Discover Oman

Oman Sea & Desert Ride

Arrival at Seeb international airport and transfer to your hotel located nearby Mutrah Souk and Old Muscat City with palace and museum.
 Free afternoon city tour, Mutrah Souk, one of the most popular souks in the Middle East. Take a walk in its labyrinths 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. After Mutrah 5 minutes by taxi, 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.

Hotel  Al Falaj hotel or similar

During the next 4 days, we will ride in this immense desert, where the wind has sculpted the dunes. We ride on an ocean of ocher sand, and we totally immerse ourselves in this universe very different from ours. The Bedouins, masters of the place, live in dwellings made of palm branches, different from the large black woolen tents of the Arabian Bedouins, which are much too hot in Oman! Camel breeding in the sultanate is very active and famous and prices can reach exorbitant sums. It is a strange feeling to come across young cameleers who may be the owners of real champions who will compete on the racetracks of the neighboring Emirates. This ride plunges us into the Bedouin tradition. The Bedouins are different from other inhabitants of the Sultanate, it is a world apart, hospitality and very strict rules are applied in a community where everyone knows each other. A local craft is maintained by the women, young girls sometimes come to meet us to offer us bracelets, goat wool bags... The rhythm of this equestrian adventure is dynamic, wherever the terrain allows it, we will enjoy good gallops. and long trots.

Desert camp accomodation during 4 days 4 nights

Our camps are confortable with private bathroom

Earl  transfer and visit of Nizwa, the main city of the interior which was the capital of Oman. An oasis located at the southern end of Hajar Mountain, Oman's highest mountain range. The vast gardens and palm groves of the city-oasis are dominated by the old fort with the largest tower in Oman (40m in diameter, 20m in height). Falaj canals, over 500 years old, carry water into the oasis. Nizwa is an old trade with a large souk, where you can admire traditional silver jewelry and local crafts. Lunch in Nizwa

Day 8 – Saturday: Departure

 2 nights in a hotel in Muscat

 5 nights in comfortable desert camps (with private bathroom)

 4 full riding days + 1 shorter day ride

 Horse rental & guiding services

 All transfers during the program

 Visits as described in the itinerary

 This itinerary is given as an indication. It may be subject to change depending on weather conditions, winds, the changing nature of the terrain, and the riders’ physical conditions.

MEETING: 
Transfer to your hotel located nearby Mutrah at set times for group. Possible by taxi for individuals (45 USD).

SEPARATION:
Transfer to the airport at fixed times for the group. Possible by taxi for individuals (45 USD)

FLIGHTS: 
 We are at your disposal to help you find the best rates or to offer you a transport trip included on request.

RIDING LEVEL: strong intermediate

 Arabian horses are enduring but not very supportive. Thus, we ask riders over 80 kg to tell us before booking, in order to validate with the guide, the availability of a suitable horse.

GUIDE:
Local English-speaking guide and assistants, transferring luggage and preparing meals.

HORSES:
Arabs or crossed, well balanced.

TACK:
English "Wintec" saddles. Endurance saddles

ACCOMMODATION: 8 days

2 hotels nights

5 confortable camps nights