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Name: Oman tour package — 5N/6D
Brand: FONIX WORLD Travels
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Rating: 4.7 (263 reviews)

Muscat, Wadi Shab, Wahiba Sands and the forts of Nizwa

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5 Nights / 6 Days(5N/6D)
Oman, Middle East
easy pace
Great for family, couples, friends

Destinations: Muscat → Bimmah Sinkhole → Wadi Shab → Wahiba Sands → Nizwa → Jebel Akhdar

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Overview

About this Oman trip

Oman is the Gulf's most authentic destination and one of the closest international holidays to India, with nonstop flights from more than a dozen Indian cities. Muscat is calm and elegant, from the marble halls of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque to the Muttrah Corniche and souq. Head down the coast to swim in the turquoise pools of Wadi Shab, spend a night in a desert camp in the Wahiba Sands after a dune drive, then climb to the historic town of Nizwa and its great round fort before returning to Muscat. Short drives and a large Indian community make it ideal for families.

Arabian heritage, emerald wadis and a desert camp — just three hours from India.

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Stay: 4-star hotels and a deluxe desert camp
Transport: Private 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide; small boat at Wadi Shab
Best time: October to March (pleasant 20–30°C)
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose Oman?

Nonstop flights of about three hours from many Indian cities
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, one of the finest in the Gulf
Swim in the emerald pools of Wadi Shab
A night in a Wahiba Sands desert camp
Centuries-old forts at Nizwa and Bahla
Safe, uncrowded and full of Indian restaurants

Trip highlights

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Muttrah Corniche & souq
Bimmah Sinkhole
Wadi Shab hike & swim
Wahiba Sands dune drive
Nizwa Fort & Friday cattle market

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Oman

6 days, planned end to end

D1
- Arrive at Muscat International Airport
- Transfer and check in to your hotel
- Evening walk along the Muttrah Corniche
- Dinner and overnight in Muscat
D2
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (open to visitors Saturday–Thursday mornings)
- Royal Opera House and Al Alam Palace
- Al Jalali and Al Mirani forts from the harbour
- Muttrah Souq for frankincense, silver and halwa
D3
- Drive the coastal highway to the Bimmah Sinkhole
- Boat across the creek and hike into Wadi Shab (about 45 minutes)
- Swim through the pools to the hidden cave waterfall
- Overnight near Sur or Ras al Jinz (optional turtle-watching)
D4
- Visit Wadi Bani Khalid's year-round green pools
- 4x4 dune drive into the Wahiba (Sharqiya) Sands
- Camel ride and sunset over the dunes
- Dinner and overnight in a desert camp
D5
- Drive to Nizwa (about 3 hours)
- Nizwa Fort and its great round tower
- Nizwa Souq and the Friday cattle market (if visiting on Friday)
- Optional drive up Jebel Akhdar; return to Muscat for the night
D6
- Free morning for shopping at Muscat Grand Mall or the souq
- Transfer to Muscat International Airport for your flight home

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

Return economy flights Hyderabad–Muscat (nonstop)
5 nights: Muscat 3N (4-star), Sur 1N, Wahiba Sands desert camp 1N
Daily breakfast and 4 dinners, including the desert-camp dinner
Private 4x4 vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
Muscat city tour
Wadi Shab boat crossing
Wahiba Sands dune drive and camel ride
Nizwa Fort entry
Oman e-visa assistance
Travel insurance

Not included

Oman e-visa fee
Ras al Jinz turtle-watching permit
Meals not mentioned in inclusions
Tips for driver-guides
Personal expenses
Anything not listed under inclusions

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

4-star hotels and a deluxe desert camp

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide; small boat at Wadi Shab

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Muscat · Muscat City Tour · Coast & Wadi Shab · Wahiba Sands · Nizwa · Departure

Route

Route map

7 stops from start to finish

MuscatStart
2Bimmah SinkholeStop 2
3Wadi ShabStop 3
4SurStop 4
5Wahiba SandsStop 5
6NizwaStop 6
MuscatFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to March (pleasant 20–30°C)

Things to carry

Modest clothing covering arms and legs; a headscarf for women at the Grand Mosque
Swimwear plus a T-shirt and shorts to swim in in Wadi Shab
Water shoes and a dry bag
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
A warm layer for desert nights in winter
Indian rupees are not accepted — carry Omani rials or a forex card

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Oman?

Yes. Indian passport holders apply for the tourist e-visa through the Royal Oman Police portal; we help with the application. Holders of a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia or Japan visa may qualify for easier entry. We confirm the current rules at booking.

Are there direct flights from India?

Yes, many. Oman Air, SalamAir, IndiGo and Air India Express fly nonstop to Muscat from cities including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi and Kozhikode, in about 2.5–3.5 hours.

Is Wadi Shab suitable for non-swimmers?

The hike to the first pools is fine for anyone reasonably fit. Reaching the hidden cave needs swimming through a few deep pools; life jackets can be arranged, or non-swimmers can relax at the shallower pools.

Is Oman good for families with children?

Very. It is safe, drives are short, desert camps are family-friendly and the beaches are calm. Dune driving can be toned down for young children.

Is vegetarian and Indian food easy to find?

Yes. Oman has a large Indian community and Muscat, Sur and Nizwa all have Indian restaurants, many of them vegetarian.

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