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Oman & Arabian Fjords (6 days)

6 days duration

The Sultanate of Oman is a country located on the northeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula and includes the enclaves of Madha and Musandam, which are completely enclosed by the United Arab Emirates. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.

 

Day 1 Arrive Muscat
 
On arrival in Muscat, you will be met and taken to your hotel for the next three nights.
 
Day 2 Muscat - Grand Canyon
 
This morning you begin your adventure to Oman's Grand Canyon. Firstly you are driven to the foothills of the Jebel Akhdar Mountain Range with a stop at the Nizwa Souq, famed for its antiques and silver jewellery. You then have a brief stop at the Round Tower Fort before stopping at Wadi Nakher, located in the depths of Oman's deepest canyon and Misfah, a pretty mountain village with stone dwellings.

Before returning to Muscat you have a final stop at Wadi Ghul, located in the Jebel Akhdar Ranges, which offers spectacular views. (B
 
Day 3 Muscat - City Tour
 
This morning you are taken on a Muscat City Tour, providing a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial centre existing in harmony with its traditional culture. With its natural harbour, Muscat means "Anchorage" and lies in a natural volcanic bowl. You tour the Grand Mosque and the Bait Al Zubair Museum as an introduction to Oman's history and development.

You then taken for a drive along the waterfront, known as the Corniche, visiting the Fish Market and the colourful Muttrah Souq enroute.
There will be a brief photo opportunity at the magnificent Al Alam Palace, the official palace of the Sultan, which is flanked by the 16th Century Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali, before being returned to your hotel. (B) 
 
Day 4 Muscat / Khasab
 
This morning you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Khasab, where on arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel for two nights. This afternoon you undertake a 4x4 Mountain Safari to Jebel Harim, the highest mountain in Musandam. From hereyou can view the splendid coastline below with its turquoise blue waters lapping the shore alongside the Birkhat Khalidiya Park. (B)
 
Day 5 Khasab - Arabian Fjords
 
This morning you will be taken to Khasab Port where you board a Dhow vessel and begin your cruise to the Fjords of Musandam.

The fjords, dubbedas the ''Norway of the Middle East'' because of the inlets being likened to Norway's fjords, are spectacular. You enjoy lunch on board. (BL) 
 
Day 6 Khasab / Depart Dubai
 
Following breakfast you are taken by road to Dubai, where your tour comes to an end. You will either be dropped at the hotel of your choice or at the airport for your onward flight. (B)
 
 
Inca Tours does not own any of the hotels, lodges or service providers utilised in making up the tours. As a result Inca Tours is only acting as an agent for the operators and as such does not accept responsibility for any negligence, omissions, errors or differences in standard experienced by passengers when utilising the operators' products or services. Please Note: for full booking terms and conditions please see the back of our booking form.

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TOUR DATES
  • Departs daily 

 

TIME TO VISIT
  • BEST:
    January to April
    October to December
  • SHOULDER:
    May & September
     
  • WORST:
    June to August
    (extreme heat) 

 

COUNTRIES VISITED
  • Oman
  • United Arab Emirates 

  

STAR RATING
  • 3-star, 4-star or 5-star 

  

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Local English speaking expert guides
  • Grand Canyon
  • Nizwa Souk
  • Wadi Nakher & Wadi Ghul
  • Muscat City Tour
  • 4x4 safari to Jebel Harim
  • Arabian Fjords dhow cruise
  • Dubai

 

ITINERARY IN BRIEF
  • Muscat (3 nights)
  • Khasab (2 nights)

  

TOUR INCLUSIONS
  • Accommodation in Tourist-class (3-star), Superior-class (4-star) or Deluxe-class (5-star) hotels or lodges, all with private facilities unless stated otherwise.
  • "Meet & greet" transfer service.
  • All tours and excursions with English-speaking, specialist local guides.
  • All admission fees on such tours.
  • Meals throughout as indicated (B = Breakfast  L =  Lunch  D = Dinner).
  • All ground transport as described.

  

NOT INCLUDED
  • Airfares unless stated otherwise.
  • Airport departure & entry taxes.
  • Items of a personal nature.
  • Passport and visa fees.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Excess baggage.
  • Porterage.
  • Tipping.