Oman holidays
| country: | Oman |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2008: 4 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec 2009: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 27 Dec |
| price: | From £1300 (9 days) - £1800 (16 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK. Single supplement £150. Group size 4-12 people |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Oman is slowly emerging from its hermit shell, revealing a land of friendly people and dramatic landscapes, peppered with forts. Oman is distinctly Arabic and offers many old-world wonders.
Unknown Land
From £1300 (9 days) ex flights, departing April 07-May 08
Our itinerary offers a taste of Oman’s dramatic landscapes, stunning attractions and natural wonders. We travel through the Hajar Mountains to the city of Nizwa, the country’s capital in the 6th and 7th centuries, before heading for the desert and the famous Wahiba Sands. An exhilarating tour which will leave the traveller with a memorable experience of the country and its people.
The Desert of Rub al-Khali
From £1800 (16 days) ex flights, departing Feb, Mar, Oct & Dec
For the ultimate desert experience we offer this expedition-style journey of discovery takes in Oman’s ‘Empty Quarter’, the largest area covered by sand on the planet, encompassing 655,000km 2, an area larger than France. The breathtakingly sculpted sand dunes, for which the Empty Quarter is famous, can rise over 300m and form vast chains of longitudinal dune ridges, stretching over hundreds of kilometres.
Unknown Land
From £1300 (9 days) ex flights, departing April 07-May 08
Our itinerary offers a taste of Oman’s dramatic landscapes, stunning attractions and natural wonders. We travel through the Hajar Mountains to the city of Nizwa, the country’s capital in the 6th and 7th centuries, before heading for the desert and the famous Wahiba Sands. An exhilarating tour which will leave the traveller with a memorable experience of the country and its people.
The Desert of Rub al-Khali
From £1800 (16 days) ex flights, departing Feb, Mar, Oct & Dec
For the ultimate desert experience we offer this expedition-style journey of discovery takes in Oman’s ‘Empty Quarter’, the largest area covered by sand on the planet, encompassing 655,000km 2, an area larger than France. The breathtakingly sculpted sand dunes, for which the Empty Quarter is famous, can rise over 300m and form vast chains of longitudinal dune ridges, stretching over hundreds of kilometres.
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.how this holiday makes a difference
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By keeping our tours involved with the communities we visit, the people who benefit from our tours in Oman are the local people; drivers, hoteliers, and restaurateurs, local guides - even the Bedouin from whom you can buy fresh fruit while travelling. We do not use big international hotels which drain economic and natural resources. The money that is spent on entrance fees directly contributes to the ongoing maintenance of the desert castles we visit. Our journey through the Wahiba Sands includes a stop to see a local turtle preservation and protection scheme. With your help, the local people are beginning to appreciate the importance of conservation. The project shows the community a direct association with the income they receive from tourism and the preservation of the turtle sites.
We only employ local staff and unlike many operators we believe that to send a foreign Tour Leader along to accompany your trip is an unnecessary burden on your wallet and our carbon footprint. We believe that locals know best. Our local operators only use locally owned accommodation. This means your money stays in the area to benefit the local community. When possible we use local transport, (i.e. rail or bus) and we always use local restaurants, markets and shops. In doing this your travels are supporting and encouraging the development of local services.  We only work with operators who are as committed as we are to putting something back into the communities we visit. This may include giving a percentage of the profits from each tour to a foundation to help street children or local conservation projects. Furthermore, in order to allow our clients to make an informed decision on where a greater proportion of their money should be spent, we avoid including pre-paid full board meals where possible. Local restaurants and cafes then benefit. Our groups average only six clients, and many tours operate on a private basis with just two travellers. This has much less impact when travelling through rural areas, reducing our environmental and social affects. Finally, to emphasis our commitment to Responsible Tourism all clients will receive a copy of our Travellers Code of Conduct with their travel documents. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |