Oman Easter Break - 3 Days

pick up at 08:00 AM from Muscat. Proceed to visit Amouage factory. Founded over a quarter of a century ago, Amouage is a nice luxury fragrance house that draws inspiration from its birthplace of the Sultanate of Oman, infusing reference points from a rich and colorful heritage that fires the imagination of all who come into contact with its wonderful products. A picnic lunch box / lunch at local restaurant. Drive to Wahiba Sand via Sinaw & Mudaybi where you will see old mud houses with a deserted souq in the center. Continue to Sinaw, passing numerous small enclosures made of palm fronds that nowadays house goats and sheep. Behind the wall is the Sinaw souq. Wahiba Sands is a vast mass of undulating red and white sand dunes rising up to 200 meters and stretching as far as the eye can see. In the middle of the desert, stop to visit a Bedouin home. You will spend time and sit with Bedouin, learn their ways and values while enjoying traditional Omani coffee and dates. You are then welcomed to support them by buying the hand made products which they produce and are on sale in the camp (Camel ride optional) The setting in the bare wilderness of the desert emphasizes the beauty of the virgin golden sand dunes surrounding the camp. The camp’s serene environment and simplicity is a wonderful experience after our daily urban lives in the city. Sleep sheltered by Bedouin style accommodation under a roof of starry skies and enjoy the once in a lifetime experience! Enjoy a traditional Arabic meal, Omani coffee and dates. Overnight at Arabian Oryx Camp, Desert Camp.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. 08:00 AM – pick up from the hotel In sharp contrast with desert is Wadi Bani Khalid, a beautiful Wadi indeed. The wadi has clear deep blue waters, where the shades of the palm trees are inviting for a relaxing siesta! Catch a glimpse of the pretty villages scattered all over Wadi Bani Khalid as they cling precariously to the slopes of the rugged mountain-side (Please bring along your swimwear, the clear waters of the Wadi are very inviting! Also please note that light clothing and walking shoes may be more suitable on this trip). A picnic lunch box / lunch at local restaurant en route In Sur visit the fishermen‟s harbor and witness the fishermen in action. Proceed on to the Dhow building yard. Dhows are traditional Omani wooden fisher boats that are even today, built by hand. Check-in to hotel. After a refreshing shower and dinner assemble in the main lobby of the Carapace research Centre around 21:00 hrs where the rangers will divide you into groups of 10-15 people. Proceed on a 15 min walk to the place where the green turtles nest on the calm beaches of Ras Al Jinz. The turtles can be seen late at night (21hrs to 23hrs) OR early in the morning (about 04 am). Enjoy this natural phenomenon an experience that is guaranteed to stay in your memory for a long time.Overnight at Carapace research Centre.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. 08:00 AM – pick up from the hotel Start your journey back to Muscat. Continue via Qalhat where Bibi Miriam’s tomb (photo stop) is located. Proceed to Wadi Shab where beautiful clear pools of the wadi oasis are a serene and rewarding sight in the otherwise barren environment. After visiting the Wadi – proceed to the white beaches of Finns where a picnic lunch box will be served. Also see the Bimah Sinkhole, a natural hole in the round created by a collapsing mountain. The hole is filled with blue-green sea water. Finally we pass through the village of Quriyat, guarded by its 18th century fort and return to Muscat.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch