Highlights of this Cultural Immersion Program are:
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Hotels
Twin or triple sharing rooms with a separate bed for every student
AIG Gold cover up to USD 100,000 in emergency medical expenses
Private charter buses are used for all transfers on this program
A dedicated Program Director will lead the group on this program
Day 1 Muscat – Ras Al Hadd
Arrive in Muscat
Drive to Ras Al Hadd
Transfer to Sur on a 3-hour drive along the picturesque eastern coast of Oman. Encounter the beautiful fishing village of Quriyat
Bimmah Sinkhole
Stop enroute to witness the spectacular limestone crater with its blue green water in the middle of the Hawiyat Najm Park
Wadi Tiwi
Encounter nature closely while driving through numerous farms and plantations dotting the wadi, and a stunning pool deep inside
Wadi Shab & #GreenChallenge orientation
Hike to the most unspoiled and beautiful valley in Oman with green pools of water, large rock formations, partially submerged cave, date plantations and banana palms. From here you will start of with the #GreenChallenge orientation
Day 2 Ras Al Hadd – Sur – Muscat
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Learn all about turtles at the Museum-Turtle Visitor Center in a curated experience with experts. Get a chance to witness baby turtles swim into the ocean (limited to the annual hatching season)
Traditional Dhow Factory
Learn about the traditional way of making dhow boats, and its importance in transportation & fishing
Drive to Muscat
Transfer to Muscat in a private coach (3 hours)
Bait Al Zubair Museum & #GreenChallenge Activity 1
Explore an extensive collection of exhibits learning about Oman’s history and development. Participate in a scavenger hunt in teams and earn points for the #GreenChallenge
Muttrah Souq
Indulge in shopping at the colorful souq which takes one a century back in time. Watch the delightful ‘Frankincense burner’ in the night with its full illumination
Day 3 Muscat
#GreenChallenge Activity 2
Participate in an environmental quiz competing as a team
Al Alam Palace
Make a photo stop at the official palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos flanked by the 16th century Portugese forts – Mirani & Jalali
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Visit the stunning Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, and learn about the secrets about this magnificent structure
#GreenChallenge Activity 3 & Final Award Ceremony
Indulge in a final environment vision boarding exercise as the final phase of the #GreenChallenge. The leaders on score board will win exciting prizes
Departure
Transfer to the airport and catch your flight back home
Please go through our booking terms before registering for the program
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