Dolphins & Dunes
10 Days
You can...
- Sleep on a traditional dhow
- Watch turtles and dolphins
- Explore the desert
- Experience friendly Omani culture
Oman contains amazing variety and interest but has somehow been overlooked by mainstream tourism. You'll travel by 4WD to explore dramatic canyons and the huge dunes of the Wahiba Sands. Discover the variety of local culture - visit a traditional fishing village where dhows are still made by hand and have dinner in a Bedouin camp in the desert.
Enjoy a boat trip in search of dolphins and snorkel in warm tropical waters. Spend a night sleeping on a traditional dhow under the stars.
- Day 1. Fly to Muscat
- Day 2. Muscat
- Dolphin watching and snorkelling.
- Day 3. Green Mountains and Jebal Akhdar
- Drive to Green Mountains and Jebal Akhdar. Village walks.
- Day 4. Grand Canyon
- Walk in Grand Canyon.
- Day 5. Wahiba Sands
- Nizwa Fort and Souk. 4WD into desert - Wahiba Sands. Desert Camp.
- Day 6. Ras Al Had
- Drive to Sur, visit dhow yard. Turtles at Ras Al Had. (main season Jun-Nov)
- Day 7. Wadi Shab
- Wadi Shab - swimming. Overnight traditional dhow cruise.
- Day 8. Beach
- Snorkelling or kayaking. Free PM at beach or relaxing.
- Day 9. Beach
- Beach/relax until departure.
- Day 10. Fly to London
- Extensions & tailor-making.
- Extend your trip to Musandam, a rugged Fjordland from £649 or relax on the beach in semi-tropical Salalah on the shores of the Arabian Sea from £899
- Is it right for your family?
- Travel in Oman is comfortable and accommodation of a good standard. Although there's adventure and activity, facilities are good, so Oman makes a great family destination. The people are said to be the friendliest in all of Arabia - their warmth and hospitality is evident, from the moment you arrive as a guest, to the moment you leave as a friend.
- Accommodation and meals: Hotels (6nts), dhow (1nt) , fixed camp (1nt). 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 evening meals included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with British Airways (or Oman Air).
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- Departures 2010: 12 Feb; 03, 10 Apr; 16, 23 Oct; 20, 27 Dec.
- Departures 2011: 12 Feb; 26 Mar; 02, 09 Apr.
- Prices: Land only from £1549. Including flights from London from £1,799 adult, £1,749 child.
- Age Guideline : 5+ Years
- Trip Code: FODD
