Turtle Watch
Valid from 01st Oct, 2011 to 30th Apr, 2012
DAY 1

  • Arrival at Muscat International Airport. Meet & Greet services at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
  • Check-in at Al Falaj hotel - Muscat 
  • Overnight at hotel
day1 arrival, Source: Google
day1check-in
DAY 2

  • Post breakfast at hotel, Check-outs and board Saloon car for sightseeing and transfers to Sur.
  • The road to Sur is beautiful with lot of photo-stop opportunities en-route. We drive via the coastal road through the small fishing town of Quriyat. Continuing through the white sandy beach & Wadi Shab which is known for its scenic location and its crystal clear pools to take a dip and relax.  

  • Reach Sur and check-in at the Sur Plaza Hotel. Enjoy an early Dinner at an extra cost which will be charged at the hotel. After dinner, start again at 2000 hrs & head to Ras Al Jinz which is a marvelous bay with golden sands, honey-colored cliffs and beaches famous for their turtle nesting sites. Here you’ll watch the giant female green sea turtles hatching or laying eggs.  We also witness some recently hatched green sea turtle fighting for survival. Return transfers & overnight at hotel.
day1 Hotel Check-in
day2 water
day2 turtle, Source Google
day2 boat
DAY 3

  • Post breakfast, check-outs & time to explore the Old East African Port and today’s center of fishery. First stop at the famous Dhow building Yard which lies on a sheltered lagoon in Sur. You’ll be amazed to see the craftsmen still building dhows following traditional designs without the aid of drawings. Post the Dhow Factory visit, continue via coastal road and take a Photo-stop at the Bimah sink hole - a geological formation and a scenic wonder. A deep karst cavern opened from the top, where the ceiling collapsed.
  • Proceed back to Muscat and Check-in at Al Falaj Hotel on arrival. Rest of the evening on own at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
day3 sink hole, Source: Google
day3 hotel
DAY 4

  • Post breakfast at hotel, Check-outs and airport transfers as per flight schedules to the Muscat International Airport.
day4airport, Source:Google
TOTAL COST OF THE PACKAGE

Valid from 01st Oct, 2011 to 30th Apr, 2012

 

Website Package Rates (OMR)

Extra (3rd person) (OMR)

  Single Double Single Child 2-12
 Package 3 : Turtle Watch 350.000 365.000 45.000 45.000

Note

  • The above rates are quoted for 1 pax up to 3 pax only. Special packages can be quoted on request for families or groups of 4 and above.

Package Includes

  • Return airport transfers by Saloon Car
  • Muscat - Sur excursion with transfers to Sur Plaza Hotel in Saloon Car
  • Visit to the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Nesting site including entrance fees.
  • Sur - Muscat Road excursion with transfers to Al Falaj Hotel in Saloon Car
  • Water & soft drinks during the tour
  • English speaking driver cum guide for the tour
  • Buffet breakfast at Al Falaj Hotel and Sur Plaza Hotel
  • All taxes and service charge at the hotels.

Package does not include

  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Visa charges
  • Any Meals en-route
  • Items not mentioned under ‘Package Includes’

Supplement

  • Half Day Muscat City Tour which includes visits to Bait Al Zubair Museum, photo-stop at Bait Al-Alam Palace and Jalali-Mirani Forts as well as shopping time and visit to the Traditional Muttrah Souq can be arranged on request at the special rate of RO.50.000 per saloon car for up to 3 passengers only.  

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DISCLAIMER

While we promise to make every effort to carry out the services offered herein to the satisfaction of the clients, it may not be possible to provide the services fully or partially in the event of circumstances beyond our control like unfavorable weather, natural perils and acts of God etc. It may also necessitate deviation from the original itinerary in the event of damage to roads and wadis (dry river beds) being inundated due to rains. We cannot be held responsible for any financial loss or consequential claims raised by the clients due to failure in service under these circumstances.