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Oman trip | Luxury trip Oman at its most beautiful

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  • 12-day trip
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Oman trip | Luxury trip Oman at its most beautiful

Discover the magical sultanate of Oman in 12 days in pure luxury. Stay in exclusive accommodations and travel around in a comfortable 4x4 jeep with private driver. Your guide will take you along the most beautiful spots of Muscat. Stay overnight in a luxury tent in the middle of the Wahiba Sands desert. Be taken to breathtaking wadis and swim in crystal clear waters. Visit authentic villages and a magnificent fort in the former capital Nizwa. Unwind in a beautiful resort surrounded by mountains in the Jebel Akhdar area. Conclude this special trip in Muscat, at a lovely beachfront resort.

Travel programme

Travel overview

  • Dag 1 Aankomst in Oman
  • Day 2 Muscat city tour
  • Day 3 Overnight stay in the desert
  • Day 4 Visit to Wadi Bani Khalid
  • Dag 5 Historisch Oman
  • Dag 6 Excursie Jebel Akhdar
  • Day 7 Jebel Akhdar – free day
  • Day 8 Oman’s history and culture
  • Days 9–11 Free days in Muscat
  • Day 12 Departure from Oman
  • Dag 13 Aankomst
Day 1
Arrival in Oman
Day 2
Muscat city tour
Day 3
Desert accommodation
Day 4
Visit to Wadi Bani Khalid
Day 5
Historic Oman
Day 6
Excursion Jebel Akhdar
Day 7
Jebel Akhdar free day
Day 8
Oman history and culture
Dag 9 tot 11
Muscat free days
Day 12
Departure from Oman
Day 13
Arrival

Accommodations

Destinations

Wahiba Sands

The locally famous Wahiba Sands, also known as the Sharqiya Sands, is located in Central Coastal Oman and is a vast desert with rolling sand dunes just south of the city of Sur. The desert stretches for an impressive 170 kilometres along the Arabian coast with dunes up to 100 metres high. Visitors can venture into this spectacularly beautiful desert and spend the night in one of the many camps. The views of the uninterrupted starry sky will enchant you, the golden sunsets and sunrises will enchant you, and the traditional way of Bedouin worship will enchant you. Popular activities include: 4WD tours (dune bashing), camel riding, guided horse rides, hiking, sandboarding and quad biking. Don't miss the chance to pick up some expertly handmade products, such as traditional camel bags and colourful woollen key chains.

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Wadi Bani Khalid

Wadi Bani Khalid, located about 120 kilometres from Sur in Oman's eastern region, is a beautiful water oasis in a desert valley. This popular attraction consists of a year-round collection of turquoise and emerald green pools, surrounded by swaying green palm trees and large boulders. The valley covers much of the lowlands and the Hajar Mountains. This is the perfect place for an idyllic picnic, to take photos of the breathtaking scenery and, of course, to cool off in the lovely waters.

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Nizwa

Nizwa, located in the Ad Dakhiliyah region in northern Oman, is a true sandcastle city rising out of the desert. Surrounded by some of Oman's highest mountains - the Hajar Mountains - as well as dense palm forests, this oasis city provides an excellent base for exploring the spectacular surrounding landscape and serves as the gateway to the historical sites of Jabrin and Bahla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dubbed the 'capital of Islamic culture', this ancient city offers a variety of fascinating attractions, including: the 17th-century Nizwa Fort, featuring a huge cylindrical tower with stunning views of the city; and the Nizwa Souk, filled with local handicrafts. Don't miss the chance to taste locally grown and prized Khala and Khunaizi dates.

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Al Hamra

Set against the impressive backdrop of the Hajar Mountains, the village of Al Hamra was founded more than 400 years ago. It is one of Oman's oldest and best-preserved mud settlements. This venerable village is known for its ancient, multi-storey houses made of sun-dried mud, which showcase traditional Omani architecture. Walking through the narrow, winding streets feels like stepping back in time, with many houses still inhabited by locals. Visitors can explore the heart of the village, where a lively square and a traditional souk can be found. For culture enthusiasts, the Bait al Safah living museum is the place to be where artisans display traditional techniques and demonstrate daily life. The nearby village of Misfat Al Abriyeen, surrounded by terraced gardens, is also an enriching visit. Adventurers often head into the mountains for hiking or visit Wadi Ghul, also known as the "Grand Canyon of Arabia," located near Jebel Shams, Oman's highest mountain.

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Misfat Al Abriyen

Misfat Al Abriyeen is a unique mountain village located high at the foot of the mountains in Al Dhakhiyla governorate. The village is rich with impressive agricultural terraces, beautiful valleys and old mud houses built on the rocky floor. The villagers live by farming and grow fruits such as bananas, pomegranates, papayas and mangoes in the area. There are numerous spectacular hiking trails through the rocks and farmland, and a maze of relatively untouched paths, terraces and gardens can be discovered in the village itself. The village is still relatively undiscovered by tourists.

Muscat

Aan de rand van de Golf van Oman ligt Muscat, ingeklemd tussen de woestijn en de oceaan, met een dramatische mix van ongerepte kust, ruige bergen en mooie zandlandschappen. Het is een goed voorbeeld van oude geschiedenis die naadloos gecombineerd is met hedendaagse charmes. De stad heeft een bewonderenswaardige taak geleverd door de ouderwetse pracht, de eeuwenoude bedoeïenencultuur en traditionele waarden te behouden, terwijl tegelijkertijd het moderne en kosmopolitische wordt omarmd.
Bezoek de lokale markten doordrenkt met de geur van wierook of wandel bij zonsondergang door de straten van Mutrah voor een prachtig uitzicht op de Arabische architectuur en vissersboten met een achtergrond bestaande uit bergen. De weelderigheid en levendigheid van Muscat wordt gecomplementeerd door zijn opvallende landschap.

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Oman

Als een van de zachtste en meest sublieme bestemmingen van het Midden-Oosten heeft het sultanaat Oman eindeloze charmes om de bezoeker te bieden. Een rijke erfenis weerspiegeld in zijn oude moskeeën en historische locaties, ongelooflijke duikplekken, prachtige zandstranden en een exotische Arabische cultuur.
Oman ligt op het Arabische schiereiland met een prachtig landschap van uitgestrekte woestijn, eindeloze kustlijnen en golvende duinen. De groene wadi's staan in schril contrast met het ruige landschap van de steile bergen en de woestijn. Het is een land waar Oosterse mystiek zoals in het sprookje 1001 nacht en het Westerse comfort samensmelten.
Hoogtepunten zijn onder meer de elegante, suggestieve hoofdstad Muscat, maar ook het binnenland met indrukwekkende berggebieden en woestijn kunnen niet ontbreken in een reis naar Oman. Dankzij de strategische ligging is het land voor lange tijd het middelpunt geweest van de handel tussen Oost en West. Hierdoor kent het land dan ook een traditie van gastvrijheid die eeuwen ver teruggaat en die ertoe heeft geleid dat het land tot de dag van vandaag bezoekers met open armen ontvangt.  

Jebel Shams

Jebel Shams, high above the impressive Wadi Ghul Canyon, meaning 'Mountain of the Sun', is Oman's highest mountain and a popular tourist destination. It is part of the northeastern Al Hajar Mountains, which is the highest mountain range on the eastern Arabian Peninsula. The remarkably beautiful surroundings offer rich historical, cultural and geological attractions. Visitors can enjoy adventure tours in the Wadi Al Nakhur Canyon, called the 'Grand Canyon' of Arabia, it is the deepest gorge in the Middle East. Other popular activities include: hiking to the top of the soaring mountain peak, camping under the stars, exploring the deserted mountain villages that cover the landscape; as well as rock climbing, trekking, canyoning and off-road driving.

Jebel Akhdar

Jebel Akhdar, wat 'Groene Berg' betekent, is een ruig bergachtig gebied in het centrale Al Hajar-gebergte. Het dient als een toegangspoort naar de natuurlijke wonderen van de streek, de rijke geschiedenis en het culturele erfgoed. Jebel Akhdar ligt 2000 meter boven zeeniveau en biedt een mooie onderbreking van de woestijnwarmte. Het is met zijn milde mediterrane klimaat een welkom toevluchtsoord voor natuurliefhebbers en avonturiers.
De Omani noemen dit gebied ook wel 'The Fruit Bowl of Oman', het landschap is doorspekt met weelderige boomgaarden vol granaatappels, abrikozen, ander lokaal fruit, walnoten en de beroemde damast rozen van Oman. Daarnaast kent het gebied diepe kloven, talrijke grotten en een verzameling charmante maar ook oude verlaten dorpjes. Bezoekers kunnen genieten van het uitzicht op de gelijknamige berg Jabal Akhdar en de majestueuze Jebel Shams, de hoogste berg van Oman.

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Al Hajar Mountains

Situated in northeastern Oman and spreading into the eastern United Arab Emirates, the Al-Hajar Mountains, also known as the 'Oman Mountains', are the highest mountain range in the eastern Arabian Peninsula. Staggering landscapes characterised by awe-inspiring rugged rock formations, great wadis (valleys), ruins of ancient villages, and a network of scenic hiking trails await visitors. Adventure into this cooler, mountainous region on an off-road excursion through Wadi Bani Auf, visit one of the many date plantations and enjoy an overnight stay in a luxury tented camp in the mountains. Other highlights include: the traditional local fish market in the small seaside town of Barka en-route, the beautifully restored pre-Islamic Nakhl Fort and the Ain a'Thawwarah hot springs in the sleepy village of Nakhl and watching the sunset from the peak of Jabal Shams - the highest point in Oman.

Rub' al Khali Desert

The Rub al Khali Desert, also known as the 'Empty Quarter' for its pristine, wild nature, is the largest continuous sandy desert in the world, covering parts of southern Oman over an area of 650,000 square kilometres. Sights in this alien environment include the remarkable Lake Beds, with fossils and evidence of human life from thousands of years ago, and the ancient ruins and excavations of Ubar, a mysterious city mentioned in the Quran. Although there is little life, there is flora and fauna adapted to the desert; keep your eyes open for the graceful oryx, as well as scorpions and rodents. Photographers and stargazers will be able to take countless stunning pictures here, while action enthusiasts can enjoy sandboarding and 4x4 adventures.

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Ash Sifah

Widely regarded as one of Oman's most picturesque beaches, Al Sifah is one of Oman's most scenic coastal escapes. A short drive from Muscat leads to golden sands lapped by the azure waters of the Gulf of Oman, with rugged mountains forming a dramatic backdrop. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore secluded coves, embark on fishing excursions, or kayak along the coast. The beach is a popular camping spot where visitors can sleep under the stars with the soothing sound of waves. Rich in marine life, including turtles, dolphins, and colourful fish, it is an excellent destination for snorkelling and scuba diving. Adventure seekers can also enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding. While there are no nearby restaurants, small convenience stores supply essentials.

Oman trip | Luxury trip Oman at its most beautiful

We offer the described trip from €8,450 per person.
The price is indicative and is subject to factors including availability and travel dates.

Included

• Overnachtingen in zeer goede en bijzondere accommodaties
• Alle genomende benodigde (privétransfers)
• Alle maaltijden zoals genoemd in 'programma'
• Alle excursies zoals genoemd in 'programma'
• Meet & Greet bij aankomst
• Entreegelden indien van toepassing
• National Geographic of soortgelijke reisgids
• Administratiekosten (t.w.v. €50,- per boeking)
Positieve impact van uw reis:
• Bijdrage positieve impact van € 50,- p.p. middels de Avila Foundation

Not included

• International flights
• Room category upgrade
• Travel and/or cancellation insurance
• Tourist tax (where applicable)
• Seat reservations
• Personal expenses/tips
• Any departure tax when leaving the destination
• Admission fees, where applicable
• Meals not specified and optional excursions
• Contribution to the Contingency Fund (€2.50 per booking)
• SGR contribution (€5 per person)

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