Arrival & Coastal Breeze
Arrival Muscat
Touch down at Muscat International Airport. Begin your journey with a scenic drive into the city, where the white-washed skyline is framed by jagged volcanic mountains.
Al Qurum Beach Stroll
Ease into the Omani pace of life with a sunset walk along the palm-lined Al Qurum beach. Watch the sky turn gold over the Gulf of Oman before enjoying dinner at a seaside café.
The Capital’s Heritage
Half-day Muscat Citytour
Discover the architectural jewels of the Sultanate. Visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, home to one of the world’s largest hand-loomed carpets, and admire the gleaming Royal Opera House, a masterpiece of modern Islamic design.
The Rose Terraces of Akhdar
Ascent to Jebel Akhdar
Trade the coastal heat for the cool heights of the "Green Mountain." The winding drive by 4x4 reveals a high-altitude plateau 2,000 meters above sea level.
Rose & Terraces Walk
Wander through the hanging gardens of the Al Hajar range. Discover the ancient stone terraces where pomegranates, walnuts, and the famous Omani roses bloom against a backdrop of deep limestone canyons.
From the Green Mountain to the Sun Mountain
Three Villages Walk
Embark on a signature trek through the villages of Al Aqr and Al Ayn. Follow the traditional water channels that cling to the cliffside, offering a glimpse into a way of life that hasn't changed in centuries.
Drive to Jebel Shams
Continue your journey westward to the highest peak in Oman. Watch the landscape transform into a rugged, moon-like terrain as you approach the rim of the Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon of Arabia
Jebel Shams Grand Canyon
Stand at the edge of a dizzying 1,000-meter vertical drop. The scale of the Wadi Ghul canyon is truly humbling and offers the most dramatic photography in the region.
High-Altitude Hiking
Enjoy a short, invigorating hike along the canyon rim. Breathe in the thin, fresh air and keep an eye out for Egyptian Vultures soaring on the thermals below you.
Departure
Final Mountain Sunrise
Enjoy a quiet breakfast as the first light hits the canyon walls. Begin your descent back toward sea level, watching the mountains slowly give way to the plains.
Back to Muscat & Departure
Return to the capital for a final Omani coffee and souvenir shopping before heading to the airport for your flight home.
