Oman: Desert, Wadis & the Arabian Sea

About This Tour

Oman is the Middle East's best-kept secret - a country of extraordinary landscape diversity, genuine hospitality, and almost no mass tourism. This seven-day itinerary moves through three completely different environments: the ancient port city of Muscat, the vast red dunes of the Wahiba Sands, and the dramatic fjord-like coastline of the Musandam Peninsula above the Arabian Sea. In Muscat, a private guide leads a morning through the old city's souks, forts, and fish market, followed by a sunset dhow cruise in the harbour. The drive south through the Hajar Mountains delivers you to a luxury desert camp in the Wahiba Sands - a private camp with just six tents, positioned for unobstructed views of the dune sea. Camel trekking at dawn, a private stargazing session with an astronomer at night. The Wadi Shab gorge - one of Oman's most spectacular natural features - is explored by kayak, finishing with a swim through a hidden cave to a waterfall. Two nights at a clifftop property above the Arabian Sea complete the journey.

Itinerary Overview

1. 01

   DAYS 1-2

   Muscat

   Private old-city walking tour, Mutrah Souk, sunset dhow cruise in the harbour.

2. 02

   DAYS 3-4

   Wahiba Sands

   Luxury desert camp, camel trekking at dawn, private stargazing session.

3. 03

   DAY 5

   Wadi Shab

   Kayaking through the gorge, hidden cave swim, waterfall.

4. 04

   DAYS 6-7

   Arabian Sea Coast

   Clifftop property, private beach, sunset dinner, return to Muscat.

Tour Highlights

• Private old-city walking tour, Muscat
• Sunset dhow cruise, Muscat harbour
• Luxury desert camp, Wahiba Sands
• Camel trekking & private stargazing
• Wadi Shab gorge kayaking

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