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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 8 days
tour type Small group
age requirement 12-95 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-10549
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Operated in English

Starts Muscat, Oman
Ends Muscat, Oman

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Time to explore the city highlights of Muscat.
Visit a turtle sanctuary.
Watch the sunset from a desert camp.
Visit the cattle market in Nizwá.
Marvel in the canyon views of Jebel Shams

The "Highlights Of Oman" tour starts from and ends in Muscat. It is a city sightseeing tour that takes 8 days taking you through Wahiba Sands, Nizwa and Muscat in Oman. "Highlights Of Oman" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Oman remains one of the last great undiscovered parts of the Middle East. Here, ancient heritage melds beautifully with modern living. Overnight in the dramatic Wahiba Sands desert after visiting the Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve to observe the endangered species’ nesting process. Still looking for something off the beaten path? Visit Wadi Nakhr, also known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, to get even deeper into Oman’s ethereal beauty — natural and otherwise.

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Day 1: Muscat
Day 2: Muscat
Day 3: Muscat/Ras al-Jinz
Day 4: Ras al-Jinz/Wahiba Sands
Day 5: Wahiba Sands/Nizwá
Day 6: Nizwá
Day 7: Nizwá/Muscat
Day 8: Muscat

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nts), desert camp (1 nt).

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Note: Allow USD210-275 for meals not included.

Transport

Walking, private bus, 4x4 vehicle.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Muscat city tour
Bimmah Sinkhole and Sur dhow shipyard visit
Ras al-Jinz turtle sanctuary night walk (seasonal)
Wahiba Sands desert camp
Nizwá cattle market
Mud houses of Misfat al Abyreen walk

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Muscat are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Highlights of Oman tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of Oman tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Highlights of Oman tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Highlights of Oman tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?

1. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

3. Travel Style : Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

4. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.

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