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Soul of Oman

7 days
Start and end in Muscat
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Muscat

    Meals
    Lunch (Meal of your own creation during cooking experience with local Omani women in Sidab Village), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
    • Photo stop at Al Alam Palace
    • View of Mirani and Jalali forts
    • Exploration of Bait Al Zubair Museum
    • Visit to Muttrah Souq
    • Cooking experience with local Omani women in Sidab Village
    Landmarks
    Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
    Al Alam Palace
    Mirani Fort
    Jalali Fort
    Bait Al Zubair Museum
    Muttrah Souq
    Sidab Village
  2. Day 2

    Muscat to Jebel Akhdar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Witness the Friday livestock market in Nizwa
    • Explore Nizwa Souq with traditional khanjars, silver jewellery, pottery and spices
    • Visit 17th-century Nizwa Fort with views across the date palm oasis
    • Wander through the abandoned village of Birkat Al Mouz
    • View the ancient falaj irrigation system at Birkat Al Mouz
    • Explore Wadi Bani Habib cluster of stone houses
    • Visit pomegranate and walnut orchards in Jebel Akhdar region
    Landmarks
    Nizwa Fort
    Nizwa Souq
    Birkat Al Mouz
    Jebel Akhdar
    Wadi Bani Habib
  3. Day 3

    Jebel Akhdar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Jebel Akhdar terrain observing mountain flora and rock formations
    • Visit natural stone cascade
    • Explore abandoned village of Sarab

    Optional Activities

    • Explore nearby walking paths independently
    • Enjoy hotel facilities at leisure
    Landmarks
    Sarab
  4. Day 4

    Jebel Akhdar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Al Hamra old town
    • Visit Bait Al Safa living museum
    • Tour Misfat Al Abriyeen with agricultural terraces and traditional houses
    • View traditional falaj irrigation channels at Misfat Al Abriyeen
    • Visit abandoned Persian ruins at Ghul
    • Reach Jebel Shams (3,009m) and view Oman's 'Grand Canyon'
    Landmarks
    Al Hamra
    Bait Al Safa
    Misfat Al Abriyeen
    Ghul
    Jebel Shams
  5. Day 5

    Jebel Akhdar to Wahiba Sands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Oman Across Ages Museum
    • Experience multimedia installations and augmented reality exhibits at the museum
    • Board 4WD vehicles into Wahiba Sands
    • Climb wind-sculpted dunes for panoramic views
    • Witness sunset across the sands
    • Journey through the dunes to desert camp
    Landmarks
    Oman Across Ages Museum
    Wahiba Sands
  6. Day 6

    Wahiba Sands to Sur

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at desert camp site), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Witness sunrise over Wahiba Sands dunes from camp
    • Visit Wadi Bani Khalid
    • Swim in Wadi Bani Khalid pools
    • Explore Al Kamil town with fort and watchtowers
    • Visit dhow factory in Sur to witness traditional wooden boat construction
    • Photograph Al Ayjah Lighthouse
    • Visit Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
    Landmarks
    Wadi Bani Khalid
    Al Kamil
    Al Ayjah Lighthouse
    Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
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  7. Day 7

    Sur to Muscat

    End point
    Muscat, Oman (Muscat)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Wadi Shab
    • Visit to Bimah Sinkhole
    • Visit to Quriyat coastal town
    Landmarks
    Wadi Shab
    Bimah Sinkhole
    Quriyat
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  • Dr.
    April 13th, 2024
    5.0
    excellent, highly recommendable, versatile, not the general kind of tourism one receives mostly everywhere with large...
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  • tsippora
    October 24th, 2023
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    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
  • Elizabeth
    July 18th, 2023
    5.0
    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Oman. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Oman. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Oman. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Oman. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Oman. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before June 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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