Grand Mosque & Mutrah Souq & wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole
“6 nights in Oman — Land in Muscat, settle into the Old Town guesthouse, and ease in along the Corniche.”
6 nights in Oman, mapped out day by day through Muscat, Wahiba Sands and Jebel Akhdar — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-18 Nov
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Boutique guesthouse and 2 more
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €1,234
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Mutrah by night
Arrive at Muscat International, transfer to Old Town guesthouseEvening stroll along Mutrah CornicheDinner of Omani mishkak and shuwa near the harbourEarly night to reset for the tour-packed days - 2
Grand Mosque & Mutrah Souq tour
Morning guided tour of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (modest dress required)Admire the giant Persian carpet and Swarovski chandelierVisit the Royal Opera House exterior and Al Alam PalaceAfternoon in Mutrah Souq: frankincense, silver khanjars, pashminasCoffee and dates at a traditional souq cafe - 3
Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole day trip
Early departure along the scenic coast roadHike and swim through Wadi Shab's pools to the hidden waterfall cavePicnic lunch in the wadiSwim at the Bimmah (Hawiyat Najm) SinkholePhoto stop at Fins Beach before returning to Muscat - 4
Wahiba Sands desert overnight
Drive inland to Bidiyah, deflate tyres for dune bashingSunset camel ride over the golden dunesSundowner atop a high duneBedouin-style dinner at desert campStargazing in the Wahiba night sky - 5
Jebel Akhdar mountain trip
Depart the desert after sunrise breakfastDrive up Jebel Akhdar (4x4 only, checkpoint access)Walk the rose-terrace villages of Al Ayn and Wadi Bani HabibViewpoint over the dramatic Saiq Plateau canyonsReturn to Muscat Old Town guesthouse for the evening - 6
Dolphin cruise & departure
Morning dolphin-watching boat cruise from Marina Bandar Al RowdhaSpot spinner and bottlenose dolphins along the coastlineOptional snorkel stop at a rocky coveLast-minute souvenir shoppingTransfer to Muscat International for the return KLM flight
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Arrival & Mutrah by night
Land in Muscat, settle into the Old Town guesthouse, and ease in along the Corniche. Arrive at Muscat International, transfer to Old Town guesthouse and Evening stroll along Mutrah Corniche.
- Flights
- €598
- Stay
- €636
- Per night
- €206
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Grand Mosque & Mutrah Souq tour
A guided half-day through the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the labyrinth of Mutrah Souq. Morning guided tour of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (modest dress required) and Admire the giant Persian carpet and Swarovski chandelier.
Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole day trip
Coastal drive south to swim the emerald pools of Wadi Shab and the turquoise Bimmah Sinkhole. Early departure along the scenic coast road and Hike and swim through Wadi Shab's pools to the hidden waterfall cave.
Wahiba Sands desert overnight
4x4 dune drive into the Wahiba Sands for a sunset-and-stars desert camp night. Drive inland to Bidiyah, deflate tyres for dune bashing and Sunset camel ride over the golden dunes.
Jebel Akhdar mountain trip
Return via the Hajar Mountains for a 4x4 ascent of the Green Mountain and its terraced villages. Depart the desert after sunrise breakfast and Drive up Jebel Akhdar (4x4 only, checkpoint access).
Dolphin cruise & departure
Morning dolphin-watching cruise along the Muscat coast before the flight home. Morning dolphin-watching boat cruise from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha and Spot spinner and bottlenose dolphins along the coastline.
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