📅 Day 1: Muscat ➝ Wadi Al Arabeen ➝ Bimmah Sinkhole ➝ Wadi Shab ➝ Ras Al Jinz

🕘 Morning:

• Depart Muscat early

• Drive to Wadi Al Arabeen – approx. 1 hr 30 min (100 km)

  • 🏞 Take a short drive through this dramatic wadi — towering cliffs and flowing water (seasonal).

  • ⏱ Activity Time: ~30–45 min (good for quick scenic photos and light driving adventure)

• Head to Bimmah Sinkhole (Hawiyat Najm Park) – approx. 40 mins (30 km)

  • 🕳 Natural limestone sinkhole with emerald green water

  • ⏱ Activity Time: ~30 min (optional dip)

🕛 Midday:

• Drive to Wadi Shab – approx. 30 min (20 km)

  • 🥾 Start your hike (~45 min each way)

  • 🌊 Swim in the pools and through the cave with the hidden waterfall

  • ⏱ Full Activity: 3–4 hrs (includes boat to trailhead)

🕔 Late Afternoon:

• Drive to Ras Al Jinz – approx. 1 hr 45 min (100 km)

  • 🐢 Evening turtle watching tour (usually around 9 PM) at the Turtle Reserve

  • Overnight at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve Hotel or nearby lodge

📅 Day 2: Ras Al Jinz ➝ Sur ➝ Wadi Bani Khalid ➝ Wahiba Sands

🕘 Morning:

• Drive to Sur – approx. 45 mins (45 km)

  • 🛶 Visit the traditional dhow shipyard in Al Aijah

  • 🚶 Walk along the corniche or see the lighthouse

• Drive to Wadi Bani Khalid – approx. 1.5 hrs (90 km)

  • 🏞 A stunning oasis with turquoise water pools and small waterfalls

  • ⏱ Activity Time: ~1.5–2 hrs (swim, relax, explore)

🕓 Afternoon:

• Drive to Wahiba Sands Desert Camp – approx. 1 hr (60 km)

  • 🚙 Switch to 4×4 for dune drive

  • 🏜 Sunset views on top of the dunes

  • 🐪 Optional camel ride

  • 🍽 Bedouin-style dinner and stargazing

🌙 Overnight:

• Stay at a desert camp (luxury or traditional style)

📅 Day 3: Wahiba ➝ Sinaw ➝ Jabreen ➝ Bahla ➝ Jebel Shams

🕘 Morning:

• Drive to Sinaw – approx. 1.5 hrs (100 km)

  • 🐪 Visit the Sinaw souq — a traditional Bedouin market

  • 🐟 Explore the local fish market

  • ⏱ Activity Time: ~1 hour (best on Thursdays for full market)

• Drive to Jabreen Fort – approx. 1 hr 15 min (100 km)

  • 🏯 Tour this elegant, educational fort with painted ceilings and secret passages

  • ⏱ Activity Time: ~45 min–1 hr

• Drive to Bahla – approx. 15 min (15 km)

  • 🏞 Photo stop at Bahla’s highest point (ask locals for access route)

  • Optional: Short visit to Bahla Fort (UNESCO site)

🕔 Late Afternoon:

• Drive to Jebel Shams – approx. 1 hr (40 km, mountain roads)

  • 🌄 Visit the Grand Canyon of Oman

  • ⛰ Reach the highest peak in the country (3,028 m)

🌙 Overnight:

• Stay in Jebel Shams resort or camp

📅 Day 4: Jebel Shams ➝ Wadi Ghul ➝ Al Hamra ➝ Misfat Al Abriyeen ➝ Tanuf ➝ Nizwa

🕘 Morning:

• Visit Wadi Ghul – short drive from your stay

  • 🚶 Enjoy a walk with views of the deep canyon and rocky formations

  • ⏱ Activity Time: ~1 hour

• Drive to Al Hamra – approx. 30 mins (30 km)

  • 🏘 Tour the old village with ancient mud homes

  • 🏠 Visit Bait Al Safa Living Museum

• Drive to Misfat Al Abriyeen – approx. 20 mins (15 km)

  • 🌴 Walk through the terraced village, falaj canals, and palm groves

  • ⏱ Activity Time: ~1 hour

• Drive to Wadi Tanuf ruins – approx. 30 mins

  • 🧱 Explore abandoned homes with scenic mountain backdrop

🌙 Overnight:

• Stay in Nizwa (souq area recommended for charm & access)

📅 Day 5: Nizwa ➝ Birkat Al Mouz ➝ Muscat

🕘 Morning:

• Explore Nizwa Souq

  • 🛍 Silverware, pottery, Omani daggers (khanjars), dates, spices

  • ⏱ Activity Time: ~1–2 hrs

• Optionally visit Nizwa Fort if not visited earlier

• Drive to Birkat Al Mouz – approx. 30 mins (30 km)

  • 🌴 Explore lush date plantations

  • 🏘 Walk the ruins of the old village

  • 🌊 See the UNESCO-listed Falaj irrigation system

🕐 Midday:

• Drive back to Muscat – approx. 1 hr 45 min (155 km)

✅ Packing Tips:

• Water shoes (for wadis)

• Swimwear

• Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses

• Layers for mountain areas (Jebel Shams gets chilly)

• Power bank & camera

• Small backpack for hikes