Experience five days of Omani history, mountain scenery, desert hospitality and clear-water wadis. This private route travels from Muscat and Nizwa into Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams, continues through Misfat Al Abriyeen and the Sharqiya Sands, and concludes at Wadi Bani Khalid before returning to Muscat.

Meet your private Omani guide and begin the day in a comfortable 4x4.

Visit one of Muscat’s most important landmarks and admire its courtyards, prayer hall, handwoven carpet and chandelier. Modest dress is required, and visiting hours are subject to the mosque’s schedule.

Continue through Muscat’s diplomatic quarter to the Royal Opera House, whose architecture brings together traditional Omani details and contemporary design. Interior access is subject to opening hours and scheduled performances.

Pause at a locally recommended restaurant, with the opportunity to try Omani or regional dishes. Guests pay directly at the restaurant.

Walk through Old Muscat and view Al Alam Palace from the public grounds, framed by the historic Al Jalali and Al Mirani forts.

Wander through the lanes of Muttrah Souq, where frankincense, textiles and silverware fill the stalls, then enjoy a walk along the waterfront.

Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Overnight in Muscat.

Check out from your hotel and drive toward the ancient interior capital.

Climb the massive circular tower of the 17th-century fort. Explore the vibrant market, famous for Omani silver, pottery, and fresh Halwa.

Enjoy a mid-day break at a traditional restaurant in Nizwa. Guests pay directly at the venue.

Drive up the winding roads to the Green Mountain, soaring 2,000 meters above sea level.

Take a gentle walk through the cliffside villages of Al Ayn and Ash Shirayjah to see the famous agricultural terraces and rose-growing terraces and, during the spring season, traditional rosewater distillation.

Overnight in Jebel Akhdar.

Check out after breakfast and drive to the historic oasis town of Bahla.

Explore the colossal mudbrick walls of Bahla Fort, a proud UNESCO World Heritage site, and stroll through the ancient pottery workshops.

Stop for lunch at a local eatery before ascending the mountains. Guests pay directly at the venue.

Drive up to the "Mountain of the Sun" to take in the wide views over Wadi Nakhar (The Grand Canyon of Arabia).

Embark on the spectacular cliffside trail carved into the mountain edge, offering panoramic views of the vertical drops below.

Overnight in Jebel Shams.

Descend Jebel Shams to wander through this 300-year-old living mud village. Walk past terraced farms, date palms, and the ancient Falaj irrigation channels.

Leave the mountains behind and drive southeast toward the golden dunes of Badiyah (Sharqiya Sands).

Enter the desert and visit a local Bedouin family at their home. Experience their warm hospitality over traditional Omani coffee and dates. (Optional Add-on: Traditional homemade Bedouin lunch can be pre-booked).

Deflate the tires and embark on an guided 4x4 drive with an experienced driver across the rolling dunes of Sharqiya Sands.

Watch a sunset from the top of the golden dunes.

Arrive at your desert camp and enjoy a freshly prepared barbecue dinner around the campfire with traditional music. (Optional Activities: Camel riding or quad biking). Overnight in the Desert.

Overnight in the Desert.

Catch the desert sunrise, check out, and drive to one of Oman's most iconic and beautiful oases.

Swim in the clear natural pools surrounded by date palms. Explore the natural trails or venture deeper into the canyon trails and caves, where conditions allow.

Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the wadi restaurant. Guests pay directly at the venue.

Head back toward Muscat, with a refreshing stop at the dramatic Bimmah Sinkhole crater.

Final drop-off at your hotel or Muscat International Airport.