OMAN • MUSCAT MUSANDAM PENINSULA • OMAN MUSANDAM PENINSULA RETREAT 3 days/2 nights From $1367 per person twin share* Departs daily by air ex Muscat *Based on two people sharing, single prices on request. INCLUSIONS Muscat/Khasab/Muscat return airfares (subject to change), airport/hotel transfers, 2 nights hotel accommodation on a B&B basis, lunch on day 2 and sightseeing as per itinerary. alled the “Norway of the Middle East” OMAN Cthe dramatic Musandam Peninsula Suffused with the mystery and romance is separated from the rest of Oman by of Arabia, Oman is relatively unspoilt the U.A.E. From the picturesque port of by tourism. Offering far more than Musandam Peninsula, Oman © Shutterstock spectacular desert landscapes, Oman Khasab take a safari into the mountains has a proud and ancient culture and a and explore the fjords by dhow. Day 3 Tour Ends wealth of archaeological wonders. Visit ITINERARY NATURE’S BOUNTY Visit the stone house village of Misfah before ancient stone forts, picturesque villages Days 1/2 Khasab 3 days/2 nights witnessing the stunning Al Hajjar Mountains, and dramatic coastlines where mountains Morning flight to Khasab where you will be From $1611 per person twin share* including breathtaking Jebel Shams. Marvel at plunge directly into the sea. Explore met and transferred to Atana Khasab Hotel. In the Round Tower Fort of Nizwa and the date rugged mountains, oases and sand dunes, Departs daily by road ex Muscat the afternoon enjoy a 4WD mountain safari, plantations of Birkat Al Mauz before arriving in populated by mysterious Bedouin tribes. *Prices based on two people sharing, single prices on request. Said Bin Taimur Mosque © Shutterstock visiting a local village and the Birkhat Khalidiya Muscat. Tour Ends. B Park, filled with green acacia trees year round. INCLUSIONS On day 2 take a full-day dhow cruise around Transfers in 4WD, 2 nights’ accommodation on a B&B SIX SENSES OPTIONAL DAY TOURS the fjords of the peninsula. B basis, dinner on day 1 and sightseeing as per itinerary. MUSCAT Tour cost per person from: Twin Single HIDEAWAY ZIGHY BAY 3 days/2 nights Fascinating Forts $248 $497 Day 3 Tour Ends itness the stunning natural 4 days/3 nights Wahiba Wilderness $345 $687 beauty of Oman, combining the From $755 per person twin share Morning city tour of Khasab Fort before W From $2338 per person twin share* Wadi Arbayeen (Includes lunch) $358 $716 transferring to Khasab Airport. Arrive Muscat. beautiful pristine beaches of Ras Al Jinz Departs ex Dubai Jebel Akhdar Trail (Includes lunch) $369 $737 ne of the oldest cities in the Middle Tour ends. B on the east coast with the incredible Al Located on the rugged Musandam peninsula OEast, Muscat is a gracious mix of INCLUSIONS Hajjar Mountains. Explore picturesque facing a broad beach this boutique resort Full day tours from Muscat hotels with private saloon ATANA KHASAB HOTEL old and new, overflowing with treasures. offers a lavish escape. The village style car or 4WD (desert tours), driver/guide. Perched on a rock face with panoramic views of fishing villages and marvellous mountain Take a private half day city tour visiting the famed Musandam Shoreline, this resort offers strongholds and drive though the property is entirely composed of stone villas FASCINATING FORTS the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and 60 elegantly furnished rooms with private terraces. undulating red and white sand dunes of all with private swimming pool, rustic decor Duration: 8 hours/500 km and private dining areas. Six Senses luxury the fascinating Bait Al Zubair Museum. Facilities include a restaurant, bar and pool. Wahiba. Along the coastline there are a Explore the oasis town of Nizwa with its outstanding spa offers signature local treatments and the Walk through the old port of Muttrah Islamic architecture. Visit the famous 17th century number of nesting sites for Green, Olive onsite dining venues have spectacular views with its colourful souqs and charming Round Tower Fort and nearby Jabrin Castle. Return Ridley, Loggerhead and Hawksbill Turtles. of the surrounding area. waterfront, past the Al Alam Palace and via the quaint village of Birkat Al Mauz. Watch turtles come in to nest for the *Prices based on two people sharing, single prices on Helicopter view © Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa the Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali. night at the Ras al Jinz Scientific Centre. request. ACCOMMODATION SHANGRI-LA BARR AL JISSAH ITINERARY INCLUSIONS: Price per person from: Twin Single RESORT & SPA Day 1 Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve Private transfers from Dubai airport, 3 nights’ Al Bustan Palace (Dlx Mountain view Rm) $915 $1777 accommodation on B&B basis in a pool villa. Owned by the Shangri-La group, this oasis resort Transfer to the Ras al Jinz Scientific Centre by Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa (Superior Rm) $755 $1454 road via the rugged coastal route, visiting the The Chedi (Serai Rm) $901 $1742 is located between rugged mountains and a beautiful azure bay 20 minutes from Muscat. The picturesque water pools of Wadi Arabayeen INCLUSIONS resort comprises 460 rooms and suites in two and the fishing village of Quriyat enroute. Muscat airport/hotel return transfers, hotel Relax and enjoy dinner on arrival before you accommodation for 2 nights on bed & breakfast basis, distinct hotel wings; family-friendly Al Waha and half day city tour. deluxe Al Bandar. Amenities include no less than are escorted down to the beach to watch the 15 bars and restaurants and 6 swimming pools. turtles coming in to nest for the night. D OPTIONAL DAY TOURS Tour cost per person from: Twin Single Day 2 Nizwa Atana Khasab © Atana Khasab Twilight Dhow Cruise $119 $119 Optional visit to see the hatchlings in the early morning. Explore the beautiful village of Wadi Bani

17th century Omani Fort © Zahara Tours Khalid before transferring to Falij Daris Nizwa Atana Khasab Musandam Peninsula Khasab Hotel via the red and white Wahiba sand dunes. B WAHIBA WILDERNESS Zighy Bay Duration: 9 hours/550 km by 4WD GULF OF OMAN Drive to Wahiba Sands, a vast rolling sea of sand dunes. Visit a Bedouin house before reaching Wadi Dubai Bani Khalid, known for its clear deep blue water. Sohar Al Khaburah Muscat WADI ARBAYEEN U.A.E. Matrah Qurayyat Duration: 8 hours/350 km by 4WD Jebel Shams Mountains Nizwa Visit the quaint fishing village of Quriyat with its Sur Club Suite © The Chedi Pool and terrace © Al Bustan Palace ancient Fort, view the spectacular Bimah Sinkhole Fahud Al Huwaisah Ras Al Jinz and enjoy lunch beside the pools of Wadi Arbayeen. THE CHEDI AL BUSTAN PALACE SAUDI OMAN Wahiba Sands A member of the prestigious ‘Leading Hotels of Surrounded by mountains, vast gardens and a private JEBEL AKHDAR TRAIL ARABIA Desert the World’, The Chedi is 20 minutes from Muscat. beach, this stunning waterfront property is just Duration: 8 hours/475 km by 4WD ARABIAN SEA Designed in traditional Omani style, its 158 rooms 25km from Muscat. Each room has its own balcony Depart for Jebel Akhdar in the Al Hajjar mountain Khaluf Masirah Haima Island have garden or ocean views. Facilities include 8 or patio whilst the hotel features 5 restaurants, range. Enroute visit Nizwa Round Fort, Nizwa Duqm bars and restaurants, a pool, private beach and spa. fitness centre, yoga studio, watersports and pool. souq and the oases village of Birkat Al Mauz. © African Wildlife Safaris Nesting Turtles Ras Al Jinz © Shutterstock

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