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Oman with children The beach and dunes as playgrounds
Oman - Muscat - Wahiba Desert
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Oman - Muscat - Wahiba Desert
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Night on board, arrival the next day.
Upon arrival at the airport, meet and greet as you disembark from the plane and assistance with formalities. Private transfer and stay for two nights in Qurum. The hotel is simple and modern. It strikes a fine balance between comfort and functionality. The private beach is perfect for relaxing. The hotel also has tennis courts, a sauna, a hammam and a spacious fitness centre. The Persian restaurant has a delightful Middle Eastern atmosphere and serves delicious food with Omani and Iranian touches. Your room will be ready as soon as you arrive so you can start relaxing and recover from your journey as quickly as possible.
In your itinerary - Family-friendly Muscat with a private guide. Set off with a local for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Omani capital. This relaxed, no-frills stroll takes the form of a fun interactive treasure hunt which encourages chance encounters. The two guides entrust the children with a mission to find various objects in the Mutrah souk and take photos of them with a Polaroid camera.
In Muscat, time seems to flow more slowly than elsewhere. The Omani capital is best experienced in a chilled manner. Linger over a coffee or a tea, or stroll among the white houses lining the seafront, while admiring the surrounding mountains. You won’t believe your eyes when you see the splendour of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque or the magnificence of Al Alam Palace. Be captivated by the stunning Royal Opera House, a symbol of the country's renaissance inspired by Jabreen Fort and the watchtowers that silently overlook the bay. Enjoy getting lost in Mutrah and wandering along the Corniche. Explore the colourful alleyways of the souk, where Indian and African influences mingle, filling the air with the scents of frankincense and myrrh. Peruse the closely packed stalls selling fabrics, jewellery and all kinds of handicrafts.
Optional extras - Boat trip and dolphin watching; family pottery or jewellery workshops.
Pick up your rental car, then drive to Wahiba Sands, set between oases, mountains and the ocean. If you leave early enough, you can stop at Wadi Al Arbaeen, one of the most beautiful oases in the country. You’ll soon find yourself surrounded by date palms encircling crystal clear pools of water that form natural swimming pools If you're feeling adventurous, set out to explore the area all the way to the source of the falaj. Otherwise, simply enjoy the village and the nearest pools. Along the way, you’ll also pass Wadi Shab and its beautiful emerald water. Framed by steep cliffs, the water cascades over piles of rocks where you can go hiking.
You finally reach your camp, in the heart of the red dunes, where you stay for two nights. The tents are shaded by a few ghaf trees. The pool where you can cool off after a long, dusty day is a pleasant surprise. A delicious dinner of typical Omani dishes such as lamb shuwa, mishkak and halwa only adds to the sense of being in another world.
Already booked - Wahiba Sands safari with a local. Your guide for the day is originally from the edge of the Wahiba dunes. An expert on the desert, they will come with you on this adventure and tell you all about the region’s customs and traditions. Driving in a sturdy 4x4, there are several stops on the way to watch the camels or enjoy a traditional meal in a family home. Nothing is really planned in advance, the trip unfolds depending on what everyone wants to do.
Drive back to Muscat. On the way, take the opportunity to visit the emerald waters of Wadi Bani Khalid, a winding series of natural pools lined with date palms and high white cliffs, where visitors and locals alike come to cool off.
Back in Muscat, return the rental car. Stay for three nights at a hotel in the east of the city, right on the beach, by the warm waters of the Gulf of Oman, at the foot of the mountains. Inspired by Arabic architecture, the simple design of the resort blends in well with the natural beauty of the site. You can try plenty of water activities such as snorkelling, diving and dolphin watching right here. Be sure to find time to relax in your last few days too.
Things to see and do - Stroll past the Portuguese forts; wander among the stalls of the fish market at Mutrah port; admire Ali Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Mosque; visit the souk and meet all the various merchants.
Optional extra - Daymaniyat Islands private cruise.
Private transfer to the airport and direct international flight home.
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