8D Northern Oman- Self Drive
Price starting from $2999 per person on twin sharing basis
Explore Oman at your pace, it cannot be better than this way, you will drive through the mountains, deserts, old cities and explore the real heritage and beauty of the Sultanate of Oman.
Muscat – Mussanah – Nizwa – Sur – Muscat
Day 1: Muscat
Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Muscat (B/D)
Your 4 x 4 vehicle will be delivered to you and you will start your journey to Explore Oman. Later you will go for half day city tour of Muscat and visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in Oman, you will head to the Bait Al Zubair Museum, stopping at the fish market, where you get a feel of the traditional Arab market. Your final stop will be the official residences of the His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, the magnificent Al Alam Palace, which is situated right in the heart of Muscat.
Day 3: Muscat – Mussanah (B/D)
Today you will drive through the date palms to the sparkling springs and Fort at Nakhl and visit the beautiful Wakan Village famous for its fruit terrace farming. Your next stop is at Wadi Abhyad which has large patches of white sedimentation and when translated means white wadi.
Day 4: Mussanah – Nizwa (B)
Depart from Mussanah and head North towards Al Awabi. Turn towards Wadi Bani Auf.
This stretch of graded road is very adventurous & for the physically fit only as it involves steep bends and bumpy roads. You can visit the charming mountain village of Bilad Sayt where one is awestruck by the beauty of the landscape.
Day 5: Nizwa (B)
Today you will visit the famous Round Tower Fort, built in the 17th century, and its Souq renowned for its Friday cattle auction, intricately hand-carved “Khanjars”(daggers)& ornamental silver jewellery. Proceed to visit Jabrin, the finest of Oman’s Castles built in the late 17th century, which became a seat of Omani learning. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 6: Nizwa – Sur (B)
Proceed in an easterly direction for Sur, via Izki, Sinaw souk and Mudhaybi, you will drive through the Wahiba desert which is a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 metres are also host to a variety of flora and fauna. Later visit a Bedouin house in this wilderness. In stark contrast to this is Wadi Bani Khalid. It comprises of small pretty villages embedded in the mountains.
Day 7: Sur – Muscat (B)
Today morning visit the fish jetty, dhow factory and the Sanseela Fort. You will drive via the coastal road to Muscat and can stop at Fins beach your next stop can be Bimah Sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue-green water at the bottom. Proceed to Mazara before returning to Muscat.
Day 8: Muscat (B)
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Includes: Accommodation for 7 nights including meals as mentioned in the program. Private airport transfers. Wheel drive rental (Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol or similar) unlimited mileage basis for 06 days from day 02 to day 08, including PAI & CDW, 06 Days GPS.
Departure: Daily
Prices quoted are valid from 01 October 2019 - 30 September 2020. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.