Oman: Desert Forts & Highland Trails

Explore Oman’s dramatic terrain with golden dunes, ancient forts, and cool mountain escapes all in one elegant journey.

Duration

7 Days

Price guide

$6250 PP

Cities

Muscat, Nakhl, Wadi Bani Auf, Bilad Sayt, Nizwa, Bahla, Jibreen, Jebel Shams, Wahiba Sands, Wadi Bani Khalid, Sur

Duration

7 Days

Price guide

$6250 PP

Cities

Muscat, Nakhl, Wadi Bani Auf, Bilad Sayt, Nizwa, Bahla, Jibreen, Jebel Shams, Wahiba Sands, Wadi Bani Khalid, Sur

Overview

Experience Oman’s majestic contrasts—from craggy mountain villages and historic castles to rolling desert dunes and coastal wadis. This curated journey blends ancient culture with modern comfort, revealing the country’s enduring charm through immersive landscapes and elegant stays.

Itinerary Details

Day 1

Arrive in Muscat

Arrive at Muscat International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxed evening and prepare for your adventure through Oman’s timeless terrain.

Day 2

From Forts to Mountains

Start with a visit to the Amouage perfume house before heading to Nakhl Fort. Drive through the dramatic Wadi Bani Auf and stop in the stone village of Bilad Sayt. Overnight in Nizwa.Start with a visit to the Amouage perfume house before heading to Nakhl Fort. Drive through the dramatic Wadi Bani Auf and stop in the stone village of Bilad Sayt. Overnight in Nizwa.

Day 3

Castles & Grand Canyon

Explore Tanuf ruins, Bahla’s UNESCO fort, and the beautiful Jibreen Castle. Then ascend to Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest peak, for sweeping views over the Grand Canyon.

Custom trips with TGG

We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:

Day 4

Nizwa & the Sands

Visit Nizwa’s lively cattle market and fort, then stop at the date-palm oasis of Birkat Al Mauz before entering Wahiba Sands. Dune bash and enjoy Bedouin hospitality at your desert camp.

Day 5

Wadis & Coastal Drive

Swim in the emerald pools of Wadi Bani Khalid. Continue to Sur to visit the dhow-building yards, then drive past white-sand beaches and limestone sinkholes to reach Muscat.

Day 6

Muscat City Discovery

Tour Muscat’s Grand Mosque, the Muttrah souk, Bait Al Zubair Museum, and Sultan’s Palace. Reflect on the week’s journey with an elegant final night in the capital.

Day 7

Depart Muscat

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, leaving with memories of Oman’s majestic mountains, silent deserts, and cultural treasures.