Begin your enchanting journey to Oman with a direct flight on Oman Air to Muscat. Overnight onboard.
Arrive early in the morning at Muscat Airport and collect your rental car. Head to your hotel at your convenience. The rest of the day is free to explore Oman’s capital.
Suggested visits in Muscat:
The stunning Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
The Royal Opera House
Al Alam Palace, guarded by the Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali
Bait Al Zubair Museum
Muttrah Souq
Meals at your leisure. Overnight at The Chedi Muscat 5* in a Deluxe Room.
After breakfast, head south along the coast, a route offering breathtaking views of the Gulf of Oman and pristine white-sand beaches.
Suggested itinerary (self-guided):
Visit Wadi Shab, known for its turquoise pools and waterfalls amidst a desert landscape.
Continue to Wadi Tiwi, a dramatic gorge with lush greenery.
Stop at the coastal town of Sur, explore the traditional shipyard, and visit Ayga village with its white houses.
Dinner and overnight at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve Luxury Eco Tent, in an Eco Tent.
Begin your day with a visit to the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, famous for the nesting of endangered green turtles.
Suggested itinerary (self-guided):
Explore Wadi Bani Khalid, a lush oasis with natural pools and waterfalls perfect for a swim.
Drive to Wahiba Sands, the enchanting gateway to the Arabian Desert with rolling red and gold dunes.
Afternoon desert exploration includes a sunset dune walk. Optional activities (at extra cost): romantic sunset aperitif, sunrise breakfast, sandboarding, dune bashing, or an aerial glider/ultralight flight over the desert.
Dinner and overnight at Magic Arabia Private Camp, in a Luxury Tent.
Start the day early to witness a magical desert sunrise, followed by breakfast at the camp.
Suggested itinerary (self-guided):
Visit the ruins of Al Manzifat.
Continue to the picturesque village of Birkat Al Mawz, famous for its terraced plantations.
Ascend to the plateau of Jebel Al Akhdar (Green Mountain), a highlight of the Al Hajar mountain range at 2,000 meters above sea level.
Dinner and overnight at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort 5* in a Premier Canyon View Room.
After breakfast, set off for a day of exploration.
Suggested itinerary (self-guided):
Visit Al Hamra, where you can explore Bait Al Safah, a restored traditional house.
Stop at the old village of Ghul, with its Persian ruins.
Discover Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest peak (3,075 meters).
End the day at the mountain village of Misfat, perched on the edge of a canyon.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, explore the cultural heart of Oman.
Suggested itinerary (self-guided):
Visit Nizwa, an oasis city and cultural capital.
Explore Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tour Jabrin Castle, a masterpiece of Omani architecture.
Return to the Anantara Resort for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy breakfast and prepare for a spectacular off-road journey back to Muscat.
Suggested itinerary (self-guided):
Drive through the rugged terrain of Wadi Bani Awf and Snake Canyon, offering cinematic mountain vistas.
Stop at the picturesque village of Bilad Sayt, nestled at 950 meters above sea level.
Arrive in Muscat by late afternoon. Return your rental car at the hotel. Meals at leisure. Overnight at Kempinski Muscat 5* in a Deluxe Sea View Room.
Enjoy a free day to relax or revisit places in Muscat you may have missed. Meals at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning before transferring privately to the airport for your flight home.
Muscat: The Chedi 5*
Ras Al Jinz: Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve Luxury Eco Tent 3*
Wahiba Sands: Magic Arabia Private Camp
Jebel Al Akhdar: Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort 5*
Muscat: Kempinski 5*
