Sur, Oman

A desert overnight camp tour that includes visits to both Wadi Shab and Wadi Bani Khalid offers a unique blend of adventure, natural beauty, and cultural immersion in Oman. Here's a detailed description of what such a tour typically encompasses: Day 1: Exploring Sinkhole, Wadi Shab and Sur Morning: Depart for Wadi Shab* Departure: The journey begins with an early morning departure from a designated location in either Muscat or a nearby city. Comfortable transportation is typically arranged, ensuring a relaxing drive. Scenic Drive: The drive provides stunning views of Oman's rugged coastline and rocky landscapes as you head toward Wadi Shab. Mid-Morning: Wadi Shab Adventure Arrival: Upon reaching Wadi Shab, guests are greeted by the beautiful sight of date palms and crystal-clear water pools nestled within towering cliffs. Hiking Experience: The tour often includes a guided hike (approximately 45 minutes each way) through the gorge, crossing shallow streams and rocky paths. -Swimming and Exploration: At the end of the hike, guests can swim in the refreshing pools or explore a hidden cave with a waterfall. This is a popular and memorable experience. Evening: Transition to the Desert Camp* Desert Arrival: Heading to the Desert: Post wadi exploration, the tour heads towards the desert camp. The drive offers views of dramatic sand dunes as you approach. Welcome to the Camp: On arrival, guests are welcomed with traditional Omani hospitality, including refreshments. Desert Experience: Sunset Dune Bashing: Experience an exhilarating drive across sand dunes to catch the mesmerizing sunset over the vast desert landscape—a highlight of the tour. Camel Ride: Some tours offer optional camel rides for a quintessential desert experience. Evening Activities: Evening activities can include traditional music, dance performances, or storytelling around a campfire. Overnight Stay: Accommodation: Tent Stay: Most camps provide comfortable Bedouin-style tents equipped with basic amenities to offer a cozy and authentic desert experience. Traditional Dinner The evening culminates in a buffet-style dinner featuring a variety of Omani and Arabian delicacies. Day 2: Morning Desert Experience* Sunrise View: -Early Wake-up: Guests are encouraged to rise early to witness a stunning desert sunrise, perfect for photography enthusiasts. Breakfast and Departure: -Traditional Breakfast: Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the camp as morning light bathes the desert. Afternoon: Wadi Bani Khalid Visit* -Lunch Break: Lunch is typically enjoyed in a local restaurant or picnic setting with traditional Omani dishes. Wadi Bani Khalid Arrival: After lunch, the journey continues to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the most famous wadis in Oman. Leisure Time: Guests can relax by the wadi's large, shaded pools, which are ideal for swimming and relaxing. The area offers breathtaking views and serene spots to unwind. Return Journey: The tour concludes with a return trip to Muscat

Tour begin by pick up clients from Hotel then drive to the coastal road along the rugged coast, with mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. This is a nice drive and you will pass through small fishing villages. Along the coastline passing Fins and Bimah with many tiny coves tucked beneath the cliffs and stretches of white sandy beaches lapped by an incredible turquoise sea then guide will stop at Sinkhole known as Bait Al Afreet - "house of the demon" - with its clear green water. Concrete steps lead down the sides making swimming possible after that drive to wadi Wadi Shaab, which is an amazing oasis full of palms, mango and banana trees in the middle of rocky gorge. 40 minutes walk to reach the pools where we can swim and paddle to the hidden caves and waterfall. Later Guide drive to Sur an ancient port and seafaring town which once played a major part in the trade between Oman, East Africa and India. It started its trading activities with the African coast as early as the 6th century. A walk through its labyrinth of streets reveals many fine old houses with carved doors and arabesque windows. The fishing dhows in the harbour make a splendid sight. Separated from Sur by the bay is the village of Al Ayja, well fortified by watchtowers and forts. On the sheltered lagoon is the traditional Dhow Building Yard - today, craftsmen still build dhows following traditional designs. After that drive back to muscat

First, you'll explore the desert town of Fanya, and admire the ancient mud buildings amid a mountainous backdrop. Continue to the Old Town Mudhairib. The ruins here offer a wonderful photo opportunity. In bustling Ibra, you will stroll the local market and enjoy a midday repast before visiting its ancient village. A romantic night in a desert camp will rejuvenate you after an adventurous 4x4 sand dune drive, topped off by a stunning sunset over desert dunes and followed by a sumptuous dinner surrounded by the warmth of a campfire. On day 2, explore Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful wadis in Oman. Swim, sunbathe, relax, or have a picnic in the scenic wadi canyons. Tour the sights of Sur, including a famous castle, and visit the Turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz. Look for nesting sea turtles and, if you are lucky, baby turtles hatching. Proceed to the overnight hotel/camp in Ras al Hadd. The next day, after a photo stop at the The Tomb of Bibi Mariam (onetime host to Marco Polo) in Qalhat, you'll continue to Wadi Shab. This is an enormous canyon where you'll hike and bathe in the crystal clear pools, crevices, and even a stunning turquoise waterfall. On the way back to Muscat, see the incredible Bamah Sinkhole, believed to have been created by a meteor.

Be introduced to Oman's history, culture, and stunning natural landscapes on this multi-day trip from Muscat. Go on an adventure in the desert, try traditional foods, explore the Nakhl and Nizwa fortresses, and watch the sunset as you camp in the desert on this trip. Day 1 Get picked up from anywhere in Muscat and drive to visit the beautiful Nakhl Fortress. Lying amongst mountain foothills in a small village with extensive date palm plantations, this magnificent 350-year-old fortress rises out of the mountain rock, towering high above the ancient village, as if still warning would-be attackers of its ominous strength. Tour the inside of the restored fortress and visit all the rooms which have been decorated in their original style. Learn about the network of hidden escape routes and secret passages that riddle the structure. Admire an outstanding view from the top of the fortress over the mountains and green date plantations. From there, drive into the Wadi Bani Awf, a picturesque dry valley. Pass by the impressive Wadi Canyons and several small villages on a scenic 1.5-hour drive before continuing up the road leading into the Jebel Shams Mountains. Enjoy the adventurous, off-road drive up the mountain and take in fantastic views of the valley below. Then head to Nizwa where you'll stay for the night. Day 2 Get an early start to visit the famous Nizwa Souq, a traditional market that is among the largest of its kind in Oman. A wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk from 5:00 am to about 10:00 am each morning. Peruse stalls selling fish, meat, vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts, and souvenirs clustered in authentic old market halls. Especially interesting is the Friday cattle market when the locals from nearby villages come to sell their donkeys, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open marketplace. Next to the Souq is Nizwa Fortress. The fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of the ancient town and surrounding mountains. Wander around the impressive fortress and visit its many rooms, passages, and towers. Learn how the fort stands as an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba dynasty from the mid-17th century. Imagine how perilous it was to walk the corridors during the times when numerous traps were laid to deter any intruders that might have penetrated the outer defenses. In the afternoon, head out to the Wahiba Sands desert for a relaxing night of desert camping. Go on an adventurous 4x4 sand dune drive and watch the stunning desert sunset from the top of one of the biggest dunes. Finish the day with dinner at the camp and a relaxing evening around a romantic campfire before heading to your tent for the night. Day 3 After a relaxing, slow breakfast in the desert camp, get underway to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful desert valleys in Oman. Spend time swimming, sunbathing, and having a picnic in the scenic wadi canyons. Drive on to Sur for a short city tour before continuing to Ras al Hadd to check in to your accommodation for the night. In the evening, visit the turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz. Go on a beautiful walking tour of the beach under the stars and spot the great sea turtles that stumble onto the beaches of Oman to build nests and lay their eggs. If you are lucky, you might even see baby turtles hatching from some nests. Day 4 On the last day, head to Wadi Shab, an enormous canyon gorge lined with palm trees and impressive indications of the power of the water that periodically rushes down from the mountains. Go on a 45-minute hike through the canyon to reach the first of several crystal-clear water pools. Take a leisurely swim through the warm water from pool to pool until you reach the last one where an opening in the enormous rocks allows you to swim into a narrow cave with a small waterfall. Marvel at the speckles of sunlight that filter in, turning the water a beautiful turquoise blue color, and the water showering down one side of the cave from the Wadi beyond. In the late afternoon, drive back to Muscat.

Day(1); Begin the day early morning heading south east of Muscat. First stop will be the Sink hole (a big hole made by a meteor fell and hit the ground). Then we drive along the white beach until we get to Wadi shab. 45 minutes of hiking between the mountains until we get to the swimming pools where you can swim in blue, clear and fresh water (lt's possible to have a picnic at the wadi). After relaxing we head beck to the town. From we drive to Sur city or Ras Al hadd where we spend the night in a hotel. Day (2): Leave the hotel after the breakfast and explore the city of Sur by visiting the dhow factory (wooden ship) and then head to wadi bani Khalid another stunning and beautiful wadi in Oman. Its a great time to relax and enjoy swimming in the pools of blue and fresh water. After having a great time in the wadi we continue drive to the desert (wahiba sand). You may enjoy the camel ride, sand boarding and quad bike (extra fee). Enjoy the sunset from the big dunes. Spend the night at one of desert camps. Day(3); We leave the camp and drive towards Nizwa (the former capital city of Oman and home of history). Visiting Nizwa fort, castle and the markets surrounding where you can browse and purchase souvenirs, Omani dates and Omani sweet called halwa. Then head to the oasis of Birkat Al mouz, a village which has falaj al khatmin( one of the irrigation system which was added to the UNESCO world heritage site ). After that we drive up 2000 meter high to the jabal al akhdar (the green mountain). Explore the area there with 14 degrees cooler. Finally we head back to Muscat.

Discover the natural beauty of Oman on a 2-day tour from Muscat. Visit the Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach, Wadi Shab, and the Arabian Dhow Factory. See the turtles at Ras Al Jinz and swim in the pools of Wadi Bani Khalid. Enjoy a dune bashing experience in Wahiba Sands. Day 1: Muscat - Bimmah Sinkhole - Fins Beach - Sur - Ras Al Hadd Depart from Muscat in the morning and head to Ras Al Hadd. Stop at Bimmah Sinkhole, a water-filled depression in the limestone of eastern Muscat Governorate. Swim in the turquoise waters of the sinkhole, which is 50 meters by 70 meters wide and 20 meters deep. Continue to Fins Beach, a white sandy beach with turquoise waters. Then, drive to Wadi Shab, a canyon gorge lined with palm trees. Hike for 45 minutes to reach the crystal-clear water pools. Swim through the warm waters from pool to pool and reach the last pool, where you can swim into a crevice cave with a small waterfall inside. Continue to the city of Sur and visit the Arabian Dhow Factory. Explore the old part of Sur, where most of the houses are designed with wooden doors and windows. Drive to Ras Al Hadd and check in to your hotel. After dinner, go on a guided walking tour on the beach at night and see sea turtles laying eggs. Day 2: Ras Al Hadd - Wadi Bani Khalid - Wahiba Sands - Muscat Drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful wadis in Oman. Take a short walk to reach the sparkling, blue, clear water pools, perfect for a long swim. Relax and sunbathe in the beautiful scenic wadi canyon. In the afternoon, continue to Wahiba Sands, a region of desert in Oman. Have fun in the golden sands and enjoy a dune bashing experience with your guide. Afterward, drive back to Muscat.

DAY 1 MUSCAT-BIMMAH SINKHOLE-FINS BEACH-WADI SHAB-SUR-RAS AL HADD The tour departs Muscat in the morning towards Ras Al Hadd, our first stop Bimmah Sinkhole (swimming in the sinkhole lake is possible) Bimmah Sinkhole a water-filled depression, structurally a sinkhole, in the limestone of eastern Muscat Governorate in Oman, a lake of turquoise waters, it's 50 m by 70 m wide and approximately 20 m deep, the sinkhole was formed by a collapse of the surface layer due to the dissolution of the underlying limestone. From Bimmah Sinkhole We’ll make stop at Fins beach or people call it white sands beach opens up a panorama of strikingly white sands and intriguingly pebbly beach, with sparkling turquoise waters and soft cool breeze. Then we drive towards Wade Shab, this Wade 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 a 35 to 40 minute hike up through the canyon Wade (walking shoes is required), we arrive at one of crystal clear water pools, tourists can swim 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. The tour continues to the city of Sur, the famous Arabian Dhow Factory, where you can see traditional wooden Dhows being built, we'll visit the old part of Sur there you can see most of the houses there designed with wooden doors and windows. From Sur we drive towards Ras Al Hadd, we check-in at the hotel/resort, in the evening after dinner we take you to the Turtles sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz, where we'll go on a guided beautiful walking tour on the beach at night under the stars, where we have a high chance of seeing Oman's great sea Turtles stumbling onto the beach to build a nest and lay the eggs, if you are lucky, you can even see baby turtles hatching from nests. OVERNIGHT IN RAS AL HADD (TURTLE BEACH RESORT OR SIMILAR) DAY 2 RAS AL HADD-WADI BANI KHALID-WAHIBA SANDS-MUSCAT Today we drive to Wade Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful Wades in Oman, after reaching Wade Bani Khalid just a short walk approximately 10 minutes (walking shoes are required) you’ll see sparkling, blue, clear water pools 9 meters in depth perfect for a long swim, relax sunbath, in the beautiful scenic Wade Canyon. In the afternoon we continue our journey to the desert (Wahiba Sands) this spectacular desert has an area of 12,500 Square K.M they called also Al Sharqiya Sands, formerly known as "Wahiba Sands" is a region of desert in Oman the region was named for the Bani Wahiba tribe, divided between the northern and southern Governorates in the Eastern Region, the area is defined by a boundary of 180 K.M (110 mi) north to south and 80 K.M (50 mi) east to west, have fun in the golden sands and enjoy dune bushing with our experienced guide.

Explore the natural beauty of Oman on a 2-day tour from Muscat with a local guide. Visit the Bimah Sinkhole, Wadi Shab, and the coastal town of Sur. Spend the night in a tent in the desert and watch the green turtles in Ras Al Hadd. Start your tour in Muscat and head to the Bimah Sinkhole. Take a dip in the clear waters of the sinkhole. Continue to Wadi Shab and hike through the canyon to reach the turquoise pools. Spend the night in a tent in the desert and watch the green turtles in Ras Al Hadd. The next day, visit the coastal town of Sur and see the traditional dhow boats.

Embark on a 3-day tour of Oman from Muscat. Visit the Nizwa Souq, Nizwa Fort, Wahiba Sands, Wadi Bani Khalid, Sur, Ras Al Hadd, Wadi Shab, Fins Beach, and Bimmah Sinkhole. Stay overnight in Wahiba Sands and Ras Al Hadd. Day 1: Muscat-Nizwa Market & Fort-Wahiba Sands Leave Muscat for the old capital of Oman, Nizwa. Visit the famous Nizwa Souq, where you can find a wide variety of vendors offering their goods in the streets of the souq. Next to the souq is Nizwa Fortress, which offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains. From Nizwa, continue your journey to the desert of Wahiba Sands. Relax in the camp or take part in an adventurous 4x4 drive in the sand dunes. Watch the stunning sunset of the desert on one of the big sand dunes. Finish the day with dinner at the camp. Stay overnight in Wahiba Sands. Day 2: Wahiba Sands-Wadi Bani Khalid-Sur-Ras Al Hadd Drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful wadis in Oman. After reaching Wadi Bani Khalid, take a short walk to see sparkling, blue, clear water pools, perfect for a long swim. Relax and sunbathe in the beautiful scenic wadi canyon. From Wadi Bani Khalid, continue your journey to Sur. Take a small city tour in Sur and see the dhow factory where wooden dhows are built. See the old ship and visit the old part of Sur where most of the houses are designed with wooden doors and windows. Continue to Ras Al Hadd to your hotel/resort for the night. In the evening after a buffet dinner, visit the Turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz. Go on a guided walking tour on the beach at night under the stars, where you have a high chance of seeing sea turtles stumbling onto the beach to build a nest and lay eggs. Stay overnight in Ras Al Hadd. Day 3: Ras Al Hadd - Wadi Shab- Fins beach - Sinkhole- Muscat Continue your tour to Wadi Shab, 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 a 45-minute hike up through the canyon, arrive at one of the crystal-clear water pools. Swim through the warm waters from pool to pool, eventually coming to the last pool where an opening among the enormous rocks allows you to swim into an incredible crevice cave with a small waterfall. Make a stop at Fins Beach, which opens up to a panorama of strikingly white sands and intriguingly pebbly beach, with sparkling turquoise waters and a soft cool breeze. Next. Our next stop is Bimmah Sinkhole, a big crater near the sea with a big lake at the bottom Bimmah Sinkhole a water-filled depression, structurally a sinkhole, in the limestone of eastern Muscat Governorate in Oman, a lake of turquoise waters, it is 50 m by 70 m wide and approximately 20 m deep, it's only about 600 m away from the sea, between the coastal towns of Dibab and Bimmah village, the sinkhole was formed by a collapse of the surface layer due to the dissolution of the underlying limestone.

Explore the natural beauty of Oman on a 2-day tour from Muscat. Visit the Wahiba Sands, Wadi Bani Khalid, Sur, Wadi Shab, Fins Beach, and Bimmah Sinkhole. Enjoy a night in a desert camp and take a dip in the turquoise waters of the Wadi Shab. On day 1, leave Muscat and head to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful wadis in Oman. Take a short walk to see the sparkling, blue, clear water pools 9 meters in depth. Relax and sunbathe in the beautiful scenic wadi canyon. In the afternoon, continue your journey to the Wahiba Sands. Relax in the camp or take part in an adventurous 4x4 drive in the sand dunes. Watch the stunning sunset of the desert on one of the big sand dunes. Finish the day with dinner at the camp. On day 2, after breakfast in the camp, leave the desert towards Sur. Take a small city tour in Sur and visit the famous Omani Dhow Factory, where you can see traditional wooden dhows being built. Continue your journey to Wadi Shab, 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 a 45-minute hike up through the canyon, arrive at one of the crystal clear water pools. Swim through the warm waters from pool to pool, eventually arriving at the last pool where an opening among the enormous rocks allows you to swim into an incredible crevice cave with a small waterfall inside. Stop at Fins Beach, which opens up to a panorama of strikingly white sands and intriguingly pebbly beach, with sparkling turquoise waters and a soft cool breeze. After visiting Wadi Shab, stop at Bimmah Sinkhole, where swimming in the sinkhole lake is possible. The Bimmah Sinkhole is a water-filled depression, structurally a sinkhole, in the limestone of eastern Muscat Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. The sinkhole was formed by a collapse of the surface layer due to the dissolution of the underlying limestone. To preserve the sinkhole, the local municipality developed a park there.