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The Enviroment:
Desert & Turtle Beach
Itinerary 3 days
Being Responsible
We offer guests the option to donate to the Ras al-Jinz Scientific & Visitors Centre in Oman. Ras al–Jinz houses one of the largest nesting areas for Green Turtles in the Indian Ocean. The Ras al-Jinz Sea Turtle and Nature Reserve and the Ras al-Hadd National Scenic Reserve were combined to better protect Oman’s turtles and their natural environment. The total area now protected is 120kms, with 45kms of coastline, extending for 1km into the sea. We strive to provide to their tourist guests with “real life” and meaningful connections with local people in various parts of Oman, leading to a better understanding of the country’s cultural, social and environmental challenges and issues. They suggest to their guests about making some souvenir purchases of locally made products direct from the local people in the various souks.
Day 01 Wahiba – The Sea of Sands
After check-out at the hotel you start your 3 days roundtrip with a desert experience and a drive into the Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand. The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographers delight. You will visit the home of a Bedouin Family in the desert, where you will be invited for lunch. After check-in at Al Raha Camp, your experienced drivers will take you on some exciting sand dune driving. Back at the camp you may want to go on a short camel ride, drive a sand buggy or try some sand skiing. Soon after the sun has sent its last rays over the golden desert it will be the time for a BBQ Dinner under the stars. Overnight at Al Raha Camp.
Day 02 Oasis and Turtles
Our first destination today is Wadi Bani Khalid – an oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains. It is one of the most beautiful wadis in Oman with pools with clear deep blue water. Maybe you will catch a glimpse on the small hamlets that cling precariously to the rugged mountainside.You then head for the coastal town of Sur, renowned for its dhow shipyard in former times. Unfortunately, the operation at the yard has almost been completely shut down. You will have lunch at a local Sea Food Restaurant and then continue to Ras Al Hadd and check in at Ras Al Hadd Beach Hotel. After an early dinner at the hotel you will visit the turtle sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz, where at night the Green Turtles, after a journey of thousands of kilometers will come ashore to lay their eggs.You then return to Ras Al Hadd Beach Hotel for overnight.
Day 03 Return to Muscat via the scenic coastal road. En route visit Bibi Mariam Tomb in Qalhat, the picturesque Wadi Tiwi, Fins Beach with its white sand, the limestone Sinkhole in Bimah and Village of Quriyat. Picnic Lunch will be served en route. Check into Shangri La - Al Waha hotel in Muscat for an extension of your Oman stay or drop off at Muscat Airport for your flight home.
You can add a Tour Gourmet Itinerary of 3 days.
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