Day 1: Arrival in Muscat

Arrive in the capital city of Muscat, where modern beauty blends seamlessly with ancient charm. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening along the corniche.

Day 2: Muscat – City Highlights & Dolphin Watching

Begin your morning with a scenic boat trip off the Muscat coast for an exciting dolphin-watching experience. Later, explore Muscat’s major landmarks including the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House surroundings, Mutrah Souq, and the picturesque old town area around Al Alam Palace.

Day 3: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkelling

Head out on a full-day marine adventure to the pristine Daymaniyat Islands, famous for colourful reefs, turtles, and crystal-clear waters. Spend the day snorkelling, swimming, relaxing on the boat, and capturing beautiful coastal scenery before returning to Muscat.

Day 4: Muscat to Nizwa – Forts & Souqs

Travel inland toward the historic city of Nizwa. Visit Nizwa Fort, known for its impressive tower, and wander through the traditional souq filled with crafts, silver, spices, and dates. End your day in the cooler mountain region nearby.

Day 5: Jebel Akhdar – Rose Terraces & Villages

Spend the day exploring the beautiful highlands of Jebel Akhdar. Walk through its terraced farms, rose plantations, and charming mountain villages. The mountain’s cool climate and panoramic landscapes make it ideal for gentle walks and photography.

Day 6: Jebel Shams – Oman’s Grand Canyon

Continue to Jebel Shams, the highest peak in Oman, known for its iconic “Grand Canyon.” Enjoy an easy-to-moderate rim walk along the Balcony Trail, offering dramatic cliffside views.

Later, visit the ancient mud-brick village of Al Hamra, one of the oldest settlements in Oman.

Day 7: Into Wahiba Sands – Desert Life

Descend from the mountains into the golden dunes of Wahiba Sands. Arrive at your desert camp and immerse yourself in Bedouin hospitality. Enjoy dune bashing, sunset photography, and traditional meals beneath a star-studded sky.

Day 8: Wahiba Sands – Bedouin Culture & Camel Ride

Begin the day visiting a Bedouin family to learn about desert traditions, handicrafts, and nomadic life. Later, take a serene camel ride across the dunes and spend another peaceful evening in the desert.

Day 9: Wahiba Sands to Sur – Wadis & Coastline

Travel toward the coast, stopping at the turquoise pools of Wadi Shab for a scenic walk. Continue to the famous Bimmah Sinkhole before reaching Sur.

In the evening, visit the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve to witness nesting turtles — an unforgettable natural experience.

Day 10: Sur – Maritime Heritage

Spend the morning exploring the historic Sur Dhow Shipyard, one of the last places where wooden dhows are built by hand. Visit viewpoints, lighthouses, and coastal villages before enjoying a relaxed evening by the sea.

Day 11: Fly to Salalah – Tropical Dhofar

Take a flight to Salalah in southern Oman, where the landscape transforms into lush greenery, coconut groves, and pristine beaches. Settle into your resort and enjoy the tropical atmosphere.

Day 12: East Salalah – Wadi Darbat & Waterfalls

Explore the eastern region of Dhofar, beginning with the beautiful Wadi Darbat, known for waterfalls, flowing streams, and grazing camels. Visit nearby nature spots and enjoy scenic viewpoints across the green valleys.

Day 13: West Salalah – Mughsail Beach & Blowholes

Drive toward Mughsail Beach, one of the most dramatic coasts in Oman. Witness the impressive blowholes that shoot water high into the air and travel through the winding mountain roads toward the Yemeni border for panoramic cliffside views.

Day 14: Empty Quarter Desert & Plantations

Venture into the legendary Empty Quarter (Rub’ al Khali), the world’s largest sand desert, for a half-day desert experience unlike any other. Later, visit the Frankincense Land Museum and stroll through coconut and banana plantations that make Salalah unique.

Day 15: Departure from Salalah or Muscat

Your unforgettable Grand Oman Circle adventure concludes today. Depending on your flight schedule, depart directly from Salalah or fly back to Muscat for your onward journey — taking with you memories of Oman’s mountains, deserts, islands, history, and tropical beauty.