Omani Heartland 8 (or 7) Night Adventure

For those “petrolheads” who are tired of the tarmac, Xpedition Arabia has the perfect adventure for you. With only one day of on-road driving, this adventure takes you across multiple terrains crossing some of the most remote areas that Oman has to offer.

This adventure will also appeal to those wishing to escape the everyday routine of city life and truly explore the quieter landscapes this adventure offers.

Approx 2000kms including 750kms offroad
Estimated 34 hours behind the wheel, half of it offroad
3 nights Hotel (including 2 Crowne Plaza)
1 night “glamping” at a traditional camel farm
4 nights wild camping
No previous offroad driving experience is required.
Maximum 5 guest cars.

Package A : 8 Nights

Includes

Car Rental Nissan Patrol Y62 4.0L Auto
Petrol
Hotels
Camping Equipment Hire
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Soft drinks
Camping Equipment Hire

Package B : 8 Nights

As for package A, but excluding

Rental Car
Petrol

Aimed at GCC Residents

Using their own 4×4 OR
Independently rented 4×4

Package C : 7 Nights

As for package B, using your own 4×4 but excluding

Historical tour of Adam
Last Night at Crowne Plaza OCEC
Farewell dinner at Kargeen

Join us in the evening of day 1 at Adam

Leave us when we return to the road near Rustaq on day 8 approx 1300hrs

Tour Dates

Friday 5th November-Saturday 13th November 2021

Omani Heartland runs during the winter, between October and April each year.

Day One

Package A and B:

Arrive in Muscat, any time before 1200hrs, collect hire car.
Coffee and pre-trip briefing.
Drive to the old city of Adam,
Historical Oasis Tour
Overnight at a genuine Omani Camel Farm (toilet & shower available)

Guests opting for package C (6 nights) should join us at Adam between 5 and 7pm

#oasis #glamping #camelfarm

Day Two

200kms drive to our desert entry point
This area, known as the Al Huqf (al Hoof) Escarpment is exceptionally remote
Dark skies at night ensures, subject to weather conditions, an amazing starscape.
80km offroad wadi/plain driving til we reach our campspot

#rocks #fossils #darkskies #offroading #wadi

Day Three

Light breakfast at camp,
100kms or so of offroad driving, including easy rock crawling, until we reach the road at Duqm.
Overnight accommodation in the beautiful Crowne Plaza Duqm 4* with dinner

#rocks #fossils #offroading #remote