0800 hrs
We depart by a 4WD vehicle to ‘Ras Al Junaiz’ via the scenic and rugged coastal route.
This tour along the coastline offers breathtaking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset by pristine white beaches. We drive past the fishing village of Quriyat and 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 by chance see sharks in the deep blue waters or fleet footed Gazelles sprint across the landscape.
Drive ahead to Wadi Tiwi. The road to Tiwi winds between houses. The sight is remarkable with its lush green plantations with water flowing all year around. The Mausoleum of Bibi Miriam at Qalhat stands as testimony of a bygone era. As we continue from here the road winds through the mountain terrain. We continue our drive to Ras Al Junaiyz, a sanctuary for the green turtles.
Dinner and overnight stay in Ras Al Had Hotel. We have a short drive to the beach to watch the turtles nestling on the sands. |