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Oman
Age guideline
7 & UP
dolphins & dunes
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Enjoy some winter sunshine See how sailing dhows are made Watch sea turtles Explore a sand sea' See dolphins 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. There'll be time to relax on white sandy beaches, enjoy a boat trip in search of dolphins and snorkel in warm tropical waters.
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FODD 10 days
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.
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GULF OF OMAN
Muscat Explore Grand Canyon' Dolphin Watching, Snorkelling Nizwa Ancient capital Sur Sailing dhows
Wahiba Sands Desert camp
Kids' Kid Corner
Off-road adventure in a 4WD vehicle Watch how a sailing dhow is made
Itinerary 1 Fly to Muscat 2 In Muscat; Visit Grand Mosque. Walks and 4WD trip in Grand Canyon' 3/4 Drive to Wadi Shab. Continue to White Beach camp; swim. Explore Selma Plateau by 4WD and on foot 5 Drive to Sur fishing village; visit working dhow yard. Turtle watching (Jun-Nov) 6 By 4WD into Wahiba Sands explore dunes and camp in desert. Dinner in Bedouin camp 7 Drive to Nizwa; explore bazaar and fort. Continue to Muscat 8 Dolphin watching and snorkelling. Visit ostrich farm. Optional camel riding 9/10 Day at leisure in Muscat. Then overnight flight to London
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Child £1,049 £1,049 £949 £949 £999 £999 £999 £999 £1,049 £999 £979 £979 £1,049 £1,049
Accommodation and meals Hotels (5nts), camping (3nts). 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 evening meals included. Flight details Scheduled flights from Heathrow with British Airways or Oman Air. Climate chart The chart below shows average minimum and maximum temperatures and average rainfall per month in millimetres for Muscat.
50 40 30 40 20 10 0 20 0 Av. Min temp ÚC Av. Max tempÚC Av. Rain mm 80 60
Sat 22 Dec 07 Mon 31 Dec 07 £2,149 Thu 27 Dec 07 Sat 05 Jan 08 £2,149 Sat 09 Feb 08 Sat 16 Feb 08 Sat 29 Mar 08 Sat 05 Apr 08 Sat 18 Oct 08 Sat 25 Oct 08 Sat 20 Dec 08 Sat 27 Dec 08 Thu 12 Feb 09 Sat 14 Feb 09 Thu 26 Mar 09 Sat 04 Apr 09 Mon 18 Feb 08 Mon 25 Feb 08 Mon 07 Apr 08 Mon 14 Apr 08 Mon 27 Oct 08 Mon 03 Nov 08 Mon 29 Dec 08 Mon 05 Jan 09 Sat 21 Feb 09 Mon 23 Feb 09 Sat 04 Apr 09 Mon 13 Apr 09 £1,999 £1,999 £2,099 £2,099 £2,099 £2,099 £2,249 £2,199 £2,099 £2,099 £2,199 £2,199
Kids' Sleep under the stars Corner
Have dinner in a Bedouin camp See an ostrich farm A chance to try quad-biking or camel riding See dolphins!
Have fun on the beach
Extensions & tailor-making We can tailor a trip for any date you want or create an itinerary especially for your family.
Insurance - £70 (adult), £35 (child under 18). Free for infants under two at time of departure. Special Family Rate for up to four children £175. Annual Multi-Trip Family Policy also available.
Land Only prices from £699 (child), £1699 (adult)
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