Day 4
Wahiba – Wadi Bani Khalid – Sur – Quriyat – Muscat
In the morning you will visit the oasis of Wadi Bani Khalid, which is well known for its huge basins of deep water. White rocks frame the oasis and lakes of turquoise water invite you to ‘take a dip’. Enjoy your time at the oasis and later proceed to Sur, where you will have a short orientation tour of the town and visit the famous Dhow Factory. Hereafter, you will proceed to Muscat via the coastal road from Sur. You will stop at the Wadi Tiwi oasis. Streams from the mountains flow into sparkling ponds and tiny waterfalls are alive with fish and plant life. A wide variety of native plants thrive, including tall grasses and rushes, wild flowers and the ubiquitous pink Oleander. Near to Wadi Tiwi there is another beautiful valley - Wadi Shaab. A large expanse of water at the entrance happily prevents any vehicular access to the wadi and it retains its peaceful and awe-inspiring character.
Then you will proceed along the azure sea to the unique Bimah Sinkhole. It is 30m in depth and its base filled with sea water. Soon you will arrive at the fishing village Quriyat. Archaeological discoveries suggest that the first settlers arrived in Qurayat before the emergence of Islam in Oman. Many of its inhabitants retain traditional customs, and pursue ancient crafts such as metalwork, saddle-making, boat-building, camel-rearing and repairing firearms. Hereafter, you will arrive in Muscat and check in at the hotel