Arabian Sands (9 days)

Desert Adventure In Oman

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Holy Nizwa & the Akhdar Mountains
After discovering Muscat - Oman's progressive capital - we load up for a 4WD adventure along the coast. We visit the dhow-builders of Sur before immersing ourselves deep into the natural beauty of this amazing country, as we enjoy the pleasure of swimming in freshwater pools at Wadi Shab and wild camping on deserted beaches.

Wilderness & Wahiba Sands
Journeying inland into the ethereal stillness of the Wahiba Sands - an awe-inspiring 'sea' of dunes up to 200m in height - we camp under the stars in this vast isolated wilderness, distant from modern civilisation hoping to meet bedouin families as we go.

Coast to Coast
In and around the holy city of Nizwa we gain an insight into yet another side of Oman. We discover a country where water is perhaps more precious still than oil; where hillside villages are painstakingly terraced and medieval falaj irrigation systems are still in use. A culture steeped in tradition, livestock auctions are likely to be as animated today as they were in the heyday of the nearby 17th-century Jabrin fort. Next we traverse the Akhdar ('green') Mountains for stunning views of Arabia's own Grand Canyon and return to Muscat.

• Itinerary
• Prices
• Essential Info

Itinerary

Day	Itinerary	Night stop
1	Join Muscat.
2	Arrive Muscat; tour of the capital.
3	Drive via Wadi Shab to Finns Beach.
4	Drive via Sur's dhow shipyards to Qahid; beach camp.
5	Drive through the desert; camp in the Wahiba Sands.
6	Continue to Nizwa.
7	In Nizwa; full day excursion to Tanuf and Jabrin fort.
8	Visit Nizwa goat auction; drive via Jebel Shams ('Grand Canyon') to Muscat.
9	Tour ends Muscat.

Prices

Dates	Travellers	Departs	Ccy	Adult	Child	Notes
07 Feb 09 - 15 Feb 09	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	755.00	N/A
14 Feb 09 - 22 Feb 09	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	790.00	N/A
28 Mar 09 - 05 Apr 09	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	800.00	N/A
04 Apr 09 - 12 Apr 09	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	800.00	N/A
24 Oct 09 - 01 Nov 09	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	800.00	N/A
31 Oct 09 - 08 Nov 09	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	800.00	N/A
12 Dec 09 - 20 Dec 09	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	800.00	N/A
19 Dec 09 - 27 Dec 09	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	830.00	N/A
06 Feb 10 - 14 Feb 10	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	830.00	N/A
13 Feb 10 - 21 Feb 10	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	830.00	N/A
27 Feb 10 - 07 Mar 10	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	830.00	N/A
27 Mar 10 - 04 Apr 10	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	830.00	N/A
03 Apr 10 - 11 Apr 10	0 - 15	Sa	GBP	830.00	N/A

All prices indicated are per person, are for guidance only, and are subject to final confirmation at the time of booking with the Travel Specialist who provides the service. For any holidays displayed without an indication of price, a quotation can be obtained from the Travel Specialist through our enquiry system.

Essential Info

Transport

4WD/Bus.

Staff

Tour Leader plus driver(s) and cook.

Group Size

Approx. 12 to 15.

Operator Remarks

Our itinerary traverses little visited regions, travelling by 4WD vehicles on some rough roads, offering a unique insight into this fascinating country.

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