Accommodations
This is a wilderness ride, so nights will be a mixture of hotels and camping.
Description
Accommodations vary
Accommodation Itinerary for Standard Option -
subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Hotel Mutrah or Al Fajal Hotel in Muscat
Night 2 & 3: Desert Camp near Bidiya
Night 4 & 5: Al Sarmadi Camp
Night 6: Thousand Nights Camp
Night 7: Hotel in Misfah
Night 8: Hotel Intercity in Nizwa
Night 9: Al Falaj Hotel in Muscat
Hotel Mutrah in Muscat
This small hotel benefits from a great location, close to the Mutrah Souk and Sultan Qaboos Harbour. Each of the 43 rooms come equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, air conditioning and ensuite bathroom. Guests can enjoy a game of darts or pool. It is also possible to do some workout at the fitness centre. Laundry and ironing services are also available.
Desert Camp near Bidiya
You will be accommodated in a canvas tent with air conditioning and a private (attached) bathroom with hair dryer.
Al Sarmadi Camp
You are accommodated in spacious tents equipped with a double bed and a private bathroom.
Thousand Nights Camp
This beautiful camp in the middle of the desert offers traditional rooms and tents accommodations, for an authentic Bedouin experience. Each accommodation is equipped with a comfortable bed and private facilities.
There is also a small outdoor pool where guest can cool down.
Hotel Intercity in Nizwa
This modern hotel offers rooms equipped with air conditioning, coffee and tea making facilities, internet access and ensuite bathrooms. The hotel also has an outdoor pool where guest can relax.
Al Falaj Hotel in Muscat
This newly renovated hotel offers 152 modern bedrooms. Each room features a TV, a phone, a safe, free internet access and private facilities with hair dryer.
Accommodation Itinerary for Luxury Option -
subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Shangri La Resort in Muscat
Night 2 & 3: Desert Camp near Bidiya
Night 4 & 5: Al Sarmadi Camp
Night 6: Thousand Nights Camp
Night 7: The View Resort in Misfah
Night 8: Hotel in Nizwa
Night 9: Shangri La Resort in Muscat
Al Husn Shangri La Resort in Muscat
This beautiful hotel is located by the sea (private beach) and offers many amenities including swimming pools, a spa and health club (extra fee) and watersport activities (not included). It has a little over 100 rooms, each with a balcony or terrace. The rooms feature an Omani décor, private facilities, free Wi-Fi access and a coffee machine.
Desert Camp near Bidiya
You will be accommodated in a canvas tent with air conditioning and a private (attached) bathroom with hair dryer.
Al Sarmadi Camp
You are accommodated in spacious tents equipped with a double bed and a private bathroom.
Thousand Nights Camp
This beautiful camp in the middle of the desert offers traditional rooms and tents accommodations, for an authentic Bedouin experience. Each accommodation is equipped with a comfortable bed and private facilities.
There is also a small outdoor pool where guest can cool down.
The View Resort in Misfah
This luxury eco-resort benefits from stunning views over the valley. Each room has air conditioning, a TV, a coffee maker, its own bathroom and a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available in common areas. the property also has a very nice garden with palm trees.
Room Occupancy
If you attend as a single rider willing to share but we are unable to find another rider to share, the single supplement fee applies.
Meals
All meals are included except for meals on Day 1 and dinner on Day 7.
The majority of meals are served at your accommodations.
During the desert ride our cook will provide delicious Omani dinners.
Majbos also named Kabsa, is a dish that consists of rice mixed with saffron cooked with spicy red or white meat. Majboos translates as "to be engaged" in Oman and is almost always served at special occasions like weddings and engagements!
Mashuai is another delicious dish consisting of roasted king fish and savory lemon rice.
A popular street food in Oman is Mishkak, which is grilled pieces of marinated meat (usually chicken, mutton or beef on long wooden sticks) served hot with tamarind chutney.
Halwa is a sticky, sweet gelatinous snack, made from brown sugar, honey, eggs and various spices. It has a lot of flavors, such as rose water, nuts, chocolate, etc. Some halwas are also made from the Omani dates. Halwas are often accompanied with Kahwa (a very strong bitter coffee that is often served in tiny cups) as a sign of hospitality. Kahwa is made from freshly roasted ground coffee and flavored with some cardamom!
Alcoholic drinks are not included in the package but you can bring some during the tour.
Dietary Restrictions
We can accommodate vegetarians and some other special diets with prior notice.
This trip includes
and can accommodate special dietary requests.