What better way to experience Oman than to take your time and let it unfold slowly? So Slow Oman gives you three nights in each place, rather than one or two. As a result, there is room for lazy afternoons by the pool. The idea is simple: explore in the morning, then unwind. You have your own driver-guide throughout, with every day shaped around you.
The whole ethos here is unhurried. So you never rush from sight to sight. Instead, each morning’s exploring is balanced by a free afternoon. Meanwhile, the longer stays let each place sink in. As a result, it feels like a proper holiday, not a checklist.
Begin with three nights in Muscat, an amuse-bouche of winter sun beside a glorious beach. So we can arrange a private tour of the city, with the grand mosque and Muttrah souq. Equally, simply relax by the sea. A twilight dhow cruise is a lovely option. The gentle charm of Muscat rewards a slow start. You stay at the Shangri-La Al Waha.
Next, continue to the Jabal Akhdar mountains, with three nights to explore as much or as little as you like. So you might take the easy-going Four Village Walk through abandoned stone villages. Equally, explore the souq in Nizwa, ideal on a Friday. A longer day-trip reaches Al Hamra and Oman’s Grand Canyon. The cool heights of Jabal Akhdar invite you to linger. You stay at the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar.
Then continue to Wahiba Sands, Oman’s glorious desert. So you can stop at remote wadis along the way. Two nights here let you experience the dunes at a gentle pace. Spend a full day in a 4×4, exploring from north to south. The sands of Wahiba are mesmerising at dusk. You stay at Desert Nights Camp.
Finally, return to Muscat via the superb Wadi Al Arbeieen. So you finish with three more nights on the beach, or more if you wish. There you can swim, read and simply unwind. As a result, the trip ends in pure relaxation. You stay at the Shangri-La Al Waha.
Naturally, the hotels suit a slower pace. First, the Shangri-La Al Waha in Muscat. Then the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar in the mountains. Finally, Desert Nights Camp in the dunes.
Above all, this suits travellers who dislike rushing. For example, it is ideal for a relaxed first trip. Equally, it rewards anyone wanting culture with proper downtime. Couples enjoy it most.
Generally, October to April brings the most comfortable weather. So winter sun on the coast is glorious. By contrast, high summer is extremely hot. The mountains, meanwhile, stay cooler. So we tailor the timing to your plans.
The free afternoons make all the difference. So you sightsee in the cool of the morning, then rest. Meanwhile, the longer stays mean less packing and unpacking. As a result, you return genuinely refreshed.
Part of the joy is the variety. First comes the beach at Muscat. Then the cool mountains. Soon after, the silence of the desert. Finally, the beach once more. So each stage feels distinct.
Finally, Slow Oman extends with ease. For example, add the fjords of Musandam. Equally, linger longer on the coast. As ever, we shape the whole journey around you.
As ever, this is only a starting point. So we shape the pace, hotels and experiences to suit. In the end, the trip is entirely your own.
The beauty of three nights is the breathing room. So you never rush from place to place. Meanwhile, there is always time for the pool. Because it is private, each day bends around you. As a result, you return genuinely refreshed.
Above all, this suits travellers who treasure calm. For example, it is ideal for a relaxed first trip. Equally, it rewards anyone wanting culture with downtime. Couples enjoy it most.
The return to the beach makes a restful close. So you wind down after the mountains and desert. Meanwhile, the sea air is a tonic. In the end, you leave thoroughly relaxed.
Above all, the whole point is ease. So the unhurried days suit anyone who dislikes rushing. As a result, you savour Oman at your own pace.
In the end, Slow Oman is travel at its most relaxing. So you absorb the country without the rush. Meanwhile, each long stay feels special. As a result, you leave thoroughly content.
Simply put, you stay longer in each place. So you swap long days of sightseeing for a gentler rhythm. As a result, it feels far more restful.
Yes, entirely. We can lengthen the stays, or trim them if time is short. We can also weave in more of Oman.
Generally, October to April is most comfortable. We will advise on timing for your dates.
Entirely. The pace, hotels and experiences are all shaped around you. Simply share your dates and interests, and we will craft the rest.
| £2895P.P | - | £3695P.P |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | Gold |
| 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 |
Arrive in Muscat, where we meet you and provide a private transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Spend three nights in Muscat, doing as much or as little as you like. We can arrange a private city tour, with the grand mosque and Muttrah souq, or simply relax by the beach.
Your private driver-guide transfers you into the Omani mountains. Take the main road, or jazz it up with a more adventurous route.
Set out on the leisurely two-hour Four Village Walk, then visit a rose plantation before taking in the views.
Spend the day at leisure, relaxing by the pool and admiring the stunning mountain views, or explore a little further if you wish.
Set off to Nizwa and its impressive souq, stopping first at picture-perfect Birkat Al Mouz, then continue to the dunes of Wahiba Sands.
Spend a leisurely day in a 4×4, exploring the vast desert at your own pace.
Drive to Muscat via the superb Wadi Arbaeen, one of the lesser-known but lovely wadis, a perfect place to stop.
Spend your final three nights, or more if you wish, relaxing on the beach in Muscat.
Take a private transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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