Arrive at Muscat Airport. After Immigration clearance and baggage collection proceed to the arrival hall to meet the chauffeur / Guide and proceed to the Hotel. Overnight stay at Muscat Hotel of Choice.

0830 Hrs: Pickup from the hotel and proceed to visit the Grand Mosque (not possible on Friday & other public holidays), highlight of the Muscat city. Completed in 2001, Grand Mosque is a beautiful building which looks modern but shows that modern craftsmen have retained the skills necessary to create this wonderful traditional environment. It is impossible not to take more and more pictures. The handmade carpets, the chandeliers, the ceiling of the great dome in the main prayer room are absolute 'must sees'. Kindly note, ladies to be fully covered and to carry a head scarf and men should wear trousers. Our tour of the Grand Mosque (except Friday) & Bait Al Zubair Museum (except Friday) is a brief introduction that traces Oman’s history and development. Drive along the waterfront Corniche visiting the Fish Market & the colourful Muttrah Souq. We proceed for a photo stop to the magnificent Al Alam Palace, official palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the 16th century Portugese forts Mirani & Jalali. 1300 Hrs: Return back to the Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Muscat Hotel of Choice.

0800 Hrs: Drive to the foothills of the Jebel Akhdar mountain range. Our first stop is at the Nizwa Souq famed for its Antiques and silver jewellery. A brief photo stop at the Round Tower Fort before proceeding ahead. We proceed to Wadi Al Madeen where there is a check post. From here a 36 km stretch of winding road takes one to Jebel Akhdar (2000 mts above sea level) the green jewel of the Al Hajjar mountain ranges, a truly unique spot in the Arabian Peninsula. Enjoy the cool climate up in the mountains. Al Jebel Al Akhdar is famed for its fruit orchards typically laid out terrace style along the slopes of mountains, which are endowed with natural springs and aflaj. The villages of Saiq, Wadi Bani Habib (the village of the old houses) visit to village roose & Al Ain dot the landscape. The villages overlook a spectacular landscape of dramatic peaks , gorges and wadis. The roses of Jabal Al Akhdar fill the air with fragrance when in full bloom (March / April). Rose water is distilled in the homes of the villagers. Lunch at the Sahab hotel in Jebel Akhdar. (It is advisable to wear light comfortable clothing and walking shoes). Overnight stay at Alila Jabal Akhdar / Anantara Jabal Akhdar.

0800 Hrs: We stop at the pretty village of Birkat Al Mauz. Enjoy a walk through its oasis and dense date plantations. Drive for Wahiba Sands via Sinaw, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 meters, which are host to a variety of flora and fauna. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer’s delight. Visit a Bedouin house in this wilderness. In stark contrast to this is Wadi Bani Khalid. It comprises of small pretty villages embedded in the mountains. The Wadi has clear deep blue water. Overnight stay at 1000 Nights Camp / Desert Night Camp.

1000 Hrs. Proceed to Bilad Bani Bu Ali and drive along the coastline to Ras Al Junayz the turtle breeding site. Arrival & check in at The Hotel. Overnight stay at the Ras Al Jinz Scientific & Visitor Centre

0400 Hrs. Enjoy morning turtle watching. 0800 Hrs: Proceed to Muscat enroute stopping at Sur to visit The Dhow factory & fish jetty. Drive via scenic and rugged coastal route to Muscat. Stop at Fins beach. Our next stop is 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 water or fleet footed Gazelle sprint across the landscape. Return to Muscat and check in at your hotel in Muscat. Overnight stay at Muscat Hotel of Choice.

0700 Hrs: Transfer from the Muscat hotel to the Marina to embark on a boat as we search the seas for Dolphins and Whales. Watching wild dolphins is a thrilling way to start the day and the lucky may even come across one of the many species of whales that can be found just a few kilometres from Muscat’s rugged coast. Not every trip guarantees a sighting, but you are sure to enjoy a trip out to sea and enhance your knowledge of nature’s most fascinating marine mammals. 1000 Hrs. Return to the Hotel & thereafter day free. Overnight stay at Muscat Hotel of Choice.

1200 Hrs: Check out from the Hotel and transfer to Muscat International Airport. Tour Ends !