Day trips

• Inspiring Interior
• Fascinating Forts
• Desert Safari
• The Grand Canyon of Oman
• Cool and Green
• Mandoos - The Chest of Oman
• Magnificent Remote Village
• Wadis and Mountains
• Coastal Trek

Overnight trips

• Ra's al Hadd / Turtle Beach
• Jebel Shams / Wadi Nakhr Gorge
• Barricades and Beehive Tombs
• Wahibah Sands / Wadi Bani Khalid
• Jebel Akhdar

Boat trips

• Dhow Cruise
• Dhow Sunset Serenity
• ODC Coastal Trip
• ODC Sunset Cruise

Join us for a journey into the past through the Sumail Gap – between the Western and Eastern Hajars - and on to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman, famous for its silver souq and impressive circular fort. After visiting the souq and the fort, we move on to the huge loam fort in Bahla. Under renovation at present, Bahla fort is on the UNESCO’s list of heritage monuments. Bahla is also known as the pottery capital of Oman. The next visit is Jabrin fort. With its painted ceiling, dungeons and hidden passages, Jabrin fort is one of the most magnificent in Oman. We return to Muscat in the evening.
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Our first stop is in Barka, a seaside town with small souqs and a fort on the shoreline. As you approach Nakhl, keep an eye out for the fortress that sits on a hillock outside the town. The fort’s origin is pre-Islamic with major contributions by the Al Ya’ruba and the Al Bu Sayed dynasties. We visit the fort before turning our attention to the town’s mineral-rich hot springs. We then move on to Rustaq to visit another pre-Islamic fort and return to Muscat later in the evening.
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Aboard an air conditioned 4WD, we travel to Fanjah where you can stop to take photos of an abandoned village. We drive onwards through the Sumail Gap to see the ruins of Al Mansfah, an old mercantile community near Ibra. We then head on towards the enchanting site of Wadi Bani Khalid, driving past the village and its endless date plantations on the way. We reach the magnificent Wadi. Its pools are deep and cool, and its silky waters are perfect for a long swim. From here, we proceed to the undulating golden sands of Wahiba where we indulge in some thrilling dune bashing before returning to Muscat in the evening.
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Leaving Muscat at 8 am, we travel via Fanjah, Izki and Nizwa. At Nizwa we stop for a stroll through the old capital of Oman. Upon reaching the region of Al Hamra, we visit the scenic Wadi Ghul and stop at the old village of Ghul to see the abandoned Persian ruins. We drive along Wadi Nakhr -also referred to as the Grand Canyon- for a truly breathtaking view. At the end of the Wadi is a village where brightly colored rugs are designed and produced by local weavers. We visit the local weavers and haggle for their products. From here, we make our way up to Jebel Shams. At 3000 meters above sea level, this is the highest peak in Oman and offers an outstanding view deep into the Grand Canyon of Oman. We return to Muscat later in the evening.
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We leave Muscat at 8 am, then head –via the Sumail Gap and Izki- towards the Saiq Plateau, a part of the country which for hundreds of years was only accessible by donkey. This is the”Roof of Oman”. Marvel at its terraced gardens! A variety of fruits such as pomegranates, apricots and lemons are grown here. The local rose gardens bloom in April. The weather here is cool and dry, and there are many interesting walks to go on in Wadi Bani Habib, Shrejaya, Al Ain and Aqur. We return to Muscat late in the evening.
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We visit the Seeb fish souk, then head to Wadi Sahtan via a road that branches off from a roundabout just north of Rustaq. This road is a connector with the interior town of Ibri via Wadi Bani Ghafir, Wadi Mabrah and Wadi Hidaq. Once we reach the entrance of Wadi Sahtan, we drive along narrow tracks towards the Sahtan Bowl. This area is called “Mandoos” or “Chest of Oman” because it is so secluded. The landscape features small settlements set among lush plantations. We return to Muscat in the evening.
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This trip will take you along the Batinah Coast towards the most beautiful of Oman’s remote villages, Bilad Sayt in the Western Hajars. You will drive past the stunning wadi of Wadi Bani Awf on your way. After a spectacular drive, you will reach the beautiful village of Bilad Sayt where you will be treated to a magnificent view of palm groves, terraced gardens and stone walls. You will head back to Muscat via Nakhl in the evening.
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Leaving Muscat, we head towards Barka to visit the Camel Breeding Farm, which is home to hundreds of Omani thoroughbreds. We then proceed to Wadi Abyadh, passing a picturesque village set among date plantations on the way. Enjoy Wadi Abyadh’s stunning fresh water rock pools and experience a rush of adrenaline as you indulge in some wadi bashing. We then travel on to Wadi Mistal, a wadi that cuts through the Hajar Mountain Ranges. After a 30 km drive through the wadi, we reach an ophiolite mountain face. There are two villages here: Hadash and Wekan. We drive up the steep winding rock face to visit Wekan – an agricultural village 1700m above sea level. Marvel at the beautiful landscape and enjoy the cool weather. Pomegranates, grapes, walnuts, apricots and dates grown here. We return to Muscat in the evening. check the pricelist

We travel down the coast from Muscat to Quriyat, then over a plateau and down to a narrow coastal track which takes you to Wadi Shab. We take a hike up one of Oman’s most scenic wadis before enjoying a well-earned picnic lunch. At the end of Wadi Shab there is a swim-through to a secluded world beyond. After a swim, we stop at Fins Beach and relax for a while before returning to Muscat.
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Embark a traditional Omani Dhow from Marina Bandar Rawdha for a 2 hour Dhow Cruise. Catch a glimpse of the Muscat Yacht Club and fishing village of Sidab. Admire the harbor of Mutrah, the Sultan’s Palace as well as the Jalali and Mirani forts before cruising past Al Bustan Palace, Oman’s first 5 star hotel. After al Bustan comes the village of Qantab, then the Oman Dive Center and the Shangri-la Resort at Bandar Jussa. Qahwa and dates are on board.
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Embark a traditional Omani Dhow from Marina Bandar Rawdha for a 2 hour Dhow Cruise under the setting sun. Catch a glimpse of the Muscat Yacht Club and fishing village of Sidab. Admire the harbor of Mutrah, the Sultan’s Palace as well as the Jalali and Mirani forts before cruising past Al Bustan Palace, Oman’s first 5 star hotel. After al Bustan comes the village of Qantab, then the Oman Dive Center and the Shangri-la Resort at Bandar Jussa. Qahwa and dates are on board.
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This journey down the coast takes you to Mazara, the Bimah Sink Hole and Qalhat (Bibi Miriam’s Tomb) with a picnic lunch served at Mokallah Beach. In Sur we visit the shipyards where dhows are still built by hand, the same way they have been for generations. Upon reaching Ras Al Hadd, a sumptuous dinner is served before we walk down to the beach to observe the nesting of the green turtles. We spend the night at the Ras Al Hadd Hotel / Camp. On the following day, we move along the coast to the bluffs at Ad Daffah and on to the interior where we visit the Rashid Al Hamoda Mosque and the Bedouin Camps in the Wahibah Sands. We stop at the old mercantile community of Al Mansfah before returning to Muscat through the mountains via the Sumail Gap.
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On the first day, we leave Muscat and travel to the interior via Fanjah, Izki and Nizwa, stopping in Nizwa for a stroll through the town’s Old Quarter before continuing on to Al Hamra. We stop in the old village of Ghul to see the abandoned Persian ruins before making our way up the canyon to meet the villagers of Nakhr. From Ghul, we drive up to the top of the canyon, near the summit of Jebel Shams. After a picnic for lunch, we visit with the Jebel Shams weavers and haggle for their products. We have dinner and spend the night at the Jebel Shams Camp. On the second day, after breakfast, we hike down the canyon rim to the abandoned terraces and cliff dwellings below. On our way back too Muscat, we stop at Misfat to see a picturesque village perched on the side of a mountain.
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Join us on this journey into the past! On the first day, we travel from Muscat through the Sumail Gap and on to Nizwa, Bahla, Jabrin and Ibri. We visit spectacular fortresses, castles and marketplaces along the way. We have dinner and spend the night at the Ibri Hotel. On the second day, we visit the ruined city of Sulaif and the Beehive tombs of Bat before passing through the mountains at the Wadi Bani Ghafir cutoff, traveling on to Rustaq on the fringe of the Northern Hajars and finally back to Muscat.
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From Muscat, we travel to Fanjah and through the Sumail Gap. We travel via Ibra to reach the abandoned village of Al Mansfah. Much of the charm and character of this old mercantile village still remains untouched. Our next stop is the Mudharib village, another thriving oasis. We have lunch in a local Bidiya restaurant. After lunch, we proceed to the undulating sands of Wahibah to indulge in dune bashing, and –optionally- camel rides too. After a Bedouin dinner, we sleep under the stars in a Bedouin camp. We depart in the morning after breakfast for Wadi Bani Khalid for a hike and a swim in its clear fresh water pools. We return to Muscat in the evening.
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From Muscat, we drive through the Sumail gap via Izki, then up to the Saiq Plateau or the “Roof of Oman”, a part of the country which for hundreds of years was accessible only by donkey. You will almost instantly feel the change in climate up here: the temperature is cool and refreshing. After lunch – either a picnic or a meal at a local restaurant- we embark on an unforgettable walk through the ‘hanging gardens’ along the falaj. We have dinner and spend the night at the Jebel Akhdar Hotel. After breakfast we stroll around to see some more beautiful sights. Later on in the day, we return to Muscat.
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