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Desert Caravan, Wahiba Sands, Oman

Highlights of Oman

  • TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY IDEA

Duration

10 Days

Prices Start from

$5,824pp (ex. flights)

Oman is home to endless coastlines, a friendly and fascinating culture and smart, stylish hotels. Scattered with forts, deserts, green wadi’s, overlooked by towering granite mountains, this holiday idea to Oman offers a huge variety and is only a seven-hour flight from the UK.

Key Highlights of this Itinerary

Muscat Old Town, Muscat, Oman 1

Souqs of Muscat

Spend some time in Muscat to explore the mosque, souqs, and the mansion museum of Bait Zubair.

Bahla Fort, Nizwa, Oman 2

Nizwa and Mountains

Explore the forts, markets and mountain villages, which scatter this diverse landscape.

Wahiba Sands, Oman 3

Wahiba Sands

Spend a day or two in the complete peace of Wahiba Sands.

Frankincense Tree, Salalah, Oman 4

Salalah and the South

Discover the less visited Salalah, home to former spice ports and remote frankincense trees.

Why we like it

Oman can easily be explored with limited time. Walk the old walled town of Muscat, spend a night or two under the stars at Wahiba Sands, and marvel at the pretty villages embedded into the mountain ranges. Top this off with a few days of beach to ensure you have the perfect balance of fascinating culture with relaxation. All of this in the knowledge that you are travelling in a safe, visitor-friendly destination.

Explore our suggested itinerary

  • Day 1

    Muscat (The Chedi Muscat)

  • Day 2

    Muscat

  • Day 3

    Muscat - Wahiba Sands (Deserts Night Camp)

  • Day 4

    Wahiba Sands

  • Day 5

    Wahiba Sands - Jebel Akhdar (Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar)

  • Day 6

    Jebel Akhdar

  • Day 7

    Jebel Akhdar - Muscat - Salalah (Anantara Al Baleed)

  • Day 8 - 9

    Salalah

  • Day 10

    Salalah - Muscat (Shangri La Al Waha)

  • Day 11

    Depart Muscat

Day 1

Muscat (The Chedi Muscat)

Met on arrival and driven to the Chedi Muscat, or your chosen hotel.

Day 2

Muscat

Spend the day exploring old and new Muscat. A sunset wander along the corniche, haggle in the lively Muttrah souq or enjoy a night at the Opera.

Day 3

Muscat - Wahiba Sands (Deserts Night Camp)

Take a camel ride through the desert, visit a local Wadi or simply enjoy the tranquillity of your camp and the desert star-lit skies.

Day 4

Wahiba Sands

Day 5

Wahiba Sands - Jebel Akhdar (Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar)

Driven from Wahiba to the mountains, a complete change of scene.

Day 6

Jebel Akhdar

Walk amongst the dramatic mountain scenery. Here grand canyons meet farming terraces, abandoned villages, date palms and wild wadis.

Day 7

Jebel Akhdar - Muscat - Salalah (Anantara Al Baleed)

Return to Muscat for the short, scenic flight south to Salalah.

Day 8 - 9

Salalah

Spend two days on the beach with time to explore the local markets, former spice ports and souqs.

Day 10

Salalah - Muscat (Shangri La Al Waha)

Return to Muscat for your final night.

Day 11

Depart Muscat

Our travel experts can tailor this itinerary to suit you.

More details

Royal Opera House, Muscat, Oman
Royal Opera House, Muscat, Oman
Decorative lamps, Muttrah Souq, Muscat, Oman
Muttrah Souq, Muscat, Oman
Beach with Umbrellas, Shangri La Muscat, Muscat, Oman
Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Muscat, Oman
Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman
Muscat, Oman

Experience Muscat

Two or three days are well spent in Muscat, time enough to discover this interesting city. Gain access to private museums, showcasing paintings, khanjars and photographs, watch a performance of the Royal Opera House and take a private boat charter for dolphin spotting. Time should also be allowed to relax on the beach at one of the luxury hotels.

 

Canvas Club, Wahiba Sands, Oman
Canvas Club Desert Camp, Wahiba Sands, Oman
Canvas Club, Wahiba Sands, Oman
Canvas Club Desert Camp, Wahiba Sands, Oman
Camel Caravan, Wahiba Sands, Oman
Oman
Tent, Desert Nights Camp, Wahiba Sands, Oman
Desert Nights Camp, Wahiba Sands, Oman

Mountains and Dunes

Wahiba Sands is a desert region home to the Bedouin Tribes, known for their hospitality and knowledge of the dunes. Hike up huge dunes, hire a sand board to surf these orange giants and spend time stargazing under warm night skies. In contrast are the towering peaks of the Jebel Akhdar mountains – home to terraced villages and hidden forts.

Nizwa Fort, Oman
Nizwa, Oman
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