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5 Days Private Package Oman Tour – Mountains, Deserts & Coastline

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5 Days Private Package Oman Tour – Mountains, Deserts & Coastline

About this activity

Book now for a private 5-day, 4-night roundtrip tour across Oman and immerse yourself in the country’s breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

Your journey begins with a guided Muscat City Tour, where you'll explore iconic landmarks, grand mosques, and charming seaside views. Continue with an unforgettable Wadi Shab adventure—hike through stunning canyons and swim in crystal-clear pools leading to a hidden cave.

Experience the magic of the golden Wahiba Sands Desert with an exhilarating dune drive and a peaceful night under the stars. Discover Oman’s lush natural wadis, dramatic mountain landscapes, and ancient fortresses that tell the story of its deep-rooted history. Enjoy browsing through traditional souqs filled with local crafts, spices, and silver treasures.

This all-in-one tour is the perfect way to experience the soul of Oman—comfortably, privately, and at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration
5 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–4
Audio guide
Arabic, English
Guide
Arabic, English
Written guide
Arabic, English
Operated by
Oman sharing tours

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Accommodations
  • Included: Transportation 4WD vehicle air conditioned
  • Included: All entrance fees applicable
  • Included: Water
  • Included: Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: Pick Up and Drop off anywhere in Muscat area

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: All personal Things

Itinerary

Day 1 · Muscat City Tour Half Day 4 Hours

  1. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

    one hour

    At approximately 8:30 AM, we will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque which, among a couple others, is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpet in the world. The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. Shortly after, we will drive you around the ministries and the Royal Opera House area which is leading arts, and culture organization in the Sultanate of Oman.

  2. Royal Opera House

    one hour Admission included

    The vision of the Opera House is to serve as a center of excellence in global cultural engagement.

  3. Qurum Beach

    30 min

    Then visit Qurum Beach Photo Stop and we will take you to had a taste the Omani bread with honey and karak tea

  4. Mutrah Souq

    one hour

    then continue drive to the Muttrah Souk is next, where you can find various souvenirs and Muttrah Souq one of the oldest marketplaces in Oman dating back two hundred years.

  5. Al Alam Palace

    10 min

    After we will show you the Al Alam palace, the official palace of his majesty.

  6. Al Jalali Fort

    10 min Admission not included

    Next visit the 2 Portuguese forts of Al Jalali and Al Mirani photo stop are next on the itinerary. These forts are impressive to tour and explore. Various picture opportunities are available throughout the fortresses.

Overnight stay at Royal Tulip Hotel in Muscat a 4*Hotel

Day 2 · Wadi Shab Adventure and stay Overnight at Turtle Beach Resort

  1. Bimmah Sinkhole

    one hour

    Depart Muscat, approximately at 8:30 AM, Our first stop on this day is Bimmah Sink Hole, a big crater near the sea with a small lake at the bottom, which is believed to have been crated by meteor.

  2. Stop 2

    one hour

    Fins Beach.

    Our next stop to Fins Beach, It is strikingly white, curiously pebbly, incredibly blue and jaw- droppingly amazing.

  3. Wadi Shab & Sinkhole

    5 hours Admission included

    Then we continue drive to Wadi Shab this Wadi is an enormous canyon gorge that is lined with palm trees and impressive indications of what the power of the water coming down from the mountains can do in nature. With around 35-minute hike up through the canyon Wadi, we arrive at one of several crystal-clear water pools. Tourists can swim on through the warm waters from pool to pool. Eventually, we come to the last pool where an opening among the enormous rocks allows us to swim into an incredible crevice cave with a small waterfall. Inside, the sunlight filters in from the outside, turning the water into a beautiful turquoise blue whilst water showers down one side of the cave from the wadi beyond.

  4. Wadi Tiwi

    30 min

    Wadi Tiwi Photo Stop.

    Our next stop is the Wadi Tiwi photo stop, which is named after Tiwi village at the coast, is a beautiful wadi with the lush plantations giving it a different (certainly greener) feel than many other wadis,

  5. Ras al Hadd Castle

    12 hours Admission not included

    Overnight Stay at Turtle Beach Resort

    Evening time Watching Turtle (Optional if you want to watch then you can pay them directly 12 OMR per person)

Overnight stay at Turtle Beach Resort a 3*Hotel

Day 3 · Sur – Dhow Factory – Omani Ghazal Farm – Wadi Bani Khalid – Wahiba Sands Desert

  1. Sur

    one hour

    Depart the hotel after breakfast, then today we drive to Sur, In the morning we will show you the City of Sur with some old fortresses.

  2. Stop 2

    one hour Admission included

    The famous Arabian Dhow Factory, where you can see traditional wooden Dhows being built.

  3. Al Kamil Wal Wafi

    30 min

    Then we will drive onwards to visit Omani Ghazal Farm in Al Kamel (Asilel Farm)

  4. Wadi Bani Khalid

    3 hours

    then after drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful Wadis in Oman. Here you can swim, sunbath, relax and have a picnic in the beautiful scenic of wadi canyons.

  5. Wahiba Sands

    12 hours

    In the late afternoon, we continue to our desert camp in the Wahiba Sands desert, where you relax or take part in an adventurous 4×4 drive in the sand dunes. Then we will watch the stunning sunset of the desert on one of the big sand dunes. We finish the day with have a dinner at the camp and a nice romantic time around a campfire.

    If you want to ride a camel you need to pay them directly 3 OMR per person..

Overnight stay at Desert Rose Camp a 4*Hotel

Day 4 · Jebel Akhdar – Birkat Al Mouz Old Village – Irrigation System of Al Katmyn – Nizwa

  1. Jebel Akhdar

    30 min

    Our next stop in Jebel Akhdar or they called the Green Mountain is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 meter above sea level.

  2. Birkat Al Mouz Ruins

    one hour

    after lunch drive towards to Birkat Al Mouz, a unique village nestle into a mountain face.

  3. Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman

    one hour

    the Irrigation system of Al Kattmyn in 2006, one of the five Irrigation Systems of Oman were added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

  4. Birkat Al Mouz Ruins

    15 min

    Birkat Al Mouz Old Village Views

  5. Stop 5

    one hour Admission included

    Al Suwgra (also spelled Al Sogara) is one of the most unique and oldest mountain villages in Oman, located in the heart of the Jebel Akhdar. The village is famous for its stone houses built into the cliffside and its breathtaking canyon views. It has a history of more than 450–500 years and is often called the "Forgotten Village" because of its remote location.

    What makes Al Suwgra special?

    Ancient stone houses carved into the mountainside.

    Spectacular views of deep canyons and terraced farms.

    Traditional Omani architecture preserved for centuries.

    Quiet atmosphere away from busy tourist areas.

    Opportunity to experience authentic mountain village life.

Overnight stay at Sama Jebel Akhdar a 4*Hotel

Day 5 · Nizwa Fort – Nizwa Souk – Al Hamra Old Village – Misfah Al Abryeen – Jebel Shams - Back to Muscat

  1. Nizwa Fort Oman

    one hour Admission included

    Depart the hotel after breakfast, then today drive to Nizwa, the former capital of Oman, and home of the famous Nizwa Fort, the fort is a museum and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains.

  2. Nizwa Souq

    one hour

    The Nizwa Souk, take a break to browse and purchase some Omani silver craft and other beautiful handmade items. The site of one of the oldest souqs in the country, this extensive marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the great, crenellated piece of city wall that overlooks the wadi.

  3. Al Hamra

    2 hours

    After your time in Nizwa, head up to make a visit to Al Hamra Old Village, home to the mountain village of Misfah Al Abryeen, here some of the oldest preserved houses in Oman can be found.

  4. Jebel Shams

    4 hours

    Then continue drive Jebel Shams the Grand Canyon of Oman, which is the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, states to be 3,009 m (9,872 ft) high, afterwards back to Muscat.

Accommodation not included

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We use sign board with the name of our clients

End point

  • We use sign board with the name of our clients

Pickup points

  • Dmas Hotel
  • Al Waffa Hotel Flats
  • The Chedi Muscat Luxury Hotel
  • Howard Johnson
  • Safeer Hotel Suites
  • Hotel Summersands Al Wadi Al kabir
  • Funduq Alfalak A Alfalak Hotel
  • Hotel Golden Oasis
  • OYO 136 Pioneer Hotel Apartments
  • Ramada by Wyndham Qurum Beach
  • Al-Saif Grand Hotel
  • Al Bayrahaa Hotel Apartments

and 291 more pickup points

We use sign board with the name of our clients

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel You get back
At least 3 days before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • We can pick up and drop off anywhere in Muscat area

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