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Travel to Oman for 7 days,. In this trip you will cover most of the places such as Muscat city, major touristic destinations, Nizwa fort & Souq, Jabreen castle, Bahla fort, Wahiba Sands (Desert), Ras al Hadd, Ras al Jinz (Turtle watching), Sur Costal route.
What is the story of the sinkhole in Bimmah?
The sinkhole was formed by a collapse of the surface layer due to dissolution of the underlying limestone. However, locals used to believe this sinkhole in the shape of a water well was created by a meteorite, hence the Arabic name Hawiyyat Najm which means "the deep well of the (falling) star
Specifications
Type: Oman Round Trip
Arrival/Departure: Muscat International airport
Duration: 06 Nights /07 Days tour
Every day drive: 500-600 Km
Language English
ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVAL MUSCAT
You will arrive at the Muscat International Airport. Upon your arrival you proceed straight to the Immigration. Immigration & customs are quick &simple. Upon arrival at the General arrival lounge you will be met by our friendly & efficient OMAN SAFARI TOURS chauffer who will assist you to the comforts of our vehicle to drive you the hotel.
Overnight at Muscat Hotel.
DAY 02: HALF DAY MUSCAT CITY TOUR
Morning after breakfast Pick up from hotel: 8:30
Arrival for visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque at 9:00
Depart from Grand mosque at 10:30
Arrive Muttra souq at 11:00 (spend 01 Hrs for visit souq)
Arrive Bait al Zubiar Museum at 12:00
Arrive Al Alam Palace at 13:00 (photo stop Al Alam Palace, Mirani & Jalali fort)
Arrive hotel at 1:30 pm
Overnight Muscat Hotel.
DAY 03: NIZWA – JABREEN- BAHLA
Morning after breakfast Pick up from hotel: 8:30
Arrive Nizwa fort at 10:30 (Visit Nizwa fort & Souq spend 02 Hrs).
Depart from Nizwa at 12:30 (Lunch if include in Package)
Arrive Jabreen castle at 14:00 (spend 1 hr)
Depart from Jabreen castle at 15:00
Arrive Bahla fort at 15:30 (spend 1⁄2 hr for photo stop and walking around)
Depart from Bahla at 16:00
Arrive hotel at 17:00
Overnight at Nizwa Hotel.
DAY 04: NIZWA – WAHIBA
Morning after breakfast Pick up from hotel: 8:30
Arrive Birkat al Mose at 9:00 (photo stop old sand houses)
Arrive Ibra at 11:00 (Visit Ibra souq)
Depart at 12:00 for Munsifah
Arrive Munsifah (old ibra)12:30
Depart at 13:30 for Wahiba sands
Arrive Wahiba sands 15:00
Dune bashing in desert photo stop high dunes
Check in camp at 16:00
Ready for sunset at 17:00
Return after 01 hr back to camp at 18:00
Enjoy BBQ dinner and overnight at Wahiba Sands.
DAY 05: WAHIBA – SUR
Morning after breakfast Pick up from hotel: 8:30
Arrive Bedouin House at 9:30
Depart from Bedouin house at 10:00
Arrive at Wadi Bani Khalid at 12:00 (BBQ lunch or Picnic lunch if include, Spend 02 Hrs)
Depart at 14:00 for Sur Dhow factory
Arrive Sur Dhow factory at 16:00 (spend 1⁄2 hr to see dhow factory)
Depart at 16:30
Arrive Ras al hadd at 18:00
Check in hotel at 18:00
Early dinner at 19:00
Proceed to turtle watching at 20:00
Back to the hotel on tentative time, depend at what time finish watching turtles
Overnight in Ras al Hotel or Sur hotel
DAY 06 SUR –QALHAT- BIMAH SINKH HOTEL-MUSCAT.
Morning after breakfast Pick up from hotel: 8:30
Arrive Bibi Miriam Tomb at 10:00 (photo stop only)
Arrive Wadi Shab or Wadi Arbayeen at 12:00 (spend 01 Hr picnic lunch if include)
Depart from Wadi
Arrive Bimah Sinkhole 14:00
Arrive Muscat at 17:00
Overnight in Muscat Hotel
DAY 07 DEPARTURE TRANSFER
Departure transfers to Airport to connect the flight back home.
Return Airport Transfer from Muscat International Airport to hotel (Both Way)
Daily Breakfast at the hotel
Dinner on Day 04 & Day 05 at the hotel
The sightseeing as per mentioned itinerary
All Tours & Sightseeing with 4X4 wheel Drive & Mini Coach
Complimentary water during the Tour
Turtle watching reservation charges, Museum & fort Tickets
Applicable Taxes & Service charges
English Speaking Driver cum Guide
Flight
VISA charges.
Travel Insurance
All expenses of personal in nature
Remarks
Please note that this tour is on request basis and can be started any day of the week. In case we are not able to secure the accommodation as per the above program we would give you the option of operating the tour in reverse
All Museum / forts visits are subject to change without notice. Museums are normally closed on, Fridays, Saturdays and Public Holidays. Similarly visits to forts may be changed without notice since certain forts are often closed temporarily for renovations on a regular basis.
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat can be visited between 0800 – 1100 hrs on working days from Saturdays to Thursdays and it remains closed on Friday and public holidays
GUIDELINES FOR TOURIST
LUGGAGE: For your convenience. Please bring only light luggage, maximum I medium suitcase+1 small hand carry bag.
DRESS CODE: Please be aware that you will be visiting aa predominantly Muslim country and it is always wise to dress with more modest clothing in public places in respect of their culture. No sleeveless shirts or shorts or other similar clothing (except on the beach or hotel pool where beachwear is allowed) Good and comfortable shoes are essential for sightseeing. You may be required to remove your foot were before entering mosques or other religious sites. For visit at grand mosque, men and women should wear attire covering their arms and legs.
Women should cover their heads with scarf.
WATER: Drinking water bottle is widely available and is advised in all areas outside of Muscat. Outside of Muscat, milk may be unpasteurized. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
PHOTOGRAPHERS will find an enormous choice of subjects here. It is advisable to take photographs of locals only with their permission. Women in particular do not like being photographed. It is forbidden to take pictures of military facilities, border and airports. Observe ‘NO PHOTOGRAPHY’ signs particularly in Mosques.
TIPPING is always at the discretion of the client and is not obligatory. Tips for porter age at hotel check-in/check-out services have not been included in cost of your tour. Gratuities for your guide have not been included in your cost. Tipping of your transfer staff, drivers have not been included in your tour cost. Tipping for restaurant services, porterage within hotels, room service, and any optional sightseeing is NOT included
Tipping guidelines for services of your Private guide/Driver is approximately Euro 2/Euro 8 per traveller per day.
Gratuities to your transfer staff are approximately EUR 4/2 per traveller per day. Tips in restaurant are usually 10% per meal
Terms and Conditions
01) Price quoted are in Ringgit Malaysia (RM)
02) Price are based on per person, 02 to go unless stated
03) Package prices are subject to change without prior notice
04) Valid for Malaysian market only
05) Price given are merely a quotation. No booking has been made until we receive your written
acceptance
06) Rates notes valid during long weekend and high season period. Surcharge may apply depend on the
hotel/resort
07) All products and services offered are subject to availability upon booking (limited slot)
08) Payment mode
Full payment once booking is confirmed
30% deposit upon confirmation for booking within 40-60 days prior to service date
Balance payment 15 working days before service date or subject to hotel/supplier dateline
09) Payment details are as follow :
Company Name : SRI SUTRA TRAVEL SDN BHD
Account No : 5141 0531 7719
Bank Name : MAYBANK BERHAD
*Please send a copy of the payment / remittance copy for reference. Please take note bank charges will be borne by payer
10) Payment made are non-refundable if package is cancelled or not utilized
11) Cancellation policy
General cancellation policy (does not apply to peak season)
Upon confirmation, by no of working days, penalty will be apply
20 days - 15 days : 50% of the full payment will be forfeited
14 days - 08 days : 75% of the full payment will be forfeited
07 days - 0 days : 100% of the full payment will be forfeited
12) Cancellation will be accepted on by written notice. But subject to hotel/supplier approval otherwise it remain as fully charged and non-refundable
13) Sri Sutra reserve the right to alter the itinerary, accommodation, route or timing whenever necessary or in the case of unforeseen situation
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