Tour Lujain 6 Days Package

Day 1
Muscat-Sinkhole-Fins Beach-Wadi Shab-Sur-Ras Al Hadd

The tour departs from Muscat in the morning towards **Ras Al Hadd**. Our first stop will be the **Bimmah Sinkhole** (swimming in the sinkhole lake is possible), a water-filled depression that is structurally a sinkhole within the limestone of eastern Muscat Governorate in Oman. This lake of turquoise waters is 50m by 70m wide and approximately 20m deep, located just 600m away from the sea, nestled 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. To preserve this natural wonder, the local municipality developed a park there.

From the Sinkhole, we’ll make a stop at **Fins Beach**, also known as “white sands beach.” This opens up a panorama of strikingly white sands and an intriguingly pebbly beach, complemented by sparkling turquoise waters and a soft, cool breeze.

**Following this**, from Fins Beach, we’ll drive towards **Wadi Shab**. This Wadi is an enormous canyon gorge, beautifully lined with palm trees and bearing impressive indications of nature’s power from mountain water. After a 35 to 40-minute hike up through the canyon (walking shoes are required), we’ll arrive at one of the crystal-clear water pools where tourists can swim through the warm waters from pool to pool. **Eventually**, we’ll reach the last pool, where an opening among the enormous rocks allows us to swim into an incredible crevice cave featuring a small waterfall inside. Here, sunlight filters in from the outside, transforming the water into a beautiful turquoise blue, while water cascades down one side of the cave from the Wadi beyond.

**After our Wadi Shab adventure**, we’ll continue our journey to **Sur**. We’ll take you on a city tour of Sur, showcasing the famous Dhow Factory, where you can witness traditional wooden Dhows being built. We’ll also visit the old part of Sur, where many houses are designed with classic wooden doors and windows.

The tour then proceeds to **Ras Al Hadd**, where you’ll check into your hotel/resort. In the evening, after dinner, we’ll take you to the **Turtle Sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz**. Here, we’ll embark on a guided, beautiful walking tour on the beach at night under the stars. We have a high chance of seeing Oman’s magnificent sea turtles making their way onto the beach to build nests and lay eggs. **If you’re lucky**, you might even witness baby turtles hatching from some nests.

Overnight in Ras Al Hadd (Turtle Beach Resort or Similar)

Day 2 Ras Al Hadd-Wadi Bani Khalid-Wahiba Sands

Today, we’ll take you to **Wadi Bani Khalid**, one of the biggest and most beautiful Wadis in Oman. After reaching Wadi Bani Khalid, just a short walk of approximately 10 minutes (walking shoes are required) will lead you to sparkling, blue, crystal-clear water pools, some reaching 9 meters in depth. Here, you can swim, sunbathe, and simply relax within the beautiful scenic Wadi canyons.

**In the afternoon**, we’ll continue our journey to our desert camp in the **Wahiba Sands** desert. This spectacular desert spans an area of 12,500 square kilometers, also known as Al Sharqiya Sands. Formerly referred to as “The Wahiba Sands,” this region of Oman’s desert is named after the Bani Wahiba tribe. It’s divided between the northern and southern Governorates in the Eastern Region, defined by a boundary of 180 km (110 mi) north to south and 80 km (50 mi) east to west. You can choose to relax at the camp or take part in an adventurous 4×4 drive in the sand dunes with our experienced guide. **Then**, we’ll watch the stunning desert sunset from one of the large sand dunes, concluding the day with a buffet dinner at the camp.

Overnight in the Desert (Safari Desert Camp or Similar)

Day 3 Wahiba Sands-Al Mudhaireb-Ibra-Zukait-Nizwa

In the morning, we’ll drive to **Al Mudhaireb village**, located in Al Qabil Town. Here, you can walk a bit uphill, which will bring you to the ruins of the old village of Al Mudhaireb. The ruins are quite interesting, and you can explore the area. **However**, if you keep going uphill, you will see one of the many watchtowers of Al Mudhaireb. The view from that watchtower is quite nice, and once you’re there, you will notice about half a dozen other watchtowers in Al Mudhaireb.

**Historically**, each quarter of the village had its own watchtower to warn residents of attacks from other villages/quarters, and **consequently**, there would have been an old quarter under or nearby to each of these watchtowers.

**From there**, we’ll visit the old ancient village of **Ibra**, which is approximately 1000 years old and built from mud and limestone. You can walk around the village. The village is not completely abandoned; **in fact**, there are still some people living there.
**Next**, on the way to Nizwa, in the village of **Zukait**, we’ll stop at cylindrical tombs that date back to the third millennium BC. These tombs, located on a hilltop in the Al Dakhiliyah region, are made of mountain rock stacked to create a distinctive beehive shape. **From there**, we’ll continue our journey to the old capital city of Oman, **Nizwa**, arriving in the afternoon. After hotel check-in, you’ll have free leisure time for the rest of the day.

Overnight in Nizwa (Al Diyar Hotel or Similar)

Day 4 Nizwa Fort & Market (Souq)-Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain)-Birkat Al Moz-Nizwa

Today in the morning, we’ll visit the **Nizwa Market (Souq)**, where a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the bustling streets. Here, you can find vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts, Omani sweet (Halwa), dates, spice, and souvenirs, all sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast. **Especially interesting** is the Friday cattle market, when locals from nearby villages come to sell their cattle and chickens in a lively, circus-style open marketplace.

**Adjacent to the Souq** is **Nizwa Fortress**. The Fort, now a museum, offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains. You can walk around this impressive Fortress, exploring its many rooms, passages, and towers. The Fort stands as an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba dynasty from the mid-17th century. It was a military stronghold designed to withstand even the strongest attacks of its time. **Indeed**, even along its corridors, many traps were strategically laid to deter any intruders who might have penetrated the defenses.

**From Nizwa**, we’ll drive to **Jebel Akhdar**, widely known as “Green Mountain,” which is considered one of the most scenic areas in Oman. It’s a part of the Al Hajar Mountain range. Jebel Akhdar is so-called because of the presence of green terraced gardens surrounding the villages, where a variety of fruits like pomegranates, apricots, apples, olives, grapes, roses, peaches, and walnuts are grown. **Furthermore**, there are interesting walks in Wadi Bani Habib, Shrejah, Al Ain, and Al Aqur.

**After exploring Green Mountain**, we’ll visit **Birkat Al Moz**. It features a large Falaj system that supplies water to numerous date palms and vegetable orchards. It’s listed by UNESCO, and **therefore**, it’s well worth spending some time walking around the old part of the village.

Overnight in Nizwa (Al Diyar Hotel or Similar)

Day 5 Nizwa-Jabreen Castle-Misfah Al Abreen-Al Hamra-Wadi Ghul-Grand Canyon (Jabal Shams)

Today, we’re driving up to **Jebel Shams Mountain** (the Grand Canyon of Oman). **On the way**, we’ll make a stop at **Jabreen Castle**. This castle was originally designed as a presidential palace in 1670 by Balarab bin Sultan bin Saif of the Ya’arubi Dynasty. An extensive renovation was carried out in 1984. The interior includes various furniture and traditional utensils to provide visitors with a taste of the period’s castle lifestyle. The building itself is decorated with elaborate wood carvings, ceiling paintings, and stucco work, and the castle is open to visitors.

**Following this**, we’ll drive to **Misfat al Abreyeen**. This picturesque village lies on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams and consists of old homes and narrow streets. It boasts a falaj system that irrigates numerous orchards, date palms, and vegetables, making it well worth spending some time walking around the village.

**Next**, we’ll visit the ancient village of **Al Hamra**. From there, we’ll drive into **Wadi Ghul**. The village of Wadi Ghul, 2000 years old, is located at the foot of Mountain Ghul and can be seen on your way to Jabal Shams. It has been abandoned by its inhabitants, with no one remaining, and was built of solid stones.

**From Wadi Ghul**, we’ll drive into **Wadi Nakhar**. This area offers beautiful sites and a spectacular view, deriving its name from the local word “necrosis,” which means the process of rock sculpture “erosion,” as the water of this valley formed during various time periods.

**Wadi Al Nakhar** is considered one of the deepest valleys in Oman due to its geographical characteristics. The great gap in Jabal Shams is regarded as the most important water source, as its large opening leads to valleys and reefs that form the valley of Al Nakhar.

**Finally**, from there, we’ll start driving up to **Jebel Shams Mountain** (The Grand Canyon of Oman), at 3009 meters. This mountain is one of the most adventurous in Oman, offering an exhilarating off-road experience and fantastic views. We’ll reach the canyon viewpoint, which is about 2000 meters high, where we’ll stop to enjoy the view and take photos. **Then**, we’ll continue driving to our resort where you’ll spend the night.

Overnight in Jebel Shams (Sama Heights Resort or Similar)

Day 6 Grand Canyon-Balad Sayt-Snake Canyon- Wadi Bani Awf-Nakhal Fort-Muscat

In the morning, we’ll drive down the mountain on the other side (east) into **Wadi Bani Awf**. This mountain road offers an exciting off-road experience and fantastic views into dramatic canyons and Wadis, as it winds down several kilometers before connecting with Wadi Bani Awf. We will pass several villages along the way, **with the most beautiful being** **Balad Sayt**, which is completely surrounded by mountains. **Once we reach the valley (Wadi Bani Awf)**, we’ll also pass by impressive Wadi Canyons, including the famous **Snake Canyon**. The road will lead us through the Wadi, passing numerous small villages.

**From there**, we’ll continue our journey to **Nakhal**. Here, you can visit the beautiful **Nakhal Fortress**, which lies at the foothills of the mountains in a charming small town known for its extensive date palm plantations. This magnificent 1500-year-old fortress rises majestically out of the mountain rock, towering high above the ancient village as if still warning potential attackers of its ominous strength. It has witnessed many battles and is packed full of hidden escape routes and secret passages. You can stroll around inside this beautifully restored fortress and explore all its rooms, which have been nicely decorated in the original old style. The view from the top of the fortress, overlooking the mountains and lush green date plantations, is truly outstanding.
**Finally**, from Nakhal, we’ll drive back to Muscat, concluding our tour.

Starting Time:
08:00 AM

Including:

• Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD
• 5 Nights Accommodation
• English Speaking Guide
• Private Round Trip
• Pick up & Drop off
• Bottled Water

Pick up Information:

WE PICK UP TRAVELERS FROM ANY PLACE IN MUSCAT:

• Muscat Harbor (For Shore Excursions Passengers)
• Muscat International Airport
• Residence
• Hotels