01
DAY 1
Arrival & Coastal Relaxation
Check-in
Settle into a luxury beach resort.
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Curated itinerary
Road tripMuscat9 nights / 10 daysEasy
Diving and Snorkeling Trip
Dive into the turquoise heart of the Daymaniyat Islands and track endangered sea turtles along the wild Sharqiyah coast.
№ 01 / At a glance
About this itinerary.
Oman offers a marine landscape unlike any other in the Middle East—a confluence of nutrient-rich currents that support vibrant coral forests, whale sharks, and five species of sea turtles. This itinerary centers on the Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve, a 'Galapagos of the Middle East,' while providing a coastal loop to the turtle sanctuaries of Ras Al Jinz. Between world-class dives, you will recover in Muscat’s most prestigious beach resorts, ensuring every underwater adventure is followed by five-star relaxation.
№ 02 / Day by day
The programme.
02
DAY 2
Daymaniyat Islands
8:00 AM
Setting Sail
Board a high-speed dive boat for the 45-minute transit to the Daymaniyat Islands.
10:00 AM
The Dive
Conduct two immersive dives or snorkeling sessions. Expect to see leopard sharks, honeycomb moray eels, and massive schools of snappers.
1:00 PM
Lunch
lunch served on the boat
Back to the Hotel
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03
DAY 3
Local Dive & Recovery
9:00 AM
Shark Island
Boat trip to Fahal Island. Known for its limestone tunnels and frequent black-tip reef shark sightings.
1:00 PM
Lunch
3:00 PM
Wellness
A "Deep Sea" spa treatment focusing on muscle recovery for divers.
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DAY 4
Muscat Culture & Sea View
9:00 AM
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Dry-land morning to admire the marble work and the world’s second-largest hand-woven carpet.
11:00 AM
Old Muscat
Explore Muttrah Souq for frankincense and the National Museum.
6:30 PM
SunSet
Enjoy the sunset along the Muscat coastline.
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DAY 5
Transfer East & Coastal Drive
10:00 AM
The Road East
Drive south along the dramatic coastal highway.
12:00 PM
Bimmah Sinkhole
Stop at Bimmah Sinkhole. Take a refreshing dip in the turquoise mix of freshwater and saltwater.
1:30 PM
Lunch
Check-in
Check into a boutique hotel.
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DAY 6
Turtle Coast & Wadi Exploration
9:00 AM
Wadi Shab
Hike into the canyon and swim through hidden pools into the cave waterfall. This is "canyon snorkeling" at its finest.
1:00 PM
Lunch
8:00 PM
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
A guided night tour to witness Green Sea Turtles dragging themselves onto the beach to nest.
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DAY 7
Coastal Exploration
9:00 AM
Dhow Factory
Visit the Sur Dhow Factory to see how Oman’s legendary wooden ships are built.
1:00 PM
Lunch
8:00 AM
Fins Beach
Stop at Fins Beach for a final shore-side swim before returning to Muscat.
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DAY 8
Deep Leisure Day
All Day
Decompression
A full day of relaxation. This is a "no-fly/no-dive" day to allow for nitrogen off-gassing. Enjoy the infinity pools, the private beach, or paddleboarding in the calm bay waters.
09
DAY 9
Marine Adventure: Bonus Day
8:30 AM
Seasonal Search
A final day on the water. Between July and September, focus on Whale Shark snorkeling (common near the Muscat coastline). Alternatively, head to Bandar Khayran for a wreck dive at the Al Munassir.
1:00 PM
Lunch
Final Local Lunch
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DAY 10
Departure
8:00 AM
Final Breakfast
Enjoy your final Omani breakfast.
Transfer
Private transfer to Muscat International Airport (MCT).
№ 03 / Accommodation
Where you'll sleep.
Vetted by the team. Choose any — we'll match the rest of the itinerary around it.
- № 01Crowne Plaza★★★★★
- № 02Radisson Blu★★★★★
- № 03Voco Al Mouj★★★★★
- № 04Wyndham Garden★★★★
- № 05Royal Tulip★★★★★
- № 06Mandarin Hotel★★★★★
- № 07Ras al Jinz Resort★★★★
- № 08Sama Ras Al Jinz Ecolodge★★★★
- № 09Al Ayjah Hotel★★★
- № 10Sur Grand Hotel★★★★
- № 11Tiwi Sunrise★★★
- № 12Nomad Inn Tiwi★★★★
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