Classic Oman

After breakfast, your 4WD-jeep is ready and you will meet one of our local representatives. He will give you a brief instruction about the car and the route you are going to drive. May the roadtrip begin! You will drive south along the coast, towards Wadi Shab. This road takes you past the most beautiful scenery, white beaches, lush valleys and picturesque fishing villages.

On the way you can make a short stop at Quriyat, a famous horse trading town near the Bimmah Crater. Bimmah Sinkhole, by the locals known as “Hawaiyat Najam”, is a large hole in the earth crust created by erosion and filled with clear water, perfect for a refreshing dip. The local legend says that is was created by a meteorite. This is why it name “Hawiyat Najm” translates to “The falling Star”. After Bimmah Sinkhole drive on towards Fins beach. From Fins Beach you can also visit Bandar Al Khairan, a beautiful place for snorkeling.

The last stop before arriving at your new destination is Wadi Shab. With a tiny boat you will cross the river and arrive at the wadi. Wander through the wadi where you can swim from time to time while enjoying the view. After visiting Wadi Shab you will drive to Sur or Ras Al Jinz, depending on your accommodation for the night. From Sur you can visit the sea turtles in Ras Al Jinz.

You will wake up in the harbor town of Sur or on the coast of Ras Al Jinz, after a last stroll through the city you continue your journey. You drive towards Wadi Bani Khalid. This Wadi is known for its clear waters and green nature. You walk all the way up here and are able to swim back down from where you started. This way down is a lot faster and above all it is a lot of fun! You can take some time to relax and enjoy the view with a cop coffee from the only café near the Wadi.

In the afternoon it is time to drive towards the Wahiba Sands where you can enjoy the sunset in the Desert Camp. The Wahiba Sands is one of the most beautiful deserts in the world. You will drive to the desert village of Al Wasil or Bidya and go deep into the desert for the night.

From the trading city of Nizwa, you will travel towards the village of Al Hamra, a traditional village at the foot of the Al Hajar Mountains. In Al Hamra you will also find the Al Hoota cave, definitely worth a visit!

Afterwards you travel through Bahla where you may visit the Bahla fort. Bahla fort is Built in the third century BC, the fort includes an oasis of traditional souks, old alleys and mosques. Bahla is an outstanding example of the medieval Islamic period, exhibiting the water engineering skill of the early inhabitants for agricultural and domestic purposes.

From Bahla you will drive into the mountains and travel towards the highest peak of Oman, about 3000 meters above sea level. Depending on your accommodation, you continue driving to Jebel Akhdar or Jebel Shams. This part is considered as one of the most beautiful routes of the trip, due to the delirious nature and deserted villages along the way.

Today you will have a day at leisure in the Hajar Mountains. Jebel Shams is in terms of nature perhaps the most beautiful area in Oman. Jebel Shams has the nickname ‘mountain of the Sun’ because there are always rays of sunlight somewhere in the gaps of the gorges. In the morning you can start with te balcony walk, a hike along the cliffs with a spectacular view. If you are afraid of heights then you might have to think twice before starting this walk, because the gorge is 1500 meters deep! The total duration of the walk is around 3 hours.

Jebel Akhdar is also known as de green mountain and a great place for rock climing or walk the three village trail; an easy hike at high altitude, following old paths that link mountain villages. Admire terraced farmland and acient falaj irrigation systems, a great way to experience the western Hajar Moutains. You can also visit several special places in the area such as the Diana Point or the Saiq Plateau.

Please keep in mind that the driving distance to Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams is roughly 2,5 hours.

This day is at leisure. You can visit various highlights of the city such as the souq in Muttrah and the Sultan Qaboos Mosque. In this centrally located area of ​​Muscat you can also visit the work palace of the sultan and the royal opera house. If you want to attend a performance at the opera house, we can make a reservation for you. In the evening you may have dinner at the Caramel restaurant close to Opera.

It is also possible to arrange a diving or snorkeling trip to the famous Daminyat Islands. This is one of Oman’s snorkeling hotspots. The coral reefs with many colored fish, many many sea turtles and the regular visit of Whale shark along it coasts make the Daymaniyat an absolute must for everyone who loves to dive or snorkel. Afterwards you can visit the Bank Beach Club, just outside of Muscat. The bank beach club is the newest hotspot with international and asian-inspired dishes. Relax at the pool and enjoy the view.