Slow Oman

Best time to go: September to November & March to May
Best for: Slow Travel, Adventure & Off-the-beaten track, Cultural & Immersive, First Time Visitor

What is a better way to experience Oman than to take your time, explore at a gentler pace and let this magical destination unfold slowly?

This journey generally has you in each destination for three days rather than one or two, allowing for lazy afternoons with a good book beside the pool, or a potter through a local village before sitting down to a long lunch.

Begin your journey in Muscat, with three nights for an amuse-bouche of winter-sun set beside a glorious beach.

Continue to the mountains, with three nights that allow you to explore this region as much or as little as you want. Take the easy-going ‘Four Village Walk’ through ancient abandoned stone village set beside verdant green fields, contrasting with the craggy Hajar mountains above. You can have time to explore the souq in Nizwa (ideal on a Friday when the livestock market is happening. Maybe see a fort or two at Jabrin or Bahla, or take a longer day-trip to the remote village of Al Hamra and Misfat Al Abyreen, even driving up to Oman’s Grand Canyon for unparalleled views. Needless to say, the views from your hotel will warrant the time to sit back and simply admire them.

Continue to Wahiba Sands, Oman’s glorious desert. You can stop at various points of interest en route, including remote wadis. Two nights here will mean you can explore at a gentler pace, and more deeply. On your second day, you can set off in your 4×4 and be driven across Wahiba Sands on a more in-depth exploration of this remarkable corner of Oman.

Finally, finish in Muscat for three nights of gentle R&R, before you return home.

Guide Pricing

Starting At

  • LOCATION:
  • £2895 - £3695
    Silver Gold
    Price per person including all accommodation, private transfers, unique experiences and excluding international flights. We can arrange international flights should you wish.

    Highlights

    • ‘Slow Oman’ is a leisurely private tour with your own driver/guide
    • Spend three nights in most places to have time to truly explore and relax
    • Plenty of beach time in Muscat, explore the mountains and desert
    • Ability to tweak and change the itinerary as you want

    Day 4-6 (3 Nights)

    Gold: Alila Jabal Akhdar
    Silver: The Sahab Resort & Spa

    Day 7-8 (2 Nights)

    Gold: Desert Nights Camp
    Silver: 1000 Nights Camp

    Day 9-11 (3 Nights)

    Gold: The Chedi Muscat
    Silver: W Muscat

    Day 12

    Days Location Hotel
    Day 1-3 (3 Nights) Muscat W Muscat Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
    Day 4-6 (3 Nights) Jabal Akhdar The Sahab Resort & Spa Alila Jabal Akhdar
    Day 7-8 (2 Nights) Wahiba Sands 1000 Nights Camp Desert Nights Camp
    Day 9-11 (3 Nights) Muscat W Muscat The Chedi Muscat
    Day 12 Fly Home

    Suggested Hotels

    Day 1-3 (3 Nights)
    W Muscat

    W Muscat

    $ $ $ $ $  

    The beachfront W Muscat is one of the newest luxury hotels to open in Oman’s capital. The W Muscat is located in the lively Shatti Al Qurum district. 

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    Day 1-3 (3 Nights)
    Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

    Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

    $ $ $ $ $  

    The Al Bustan Palace is one of Oman’s most iconic luxury hotels, located about 30kms from Muscat on a stunning stretch of coastline.

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    Day 4-6 (3 Nights)
    The Sahab Resort & Spa

    The Sahab Resort & Spa

    $ $ $ $ $  

    The Sahab Resort & Spa overlooks a dramatic canyon in the Jabel Akhdar in Oman. The Sahab is a reasonably priced boutique hotel and is designed using local stone that blends seamlessly into the landscape.

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    Day 4-6 (3 Nights)
    Alila Jabal Akhdar

    Alila Jabal Akhdar

    $ $ $ $ $  

    The Alila Jabal Akhdar Hotel has a stunning location overlooking the Hajar Mountains in Oman. The Alila brings a sense of both luxury and style to this region of Oman. 

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    Day 7-8 (2 Nights)
    1000 Nights Camp

    1000 Nights Camp

    $ $ $ $ $  

    The 1000 Nights Camp is an authentic desert camping experience located in the Wahiba Sands in Oman. 

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    Day 7-8 (2 Nights)

    Desert Nights Camp

    $ $ $ $ $  

    The Desert Nights Camp is located eleven kilometres into the dramatic desert of Wahiba Sands in Oman and has 30 luxurious air-conditioned tents.

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    Day 9-11 (3 Nights)
    W Muscat

    W Muscat

    $ $ $ $ $  

    The beachfront W Muscat is one of the newest luxury hotels to open in Oman’s capital. The W Muscat is located in the lively Shatti Al Qurum district. 

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    Day 9-11 (3 Nights)
    The Chedi Muscat

    The Chedi Muscat

    $ $ $ $ $  

    The Chedi Muscat is a stylish, minimalist hotel situated on the Gulf of Oman. With three outdoor pools, it is the perfect Arabian beach retreat.

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    Further Itinerary Suggestions

    Luxury Tour of Oman

    Muscat - Jabal Akhdar - Wahiba Sands - Muscat - Zighy Bay  

    This luxury tour of Oman uses the most fabulous hotels and private camps to ensure the overall experience is breathtakingly wonderful in every respect.

    13 days from £4995 p. p.

    Oman self-drive tour

    Muscat - Jabal Shams - Wahiba Sands - Muscat  

    You may be one of those guests who love your sense of independent adventure, and a self-drive holiday in Oman might be the perfect solution.

    8 days from £1605 p. p.

    Family Holiday to Oman

    Muscat - Raz Al Jinz - Wahiba Sands - Jabal Akhdar - Muscat  

    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.

    10 days from £2995 p. p.

    Walking Holiday in Oman

    Jabel Akhdar - Jabal Shams - Wahiba Sands - Muscat  

    Oman is one of the best trekking destinations in the Middle East, and there are a host of superb walks and hikes to be found.

    9 days from £3250 p. p.

    Classic Oman

    Muscat - Wahiba Sands - Jabal Akhdar - Muscat  

    Our Classic Oman tour is a privately chauffeured journey through Oman and showcases the country’s wonderful highlights. Explore Oman’s beautiful beaches, rugged mountain landscapes, pretty villages, palm-fringed wadis, and the sheer beauty of the Arabian desert.

    9 days from £2895 p. p.

    Classic Jordan

    Amman - Petra - Wadi Rum - Dead Sea  

    This classic eight-day private tour of Jordan explores the rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of Jordan. You'll have your own private driver in a modern air-conditioned vehicle and we will provide the finest private guides to bring this magical destination to life.

    8 days from £1465 p. p.