how to adapt the itinerary to still experience all the inclusions on this trip and maximise your experience during this special time.

sdsd AVAILABLE DATES	PRICE (1 ADULT)	PRICE (1 CHILDREN)	Single room supplement	TRAVEL STATUS
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 / Sat, 23 Nov 2024	NOK 28 465	On request	NOK 5 410	Available
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 / Sat, 14 Dec 2024	NOK 29 890 NOK 28 395	On request	NOK 5 410	Available
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 / Sat, 11 Jan 2025	NOK 31 315 NOK 28 180	On request	NOK 5 980	Available
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 / Sat, 08 Feb 2025	NOK 31 315	On request	NOK 5 980	Available
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 / Sat, 01 Mar 2025	NOK 30 600 NOK 29 080	On request	NOK 5 980	Available
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 / Sat, 22 Mar 2025	NOK 30 600 NOK 29 080	On request	NOK 5 980	Available
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 / Sat, 19 Apr 2025	NOK 31 315 NOK 29 745	On request	NOK 5 980	Available
Sun, 04 May 2025 / Sat, 10 May 2025	NOK 30 600 NOK 29 080	On request	NOK 5 980	Available
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 / Sat, 27 Sep 2025	NOK 30 600	On request	NOK 5 980	Available
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 / Sat, 18 Oct 2025	NOK 31 315	On request	NOK 5 980	Available
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 / Sat, 25 Oct 2025	NOK 31 315	On request	NOK 5 980	Available
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 / Sat, 08 Nov 2025	NOK 32 740	On request	NOK 5 980	Available
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 / Sat, 22 Nov 2025	NOK 32 740	On request	NOK 5 980	Available
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 / Sat, 10 Jan 2026	NOK 32 740	On request	NOK 6 410	Available
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 / Sat, 07 Feb 2026	NOK 32 740	On request	NOK 6 410	Available
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 / Sat, 28 Feb 2026	NOK 32 740	On request	NOK 6 410	Available
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 / Sat, 28 Mar 2026	NOK 33 450	On request	NOK 6 410	Available
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 / Sat, 18 Apr 2026	NOK 33 450	On request	NOK 6 410	Available
Sun, 03 May 2026 / Sat, 09 May 2026	NOK 33 450	On request	NOK 6 410	Available
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 / Sat, 26 Sep 2026	NOK 34 160	On request	NOK 6 410	Available
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 / Sat, 17 Oct 2026	NOK 34 160	On request	NOK 6 410	Available
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 / Sat, 24 Oct 2026	NOK 34 160	On request	NOK 6 410	Available
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 / Sat, 07 Nov 2026	NOK 35 585	On request	NOK 6 410	Available
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 / Sat, 21 Nov 2026	NOK 35 585	On request	NOK 6 410	Available
Sun, 06 Dec 2026 / Sat, 12 Dec 2026	NOK 34 160	On request	NOK 6 410	Available

AVAILABLE DATES	PRICE (1 ADULT)	PRICE (1 CHILDREN)	SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT	TRAVEL STATUS
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 / Sat, 23 Nov 2024	NOK 28 465	On request	NOK 5 410	On request
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 / Sat, 14 Dec 2024	NOK 29 890 NOK 28 395	On request	NOK 5 410	On request
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 / Sat, 11 Jan 2025	NOK 31 315 NOK 28 180	On request	NOK 5 980	On request
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 / Sat, 08 Feb 2025	NOK 31 315	On request	NOK 5 980	On request
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 / Sat, 01 Mar 2025	NOK 30 600 NOK 29 080	On request	NOK 5 980	On request
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 / Sat, 22 Mar 2025	NOK 30 600 NOK 29 080	On request	NOK 5 980	On request
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 / Sat, 19 Apr 2025	NOK 31 315 NOK 29 745	On request	NOK 5 980	On request
Sun, 04 May 2025 / Sat, 10 May 2025	NOK 30 600 NOK 29 080	On request	NOK 5 980	On request
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 / Sat, 27 Sep 2025	NOK 30 600	On request	NOK 5 980	On request
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 / Sat, 18 Oct 2025	NOK 31 315	On request	NOK 5 980	On request
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 / Sat, 25 Oct 2025	NOK 31 315	On request	NOK 5 980	On request
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 / Sat, 08 Nov 2025	NOK 32 740	On request	NOK 5 980	On request
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 / Sat, 22 Nov 2025	NOK 32 740	On request	NOK 5 980	On request
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 / Sat, 10 Jan 2026	NOK 32 740	On request	NOK 6 410	On request
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 / Sat, 07 Feb 2026	NOK 32 740	On request	NOK 6 410	On request
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 / Sat, 28 Feb 2026	NOK 32 740	On request	NOK 6 410	On request
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 / Sat, 28 Mar 2026	NOK 33 450	On request	NOK 6 410	On request
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 / Sat, 18 Apr 2026	NOK 33 450	On request	NOK 6 410	On request
Sun, 03 May 2026 / Sat, 09 May 2026	NOK 33 450	On request	NOK 6 410	On request
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 / Sat, 26 Sep 2026	NOK 34 160	On request	NOK 6 410	On request
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 / Sat, 17 Oct 2026	NOK 34 160	On request	NOK 6 410	On request
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 / Sat, 24 Oct 2026	NOK 34 160	On request	NOK 6 410	On request
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 / Sat, 07 Nov 2026	NOK 35 585	On request	NOK 6 410	On request
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 / Sat, 21 Nov 2026	NOK 35 585	On request	NOK 6 410	On request
Sun, 06 Dec 2026 / Sat, 12 Dec 2026	NOK 34 160	On request	NOK 6 410	On request

A Week in Oman

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