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Day 1 Arrival at Muscat Airport & transfer to the camp Full day: Arrival at Muscat International Airport.From here you will be driven to Wadi Mistal and your camp for the night. Wadi Mistal opens up into what is known as Ghubrah Bowl, where the views are spectacular with high mountains surrounding this crater like area which stretches in all directions. The group will first visit the mountain village of Wakan, high up on a ridge in the mountains. This is the perfect opportunity to see the life of the Jebalis (mountain people), who live in these remote locations. The terraced hillsides provide plenty of available crops for the village: rice, beans, onions, wheat, almonds, pomegranates, figs, dates, to name many of the variety of foods available. All of this grown through the life-giving spring water that runs from these mountains, through the artificial irrigation canals known as a falaj, all year round. Evening: Dinner and overnight at the camp. Day 2 Morning: After waking up to a fantastic sunrise and spectacular views, you will have breakfast and prepare to leave for the next part of the journey. The drive will involve an off-road experience through one of Omans best loved wadi systems: Wadi Bani Awf. This 3 hours journey in 4x4 vehicles will take you over the Jebal Akdhar Mountains to the interior. En-route you will pass through many other small villages and visit another village tucked away in the mountains. The group will hike through what is known as the Gorgette, a narrow gorge which leads to the village of Bilad Seet. The village is set under the high ridges of the Jebal, and provides a lush environment to live and work: plantations of dates, rice, fruit trees and a school. After a short walk around this village, we will set off on our journey up and over Sharaf al Alamayn, from where you can see spectacular views across the interior and back down Wadi Bani Awf from where you came. Lunch will be had on this ridge, at almost 2000 m above sea level. The group will descend to the interior and visit the recently opened Al Hooti Cave system. After our visit here, we will continue the journey to Nizwa, the old Capital of Oman. After checking into your hotel, you will have time to relax and unwind after the busy journey through the mountains. Nizwa & the desert Morning: We will visit Nizwa fort and the Souk. The fort has a wealth of interesting artifacts, a museum, plenty of places to explore and fantastic views across the Wilayat of Nizwa. The group will be given plenty of time to explore this amazing place before walking to the Souk. People from all over bring their goods to sell at the Nizwa souk. The hustle and bustle of the market, its traders and customers, takes you back in time. Nizwa souq is also an ideal place for picking up those souvenirs. Lunch will be in Nizwa, before we take the next drive into the interior. Wadi Bani Awf & Nizwa

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Our destination is the Wahiba Sands or Sharqiya Sands and our desert camp for the night. The drive will take approximately 3 hours, but well worth the journey once you meet the red sands of the Wahiba. The drive through the desert will take approximately 1 hour in our 4x4 vehicles to our camp, hidden away in the high dunes of the desert. Your camp is a welcomed sight and after checking in there will be time to explore the dunes, camp and even go for a swim before dinner!
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Day 4 Morning: Meet the Bedouin community & Turtle Beach Today, if you are adventurous, you can rise early for the sun rise, which as to be one thing that should be done when camping in the desert. Sitting high up on a dune watching the sun rise over the desert is an awesome experience. You will have breakfast and time to relax in the confines of the camp before we head off to another desert camp of a local family. Here you will be welcomed to the house of a local Bedouin to meet his family, sit and have coffee and dates and soak up the life of the Bedouin people. It will also be possible to have a go a riding a camel, and if you have never done this before, it is worth the experience! We will take to the road again, and drive for approximately 2.5 hours to our next location: Ras al Jinz. It is here that we will check into the Turtle Beach Resort. Visit to the Turtle Conservation Centre, just down the road from the resort. The session will begin at 21:00 hours, and we will be guided through to the turtle nesting beach. Here you will have an opportunity to see nesting turtles under the careful supervision and watchful eye of your guide. It is an amazing and memorable experience. Muscat Full day: We will depart for the journey back toward Muscat. En-route we will be travelling along the coast, and will stop off for a visit to Wadi Shab. This interesting walk takes approximately an hour to reach the pools and cave, where it is possible to have a swim and explore the cave by water. Lunch will be in the nearby village of Tiwi. . The group will then drive the remaining 2.5 hours to Muscat to check into their hotel. Dinner will be in a local restaurant and there will be time to visit the old Muscat Souk in the port town of Muttrah. Tonight is a camp high up in the cool climes of this plateau. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Gulf of Oman & Departure

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Today is the last day and will start with a boat trip out in to the Gulf of Oman, where it is hoped we can do some dolphin watching. Time in a secluded bay will be a great chance to relax and unwind in the cool waters with some snorkelling possible. Packed lunch will be provided. Head back to our hotel to pack and freshen up. Depending on your flight time, dinner will be available either locally or close to the airport. Departure to the airport for your flight home. Bye bye! See you soon!

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Price for 5 nights

On application*

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Included in the price
Private airport transfer Entry to all the activities and sights detailed Transport to all activities and sights detailed ITS Tour Leader (and assistants) from arrival to departure 5 Nights hotels, guesthouses, camping and adventure activities All meals as per your itinerary 1 teacher or chaperone free for every 10 paying students Drivers and vehicles Tents, cooking utensils, water per person per day.

Not included in the price

International and domestic air travel Visa Fees Pocket money, personal extras and shopping, laundry Telephone, Internet Drinks Extra optional activities Adventure activity insurance please ensure each person is covered for adventurous activities as specified in the above itinerary Insurance personal travel and medical Tips

Alternative information
Safety is an absolute priority with ITS trips. Our experienced and trained staff are First Aid qualified. Each staff member has a mobile telephone for emergencies and overall communication. Oman has an extensive health care system. Illness during the trek may require evacuation. We recommend that you purchase relevant insurance to cover this contingency. A complete risk assessment is provided for each trip. Health: it is recommended that you consult with your GP for the most up to date advice. General rules of hygiene must be followed. It is recommended that all students are healthy before travelling and bring with them any medication required. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for all participants. Please visit our recommended website for information: http://www.nathnac.org/ds/c_pages/country_page_OM.htm Visas: Please contact your local consulate for visa information and requirements. Money: We recommend you exchange money on arrival as it may not be possible to obtain Omani Rial outside of the Gulf States. We also recommend you use an international credit card to minimise the amount of cash carried. Children should not carry a large amount of cash in any case. Tour Style: ITS Staff accompanies the group during the entire duration, organising all the activities and visits. Food will be authentic local cuisine. Culture: Oman is an Islamic country. When in public please ensure all group members are covered appropriately: shoulders covered and if wearing shorts or skirt they should be at least knee length. Swim costumes can be worn for swimming and on beaches or in hotels with pools. Mosques will be available should a group need and itineraries can be adjusted to allow for prayer times. Equipment: Equipment required for organised activities will be provided in the cost. Additional equipment may be brought by the group. Temperatures can fluctuate greatly so warm, waterproof and comfortable clothing is recommended. Bring a camera. Comfortable walking shoes, back pack, water bottle and a hat / sunglasses and sunscreen are essentials. Lodging: Students are accommodated in twin / triple rooms and staff in twin rooms. There is a supplement per night for any adult single rooms (subject to availability). Additional staff are welcome at 80% of the student price per person. Conditions: The price per student is based on the above offer and guaranteed for a minimum 20 paying students.

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