Day 1 – Arrival in Muscat & Coastal Ghosts

• Arrive at Muscat International Airport and meet your guide

• Visit Fahal Island (“Shark Island”) for a first snorkel, home to healthy coral gardens, schools of reef fish, rays, and frequent sightings of blacktip reef sharks

• Afternoon stop at Cemetery Bay or nearby beaches to explore rusted wrecks and abandoned fishing vessels along the shore

• Overnight in Muscat or beachfront eco‑lodge

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Day 2 – Marine Reserve Snorkel & Dolphin Swim

• Morning boat trip to the Daymaniyat Islands, Oman’s premier marine reserve, with coral reefs teeming with sea turtles, reef sharks, rays, and seasonal dolphin sightings

• Snorkel at sites like “Turtle City” and “Blacktip Reef,” enjoying pristine underwater visibility

• Optional sunset dolphin-watching swim on the return

• Overnight in Muscat

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Day 3 – Coastal Archaeology & Transfer to Interior

• Morning exploration of Bandar Khayran, snorkelling among coral gardens, stingrays, and more blacktip reef shark habitats

• Scenic drive into the interior Dhahirah region, passing abandoned desert towns and former mining outposts

• Overnight in a traditional lodge near Nizwa or the desert foothills

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Day 4 – Rock Art & Desert Exploration

• Guided visit to remote desert rock art panels and petroglyphs scattered across wadi walls and sandstone plateaus, carvings of hunters, camels, and ancient symbols

• Optional hike in a desert canyon or visit to crumbling colonial-era structures

• Campfire dinner and stargazing in the open dunes

• Overnight in desert camp or eco‑lodge

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Day 5 – Return via Mountains & Departure

• Morning ascent through the Hajar Mountains with stops at highland villages and terraced farms

• Visit a traditional souq or heritage fort before descending back to the capital

• Final transfer to Muscat International Airport

• End of tour