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Luxurious Oman: Coast, Mountains, and Culture
February 10 to 16 2019
Group size: Min 10 Max 15
Based in some of the most exclusive hotels and resorts that the country has to offer, we will begin by exploring Muscat and the coastal wadis and sinkholes. This will be followed by a night that includes a bbq under the stars on the sand dunes with a Oud player, before proceeding to the dramatic mountains for two days of discovering old villages and forts, and enjoying the facilities of the spectacular resort. The trip will end back in Muscat with a tarab evening at the Royal Opera House.
Price:
The price per person is USD 3700 on a double occupancy basis (Single supplement is USD 1500). This includes:
- Two nights at the Al Bustan Palace Ritz Carlton (Bed and Breakfast).
- One night at the Desert Nights Camp hotel (Bed and Breakfast).
- Two nights at the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar resort (Bed and Breakfast).
- One night at the Chedi Muscat (Bed and Breakfast).
- All private transfers and private guided tours.
- All entrance fees.
- Lunches on Days 2, 3, 4, and 5.
- Welcome and farewell dinners (excluding alcohol).
- BBQ desert dinner and oud player.
- Ticket to the performance at the Royal Opera House.
Not included:
- International flights.
- Dinners on all days except Day 1 and 6.
- Lunch on Days 1 and 6.
- Travel insurance.
- Any activity not mentioned above.
Please see below for information on reservations and terms.
Program Details
Day 1 (Sunday Feb 10): Arrival in Muscat
Arrival in Muscat in the morning and private transfer to the Al Bustan Palace Ritz Carlton Hotel (http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/oman/al-bustan?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2).
We will spend the day relaxing and enjoying the facilities of the hotel. In the evening we will take a night time driving and walking tour of the city, before enjoying a welcome dinner in the old town.
Day 2 (Monday Feb 11): The Coast
This is a day for exploring the coast from Muscat to Sour, including Wadi Shab, the Bimmah sinkhole, and the dhow-making docks in Sour. There will be plenty of opportunities for taking dips in the wadis and in the sinkhole, so bring your swimming gear. In the afternoon, we return to the Al Bustan Palace for a free evening.
Day 3 (Tuesday Feb 12): The Sand Dunes
Checkout in the morning and begin our drive towards the Waheeba sand dunes. Along the way we stop to explore and swim in Wadi Bani Khaled, a highlight in the area. We will arrive late afternoon to the Desert Nights Camp (https://www.omanhotels.com/desertnightscamp/), the most luxurious hotel in the area, for an interesting desert experience. We will enjoy a private bbq on the sands under the stars accompanied by our own oud player.
Day 4 (Wednesday Feb 13): The Mountains
Checkout from the hotel and begin our drive towards Jabal Al Akhdar and the spectacular Anantara Jabal Al Akhdar resort (https://www.anantara.com/en/jabal-akhdar) where we spend two nights. We will pass the town of Nizwa along the way and visit its famous cattle market, before proceeding to the hotel and leaving the rest of the day and evening free to enjoy it.
Day 5 (Thursday Feb 14): The Old Oman
Some might wish to stay at the Anantara and enjoy a lazy day, but for the others this is day to explore old Oman. Among other things, we will visit Jibreen Castle, the old mountain village Misfat Al Abreyeen, and see the UNESCO protected old waterways and irrigation system. Overnight at the Anantara.
Day 6 (Friday Feb 15): The Opera
We will drive by Wadi Bani Auf on our way back to Muscat, where we will check in at the Chedi Hotel (http://www.ghmhotels.com/en/muscat/ ). After some rest at the hotel, we will attend a performace at the Royal Opera House by Tunisian performers Laila Hejaij and Mohamed Al Jebali performing classical Arab tarab songs. We will wrap up the day and trip with a farewell dinner.
Day 7 (Saturday Feb 16): Departure
Transfer to the airport for departure.
For Reservations:
To reserve your spot, please make a first payment of USD 1200.
By December 10: Second payment USD 1200.
By January 10: Balance of Payment.
Payments can be made in installments at your convenience by bank transfer/ deposit or by credit card via the Make a Payment button above.
For reservations or any enquiries, please email us or call / whatsapp +961 3 094054
Cancellation Policy:
- All deposits and payments are fully refundable as long as the minimum number of 10 has not been confirmed.
Following confirmation of 10 people:
- 25% penalty up to November 30;
- 50% up to December 31 (unless a replacement is found);
- 100% starting January 1 (unless a replacement is found).
