Nature's Bounty – 04WD Tour

Day 1 : 0800 hrs
We depart by a 4WD vehicle to Ras Al Junaiz via the scenic and rugged coastal route.This tour along the coastline offers breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset by pristine white beaches. We drive past the fishing village of Quriyat. There is a good chance of spotting Flamingos and Eagles at an inland stream. Visit the picturesque Wadi Arabayeen with its deep pools of water set among the date palms. We then proceed to the Bimah sinkhole, a spectacular limestone crater with blue green water at the bottom. On clear sunny days while driving along the coast one might chance to see sharks in the deep blue waters or fleet footed Gazelles sprint across the landscape.

The mausoleum of Bibi Miriam at Qalhat stands as testimony of a bygone era. As we continue from here the road winds through mountain terrain.We continue our drive to Ras Al Junaiyz, a sanctuary for the green turtles. Dinner and overnight stay in Ras Al Had Hotel. We have a short drive to the beach to watch the turtles nestling on the sands.

Day 2
For those interested in watching the hatchlings, the early morning hours are perfect. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel .Having enjoyed the morning we proceed to visit Wadi Bani Khalid. It comprises of small pretty villages embedded in the mountains. It is advisable to wear light comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

We continue our drive on to the Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and White Sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 meters, which are, also host to a variety of Flora and fauna. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographers delight. Experience a roller coaster like feeling over the dunes. Drive to Nizwa and check-in at the Golden Tulip Nizwa Hotel. Overnight stay at the Golden Tulip Nizwa Hotel.

Day 3 - Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the Round Tower Fort of Nizwa. Next to it is the New Souk which is famous forits silver and Omani wares. Visit the famous palace of Jabrin built in the late 17thcentury which became a seat of Omani learning .Depart for the Al Hamra village date plantations. Visit the stone house village of Misfah. Then drive to Wadi Ghul with its terrace farming. Proceed further to Jebel Shams. (mountain of the sun). Stop at Oman’shighest mountain peak and view Oman’s grand canyon which has vertical drop of 1000 metres. Drive to Muscat visiting enroute the pretty village of Birkat Al Mauz. Enjoy a walk through the lush green date plantations. Return to Muscat