Oman 6-Day Desert Expedition – Salalah to Muscat

Day 1

• Departure: Get picked up at 10:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly..Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
• [Transportation] 10:00 By car
• [Dining] 13:00, 1 hour(s), Lunch, Al Mazyunah, Picnic Lunch Stop Scenic stop near the edge of the Rub Al Khali.
• [Attraction/experience] 14:00, 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Begin dune driving. Convoy formation (minimum two 4x4 vehicles for safety). Introduction to desert driving techniques.
• [Attraction/experience] 16:30, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, High Dune Exploration Navigate towering dunes (up to 300m). Approach the region where the world’s tallest recorded sand dune (455m) was identified.
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes
• [Dining] 19:30, 1 hour(s), Dinner, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Traditional Dinner Freshly prepared Omani cuisine. Sunset tea experience.
• [Attraction/experience] 21:00, Self-guided, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Campfire & Stargazing One of the clearest night skies in the world.

Day 2

• [Dining] 07:30, Breakfast, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Breakfast at Camp Camp dismantling and preparation.
• [Transportation] 09:00 By car
• [Attraction/experience] 11:00, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Into the Rub al-Khali Enter the Empty Quarter. Explore Hashman and Ramlat Fasad dunes.
• [Dining] 13:00, Lunch, Oase al hashman oman
• [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Oase al hashman oman, Desert Activities Light target shooting (balloon targets under supervision) Sandboarding Dune driving experience Start of the “Desert Treasure Hunt” challenge
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Oase al hashman oman
• [Dining] 19:00, Lunch, Oase al hashman oman

Day 3

• [Dining] 07:30, Breakfast, Oase al hashman oman
• [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Ramlat Umm al Hait, Geode Exploration

Search for spherical geodes formed by ancient volcanic activity.

• [Attraction/experience] 11:30, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Ramlat Umm al Hait, Technical Desert Crossing Ultra-soft sand zones. Possible vehicle recovery experience (team-based desert adventure).
• [Dining] 13:00, Lunch, Ramlat Umm al Hait, Desert Lunch Stop
• [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Navigation to Shajaj GPS and traditional desert orientation techniques.
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes; Camp Setup
• [Dining] 19:00, Dinner, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Traditional Dinner

Day 4

• [Dining] 07:30, Breakfast, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Breakfast in desert
• [Transportation] 09:00 By car
• [Attraction/experience] 11:30, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Maqshan Oasis, Arrival at Maqshan Oasis Historic site visited by explorer Wilfred Thesiger (1946).
• [Dining] 13:00, Lunch, Maqshan Oasis, Lunch Break
• [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Maqshan Oasis, Visit Rare Black Camel Farm Discover the unique black camel breed found only in this region
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Maqshan Oasis; Camp Near Oasis
• [Dining] 19:30, Dinner, Maqshan Oasis, Dinner & Relaxed Evening

Day 5

• [Dining] 07:30, Breakfast, Maqshan Oasis
• [Transportation] 09:00 By car
• [Attraction/experience] 11:00, Guided tour, Haima, Fuel & Supply Stop in Haima
• [Dining] 12:30, Lunch, Haima
• [Attraction/experience] 13:30, Guided tour, Haima, Crossing the Salt Desert Drive across salt crust surfaces with hidden marsh zones beneath. Challenging and strategic navigation
• [Attraction/experience] 16:00, Guided tour, PDO RIMA, Pass by Oil Fields Unique contrast between untouched dunes and oil infrastructure.
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Ad Dakhiliyah ‍Governorate; Final Camp Setup
• [Dining] 19:00, Dinner, Ad Dakhiliyah ‍Governorate, Special BBQ Farewell Dinner Celebration night around the campfire.

Day 6

• [Dining] 07:30, Breakfast, Breakfast at Final Desert Camp Pack up camp and prepare for departure from desert
• [Transportation] 08:30 By car
• [Attraction/experience] 10:30, Guided tour, Nizwa, Nizwa Old Town & Fort Visit Explore Nizwa Fort and surrounding old town. Visit traditional market (souq) with local crafts, silver, and dates. Learn about the history of this former caravan stop co
• [Dining] 13:00, Lunch, Nizwa, Lunch in Nizwa Traditional Omani lunch at local restaurant or picnic depending on schedule
• [Transportation] 14:00 By car
• [Return] 17:00 - 18:00, Shuttle included
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Eligibility

• This activity has no age limit
• Participants must be aged 12+ to participate in this activity
• Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults

Additional information

Prohibitions & Limitations

• This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
• This activity is not recommended for pregnant women
• Participants are advised dress appropriately for this activity (long pants, long-sleeved shirt or scarf to cover shoulders, and closed shoes)
• Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions

Day 1

• Departure: Get picked up at 10:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly..Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
• [Transportation] 10:00 By car
• [Dining] 13:00, 1 hour(s), Lunch, Al Mazyunah, Picnic Lunch Stop Scenic stop near the edge of the Rub Al Khali.
• [Attraction/experience] 14:00, 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Begin dune driving. Convoy formation (minimum two 4x4 vehicles for safety). Introduction to desert driving techniques.
• [Attraction/experience] 16:30, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, High Dune Exploration Navigate towering dunes (up to 300m). Approach the region where the world’s tallest recorded sand dune (455m) was identified.
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes
• [Dining] 19:30, 1 hour(s), Dinner, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Traditional Dinner Freshly prepared Omani cuisine. Sunset tea experience.
• [Attraction/experience] 21:00, Self-guided, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Campfire & Stargazing One of the clearest night skies in the world.

Day 2

• [Dining] 07:30, Breakfast, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Breakfast at Camp Camp dismantling and preparation.
• [Transportation] 09:00 By car
• [Attraction/experience] 11:00, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Into the Rub al-Khali Enter the Empty Quarter. Explore Hashman and Ramlat Fasad dunes.
• [Dining] 13:00, Lunch, Oase al hashman oman
• [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Oase al hashman oman, Desert Activities Light target shooting (balloon targets under supervision) Sandboarding Dune driving experience Start of the “Desert Treasure Hunt” challenge
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Oase al hashman oman
• [Dining] 19:00, Lunch, Oase al hashman oman

Day 3

• [Dining] 07:30, Breakfast, Oase al hashman oman
• [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Ramlat Umm al Hait, Geode Exploration

Search for spherical geodes formed by ancient volcanic activity.

• [Attraction/experience] 11:30, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Ramlat Umm al Hait, Technical Desert Crossing Ultra-soft sand zones. Possible vehicle recovery experience (team-based desert adventure).
• [Dining] 13:00, Lunch, Ramlat Umm al Hait, Desert Lunch Stop
• [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Navigation to Shajaj GPS and traditional desert orientation techniques.
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes; Camp Setup
• [Dining] 19:00, Dinner, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Traditional Dinner

Day 4

• [Dining] 07:30, Breakfast, Rub Al Khali Sand Dunes, Breakfast in desert
• [Transportation] 09:00 By car
• [Attraction/experience] 11:30, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Maqshan Oasis, Arrival at Maqshan Oasis Historic site visited by explorer Wilfred Thesiger (1946).
• [Dining] 13:00, Lunch, Maqshan Oasis, Lunch Break
• [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Maqshan Oasis, Visit Rare Black Camel Farm Discover the unique black camel breed found only in this region
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Maqshan Oasis; Camp Near Oasis
• [Dining] 19:30, Dinner, Maqshan Oasis, Dinner & Relaxed Evening

Day 5

• [Dining] 07:30, Breakfast, Maqshan Oasis
• [Transportation] 09:00 By car
• [Attraction/experience] 11:00, Guided tour, Haima, Fuel & Supply Stop in Haima
• [Dining] 12:30, Lunch, Haima
• [Attraction/experience] 13:30, Guided tour, Haima, Crossing the Salt Desert Drive across salt crust surfaces with hidden marsh zones beneath. Challenging and strategic navigation
• [Attraction/experience] 16:00, Guided tour, PDO RIMA, Pass by Oil Fields Unique contrast between untouched dunes and oil infrastructure.
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Ad Dakhiliyah ‍Governorate; Final Camp Setup
• [Dining] 19:00, Dinner, Ad Dakhiliyah ‍Governorate, Special BBQ Farewell Dinner Celebration night around the campfire.

Day 6

• [Dining] 07:30, Breakfast, Breakfast at Final Desert Camp Pack up camp and prepare for departure from desert
• [Transportation] 08:30 By car
• [Attraction/experience] 10:30, Guided tour, Nizwa, Nizwa Old Town & Fort Visit Explore Nizwa Fort and surrounding old town. Visit traditional market (souq) with local crafts, silver, and dates. Learn about the history of this former caravan stop co
• [Dining] 13:00, Lunch, Nizwa, Lunch in Nizwa Traditional Omani lunch at local restaurant or picnic depending on schedule
• [Transportation] 14:00 By car
• [Return] 17:00 - 18:00, Shuttle included
• Day {num}

Eligibility

• This activity has no age limit
• Participants must be aged 12+ to participate in this activity
• Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults

Additional information

Prohibitions & Limitations

• This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
• This activity is not recommended for pregnant women
• Participants are advised dress appropriately for this activity (long pants, long-sleeved shirt or scarf to cover shoulders, and closed shoes)
• Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions