The Sulternative Experience

Epic journeys

All drink included

Lunch in restaurant

All tickets museum

Tour guide

Public Liability Insurance

Tour Overview

A holiday not to excluded from your bucket list, it opens new horizon of thought process when you image about the Arab world. Nature, scenic beauty, pristine beaches, history, culture, Omani hospitality are the highlights you should expect. The Sulternative Experience is not just a holiday for couples or family, it’s art of living experience.

Day 01

Transfer from Airport to Hotel & Evening City Tour (Meals - No Meals) Muscat

Welcome to Muscat! After arriving in Muscat you are will be transferred to your selected Hotel for check in. Your holiday has started so it is time to relax so take the rest of the day to gather your thoughts and get ready for what will be an experience never to be forgotten. 1600hrs pick up from hotel for city excursion. It is time to head to Mutrah where we first visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum and a photo stop by Qasr Al Alam (His Majesty's Palace) before heading to the vibrant fish market and lively Mutrah Souk. Bargain with the locals and see what treasures you can find lying around in the twisting and winding walkways. Your evening fulfilled you are dropped off safely at your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day lazing around the pool. Overnight Muscat

Day 02

Pick up from hotel 08:30 am (Meals - Breakfast, L - Lunch & D - Dinner) Muscat – Nizwa – Jebal Akhdar

After breakfast we head to Nizwa, the heritage capital of Oman that is famous for its Round Tower Fort, built in the 17th century, and the souq with ornamental silver jewellery and intricately hand-carved ‘khanjars’ (daggers). There on we move to visit Jabreen, built in the late 17th century and the finest of Oman’s castles, became a seat of Omani learning. The castle displays the highest achievement in Omani ceiling painting and has beautifully executed woodcarvings. On the way to Jabreen we will stop at the historic town of Bahla, encircled by a winding wall and is famous for pottery as well as a large fort which is included on UNESCO’s world heritage list and finally we head for Jebel Akhdar, the highest peak in the Arabia. Here we enjoy the spectacular views over Oman’s 1000m-deep equivalent to the Grand Canyon. Overnight Jebal Akhdar

Day 03

Checkout from hotel 09:00 am (Meals - B - Breakfast, L - Lunch & D - Dinner) Jebal Akhdar – Wahiba Sands

Breakfast and explore the Grand Canyon. Later we make our decent and drive to visit the Women’s market in Ibra. Post lunch we drive to the Magnificent Wahiba Sands are vast mass of red and white sand with dunes rising up to 200 meters, which also host a variety of flora and fauna. Have your own sand bashing fun with our well experienced driver riding the dunes on the way to the camp site. BBQ-Dinner & Overnight Wahiba Sands

Day 04

Checkout from hotel 09:30 am (Meals - B - Breakfast & L - Lunch) Wahiba Sands – Wadi Bani Khalid – Muscat

Breakfast at the camp site. Later on you visit one of the Bedouin house to drink some Bedouin traditional coffee and to learn about their life style. Your guide will explain to you the relationship between the Bedouins and the camels. Continue driving to Wadi Bani Khalid with its small pretty villages embedded in the mountains. The deep blue-green waters are ideal for swimming before we continue driving back to Muscat. Overnight Muscat

Day 05

Transfer to Muscat Airport & Salalah Airport to Hotel (Meals - B - Breakfast) Muscat - Salalah

Breakfast & you will be picked up from your hotel & transferred to airport for your flight to Salalah. (Preferable noon flight). Upon arrival you will be transferred to your selected hotel. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight Salalah

Day 06

Pick up from hotel 0:900 am (Meals - B - Breakfast) Salalah East

Today you will have a tour of the capital of Dhofar, starting with East Salalah. Drive past the Royal Farm and the Mamura Palace to arrive at Taqa. The village is famed for its sardines and here you will see the Taqa Castle before proceeding to Samhuram with its famed port from where the frankincense trade used to take place and you will also see the remains of Queen Sheba's Palace on top of a small hill overlooking the Khor Rawri. Continue by the coastal road to the old city of Mirbat where the Arabian Horses and slave trade used to take place. A walk around the town reveals Mirbat Castle overlooking the sea and some old and beautiful old merchant houses with their carved doors and windows. Return to Salalah for lunch. Overnight Salalah

Day 07

Pick up from hotel 09:00 am (Meals - B - Breakfast) Salalah West

After breakfast meet your guide at the lobby & set for your tour to West Salalah visiting Job's tomb marking the place where the remains of the Moslem Prophet known as Job in the Old Testament can be found. Continue to Mughsail beach which stretches for several kilometers with high cliffs on either side. This area also has an abundance of bird life such as flamingos, pelicans and stork. The tour ends with a visit to see frankincense trees, which produce the incense for which this region is famous. For lunch if you are a born apatite then ask your guide to take you for some local treat (Madhabi – meat cooked on stones, served with rice & sauce). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Salalah

Day 08

Checkout and transfer to airport (Meals - B - Breakfast)

Breakfast at hotel and later transfer to the Airport for flight back home via Muscat. (B)

Inclusions

– Return airport pick & Drop off
– Hotels based on twin as stated above
– Tours in a comfortable saloon/4×4 with English speaking guide
– Water during excursions
– Airfare to Salalah in Economy Class
– Entrance fee to all attractions as per the itinerary
– Meals as indicated B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner

Exclusions

– Cost of lunches or dinners other than specified above
– Cost of Oman Visa
– Any expenses of personal nature
– Tips

CANCELLATION POLICY

No Show: 100%

Within 14 days: 50% charges apply.

Payment: 100% minimum 21 days prior to arrival via bank transfer

ALL COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE & AVAILABILITY/SCHEDULES

This tour is offered subject to the booking conditions. We reserve the right to correct any pricing errors or omissions that may occur prior to firm booking

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