Itinerary
- Day 1
Muscat
You'll arrive in Muscat and get settled at The Chedi. After checking in, head over to Muttrah Souq where you can walk through the stalls filled with aromatic spices, silver jewelry, textiles, and frankincense. The atmosphere there is really something different from what you'll find back home. Later in the evening, grab fresh seafood at a beachfront restaurant where you'll watch the city skyline light up as it gets dark.
- Start point
- Muscatine Municipal Airport, 5701 S Highway 61, Muscatine, Iowa 52761, United States (Main Exit Gate, 00:00 - 23:55)
Optional Activities
- Explore Muttrah Souq - browse spices, silver jewelry, hand-woven textiles, and Omani frankincense
- Dine at beachfront restaurant - fresh grilled seafood
- Relax by infinity pool at The Chedi
- Spa treatments at The Chedi
Landmarks Muttrah Souq 
- Day 2
Daymaniyat Islands
Board a luxury dhow early in the morning for a sail out to the Daymaniyat Islands, which are protected as a UNESCO marine sanctuary. You'll have time to snorkel in the clear waters where you might spot colorful coral reefs, various fish, dolphins, and sea turtles. Lunch happens on the dhow's deck with ocean views all around. In the afternoon, you can choose to try scuba diving or just relax on the beach depending on what appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch aboard dhow with fresh flavors and ocean views)
Included Activities
- Dhow sailing to Daymaniyat Islands
- Snorkeling in crystal-clear waters - coral reefs, fish, dolphins, sea turtles
Optional Activities
- Guided scuba dive for certified divers - deeper reef exploration
- Relax on pristine beach
Landmarks Daymaniyat Islands - Day 3
Jebel Akhdar
Drive inland through rugged landscapes, passing through Birkat al Mauz village on your way to Jebel Akhdar, also called the Green Mountain. You'll stay at Alila Jabal Akhdar resort once you reach the top. Nearby villages give you a chance to see how traditional rosewater distillation works and meet local people. Hike some mountain trails, maybe get a spa treatment, and then find a good spot to watch the sunset from up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on resort terrace with panoramic vistas)
Included Activities
- Journey to Jebel Akhdar through scenic landscapes
- Visit to traditional villages - rosewater distillation techniques, mudbrick houses
- Scenic hiking along mountain trails
- Sunset viewing from resort platform
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments at Alila Jabal Akhdar
- Stargazing - Milky Way viewing
Landmarks Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain) Birkat al Mauz - Day 4
Wadi Ghul - Wadi Nakheer
Check out Jabrin Fort and look closely at the intricate carvings, ornate doorways, and painted ceilings inside. From there, travel to Bahla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll tour pottery workshops and watch artisans work with techniques passed down through generations. Enjoy a traditional Omani lunch, then spend the afternoon driving through Wadi Ghul and Wadi Nakheer canyons with their towering cliffs. You'll also hike scenic trails and keep an eye out for birds and local plants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Omani lunch in historical setting)
Included Activities
- Jabrin Fort exploration - intricate carvings, ornate doorways, painted ceilings
- Bahla UNESCO World Heritage Site tour - ancient town, pottery workshops
- Traditional Omani lunch
- Wadi Ghul and Wadi Nakheer canyon exploration - scenic hiking trails
- Ancient villages within canyons - wildlife and flora spotting
Landmarks Jabrin Fort Bahla Wadi Ghul Wadi Nakheer - Day 5
Wahiba Sands
Leave the mountains behind and head to the sun-drenched Wahiba Sands. Mount a camel and take a journey across the golden dunes. A traditional Omani lunch happens under a Bedouin tent in the afternoon. You'll explore more dunes in a 4x4 vehicle and learn about the desert ecosystem. Watch the sunset turn the dunes fiery colors, then gather around a campfire for Bedouin stories, music, and dinner under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Omani lunch under Bedouin tent), Dinner (Dinner under starlit sky at campfire)
Included Activities
- Camel caravan across Wahiba Sands
- Traditional Omani lunch under Bedouin tent
- 4x4 dune exploration - towering dunes and hidden oases
- Desert ecosystem education from expert guides
- Sunset viewing in the dunes
- Campfire gathering - traditional Bedouin stories and local music
- Dinner under starlit sky
Landmarks Wahiba Sands - Day 6
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Move from the desert to Wadi Bani Khalid, where you can swim in the turquoise pools surrounded by towering cliffs. After that, head to Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve on the Arabian Sea coast. Later on, you'll join a guided nighttime trip to Green Turtle Beach where endangered Green Turtles emerge to lay eggs and you can watch hatchlings start their journey to the sea under the moonlight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Swim in Wadi Bani Khalid crystal-clear turquoise pools
- Guided nighttime turtle viewing - Green Turtles nesting and egg-laying
- Hatchling observation - first journey to sea under moonlight
Optional Activities
- Optional dawn patrol - second turtle viewing tour with early morning hatchling observations
Landmarks Wadi Bani Khalid Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve Green Turtle Beach - Day 7
Ras Al Jinz to Muscat
Watch the final sunrise at Ras Al Jinz and take time to reflect on what you've seen. Then drive back to Muscat along the scenic coastal road lined with dramatic cliffs and pristine beaches. Once you're back at The Chedi, spend the afternoon by the infinity pool relaxing. In the evening, walk along the Muttrah Corniche and browse the Muttrah Souq one more time for souvenirs before your farewell dinner at The Chedi's restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic coastal drive - Ras Al Jinz to Muscat with Arabian Sea views
Optional Activities
- Stroll Muttrah Corniche
- Browse Muttrah Souq for souvenirs
- Relax by infinity pool at The Chedi
- Farewell dinner at The Chedi restaurant
Landmarks Muttrah Corniche Muttrah Souq - Day 8
Muscat to Musandam Peninsula
Fly from Muscat to Dubai and transfer to the Musandam Peninsula. You'll arrive at Six Senses Zighy Bay tucked among dramatic fjords and towering cliffs. Take a traditional dhow cruise through the fjords with time for snorkeling in clear waters, kayaking through secluded inlets, and hiking scenic beaches. Watch the sunset turn the fjords fiery colors, then enjoy seafood dinner at the beachfront restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Muscat to Dubai/Khasab
- Dhow cruise through Musandam fjords
- Snorkeling in crystal-clear waters - coral reefs and marine creatures
- Kayaking through secluded inlets
- Scenic trail hiking - spotted dolphins and seabirds
- Sunset viewing from fjords
- Seafood dinner at resort beachfront restaurant
Optional Activities
- Picnic lunch on pristine beach
Landmarks Musandam Peninsula Zighy Bay - Day 9
Musandam Peninsula Free Day
Spend your day creating your own experience at Six Senses Zighy Bay. You can relax by the infinity pool, spend time on a secluded beach, or go out on a dhow cruise to spot dolphins and snorkel around coral reefs. If you're more adventurous, diving and shipwreck exploration are options. Visit traditional fishing villages and ancient forts, grab a picnic lunch on a secluded beach, and finish with gourmet seafood dinner at the resort overlooking fjord views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax by infinity pool
- Secluded beach time
- Spa treatments at Six Senses Zighy Bay
- Dhow cruise through fjords - dolphin spotting
- Snorkeling in turquoise waters - coral reefs and marine life
- World-class diving or snorkeling - ancient shipwrecks exploration
- Visit traditional fishing village - local engagement
- Explore ancient forts and historical sites
- Picnic lunch on secluded beach
- Gourmet seafood dinner at resort beachfront restaurant
Landmarks Musandam Peninsula - Day 10
Musandam Peninsula to Dubai Departure
Have breakfast on your private terrace with fjord views one last time. Spend some time reflecting on everything you've experienced, from ancient forts to pristine beaches. Pack your bags and start the scenic land transfer back to Dubai, watching the fjords gradually change to cityscape. Board your return flight with memories of sun-drenched dunes, starlit nights, and turquoise waters fresh in your mind.
- End point
- Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Any location of Dubai or Dubai Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Land transfer - Musandam Peninsula to Dubai
