JABAL SHAMS, DESERT & TURTLES
5 Days / 4 Nights
D A Y 1 – MUSCAT / NIZWA / AL HAMRA / MISFAT / JABAL SHAMS
Reaching Nizwa with its historic fort, the Souq popular for silver jewellery and
traditional handmade daggers (khanjar). Visiting Al Hamra with its ancient mud
houses, then further up the village of Misfat with its traditional irrigation canals
(Falaj). Heading to the top of Jabal Shams (Mountain of the Sun) and enjoy the
view of the ‘Grand Canyon’. Overnight stay in Jabal Shams.
D A Y 2 – JABAL SHAMS / BAHLA / JABRIN / NIZWA
Leaving the mountain after breakfast, a quick stop at the huge Clay Fort in Bahla,
then to Jabrin Castle, Oman’s most beautiful fort with its intricately designed
interior. We then proceed to Nizwa, check in & overnight at the hotel
D A Y 3 – NIZWA / WAHIBA
After breakfast visit the historic Nizwa Fort and the Souq, where traditional
handmade silver jewellery and daggers (Khanjars) are sold.. We then proceed to
the so-called Wahiba Sands desert. Overnight stay at the camp.
D A Y 4 – WAHIBA / WADI BANI KHALED / SUR
Leaving after breakfast to Wadi Bani Khaled, where you can enjoy the greenery
& the turquoise water. Then via the coastal town of Sur, check in & relax. In the
evening you can observe The Turtles in a Sheltered Area on the beach.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
D A Y 5 – SUR / WADI SHAB / BIMMAH / MUSCAT
Departure after breakfast to Wadi Shab, one of Oman’s most renowned Wadis.
Time to hike and enjoy the rugged mountain scenery and natural pools of water.
Last stop at Bimmah Sinkhole, a natural crater filled with water. Proceeding to
Muscat.