Active Tour of Switzerland
(9 Days)
Lucerne & Mount Pilatus, Interlaken & Berner Oberland, Zermatt, Lausanne
Adventure Tour of Iceland
(9 Days)
Reykjavik, Husafell, Golden Circle & South Iceland, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Blue Lagoon
Active Argentina
(13 Days)
Buenos Aires, El Chalten, El Calafate, Iguazu Falls
Australia Luxury Adventure
(16 Days)
Sydney, Arkaba & Flinders Ranges, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef
Wellness Tour of Bali
(10 Days)
Ubud, Candidasa
Luxury Adventure Tour of Bhutan
(11 Days)
Thimphu, Gangtey, Punakha, Paro
Adventure Tour of Chile
(11 Days)
Atacama, Santiago & Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley, Torres del Paine
Active Tour of China
(13 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Huangshan, Yangshuo, Guilin & Longsheng, Hong Kong
Biking Tour of France
(9 Days)
Paris & Versailles, Loire Valley, Bordeaux & Saint-Emilion
Ayurveda & Yoga Tour of India
(12 Days)
Delhi, Himalayas, Goa, Mumbai
Indonesia Luxury Adventure
(15 Days)
Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua, Yogyakarta, Candidasa, Moyo Island, Ubud
Luxury Golf Tour of Ireland
(9 days)
Dublin, Kildare, Kenmare, Adare, Doonbeg
Family Adventure in Israel
(12 Days)
Tel Aviv, Galilee, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Eilat & Negev Desert
Hiking Tour of Japan: Nakasendo Road & the Japan Alps
(12 Days)
Kyoto, Nakasendo Road, Takayama & Kamikochi, Matsumoto, Tokyo
Historic Hikes of Japan: Kumano Kodo & Nakasendo Road
(12 Days)
Kyoto, Kumano Kodo, Ise-Shima region, Nakasendo Road, Tokyo
Active Tour of Jordan
(9 Days)
Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Dead Sea
Hiking Tour of Lebanon
(8 Days)
Beirut, Chouf Mountains, Jabal Moussa or Tannourine (or Sidon and Tyre), Jeita Grotto, Byblos, Qadisha Valley, Baalbek
Luxury Adventure Tour of Morocco
(9 Days)
Fez, Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh
Adventure Tour of New Zealand
(9 Days)
Rotorua, Hawke's Bay, Queenstown & Milford Sound
Active & Nature Tour of Oman
(9 Days)
Muscat, Ras Al Jinz, Wahiba Sands & Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar region
Luxury Active Tour of Peru
(9 Days)
Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco
Exclusive Inca Trail
(10 Day)
Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Cusco
Family Tour of Sicily
(9 Days)
Palermo, Sciacca & Agrigento, Taormina & Mount Etna
Active Tour of Spain
(10 Days)
Madrid & Segovia, Marbella & Ronda, Granada, Barcelona & Montserrat
Nature & Northern Lights in Sweden
(8 Days)
Stockholm, Swedish Lapland
Active & Adventure Tour of Turkey
(16 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Alacati, Ephesus, Bodrum, Turquoise Coast
Luxury Golf Tour of Portugal
(9 Days)
Lisbon & environs, Algarve
Luxury Golf Tour of Spain
(10 Days)
Barcelona, Madrid, Marbella & Ronda
Luxury Golf Tour of Scotland
(10 Days)
Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Perthshire (Gleneagles)
Food & Hiking Tour of Taiwan
(11 Days)
Taipei, Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Beitou
Winter & Northern Lights Tour of Norway
(6 Days)
Bergen & Sognefjord, Tromso
Luxury Golf Tour of New Zealand
(11 Days)
Bay of Islands, Hawke's Bay, Queenstown & Milford Sound
Helsinki & the Northern Lights
(7 Days)
Helsinki, Finnish Lapland
Luxury Golf Tour of Thailand
(9 Days)
Chiang Mai, Phuket & Bangkok
MULTI-COUNTRY TOURS
Patagonia Adventure: Argentina & Chile
(13 Days)
Buenos Aires, Bariloche, El Calafate, Torres del Paine, Santiago
Hiking and Wellness Tour of Bhutan & India
(14 Days)
Delhi, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Himalayas & Rishikesh
Culture & Adventure in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Oman
(11 days)
Zighy Bay, Dubai, Arabian Desert, Abu Dhabi
Active Tour of Iceland & Norway
(11 Days)
Reykjavik, Husafell & Langjokull Glacier, South Iceland, Blue Lagoon, Bergen & Sognefjord
Active Tour of Slovenia & Croatia
(10 Days)
Ljubljana & Lake Bled, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Hvar & Korcula, Dubrovnik with Lokrum & Elafiti Islands
Active Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
(16 Days)
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Saigon, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap
Winter Northern Lights Tour of Finland & Sweden
(10 Days)
Helsinki, Finnish Lapland, Swedish Lapland, Stockholm
Active & Nature Tour of Oman
(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Muscat, Ras Al Jinz, Wahiba Sands & Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar region
This private Oman tour features the highlights of the country, with an emphasis on the incredible landscapes, activities such as hiking and camel riding and cultural sites.
Begin in Muscat, the seaside capital of Oman. During touring with your private guide and driver, visit the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the landmark Royal Opera House and museums dedicated to Oman's rich cultural heritage. In Old Muscat, see Al Alam Palace (one of several used by the Sultan of Oman) and hilltop fortresses overlooking the Gulf of Oman. Walk along the waterfront corniche in the Muttrah district, and browse the Muttrah Souk (market) for Omani frankincense, jewelry, ceramics, antiques and more.
Next, transfer along the coast of Oman. Take a dip in the unusual Bimmah Sinkhole or opt for a hike in Wadi Shab, a deep ravine that extends inland from the coast and is considered one of the most beautiful wadis in Oman. Perhaps also stop in Sur, a whitewashed port town with a long and interesting history.
Continue to the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve to see nesting green sea turtles (May–September) or enjoy other activities, such as yoga, dolphin watching, biking, hiking, archery or taking a cooking class.
Next, spend two nights at an exclusive desert camp in Wahiba Sands (A'Sharqiyah Sands). Enjoy options such as visiting Wadi Bani Khalid, a beautiful river valley dotted with villages, meeting local Bedouins, riding a camel and watching the sunset from the top of the sand dunes.
Continue into the mountains to the Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain) region and a luxurious mountain resort with spectacular views of the dramatic desert landscapes. During private touring, visit Nizwa, a historic oasis town in the foothills of the Al Hajar Mountains. Walk along the ramparts of atmospheric Nizwa Fort, take in views of the expansive palm groves, and visit the souk to browse for pottery, textiles and other local handicrafts. Also visit local villages in the surrounding Saiq Plateau, and see gravity-defying cliffside agricultural terraces—the roses, pomegranates and other crops grown here are considered the finest in Oman. During leisure time, enjoy the resort facilities and its incredible views.
One day, take a private excursion to Jebel Shams (Sun Mountain), the highest peak in Oman. En route, visit mudbrick villages set among palm oases, venture into deep desert wadis (valleys), learn about the UNESCO World Heritage-designated aflaj (irrigation canals) that carry water from the mountains to local farms, and perhaps opt for guided hikes such as the legendary Balcony Walk along the steep slopes of Wadi Nakhr.
Return to Muscat for a final night.
Itinerary Overview
|
| Day 1 |
Arrive Muscat
VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights |
| Day 2 |
Muscat
Private city touring and time at leisure |
| Day 3 |
Muscat – Ras Al Jinz
Private transfer to turtle reserve camp for 1 night, with optional hike in Wadi Shab and/or swim in Bimmah Sinkhole en route. Evening turtle viewing (May-September) |
| Day 4 |
Ras Al Jinz – Wahiba Sands
Early morning turtle viewing (May-September). Private transfer to desert camp for 2 nights, with touring en route |
| Day 5 |
Wahiba Sands
Private desert touring and activities |
| Day 6 |
Wahiba Sands – Nizwa – Jebel Akhdar
Private transfer to mountain resort for 2 nights, with touring en route |
| Day 7 |
Jebel Akhdar & Jebel Shams
Full-day private excursion, including option for hiking |
| Day 8 |
Jebel Akhdar – Muscat
Private transfer to hotel for 1 night, with touring en route |
| Day 9 |
Depart Muscat
Private airport transfer. VIP departure assistance |
|
Hotels
|
| Muscat: |
Al Bustan Palace or The Chedi Muscat |
| Ras Al Jinz: |
Ras Al Jinz |
| Wahiba Sands: |
Canvas Club |
| Jebel Akhdar: |
Alila Jabal Akhdar or Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort |
|
Cost
|
| $16,270 |
Per person (double occupancy) |
|
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Active Argentina
(13 Days)
Buenos Aires, El Chalten, El Calafate, Iguazu Falls
Australia Luxury Adventure
(16 Days)
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Wellness Tour of Bali
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Ubud, Candidasa
Luxury Adventure Tour of Bhutan
(11 Days)
Thimphu, Gangtey, Punakha, Paro
Adventure Tour of Chile
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Atacama, Santiago & Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley, Torres del Paine
Active Tour of China
(13 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Huangshan, Yangshuo, Guilin & Longsheng, Hong Kong
Biking Tour of France
(9 Days)
Paris & Versailles, Loire Valley, Bordeaux & Saint-Emilion
Ayurveda & Yoga Tour of India
(12 Days)
Delhi, Himalayas, Goa, Mumbai
Indonesia Luxury Adventure
(15 Days)
Jimbaran Bay or Nusa Dua, Yogyakarta, Candidasa, Moyo Island, Ubud
Luxury Golf Tour of Ireland
(9 days)
Dublin, Kildare, Kenmare, Adare, Doonbeg
Family Adventure in Israel
(12 Days)
Tel Aviv, Galilee, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Eilat & Negev Desert
Hiking Tour of Japan: Nakasendo Road & the Japan Alps
(12 Days)
Kyoto, Nakasendo Road, Takayama & Kamikochi, Matsumoto, Tokyo
Historic Hikes of Japan: Kumano Kodo & Nakasendo Road
(12 Days)
Kyoto, Kumano Kodo, Ise-Shima region, Nakasendo Road, Tokyo
Active Tour of Jordan
(9 Days)
Amman & Jerash, King’s Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Dead Sea
Hiking Tour of Lebanon
(8 Days)
Beirut, Chouf Mountains, Jabal Moussa or Tannourine (or Sidon and Tyre), Jeita Grotto, Byblos, Qadisha Valley, Baalbek
Luxury Adventure Tour of Morocco
(9 Days)
Fez, Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh
Adventure Tour of New Zealand
(9 Days)
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Active & Nature Tour of Oman
(9 Days)
Muscat, Ras Al Jinz, Wahiba Sands & Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar region
Luxury Active Tour of Peru
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Palermo, Sciacca & Agrigento, Taormina & Mount Etna
Active Tour of Spain
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Madrid & Segovia, Marbella & Ronda, Granada, Barcelona & Montserrat
Nature & Northern Lights in Sweden
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Stockholm, Swedish Lapland
Active & Adventure Tour of Turkey
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Istanbul, Cappadocia, Alacati, Ephesus, Bodrum, Turquoise Coast
Luxury Golf Tour of Portugal
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Lisbon & environs, Algarve
Luxury Golf Tour of Spain
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Barcelona, Madrid, Marbella & Ronda
Luxury Golf Tour of Scotland
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Food & Hiking Tour of Taiwan
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Winter & Northern Lights Tour of Norway
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Bergen & Sognefjord, Tromso
Luxury Golf Tour of New Zealand
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Bay of Islands, Hawke's Bay, Queenstown & Milford Sound
Helsinki & the Northern Lights
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Helsinki, Finnish Lapland
Luxury Golf Tour of Thailand
(9 Days)
Chiang Mai, Phuket & Bangkok
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Patagonia Adventure: Argentina & Chile
(13 Days)
Buenos Aires, Bariloche, El Calafate, Torres del Paine, Santiago
Hiking and Wellness Tour of Bhutan & India
(14 Days)
Delhi, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Himalayas & Rishikesh
Culture & Adventure in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Oman
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Zighy Bay, Dubai, Arabian Desert, Abu Dhabi
Active Tour of Iceland & Norway
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Reykjavik, Husafell & Langjokull Glacier, South Iceland, Blue Lagoon, Bergen & Sognefjord
Active Tour of Slovenia & Croatia
(10 Days)
Ljubljana & Lake Bled, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Hvar & Korcula, Dubrovnik with Lokrum & Elafiti Islands
Active Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
(16 Days)
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Saigon, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap
Winter Northern Lights Tour of Finland & Sweden
(10 Days)
Helsinki, Finnish Lapland, Swedish Lapland, Stockholm
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~ P.F., Gwynedd Valley, PA
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~ P.C., Smyrna, GA
We had a wonderful time in Asia!!! Highlights in Indonesia were the airplane view of the volcanoes on Java, walking each level of Borobudur by ourselves with no one else around, the trek to Selogriyo and its breathtaking terraced rice fields…
~ T.T., New York, NY
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