Oman Discovery

You will be picked up by your Bedouin guide at the airport and driven through the Jebel Qara Mountains to Thumrait, the second biggest city in Dhofar region. After 180 km, you will reach the famous desert town of Ubhar, the sunken Atlantis of the desert. In Wadi Malhit, the camp will be set up. The region is famous for its black camels. You will get the chance to enjoy the night sky along with a campfire and listen to the exciting stories of the Bedouins

Today’s day is entirely dedicated to show you the beauty of Rub Al Khali Desert. On the way to Hashman, you will pass big sand dunes with 1001 shades, leaving you speechless and amazed. In the midst of these unique scenery, surrounded by 200m high dunes, your camp will be set up for the night. During a hike towards the sunset, you will realize and appreciate the beauty of the world’s biggest sand desert. Far from everyday stress and next to a campfire, you will plunge into the Bedouin way of life, enjoying a typical Omani dinner.

After your breakfast in the desert, you leave the “Empty Quarter” and head towards Salalah’s west coast. The journey will lead you to the Bedouin villages of Bithnah & Muday. Afterwards, you will drive on an off-road track back towards the sea. During your picnic in Rakhysut (not included), you get to enjoy the pristine ocean view, before continuing to white sand beaches and the Blowholes of Mughsayl. After a zick-zack road, surrounded by frankincense trees, you will reach your hotel in Taqah, a place to relax and enjoy the luxury after an adventure in the desert.

In the morning, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and your day starts from Taqa to travel along the beautiful palm-lined coastal road to Mirbat, with a short stop in Sumhuram since the remaining palace ruins of the infamous queen of Saba are presumed to be located there. After Mirbat, you will follow the road through some outback, where you can find the fishing villages of Sadah and Hasik. The sea will be on your right and Dhofar's mountain scenery on your left. This part of the country might be the most deserted but with the most beautiful coast. Following this panoramic road you will find your way to Wadi Shuwaymiah, a canyon with bizarre rock strucktures and snow-white sand dunes among which you camp for the night. Suggestion for your dinner: let it be prepared by local fisherman from the Shuwaymiah fishing lodge. While “Catch of the Day” will be freshly grilled by the campfire, the fishermen will tell you everything about their daily life (not included).

You will continue your journey along the coast. Breath-taking sand beaches will change into beautiful “moon landscapes”. At “Pink Lagoon” you have the chance to observe flamingos and other sea birds. Continue your drive along the coast. You will reach Ras Madrakah, a wonderful bay with a white beach, surrounded by black mountains made of volcanic rocks. Overnight in Duqm.

The beauty of the beach at your hotel will allure you for a few hours to stay before you continue your journey. Along the coast, you will drive to Marata. The fishing village of Khaluf is famous for its white sand dunes inviting you to have a picnic (not included). After your lunch, the coast road will lead you towards Masirah with its white salt fields. Fresh sea salt can be bought first hand from one of the stands there. Keep following the scenic route along the sea through a fascinating desert landscape, shaped by Wahiba Sands. Near Ras ar Ruways, there are lovely spots as camping opportunities for the night. The combination of sand dunes and sea in Oman is unique.

You will drive through an unreal seeming landscape. The yellow-orange colour of sand is partly covered by black-brown stone fields. On the coast, you will reach Sur, which was a pivot for trading from Africa, India and Asia to all continents. We recommend visiting the Dhow factory, where authentic Omani boats are still beeing built. Before you check-in to your hotel, you should see “Fatah al Khair” dhow boat from 18th century near the factory at the museum. In the evening, you have the option to do turtle-watching tour (ticket not included)

Next day morning, you will take the panoramic road towards Muscat, which used to be nothing but a narrow path years back. Follow the road till you reach Wadi Tiwi. Further, you will get to Bimmah Sinkhole, a limestone crater. The sinkhole is filled by the ocean via an underground river. Its turquoise colour invites you to swim. Later on you will reach again the coastal highway, where you drive along the coast towards Muscat.