Discover Oman
From AUD $4355
Small Group
Light
Rating
(17 reviews)
Discover Oman
8 days
Small Group
Moderate
Light
English
Experience Overview
Adventure from portside Muscat and Muttrah into the heart of Oman's richly coloured past. Discover the awesome Islamic forts, age-old mud-brick houses, and silver- and spice-filled souqs that make this Middle Eastern jewel such a feast for the senses.
Highlights
- Stand on top of Oman, with the vast Grand Canyon at your feet and take the scenic route down through the mountains to Muscat.
- Walk through remote villages, tucked between mountains and at the bottom of valleys, lush with date palms and full of friendly locals, enjoy a visit to a local bee keeper and a hearty home-cooked Omani lunch.
- Scramble to the top of the Wahiba Sands dunes for incredible sunset and sunrise views, and experience traditional Omani hospitality over coffee and dates with a Bedouin family.
- Discover Oman's most phenomenal castles and mosques with guided visits to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Jabreen Castle.
- Step back in time with a night in Nizwa, staying in a heritage property in the heart of the old town, and stroll the souq for souvenirs.
Trip Details
8 days
Mini Bus, 4x4
Small Group
English
Muscat, Oman
Muscat, Oman
Moderate
Explorer
Light
Itinerary
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Muscat - Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Muscat - Sidab Women's Group visit with lunch
Optional Activities:
- Muscat - Sunset Cruise in Muscat Harbour (appx 2 hours including transfers) (55 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Hawiyat Najim Park - Bimmah Sinkhole
- Wadi Tiwi - Visit
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Wadi Bani Khalid - Visit and swim stop
- Wahiba Sands – Desert dune sunset
- Sur - Dhow factory visit
Accommodation:
- Desert Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Nizwa - Jabreen Castle
- Wahiba Sands - Bedouin family visit
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Misfat Al Abyreen - Village walk & beekeeper visit
- Nizwa - Souq visit
- Misfat Al Abyreen - Home-cooked lunch
Optional Activities:
- Nizwa - Fort visit - Entry Fee (5 OMR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Jebel Shams - Grand Canyon scenic drive
- Bilad Sait - Fortress villlage visit
- Jebel Shams - Balcony walk (1 hour)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Muscat- Snorkeling Trip (2 Hours) (10am-1pm) (75 USD)
- Muscat-Dolphin Watching Cruise (2 Hours) (8am-10am,10am-12pm) (55 USD)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Adventure from portside Muscat and Muttrah into the heart of Oman's richly coloured past. Discover the awesome Islamic forts, age-old mud-brick houses, and silver- and spice-filled souqs that make this Middle Eastern jewel such a feast for the senses.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 07 Mar 2026
Customer Reviews
03/17/2024
I'm obsessed with Oman. The country is singular in its cultutral tradition and hospitality. Literally everything one could dream of is here... and if you get to see it with Said! You are truly fortunate... an amazing experience.
02/29/2024
This trip was excellent, included a bit of everything from different areas to understand country, culture and people. Said was excellent leader with incredible knowledge and patience for everyone in the group.
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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03/17/2024
I'm obsessed with Oman. The country is singular in its cultutral tradition and hospitality. Literally everything one could dream of is here... and if you get to see it with Said! You are truly fortunate... an amazing experience.
02/29/2024
This trip was excellent, included a bit of everything from different areas to understand country, culture and people. Said was excellent leader with incredible knowledge and patience for everyone in the group.
02/29/2024
Well-paced itinerary showcasing different aspects of traditional and contemporary Omani life. Diverse locations from sand dunes to volcanic and limestone natural wonders - Bimmah Sinkhole was a highlight! For lovers of cities and architecture, there's free time to explore museums, souqs and visit historical monuments in Muscat, Muttrah and Nizwa too.
02/12/2024
Oman is an excellent destination for a genuine Arabian experience: it is a fascinating country with a very varied landscape, the people are wonderful, food is excellent and accommodation very comfortable.
02/01/2024
Oman is a spectacularly beautiful country, still as yet undiscovered by Western tourists. It is definitely worth a visit. This tour is a great introduction. All your senses will be rewarded.
02/16/2024
I HIGHLY recommend this trip! The vibe, the country, the architecture, the people, our amazing guide, the overall design. I absolutely loved it. This has been my first organized group trip, and I was very excited. It did not disappoint!
01/15/2024
Oman is an amazing travel destination and Intrepid's tour was a wonderful way to see the country. We had an excellent guide in Said and an inspiring group of like-minded travelers. This was my first time touring with Intrepid and I will definitely sign up for another trip in the future.
12/08/2023
Said is an excellent and knowledgeable guide. He and his team of drivers were incredibly well organized and communicated well with the group. He listened and showed concerns for every member on the journey and was more than willing to accommodate as best he could their requests. I would recommend this trip.
12/03/2023
Go on this exceptional tour of Oman and be dazzled by otherworldly landscapes: from lush valleys and pink-sand beaches on the Indian Ocean, to the desert and mountains and canyons. Said, the tour leader, will illuminate this fascinating place. Had a magical time in Oman!
12/06/2023
A fantastic introductory trip to Oman with an excellent tour leader in Said. At times trip felt a little rushed due to the time of year (reduced daylight hours in December). Topped of by seeing Turtles both coming ashore to lay and hatchlings making a dash to the ocean.
12/05/2023
My Oman trip was wonderful - what a beautiful country with such varied scenery and places. The Omanis are such friendly and welcoming people. Our trip was extremely well organised by our guide Said whose timing was impeccable as he always got us to any of the "touristy" sites well before the crowds ! Said was a fund of knowledge on both Oman itself and its history and was always willing to answer our many varied questions !
11/19/2023
Oman is a gorgeous, diverse and fascinating country, and this one week trip with Intrepid gave a great diversity of activities in the city, ocean, desert, and mountains. The Wahiba Sands desert and Jebel Shams balcony walk were some of the highlights. Said was a knowledgeable and supportive guide and made sure we all had a great time. Highly recommend this trip!
11/15/2023
Good all around trip.Very relaxed culture without the “rah rah buying haggling”.stunning landscapes makes it all the more interesting.
11/26/2023
My first tour with Intrepid. Everything great. Tour leader Said first rate assisted by Amin and Yusef. A great tour. Looking forward to next one
11/08/2023
The tour of Oman beyond Muscat was fascinating and we experienced a good mix of desert, mountains (Jebel Shams brilliant) and small towns with a great flavour of how the locals live and their history. A fun and interesting group of multinational travellers in the group was perfect, with our excellent leader, Said, and two reliable safe drivers Amin and Juma. Thank you all.
11/09/2023
I was surprised by the beauty of Oman. The guide Said and the accomodations were great. My highlights were the turtle reserve Ras Al Jinz, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the desert camp. I also enjoyed the wadi and sinkhole swim, the trip in the Canyon, visits to the shipyard and Jabrin and Nizwa Fort. Everything was well organised and the Omani hospitality with Omani coffee and dates is fantastic! Thank you Said!
11/09/2023
Loved the variety of destinations and activities. Really enjoyed the 4WD vehicles as transport throughout. Excellent leader who could not have known the destination and people better. Go before everyone finds out about Oman!
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