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Rocks, Sea and Sand: 7 (or 6) Night Oman Adventure

Take the wheel of a 4 litre Nissan Patrol and follow us on our fantastic Rocks, Sea and Sand Guided Self-Drive Adventure to explore a wide range of spectacular terrains in rural Oman.  Marvel at the millennia-old rocks carved by the wind and sand into fantastic and impossible shapes.  Venture over water to the mystical Masairah Island and walk along empty beached with the warm Indian Ocean lapping at your feet.  Camp under an inky black sky studded with millions of stars.  Traverse the enchanting Wahiba Sands where even to this day, camel farmers eke out a living in harsh conditions.

Once these remote places were only accessible to the most daring of adventuters who knew where the desert wells were located and had their trusty camel to carry all their provisions for their journey.  Today, we too can explore these amazing remote places and marvel at the skill and stamina of the ancient bedu; the landscapes will be no less magnificent, but our journey will be in the comfort of an air-conditioned car.

So, look out your driving licence, check your passport is in date and lace up those desert boots; come join Xpedition Arabia for the adventure of a lifetime.

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  • Approx 1800kms including 450kms offroad 
  • 3 nights Hotel on our 7 night Adventure
  • 1 night “glamping” at a traditional camel farm
  • 3 nights wild camping
  • No previous offroad driving experience is required
  • Maximum 6 guest cars.
  • Reserve your place today with a deposit of only 10%

Package A : 7 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 : 7 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 : 6 Nights

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

  • Historical tour of Adam
  • Last Night at Muscat
  • Farewell dinner at Rosna

Join us in the evening of day 1 at Adam

Leave us when we come off the Wahiba Sands at Bidayer on Day 7 approx 1300hrs

 Tour Dates

We can run Rocks, Sea and Sand during the winter, between October and April each year

Currently it is being offered upon request, with a charge for a minimum 3 car/6 full paying adult passengers.

Please note: this is a great trip for families, however children should be a minimum of 5 years old at the time of the trip.

Other dates may be added; if you fill in our enquiry form we will email you updates

 

 

 

Day 1: Muscat to Adam
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the old city of Adam
Ar Rahals garden
adam oasis
the newer part of adam
narrow oasis roads

Join us before 12 noon at Muscat Airport where we’ll set you up with your Nissan Patrol Y62 (if you don’t have your own 4×4) and go through the essential controls. Next, once we’re all gathered, we’ll head for a coffee and a pre-trip briefing going over everything you need to know. Our convoy sets off for the old city of Adam where we’ll drive around the oasis showing you what a little water can do to bring life to the desert. Our overnight rest is at a camel farm, where we will camp but with all modern conveniences, where we’ll introduce you to some traditional Omani dishes.

Day 2: Adam to Al Huqf
wadi driving
the magnificent Al Huqf escarpment
fossils galore,
rudists
time for a picnic
perfect for photographers
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After a 100km road drive it’s time to leave the blacktop far behind. We’re heading for the Al Huqf Escarpment and our route takes us through some spectacular rockscapes where millennia of winds have carved the rocks into fantastic shapes. We’ll find a picturesque place to stop for a picnic lunch before heading further down the wadi. Having covered 80kms offroad, we’ll set up camp as the sun sets, cook our barbeque and wait for the night sky to fill with thousands of stars as we enjoy some tea and coffee in the inky blackness. 

Day 3: Al Huqf to Duqm
so many rocks
easy offroading
historic route
whats over there
water and clouds in the desert
green desert

We’ll start the next day with a little breakfast before setting off for a 100km offroad drive not only covering gravel plains and tracks but tackling some easy rock crawling along the way. We’ll leave the canvas in the cars and enjoy the comforts offered by the Crowne Plaza at Duqm. Time to wash the sands from your hair, although best to do that in your room rather than at the poolside. After dinner, spend the time as you please, perhaps enjoying a walk along the shore enjoying the sea breeze.

Day 4: Duqm to Barr Al Hickmann
We will encounter many seabirds
the bleak Barr Al Hickmann
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greenery at the end of the indian ocean
sunset on the Barr Al Hickmann
Beach camping

Today we’re heading for Barr Al Hickman via the Sugar Dunes after breakfast at the hotel. If the tides allow, we’ll get our group onto the beach and enjoy a drive over the damp sands. The rest of the day will be spent near the Indian Ocean Stopping for lunch; we’ll take a break to dip our toes in the water and cool off as the sun sinks low in the sky.  Overnight we will wild camp in the area known as the “Maldives of Oman”, have our camp supper and relax round the campfire. 

Note: if tides/weather not favourable, we will have to skip the visit to Barr Al Hickmann and instead camp on the beach near Khaluf.

Day 5: Barr Al Hickmann to Masairah
on the way to Masaira
traditional fishing boat
fresh catch
ghost crab
turtle tracks
sunset over dhows
unspoiled beaches

A leisurely start to the day with a walk along the beach or an early morning swim. Breakfast on the beach before we’re on the road again heading for the old ferry to sail us over to the island of Masairah. Disembarking, we’ll head for our hotel and settle in before heading out to catch the sunset over the tied-up dhows and the opportunity to sample some of the local seafood. 

Day 6: Masairah to Shariquia Sands
beach all to ourselves
picnic time
egyptian vultures
heading back to the mainland
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arriving at campsite in time for sunset
our desert campspot

We’ll start the day with breakfast at a local café while we watch the islanders go about their daily business. Then we’re off again to drive round the island finding a shoreside spot for a picnic lunch. We’ll return to the ferry port but this time, catch the National Ferries catamaran for our return to the mainland. Our evening destination is the Wahiba Sands where we’ll have a short offroad drive to reach our camp spot and enjoy our evening meal in the quiet of the desert. 

Day 7: Sharquiya Sands to Muscat
photo op - camel caravan on the move
camel farm moving
arial view by Rashid
we should see lots of camels
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Time to pack away the tents for the last time as we cross the Wahiba Sands heading for Muscat. At Bidayah we’ll say farewell to our guests who’ve opted for the 6 night package, while the rest of us will head for the Mysk Al Mouj Hotel in Muscat. We’ll officially end our trip with a visit to the lovely Rozna Restaurant; Omani food served in a beautiful building reminiscent of an old fort. Time to exchange email addresses and share pictures taken along the way. 

Day 8: Breakfasts and Farewells
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crowne plaza
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Take off at the sunset

No more scheduled times to meet; enjoy breakfast at your leisure and relax at the poolside. We’ll arrange a late checkout if you want and wish you a safe trip home.

Oman Rocks, Sea and Sand What's Included

DetailsPackage APackage BPackage C
Hire of Nissan Patrol Y61yesnono
Extra Driver£60 eachn/an/a
Petrolyesnono
Airport Meet & Greetyesnono
Hire Car delivered/picked up to hotel£15 each wayn/an/a
Ferry faresyesyesyes
Camping Equipment Rentalyesoptionaloptional
Crowne Plaza OCEC/Duqmtwo nightstwo nightsone night
Hotel Apartment, Masairahyesyesyes
Glamping at Omani Farmyesyesyes
Wadi Campingone nightone nightone night
Beach Campingone nightone nightone night
Desert campingone nightone nightone night
Breakfasts, lunch, dinneryesyesyes
water, tea and coffeeyesyesyes
accompanied by Scottish Guideyesyesyes
Accompanied by Omani Guideyesyesyes
Oman Visanonono
Flightsnonono
Souvenirsnonono

Oman Rocks, Sea and Sand Accommodation and Catering

Season 2023-24: Rocks, Sea and Sand Oman USD (payment also possible in GBP, EUR, AED)

10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR BOOKINGS RECEIVED 90 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE DEPARTURE!
DetailsPackage APackage BPackage Ccomments
7 Nights including Car Hire and Petrol7 nights using own 4x4 (or externally hired car)6 nights using own 4x4 (or externally hired car)EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT! Reserve your place 90 days or more before departure for 10% discount, or between 89 and 60 days before departure for 5%
Two Adults 5104 USD (equivalent to 2552 USD per person)3618 USD (equivalent to 1809 USD per person)3362 USD (equivalent to 1681 USD per person)in 1 car, sharing hotel rooms/tent
Two Adults plus one child aged 5-11 5450 USD4064 USD3914 USDIn 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge
Two adults plus two children aged 5-11 5896 USD4510 USD4360 USDin 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge
3 adults 5982 USD4596 USD4321 USDin 1 car; 2 hotel rooms
4 adults 6560 USD5174 USD4899 USDin 1 car; 2 hotel rooms
1 Adult 4125 USD2739 USD2639 USDown room in hotels

Season 2023-24: Rocks, Sea and Sand Oman AED (payment also possible in GBP, EUR, USD)

10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR BOOKINGS RECEIVED 90 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE DEPARTURE!
DetailsPackage APackage BPackage Ccomments
7 Nights including Car Hire and Petrol7 nights using own 4x4 (or externally hired car)6 nights using own 4x4 (or externally hired car)EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT! Reserve your place 90 days or more before departure for 10% discount, or between 89 and 60 days before departure for 5%
Two Adults 18372 AED (equivalent to 9366 AED per person)*13278 AED (equivalent to 6639 AED per person)12339 AED (equivalent to 6169 AED per person)in 1 car, sharing hotel rooms/tent
Two Adults plus one child aged 5-11 20002 AED 14915 AED 14364 AEDIn 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge
Two adults plus two children aged 5-11 21638 AED16552 AED16001 AEDin 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge
3 adults 21954 AED16867 AED15858 AED in 1 car; 2 hotel rooms
4 adults 24075 AED18989 AED 17979 AEDin 1 car; 2 hotel rooms
1 Adult 15139 AED10052 AED 9685 AEDown room in hotels

Season 2023-24: Rocks, Sea and Sand Oman GBP (payment also possible in AED, EUR, USD) *estimated cost based on exchange rate of USD:GBP 1.24:1

10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR BOOKINGS RECEIVED 90 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE DEPARTURE!
DetailsPackage APackage BPackage Ccomments
7 Nights including Car Hire and Petrol7 nights using own 4x4 (or externally hired car)6 nights using own 4x4 (or externally hired car)EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT! Reserve your place 90 days or more before departure for 10% discount, or between 89 and 60 days before departure for 5%
Two Adults 4116 GBP (equivalent to 2058 GBP per person)*2918 GBP (equivalent to 1459 GBP per person)2711 GBP (equivalent to 1355 GBP per person)*in 1 car, sharing hotel rooms/tent
Two Adults plus one child aged 5-11 4395 GBP3277 GBP3156 GBPIn 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge
Two adults plus two children aged 5-11 4755 GBP3637 GBP3516 GBPin 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge
3 adults 4824 GBP3706 GBP3485 GBPin 1 car; 2 hotel rooms
4 adults 5290 GBP4173 GBP3951 GBPin 1 car; 2 hotel rooms
1 Adult 3327 GBP2209 GBP2128 GBPown room in hotels

Season 2023-24: Rocks, Sea and Sand Oman EUR (payment also possible in AED, GBP, USD) *estimated cost based on exchange rate of USD:EUR 1:0.93

10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR BOOKINGS RECEIVED 90 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE DEPARTURE!
DetailsPackage APackage BPackage Ccomments
7 Nights including Car Hire and Petrol7 nights using own 4x4 (or externally hired car)6 nights using own 4x4 (or externally hired car)EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT! Reserve your place 90 days or more before departure for 10% discount, or between 89 and 60 days before departure for 5%
Two Adults 4770 EUR (equivalent to 2385 EUR per person)*3381 EUR (equivalent to 1691 EUR per person)*3142 EUR (equivalent to 1571 EUR per personin 1 car, sharing hotel rooms/tent
Two Adults plus one child aged 5-11 5093 EUR3798 EUR3658 EURIn 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge
Two adults plus two children aged 5-11 5510 EUR4215 EUR4075 EURin 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge
3 adults 5591 EUR 4295 EUR4038 EURin 1 car; 2 hotel rooms
4 adults 6131 EUR4836 EUR4579 EURin 1 car; 2 hotel rooms
1 Adult 3855 EUR2560 EUR2466 EURown room in hotels

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Nissan Patrol crossing the salt flats in Liwa

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