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.
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
| Details | Package A | Package B | Package C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hire of Nissan Patrol Y61 | yes | no | no |
| Extra Driver | £60 each | n/a | n/a |
| Petrol | yes | no | no |
| Airport Meet & Greet | yes | no | no |
| Hire Car delivered/picked up to hotel | £15 each way | n/a | n/a |
| Ferry fares | yes | yes | yes |
| Camping Equipment Rental | yes | optional | optional |
| Crowne Plaza OCEC/Duqm | two nights | two nights | one night |
| Hotel Apartment, Masairah | yes | yes | yes |
| Glamping at Omani Farm | yes | yes | yes |
| Wadi Camping | one night | one night | one night |
| Beach Camping | one night | one night | one night |
| Desert camping | one night | one night | one night |
| Breakfasts, lunch, dinner | yes | yes | yes |
| water, tea and coffee | yes | yes | yes |
| accompanied by Scottish Guide | yes | yes | yes |
| Accompanied by Omani Guide | yes | yes | yes |
| Oman Visa | no | no | no |
| Flights | no | no | no |
| Souvenirs | no | no | no |
Oman Rocks, Sea and Sand Accommodation and Catering
Season 2023-24: Rocks, Sea and Sand Oman USD (payment also possible in GBP, EUR, AED)
| Details | Package A | Package B | Package C | comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nights including Car Hire and Petrol | 7 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 USD | 4064 USD | 3914 USD | In 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 USD | 4510 USD | 4360 USD | in 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge |
| 3 adults | 5982 USD | 4596 USD | 4321 USD | in 1 car; 2 hotel rooms |
| 4 adults | 6560 USD | 5174 USD | 4899 USD | in 1 car; 2 hotel rooms |
| 1 Adult | 4125 USD | 2739 USD | 2639 USD | own room in hotels |
Season 2023-24: Rocks, Sea and Sand Oman AED (payment also possible in GBP, EUR, USD)
| Details | Package A | Package B | Package C | comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nights including Car Hire and Petrol | 7 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 AED | In 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 AED | 16552 AED | 16001 AED | in 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge |
| 3 adults | 21954 AED | 16867 AED | 15858 AED | in 1 car; 2 hotel rooms |
| 4 adults | 24075 AED | 18989 AED | 17979 AED | in 1 car; 2 hotel rooms |
| 1 Adult | 15139 AED | 10052 AED | 9685 AED | own 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
| Details | Package A | Package B | Package C | comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nights including Car Hire and Petrol | 7 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 GBP | 3277 GBP | 3156 GBP | In 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 GBP | 3637 GBP | 3516 GBP | in 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge |
| 3 adults | 4824 GBP | 3706 GBP | 3485 GBP | in 1 car; 2 hotel rooms |
| 4 adults | 5290 GBP | 4173 GBP | 3951 GBP | in 1 car; 2 hotel rooms |
| 1 Adult | 3327 GBP | 2209 GBP | 2128 GBP | own 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
| Details | Package A | Package B | Package C | comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nights including Car Hire and Petrol | 7 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 person | in 1 car, sharing hotel rooms/tent |
| Two Adults plus one child aged 5-11 | 5093 EUR | 3798 EUR | 3658 EUR | In 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 EUR | 4215 EUR | 4075 EUR | in 1 car; sharing existing bedding in hotels. one extra bed per room available for a small charge |
| 3 adults | 5591 EUR | 4295 EUR | 4038 EUR | in 1 car; 2 hotel rooms |
| 4 adults | 6131 EUR | 4836 EUR | 4579 EUR | in 1 car; 2 hotel rooms |
| 1 Adult | 3855 EUR | 2560 EUR | 2466 EUR | own room in hotels |
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