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Reasons to Visit Oman

  • 4WD Trips

    With all of these mountains, wadis and desert dunes, it is probably apparent that a saloon car isn't going to suffice for many of the journeys you take in Oman! A 4WD, piloted by a skilled local, is very often required and adds to the sense of adventure.

    4WD Trips
  • Beaches

    Oman's miles of coastline are a veritable haven of white-sand beaches and secluded coves. Whether you choose to stay in a downtown Muscat hotel where the beach is wide and open, or to head to somewhere like Musandam, where your hotel is likely to be the only thing for miles around, Oman's beaches are one of her major attractions.

    Beaches
  • Dunes

    The Wahiba Sands are easily accessible from Muscat and provide an insight into desert life. The tall dunes hide small Bedouin encampments, and a surprising array of wildlife. For the truly adventurous, the legendary sands of the Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, beckon in the south of the country.

    Dunes
  • Local Culture

    Although a clichéd phrase, much of Oman is relatively untouched by Western influences, and when you stand at Nizwa market watching the locals haggle over livestock, or admire the way fields have been terraced into impossibly steep mountainsides, you're appreciating a more traditional lifestyle.

    Local Culture
  • Mountains

    The Hajar Mountains have kept the interior of Oman isolated for millennia , and the remote villages steeply terraced into the mountainsides seem little changed in that time. In Salalah the mountains have captured the moisture in the ocean air, allowing the liquid gold of frankincense to be grown on their slopes.

    Mountains
  • Wadis

    Cutting through heavily folded rock, with pretty streams and swaying palms nestled in their beds, the wadis of Oman are a major attraction, from the gentle and peaceful Wadi Bani Khalid through to the drama of Wadi Gul, with its 1 kilometre sheer sides.

    Wadis

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Tailor-made holidays to Oman

Oman is a country that seemed to escape the notice of all but the most intrepid of travellers until just a few years ago. It now welcomes visitors with renowned Arabian hospitality and is eager to share both the culture and countryside that the Sultan is determined to protect. An ideal destination for guaranteed winter sunshine, Muscat is the perfect base from which to enjoy the spectacular coastline, boasting beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise waters and excellent diving. From here the imposing rugged interior mountain ranges, Al Hajar and Al Jabal al Akhdar, can be easily explored.

{3F733079-851B-4B82-A675-FA8F33D53462}Oman Self Drive

9 Days from £2,050pp

Self drive Oman's highlights, including Muscat, the mountainous interior, time in the desert and the chance to watch green turtles nest on the beach.

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{8458126C-3584-4F30-ABE2-C5EA3AEB4977}Family Oman

12 Days from £2,350pp

Explore this unique Arabian sultanate with your family, enjoying time at the beach, in the desert, and more!

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{FA7B3B7D-80DD-4C87-8A83-6884073973C3}Classic Oman

9 Days from £2,505pp

Explore Muscat and the mountains and forts of the interior, with some time in the desert and the chance to watch green turtles nest on the beaches.

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Our escorted small group tours are different from our tailor-madeholidays in that travel is always in small groups with the services of an experienced guide throughout the trip.

Practical Info

Flight time

8 1/4 hours (Muscat)

Recommended airlines

British Airways

Timezone

GMT +4

When To Go

Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
Jun
Travel is not recommended
Jul
Travel is not recommended
Aug
Travel is not recommended
Sep
Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year
Oct
The best time to travel
Nov
The best time to travel
Dec
The best time to travel
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