Oman, Between Sands & Summits

Muscat • Bimmah • Wadi Shab • Sur • Wadi Bani Khalid • Sharqiyah Sands • Nizwa • Jabrin • Bahla • Al Hamra • Misfat Al Abriyeen • Jebel Shams • Wadi Bani Awf • Bilad Sayt • Daymaniyat Islands

The perfect grand journey for a first discovery of Oman.

Few destinations can shift scenery so dramatically in just a few hours. In Oman, a day can begin facing the ocean, continue in the turquoise waters of a wadi, and end in the heart of the desert. The next day, dunes give way to forts, palm groves, and then the great Hajar Mountains.

Oman, Between Sands & Summits is built around these contrasts. Over eight days, this private tour brings together the environments that give the Sultanate its unique character without turning each day into a race against the clock.

You will discover Muscat and its cultural heritage, follow the eastern coast to Wadi Shab and Sur, explore the waters of Wadi Bani Khalid, and then the dunes of the Sharqiyah Sands. Inland, you will visit Nizwa, Jabrin, and Bahla before reaching the ancient villages of Al Hamra and Misfat Al Abriyeen.

Then comes the mountain. At Jebel Shams, the cliffs of Wadi Nakhar open onto one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in the country. The next day, a 4x4 crossing through Wadi Bani Awf and Bilad Sayt gradually leads back to Muscat.

Finally, after mountains and desert, the journey ends at sea with an excursion to the Daymaniyat Islands. A complete first discovery of Oman: cultural, natural, active, and deeply immersive.

Essential Information — Duration: 8 days / 7 nights. Type: bespoke private tour. Collection: Essential. Transport: comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4. General level: easy to moderate. Recommended period: October to April. Accommodation: carefully selected hotels, desert camp, and mountain lodging. Guide: French-speaking. Ideal for: first-time visitors to Oman, couples, families, and small private groups. Spirit: discovery, nature, culture, and gentle adventure.

Some hikes are optional and can be adapted to participants' levels. Mountain crossings and water activities depend on weather and safety conditions.

The perfect pace for a first discovery — This itinerary is designed to showcase Oman's diversity without unnecessary hotel changes or rushed visits. Each day prepares for the next: Muscat opens the door to the country. The coast leads to the wadis. The wadis lead to the desert. The desert to history. Inland cities to the mountains. Mountains back to the sea.

A fully private experience — The tour can be customized according to: hiking difficulty; daily pace; hotel category; desert camp comfort; culinary experiences; cultural visits; activities for children; local experiences; water activities; extra nights by the sea.

Natural conditions — Wadi Shab, Wadi Bani Awf, and the Daymaniyat Islands are natural environments. In case of rain, poor track conditions, or unsafe navigation, Oasis Trails adjusts the itinerary and proposes an alternative that respects as much as possible the original spirit of the trip. Safety always comes first.

Oman, Between Sands & Summits — 8 days. One route. Landscapes that seem to belong to different countries. Private journeys by Oasis Trails — The Soul of Oman.