There is so much that will excite your children on a family holiday to Oman. Tales of Arabian nights, of vast golden deserts, bustling souqs, dramatic mountain scenery, turtle watching, and ending with some well-deserved beach time. You will have your own driver/guide throughout, so the family can sit back and take it all in.
Spend your first two nights in Muscat. Set out to explore the superb Daymaniyat Islands which offer fabulous snorkeling, and the chance to see dolphins. For more cultural families, we can arrange for you to see a little of Muscat. Stroll through exotic souqs, fish markets, and visit the grand mosque.
You will then drive south, where the children will love a chance to dive into a wadi. We suggest stopping at Wadi Arbaeen, which is less busy than many of the more well-known wadis. You can stop at the dramatic Fins and Tiwi Beaches on the way to Raz Al Jinz Beach. Here, you can set out that night to see turtles nesting.
The next day, set out to Wahiba Sands (now known as Sharqiya Sands). This vast desert has dunes rising to 600 feet. You will spend time doing the obligatory dune-bashing, which your children will obviously think is terrific. Spend a night in an authentic desert camp and set off as a family on camels at sunset. Return to a delightful Arabian barbecue in your camp.
The next day takes you up to the mountains. We suggest breaking the journey you can stop at another remote wadi for some cooling off time. You will spend a couple of days in the mountains, doing some short walks tailored around the age of your children. For older families, we can up the adventure levels and add in mountain biking.
Finally, head back via the dramatic off-road route to Muscat, taking in Wadi Bani Awf. Spend three nights of gentle R&R, or as your children will see it – pool and beach time.
We can tailor any of this itinerary, and if you only have a week at Half Term, we can tighten the itinerary to make it all fit with the time you have to play with.
| £2995 | - | £3995 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Gold |
| Days | Location | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1-2 | Muscat | Shangri-La Al Waha Shangri-La Al Bandar |
| Day 3 | Raz Al Jinz | Carapace Lodge Carapace Lodge |
| Day 4 | Wahiba Sands | 1000 Nights Camp Desert Nights Camp |
| Day 5-6 | Jabal Akhdar | The Sahab Resort & Spa Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort |
| Day 7-9 | Muscat | Shangri-La Al Waha W Muscat |
| Day 10 | Fly home |
Upon arrival in Muscat, you will be escorted to your hotel. We can arrange a quotation for flights from the UK. You can spend your first day at leisure, enjoying the pool, or having a dip in the sea.
The second day in Muscat can be spent on the beach, or if you like a little adventure, why not explore the Daymaniyat Islands. You will head out by private boat and have the chance to dive off and snorkel. You can see Murray Eel, stingrays and colourful schools of fish. For more cultural families, we can show you around the mosques and souks of Muscat.
Your private driver/guide will take you on your adventure inland. Set off on the 3-hour drive south to Raz Al Jinz. You will have the chance to stop off at Wadi Arbeieen – one of the non-touristy wadis where your children can dive in and have a swim. You can also stop at the superb Fins and Tiwi Beaches. That night, set out and see the turtles laying their eggs on Raz Al Jinz Beach.
It takes about 2-3 hours driving to reach the vast deserts of Wahiba Sands, but this will be in your 4×4 off-road vehicle where you can drive over mighty dunes on the way to your desert camp. That night, head out on camels at sunset.
Today, you drive north to the Omani mountains. The direct-drive takes about three hours, but we suggest stopping in Nizwa to explore the souk and walk around the fort with your guide before stopping at the abandoned village of Birkat Al Mouz. This picture-perfect Omani village rises above irrigated green fields, with the craggy mountain behind.
Today you set off on the short 90-minute ‘Three Village Walk’. This takes you through some stunning Omani villages and onto a Rose Distillery. You continue to Wadi Bani Habib, another interesting village before returning to your hotel for pool time.
Today, set off for Muscat on the off-road Wadi Bani Awf, a dramatic drive that takes you off-the-beaten-track. The drive takes about 3-4 hours, and if you are wanting to get back to Muscat faster, we can take you on the main road. You then have two nights of R&R in Muscat and plenty of pool time.
Return to Muscat Airport for your flight home.
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We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.