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| Arrival at Muscat International Airport. Transfer to Hotel for Check in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Breakfast at hotel. Later proceed to Wahaiba Sands, it is one of the most fascinating and mysterious deserts in the Arab Gulf region. Depart to Al Wasil, beginning the overnight journey to Wahaiba Sands, which is also home to a few thousand Bedouins, who are known to have inhabited this inhospitable region for at least 7000 years. On arrival at the campsite, guests are welcomed by Bedouins, serving Omani coffee, fresh fruit and mineral water. Skilled drivers will then take guests for exciting dune drive. During night, enjoy moonlit dinner at the camp under millions of twinkling stars. For the romantic visitor, the Wahaiba Sands conjure up images of the immensity as well as benevolence of nature. One of the stunning features of Wahaiba Sands is the shifting colours of sand at different times of the day. A dune drive or camel ride offer a unique desert experience. Overnight in a Desert Camp. (B,D) |
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| Early morning, enjoy sunrise in the desert and capture the scenic beauty in camera. After breakfast in the camp, proceed to Sur, renowned for shipyards where traditional Omani boats (dhows) are built. The coastal drive continues through Qalhat, one of the oldest towns and seaports in Oman, famous for exporting horses and importing spices from India in the 13th century. The ruins of Bibi Mariam mausoleum is another attraction here. A picnic lunch at Wadi Shab will be followed by a swim in the scenic sea fringed by white sandy beaches in Fins, reaching Muscat by late evening. Overnight at hotel in Muscat. (B) |
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| Breakfast at hotel. Then free at leisure until departure transfer to Airport. (B) |
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