Main Info
Start and end in Male! With the sailing tour Maldives Dhoni Cruise, you have a 6 day tour package taking you through Male, Maldives. Maldives Dhoni Cruise is a small group tour that includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
| Departure | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
| Departure Time | Please arrive by 10:20 AM for a prompt departure at 10:50 AM |
| Return Time | Approximately 8:30 PM |
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Itinerary
Arrive at Muscat International Airport. Meet & Greet by our local representative.
And transfer to your hotel in Muscat. Check-In at Hotel (standard check-in time is 14:00
Hrs) & relax. Rest of day is free at Leisure.
Breakfast at hotel. The tour starts with a visit to Royal Opera House. From here proceed
for a visit of the GRAND MOSQUE (open for visitors from Sat to Thur 8-11 AM only,
except the holidays) which is one the largest mosques in the world with beautiful art
works, chandelier & a one piece carpet covering the entire prayer hall measuring
approx 4300 square meters. After that visit to NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS with flora
& fauna which boasts of a giant fossil. After the visit continue your drive to the “AL
ALAM PALACE” (visit stop only – photography is not permitted) flanked by the two
Portuguese Forts of “JALALI & MIRANI”. Continue your drive along the Corniche
waterfront to the “MUTTRAH SOUQ”, one of the oldest markets in Oman. The narrow
alleys of the souq and the smell of the mystic frankincense and sandalwood in the air
are typical of this souq
Breakfast at Hotel. Step aboard to explore the hidden treasures of Oman’s magic
coastline. Transfer from the Muscat hotel to the 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 kilometres 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.
Breakfast at Hotel. Enjoy the drive through the stunning dunes. a vast mass of
undulating red and White Sea of sand and dunes rising up to 200 meters, which are, also
host to a variety of flora and fauna. After arrival in the camp you climb up on the lonely
dune to watch the miraculous sunset.
Breakfast at Hotel. Explore the city of Nizwa where its Souq is still the best place to buy
silver in the country. This is followed by a visit to the most visited national monument,
Nizwa Fort. Later we visit one of the most beautiful castle of Oman from 17th century,
Jabreen, and another UNESCO site, Bahla Fort, the oldest and biggest fort in the country.
Enjoy Breakfast at the camp. Wahiba Sands is also home to the traditional Bedouin tribe
who are known for their hospitality and their knowledge of the Sands. We will visit a
Bedouin family in their traditional and simple habitat. In stark contrast to this is Wadi
Bani Khalid. It comprises of small pretty villages embedded in the mountains. The Wadi
has clear deep blue water. It is advisable to wear light comfortable clothing and walking
shoes. Transfer to Muscat & drop off at Muscat International Airport for your flight to
onward destination.