A TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS
At The Ultimate Travel Company, all our holidays are created individually to suit your preferences and the Classic Oman itinerary can be used for inspiration or as a starting point for your luxury Oman holidays. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular experience or wish to include extra stops on your journey, our experts will design an itinerary that is entirely unique to you.
ABOUT THE ITINERARY
With our Classic Oman holiday itinerary, you will begin your journey in Muscat, an elegant capital that offers bustling souks, centuries-old forts, grand mosques and upscale shopping malls. You will stay in sumptuous ocean-side resorts, complete with private beaches and sprawling landscaped gardens.
Your luxury holiday to Oman will take you into the heart of the country’s interior to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Wahiba Sands and the Al Hajar Mountains. You will sleep-out in the desert in a Bedouin-style tent, go trekking over sand dunes and visit Bedouin villages that dot the mountainsides. A truly unforgettable adventure.
MUSCAT
On arrival in Muscat, you will be met and escorted through the visa/immigration process in the Premium Plaza Lounge, before being privately transferred to your world-class hotel nestled in 200 acres of luxuriant gardens. Enjoy gorgeous views over the Gulf of Oman from your private balcony.
You will have ample time to explore the city with its friendly locals and enticing blend of the old and new. The old port area is a must for history enthusiasts, home to the Sultan’s Palace, whilst the Mutrah district is known as a haven for souvenir shoppers. Don’t miss the magnificent Al Jalali, Mirani and Mutrah Forts, or a stroll through the bustling Old Mutrah Souk.
Stay: One night in a deluxe room with sea view at Al Bustan Palace – bed & breakfast
AL HAJAR MOUNTAINS
This morning you will be collected by your driver and guide in a 4×4 vehicle, ready to begin your adventure into Oman’s interior and the outstanding Al Hajar Mountains. A two hour drive will bring you to your hotel, spectacularly located on a cliff top with jaw-dropping views over the ‘Green Mountain’ gorge.
The next day you will venture to the picturesque village of Birkat Al Mauz with its lush date plantations, before following a winding road to Jebel Akhdar. The ‘green jewel’ of the Al Hajar Mountains, Jebel Akhdar is known for its terraced fruit orchards and rose bushes that carpet the mountain slopes. The dramatic landscape is scattered with quaint villages whose residents cultivate the land and distil rose-water from the native rose petals.
Stay: Two nights in a mountain view room at the Alila Jabal Akhdar Resort – bed & breakfast
WAHIBA SANDS
This morning you will be taken to explore the ancient capital of Nizwa with its impressive collection of historical buildings and 17th-century fort. After exploring the city’s souk, famed for its ornate silver jewellery, you will continue on to Wahiba Sands, stopping en route to see the fine fort at Jabreen with its beautiful ceiling murals.
You reach Wahiba Sands before sunset, an astonishing ocean of red and white sand with dunes that rise up to 200 metres – a dream for the keen photographer. You’ll sleep out in the desert in a luxury, Bedouin-style tent, complete with air conditioning and en-suite bathroom. During your stay you can visit a local Bedouin family, go quad biking or try sand boarding on the dunes.
Stay: One night in a luxury tent suite at Desert Nights Camp – half board
RAS AL JINZ
On day six you will drive to the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula to stay at a world-famous turtle reserve. The Ras Al Jinz beach is renowned as one of the most important nesting sites for green turtles, and you will have the amazing opportunity to watch the nesting process of these endangered sea giants.
Stay: One night in a luxury eco-tent at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve – bed & breakfast
MUSCAT
Your journey now takes you back to Muscat. Along the way you’ll visit the ruins of Bibi Miriam’s Tomb at Qalhat, and see the Bimah Sinkhole – a spectacular limestone crater with blue-green waters at its base.
You now have time to completely unwind at a luxurious five-star resort overlooking the Gulf of Oman. You can try your hand at a variety of activities, from dolphin watching and snorkelling to dive excursions catered to both novices and experts alike. Alternatively, you may prefer to kick back by the pool or soak up some sunshine on the private beach.
Stay: Three nights in a deluxe room with sea view at Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa – bed & breakfast
FLY HOME
PRICE INCLUDES
- Private transfers
- 4WD vehicle + driver for five days (self drive in Toyota Land Cruiser or similar reduces price by c. £545 per person)
- B&B at Al Bustan Palace and Shangri-La Al Husn in Muscat
- Half board at Alila Jabel Akhdar, Desert Nights Camp and Ras El Jinz Turtle Reserve
- Based on two people travelling
PRICE EXCLUDES
- International flights
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