Camping Tour 14 Days Package, From $5,453

The 14 days camping tour gives you the opportunity to discover all of Oman (east, west, north, south). You’ll cross spectacular mountains, magical desert, charming wadi, historical and archaeological sites, it’s naturally full of adventure. Please read the itinerary to know more. All equipment for camping along with food and beverages is included in the packages.

Day 1- Muscat- Nakhal Fort and hot spring- Wadi Bani Awf (Balad Sayt) Balad Sayt -Jabal Shams

In the Morning we’ll leave Muscat towards Nakhal, here you can visit the beautiful Nakhal Fortress. It’s lies at the foothills of the Al Hajar Mountains in a nice Town that grows extensive date palm plantations. This magnificent 1500 years old fortress rises out of the mountain rock, towering high above the ancient village as if still warning would-be attackers of its ominous strength, it has witnessed many battles and it’s packed full of hidden escape routes and secret passages, you can stroll around the inside of this restored fortress and visit all the rooms which have been nicely decorated in the original old style. The view from the top of the fortress over the mountains and green date plantations is outstanding. Then we visit the hot spring. The spring is tucked away among date farms a couple of kilometres from Nakhal Fort, and it flows year-round with warm mineral water collected in the site pools. Several chairs and shades are provided in the “picnic area” near the pool.

From Nakhal we continue our journey to Wadi Bani Awf. The road leads us through the Wadi, we’ll pass by impressive Wadi Canyons (Snake Canyon) and several villages and the most beautiful village is Balad Sayt surrounded by mountains from all directions.

From Wadi Bani Awf we drive up the mountain. This mountain road drives up to the Jebel Shams mountain 3009 metres it’s one of the most adventurous mountains in Oman, offering exciting off-road experience and fantastic views, we reach the canyon view which is 2000 metres we stop there and enjoy the view and photos, then we continue driving to our resort where we spend the night, after check-in, you have leisure time, you can watch the stunning sunset. Overnight in Jabal shams (Jabal Shams Resort or similar)

Day 2- Jabal Shams-Wadi Ghul (Wadi Nakhr)-Al hamra (Misfat Al Abreyeen Village)- Nizwa

In the morning after breakfast, we’ll leave Jabal Shams towards Wadi Ghul. The village of Wadi Ghul 2000 years old located at the foot of Mountain Ghul and can be seen on your way to Jabal Shams it has been abandoned by its inhabitants and no one remained in, it has been built of solid stones. from there we drive into Wadi Nakhar its beautiful sites, a spectacular view which derives its name from the local word (necrosis), which means the process of rock sculpture «erosion» as the water of this valley formed during the time periods. Wadi Al Nakhar is one of the deepest valleys in Oman because of its geographical characteristics. The great gap in Jabal Shams is considered to be the most important source of water since its large opening leads to valleys and reefs that form the Wadi of Al Nakhar.

Then we continue our way to visit the ancient town of Al Hamra, Then we drive up to Misfat Al Abreyeen village. This picturesque village lies on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams and consists of old homes and narrow streets.it has a falaj system for many orchards, date palms, and vegetables. It is worth spending some time walking around the village. Overnight in Nizwa (Al Dyar hotel or similar)

Day 3- Nizwa Fort and Market- Haima 

Today we visit Nizwa Souq, a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souq, from here you can find vegetables, pottery, jewellery, handicrafts, Omani sweets (Halwa), Dates, Spice, and souvenirs that are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast, especially interesting is the Friday cattle market when the locals from the nearby villages come to sell their, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open marketplace.

Next to the Souq is Nizwa Fortress. The fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains. You can walk around in this impressive fortress and visit its many rooms, passages, and towers. The fort is an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba dynasty from the mid-17th century. It was a military stronghold designed to withstand even the strongest of attacks at the time. Even along the corridors, many traps were laid to deter any intruders that might have penetrated the defences.

From Nizwa we’ll drive directly to the south before you reach Haima we’ll drive out of the highway to the west for a few KM, in the end, we’ll get beautiful orange dunes. It’s part of Rub Al Khali. We’ll set up our camp there and enjoy the sunset. Overnight in Haima Dunes (Camping)

Day 4-6 Haima – Rub Al Khali (camping)

In the morning after breakfast, we’ll drive directly to the south and we’ll pass Haima city. It is the capital of the central region of Oman called Al Wusta Governorate. Haima is the chief town of the region and an important transit point between the interior and the coast, it’s also the halfway point of the journey between Muscat and Salalah. The town has largely grown up around the highway, servicing the passing trucks and buses, and there is little to commend the straggling settlement other than the convenience of the amenities it offers. , some good Asian restaurants and a useful supply point for trips into the Empty Quarter.

From Haima we drive more south here we’ll enter Rub Al Khali from Maqshan we’ll drive off-road for about 50 KM we’ll leave off-road and drive between beautiful orange dunes until we reach our camping place. Overnight in Rub Al Khali (Camping)

Day 7- Ash Shisr (The lost city) – Wadi Dawkah frankincense garden-

From Wadi Dawkah we continue our journey to Salalah, check-in your hotel relax, and in the evening start off at Al Hafah Market it’s a traditional market known as the city of Salalah, and the visitors of the city as a tourist and economic landmark. The Hafah market is located 3 km from the city of Salalah in Dhofar Governorate, surrounded by coconut trees. The market is known for the sale of incense and frankincense products and the market is full of many products, whether traditional textiles, or traditional clothing, ornaments, gold and silver, and many other traditional products, it’s considered the oldest market in Dhofar. have dinner there in the local restaurant after dinner back to the hotel. Overnight in Salalah (Beach Resort Salalah or similar)

Day 8- Salal-Al Balid-Al Mugsail beach-Job Tomb-Salalah (hotel)

Today we start the day visiting Khor Al Balid. This lagoon takes its name from the ancient city which lies on the banks of this lagoon. The lagoon flanks the city on the east and north. In ancient times, this lagoon was connected to the sea and used as a natural port due to its depth in some parts. The region is currently on the World Heritage and Culture List “UNESCO” and the khor is protected, the importance of this place lies in its combination of archaeology, history, and nature. The archaeological park is considered to be the first of its kind in Oman, serving to protect natural resources, attract tourists to the site and inform people of this important ancient city in the Governorate of Dhofar.

Day 9- Salalah-Taqah-Khawr Rawri (Sumhuram)-Wadi Darbat-Mirbat- Wadi Ash Shuwaymiyyah-(Camping)

In the morning we start a new exciting day we’ll drive towards Taqah, its cemetery Mazoon Al Mashani, the mother of Sultan Qaboos, she is buried. under identical marble gravestones, and uncle and a grandfather of the Sultans are buried there.

From Taqah we continue our journey to Khor Rori reports that the town of Sumhuram was founded on the royal initiative and settled by Hadhrami emigrants. The Dhofar region was the main source of frankincense in the ancient period, and it seems likely that the foundation of the settlement by the Hadhramaut was in part motivated by the wish to control the production of this valuable commodity. The excavations have uncovered the ground plan of the settlement and have attested maritime contacts with the Ḥaḑramite homeland, India, and the Mediterranean. It was inscribed in 2000, along with other sites along the Incense Route in Oman, as part of the World Heritage site “Land of Frankincense”.

From Sumhuram we continue our journey to Wadi Darbat offering majestic views of the lakes, mountains, caves, wildlife, and waterfalls, Wadi Darbat is surely a paradise for nature lovers and history enthusiasts watching the crystal clear water cascading down the 100-meter waterfall surrounded by lush greenery is surely a delight. Close to the waterfall are many natural cave chambers with stalagmites and old stalactites.

From Wadi Darbat we continue our journey to Mirbat coastal town in the Dhofar governorate, Mirbat (Moscha) was involved in the export of frankincense in ancient times, to places as far as China. In ancient times Mirbat was the capital of Dhofar, with an income derived from the frankincense trade and from breeding Arabian horses, visit the port of Mirbat and walk along with old houses of Mirbat

From Mirbat continue your journey towards Ash Shuwaymiyyah this deep valley, carved by nature out of the surrounding land, plunges towards a rock-strewn coastline with dramatic cliffs as a backdrop enjoys walking in wadi Ash Shuwaymiyyah watch the sunset there with a cup of tea or coffee. Overnight in Wadi Ash Shuwaymiyyah (Camping)

Day 11- Wadi Ash Shuwaymiyyah- Ras Madrakah ( Camping) 

In the morning after our breakfast, we continue our journey, we’ll stop in the village of Ash Shuwaymiyyah you’ll see local peoples selling some handicrafts, continue your journey to Ras Madrakah moderate weather throughout the year, represented in the mountainous and rocky formations overlooking the Arabian Sea on one side and the soft golden sand on the other side, you can have walk-in white sands there or swim in the beautiful sea. Overnight in Ras Madrakah (Camping)

Day 12- Al khaluf -Muhut- Ras Ar Ruways (camping)

In the morning leave your camping place and drive to Al Khaluf Village stop at the fish market local peoples come with a huge number of fresh fish and seafood selling and paying to continue. From there drive to Muhut its one of the states of the central region of Oman overlooking the Arabian Sea, It was one of the most important ports of previous times. It was famous for shipbuilding, transporting passengers and goods from Oman to East Africa, India, and other parts of the African continent, carrying Omani products, and returning with goods that were not in Oman at that time.

Day 13- Ras Ar Ruways Al Ashkharah – Ras Al had 

After breakfast starts towards, Ras Al Hadd, you’ll pass on many of the sea villages and the largest and the most beautiful one is Al Askharah fishing village that will depend on fishing. We’ll visit Al Ashkharah port, and there you’ll see many fishermen returning from the sea with huge quantities of fish and seafood

Day 14- Ras Al Hadd- Sur- Wadi Ash shab – Sinkhole-Muscat

In the morning check out of your hotel from their drive to the City of Sur, the famous Omani dhow factory, where you can see traditional wooden dhows being built. And we take you to the old part of Sur where most of the houses there designed with wooden doors and windows.

From Sur, we drive to Wadi Shab. This Wadi is an enormous canyon gorge that is lined with palm trees and impressive indications of what the power of the water coming down from the mountains can do in nature. With a 35 to 40 minute hike up through the canyon Wadi (walking shoes or trainers & swimming shoes are required), we arrive at one of several crystal clear water pools. Tourists can swim through the warm waters from pool to pool, eventually, we come to the last pool where an opening among the enormous rocks allows us to swim into an incredible crevice cave with a small waterfall. Inside, the sunlight filters in from the outside, turning the water into a beautiful turquoise blue whilst water showers down one side of the cave from the Wadi beyond.

After visiting Wadi Shab we drive to Bimmah sinkhole (swimming in the sinkhole lake is possible) Bimmah Sinkhole, a water-filled depression, structurally a sinkhole, in the limestone of eastern Muscat Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. A lake of turquoise waters, it is 50 m by 70 m wide and approximately 20 m deep. It is only about 600 m away from the sea, between the coastal towns of Dibab and Bimmah Village. The sinkhole was formed by a collapse of the surface layer due to the dissolution of the underlying limestone. To preserve the sinkhole, the local municipality developed a park there. From Sinkhole, we drive to Muscat.