THE SUN’S MOUNTAIN & DESERT
3 Days / 2 Nights
D A Y 1 – MUSCAT / NIZWA / AL HAMRA / MISFAH / 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 / WAHIBA
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 the so-called Wahiba Sands desert.
Overnight stay at the camp
D A Y 3 – WAHIBA / WADI BANI KHALED / MUSCAT
Breakfast at the camp, then heading to Wadi Bani Khaled with its natural pools
and greenery. Having spent time in the Wadi, drive back to Muscat.