Please
note that all costs quoted below are in
Omani Rial and payable before starting
of the tour.
Program
Sunday,
9th December 2007
Option- 1- Pre- conference Tours
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Tour
starting time is 0830 hrs.
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On
the hi- roads to adventure…true essence
of Arabic
Depart by 4x4 WDs to the desert and wadi. |
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Our
caravan would be parked at the parking.
Each vehicle will have serial number for
our operational purpose and for the guest
to identify their vehicles.
For safety and comfort we highly recommend
4 pax per 4x4Wds. Depending on the group
size we will be able to make arrangements
for 4x4 wds
Each 4 x4 vehicle is equipped with water.
Our 4WD's are mostly Land Cruisers, which
are fitted with safety belts and air conditioning
and licensed to carry up to 4 passengers,
excluding the driver.
Passengers must wear their seat belts at
all times.
The Cost for One person in One 4
x4 Vehicle @ RO.31.per person
Note
: Minimum 4 clients require for this tour.(The
above cost inclusive with picnic Lunch.)
Mode
Of Payment:
Clients
will pay cash to the Chauffeur prior to
the tour start.
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Arrive
at the edge of the desert.
..the adventure starts from here
…The desert of Wahiba |
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Arriving
at the edge of the desert, all the 4x4 Wds
would stop for a while, for deflation of
the tires. This helps the vehicles to have
better attraction on the sliding sands.
At the same time the guest can take photos
and are offered soft drinks and water.
The Wahiba Sands, a vast mass of undulating
red and white sea of sand and dunes rising
up to 100 mts are also host to a variety
of flora and fauna. The ever-changing patterns
of the dunes are a photographers delight.
The Wahiba Sands is also home to the traditional
Bedouins tribe who are known for their hospitality
and their knowledge of the Sands.
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Vist to the bedouin house |
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Experience a roller coaster like feeling as
our experienced drivers drive you over the
dunes towards the Bedouin house
The guest will
have the opportunity to visit the house of
realy bedouins. Also they can buy the hand
made artifacts.
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Wadi
Bani Khalid |
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Later
after the activities we depart to the Wadi
Bani Khalid
We drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the
most beautiful Wadi’s in Oman. After
driving for a while the road winds through
the mountain offering a panoramic view of
the beautiful landscape below. We pass many
pretty villages embedded in the mountains.
Here the road winds down to the Wadi along
side a large, shallow pool fringed with
vegetation and ends at a village. We park
our vehicles at this point and continue
on a short trek to the deep blue pools of
the Wadi.
After the full day the convoy returns back
to the Muscat in the evening.
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Option
– 2- OFF ROAD ADVENTURE
OFF
ROAD ADVENTURE |
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At
0830 hrs the guests get together and depart
by 4wd vehicles along the rugged and scenic
coastal route. Comfortably seated 04 guests
in each 4wd vehicle a journey to remember
begins on a slower pace and gathers momentum
as we drive on. The caravan of vehicles
are numbered to have control and easy
for the guests to identify.
Each
vehicle is equipped with water.
Our
4WD's are mostly Land Cruisers, which
are fitted with safety belts and air conditioning
and licensed to carry up to 4 passengers,
excluding the driver.
Passengers
must wear their seat belts at all times
The
Cost for One person in One 4 x4 Vehicle
@ RO.31.per person
Note: Minimum 4 clients require for this
tour.(The
above cost inclusive with picnic Lunch.)
Mode
Of Payment:
Clients
will pay cash to the Chauffeur prior to
the tour start.
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We
move towards Quriyat on
the tarmac road and then
continue through the coastal road towards
Wadi Shab.
This tour along the coastline to
Sur offers breathtaking glimpses
of the blue waters of the gulf of oman offset
by pristine white beachesThis tour along
the coastline to Sur offers breathtaking
glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf
of Oman offset by pristine white beaches.
Our first stop is the Bimah Sinkhole,
a spectacular limestone crater with blue
green water at the bottom. On clear sunny
days while driving along the coast one might
chance to see sharks in the deep blue water
or fleet footed Gazelle sprint across the
landscape.
We also stop at the beautiful Fin’s
beach. The pretty Tiwi village provides
a surprising contrast with its lush green
wadi and plantations. The ruins of Bibi
Miriam’s Tomb can be seen at the village
of Qalhat. Straight drive to Muscat on the
tarmac route.
(It is advisable to wear light comfortable
clothing and walking shoes).
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Daily
Tours on 11th & 12th December’2007
Transfer
from the hotel to the marina. |
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The
guest will be transferred in deluxe air
condition coach to/from the hotel to the
Marina for the event of Dolphin watch.
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Option
– 1 - DOLPHIN WATCH
Amazing Dolphins (Duration: 3Hours) |
Transfer
from the hotel to Marina to embark on a
boat, as we search the seas for Dolphins
and Whales. Watching wild dolphins is a
thrilling way to start the day and the lucky
may even come across one of the many species
of whales that can be found just a few kilometers
from Muscat’s rugged coast. Not every
trip guarantees a sighting, but you are
sure to enjoy a trip out to sea and enhance
your knowledge of nature’s most fascinating
marine mammals.
Tour
starting time is 0830 hrs.
The
Cost for One person @ RO.24.per person
Note:
Minimum 6 clients require for this tour.
(The
above cost inclusive with water, soft drink
& Juices on boat)
Mode
Of Payment:
Clients
will pay cash to the Chauffeur prior to
the tour start.
NB – The above trips are subject to
weather/ Sea conditions.
Return
back to the marina and later on transfer
to the hotel |
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Option-
2 Mystical Muscat Experience (Half day City
Tour)
0830hrs |
The
group gets together in the lobby of the
Hotel and departs by air-conditioned luxury
coach for a half day Mystical Muscat Experience.
Muscat offers the visitors a unique opportunity
to witness a modern commercial center existing
in harmony with its traditional culture.
The
tour winds through the Oman’s exclusive
residential area of Shati Al Qurum with
its elegant villas and arrive for a photo
stop at the Grand Mosque at what may be
the most exquisite mosque in Oman.
We continue our visit to the magnificent
Al Alam Palace, the official residence of
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said the ruler
of Oman. The palace is an architectural
marvel for both its design and its location
between the twin Portuguese forts Mirani
and Jalali (A brief photograph stop from
outside only).
We continue our visit to Bait Al Zubair
Museum. It consists of a concise collection
reflecting the splendid Omani Heritage.
The collection includes traditional Omani
Weapons such as swords, daggers, rifles
& their accessories, along with jewellery,
cosmetics & costumes from various regions
of Oman.
We
then proceed to the latest addition of Bait
Al Zubair Museum the typical Omani Town
House that graphically depicts the lifestyles
in Oman between the 1920’s and 1970.
The visitor can now see examples of both
rural and urban traditional Omani architecture.
The recently renovated and restored historic
Omani town house at Bait Al Zubair enables
you to step back in time and experience
how people lived and also give them a rare
glimpse of photographs, print and maps detailing
the changing face of Muscat, the capital
of Oman.
We then drive via the waterfront Corniche
and visit the Muttrah Souq one of the most
popular souqs in the Middle East.
Take a walk in its labyrinthine alleyways
beckoning with a myriad of merchandise,
from imported fabrics to exotic Oriental
spices, perfumes and richly handcrafted
Artifacts. A visit to this frenetic, pulsating
hub of Muscat’s old quarter makes
for a delightful experience.
Dress
Code: Smart Casuals. No
shorts
Note:
• Grand Mosque is open from Saturday
to Wednesday from 0800 – 1100 hrs
only.
• Ladies visiting the mosque are required
to cover their head with scarf and do not
wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits
as they are to be fully covered.
• Men are also to be full covered.
• Slip on shoes recommended.
The
Cost for One person @ RO. 12.per person
Note:
Minimum 12 clients require for this tour.
Mode
Of Payment:
Clients
will pay cash to the Guide / Chauffeur prior
to the tour start. |
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Post
Conference Tour
Friday, 14th December 2007
Nizwa Tours ¬ Fascinating Forts
0730 hrs. |
We
depart from Muscat on a full day tour by
a/c luxury coach and drive westwards along
Muscat’s busy and impressive highway,
passing many beautiful and important sites
and landmarks en-route. Drive along the
famous route once traveled by renowned travelers
like Ibn Batuta and Marco Polo, to Nizwa.
It is the traditional capital of the vast
interior region of Oman.
As you approach Nizwa at dawn, a scene straight
from the pages of ‘The Arabian Nights’
greets you. Every Friday morning (only),
the paved area in front of the souq is a
bustle with people and activity. Reluctant
goats, sheep and pale brown cows brought
to the market by their owners; impromptu
stalls piled high with Kaleidoscopic colors
of dresses, toys, pots and pans.
Follow the crowd and you will invariably
be led to the open-air goat market under
the palm trees. Pretty longhair Omani goats
and woolly sheep are tethered, waiting patiently
– or not so patiently – to be
walked around the circle of potential buyers.
Behind them, the impressive New Souq complex
has been sensitively designed using Omani
fort architecture and elegant Islamic arches.
The air-conditioned halls of this souq are
full of fresh fruit and vegetables, herbs
and spices, huge stacks of dates and freshly
caught fish. This is still the best place
to buy traditional silver “Khanjars”
(hand- carved Omani daggers) and Bedouin
jewellery, where silver is still sold by
weight.
At the far end and through the gate –
which leads up to Nizwa Fort.The 17th century
round tower fort nearby is Oman’s
most impressive tower. Built on a solid
base of rock, the huge tower was designed
to withstand the vibrations of 24 cannons.
From the top, a superb panoramic view gives
visitors a bird’s eye view all around
Nizwa and the surrounding plains –
a sure delight for all avid photographers!
Proceed to the Al Hoota caves where one
gets a chance to view stalactites and stalagmites
as well as an underground lake. The show-cave
can only be reached by visitors in an electrical
train that runs through a tunnel alongside
the main entrance. The show-cave is equipped
with pathways and special lighting system.
Guided tours provide explanations and are
customized according to visitor's expectations.
After
that drive to Al Hamra village, situated
on the foothills of Jabal Akhdar (green
mountains) & enjoy a walk through its
oasis and its dense date plantations.
Picnic Lunch at Birkat Al Mauz. After a
relaxed lunch, drive through the lush green
oasis village of Birkat-Al-Mauz, stopping
for a photo stop in front of its unique
two-tiered falaj system and tiny castle.
Return to the hotel in Muscat.
Note:
1. Light comfortable clothing with flat
shoes recommended. Please don’t wear
shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits
on the excursions.
2. Approximate KM – 525 KM
3. Tour Leader to settle Alcoholic Beverages
payment directly
Friday - This is a public holiday and also
a day of prayers. We would like to inform
you that Alcoholic beverages would only
be served after 1400 hrs on this day.
The
Cost for One person @ RO. 27.per person
Note:
Minimum 12 clients require for this tour.
Mode
Of Payment:
Clients will pay cash to the Guide / Chauffeur
prior to the tour start. |
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To
register for Zahra tours contact :
Mr Manish Gupta
e mail: manish@zahratours.com
Phone Office - ( 968) 24400852
Fax - ( 968) 24400855
Mobile - ( 968) 99219187
For
more details provide link to website – www.zahratours.com
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