Trip Inspiration

Between Desert & Sea: Oman

Immersive Cultural Desert

Between Desert & Sea: Oman

Travel from Muscat’s coastline into the mountains and deserts of Oman before finishing beside the Gulf of Oman.

Explore ancient forts, swim through hidden wadis, sleep beneath desert skies, and cross landscapes that remain surprisingly quiet despite being home to some of the Middle East’s most exceptional hotels.

8 Days

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Trip highlights

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Explore Muscat with a private guide before boarding a traditional dhow to sail the coastline at sunset.
Travel into the Al Hajar Mountains and stay at an exceptional clifftop resort overlooking the dramatic canyons surrounding Jabal Akhdar.
Walk through abandoned villages, ancient irrigation systems, and mountain terraces with a local guide.
Cross the Wahiba Sands by private 4×4 before spending the night in a luxury desert camp beneath one of the clearest night skies in the region.
Finish at Six Senses Zighy Bay, arriving by 4×4, speedboat, or tandem paraglider before spending several days between the mountains and sea.