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Week in Oman

A good overview of a small part of Oman, a country that deserves a longer exploration of its history and geography.

Most Inspirational Moment

The harbour Dhow cruise and the Dolphin Pod we saw. The Cattle market and the witnessing of Omani traditional life. Nizwa forts and Mountains. Walking in the Wadis

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ahmed was helpful and his bus talks and guiding expanded our knowledge. It was Ramadan and managing that and tourist guiding must have been challenging. The driver was exceptional of the tour bus and the 4 Wd drivers also filled one with confidence despite the challenging terrain.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Add on a trip to Salalah for 3 days to visit the Frankincense trail. Add an extra day in Muscat for additional museums

Suggestions

Don't bother with the women's collective unless you have a English speaking female guide. Having a male guide translate could be intimidatory . This experience taught us little and felt like a sustainability/woke tick box rather than a true engagement. Like wise the meeting a Bedouin family, it was one man and again little learnt. Mainly a chance to buy items and a gesture rather than a true engagement with locals. More time in the wadi's for walking would have been welcomed. Another day in Nizwa to see more Castle's interiors. A chance to see Dhow building in Sur or at least a hotel nearby so it would be possible to do independently.

A really beautiful adventure

My week in Oman was such a special experience. Having travelled there without much knowledge of the country, I was absolutely blown away with the beauty and adventure it has to offer. This was my first trip with Exodus and I was really impressed with the level of communication in the lead up to the trip. I felt secure and confident with the arrangements and had clarity with the itinerary and instructions throughout. The agenda for the week was jam-packed but it meant that we got to see SO much while we were there. It’s not a trip for someone looking to unwind and relax as there is very little time for that, but if you’re looking for amazing scenery, interesting experiences and fun memories, then this one is for you!

Most Inspirational Moment

My favourite part of the week was that we got to experience a different terrain/area every day. City, waterside, desert and mountains - there was literally always something new and amazing to see! The standout moments in particular for me were: - swimming in the wadi (I'll never forget that!) - watching the turtle lay eggs on the beach at night - watching the sunset in the desert - seeing the star filled sky from the beach and desert at night - standing on the edge of the canyon The views from lunch at Misfah Old House were also a delight.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Qais was a brilliant guide. So knowledgable, patient and friendly. I would recommend him as a guide to anyone travelling to Oman.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This isn't a relaxing holiday due to all of the travelling and scheduled sight seeing, but it also isn't majorly active either. There's adventure in the places you visit, but there isn't much in the way of physical activity (e.g. some walking and swimming but usually optional and nothing more exerting than that). This is a non-drinking country so alcohol is limited (you can only purchase in some hotels). This wasn't a problem for me and Exodus had made everyone aware before arriving, but some of the group were surprised/complained each day that alcohol wasn't an option with meals, etc. (which was quite disrespectful!) So it's worth bearing that in mind if alcohol consumption is something that would impact your trip significantly.

Suggestions

I absolutely loved the trip and I'm so glad I went. The week was perfect, but it was a whistle-stop tour and if we'd have had longer then I would have loved to have spent more time swimming and relaxing at the wadi and desert accommodation (although I understand that we couldn't possibly have fit that into the itinerary this time!)

Oman

A really enjoyable trip though it would have been good to have had a few extra nights. Fantastic scenery, a varied mix of locations, and accommodation was good throughout.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were quite a few. I really enjoyed the desert camp and would have loved a second night there. Travelling in the 4x4s was pretty exciting, viewing Oman's grand canyon which was spectacular, having lunch in an ancient village high in the mountains. Nizwa with its fort, Souq and animal auction was interesting. Highlights in Muscat were the Grand Mosque and the sunset cruise in a traditional dhow.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Qais was very enthusiastic and was happy to talk about the Omani culture. He worked really hard to make the trip an enjoyable one.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A very busy week with 1 night in each location, only 2 nights in Nizwa. We only saw one turtle at Ras Al Jinz in December which wasn't the main nesting season. There was a lot of waiting until our group went to the beach. It was very dark so watch your step! Make sure you pack some loose fitting, long sleeved clothes.

Suggestions

A really enjoyable trip and temperatures very comfortable in December

Full on week.

Lots of history, lots of culture, lots of scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

2 or 3. The Muscat Grand Mosque for architecture, wahabi Sands and the Grand Canyon of Arabia for scenery.. seeing a turtle laying eggs and a couple of babies running for the sea was magic too.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ahmed was efficient and personable. Gave goof insights to life and history of Oman.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare for some longish drives and maybe slight difficulty with avegetarian diet, but these are not insurmountable.

Suggestions

Worth the money. Does what it says on the tin.

A busy but very worthwhile week exploring the Pearl of Arabia

I very much recommend this one week exploration of the cultural and ancient heritage of wonderful Oman. It’s a busy tour but all forms of travel and accommodation are very comfortable. The people we met throughout the tour were all proud of their heritage and extremely friendly. Oman is a very safe country. The itinerary is varied as are the fabulous landscapes encountered. Most meals were included and of good quality…plenty of affordable, tasty food to be had in local cafes/restaurants …avoid branded “western” restaurants which are very expensive. Our guide, Zubair, was very knowledgeable, very funny, worked hard and was clearly a great ambassador for his country.

Stunning landscapes!

An excellent holiday in an amazing country – we fitted so much into a week it felt like we’d been there for a fortnight! The tour has a great mix of activities in different locations from cities, to desert, to mountains, which gives a great flavour of Oman. The locals were friendly and welcoming, and the food was tasty. Our guide Zubair was very very good – full of information about the country and sites, very patient at answering all of our questions, a great sense of humour, and well organised to herd the group around to schedule. I’d recommend this trip!
Most Inspirational Moment

The desert and mountains were breathtaking.

Suggestions

I'd like to add that the visit to the turtle sanctuary, although wonderful to see them, was a bit of a challenge emotionally - it felt very invasive and we must have disturbed the turtles. This is down to the way the sanctuary run the tours (large groups of people crowding around each turtle on the beach, and stumbling in the sand where they have laid their eggs), and I can't help but think there is a better way of doing it. It felt unethical.

Out of this world

This was a once in a lifetime adventure to one of the most beautiful places on earth with a wonderful group of like-minded people. Oman is so diverse in its landscape and there is so much to see. It is culturally so different and the people are so kind, helpful and gentle. It’s safe and welcoming.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to name The sunset in the dessert as well as the stargazing that night. The Wadis The Grand Canyon The Grand Mosque The food

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ahmed was just brilliant. He was a fabulous tour guide who made the trip what it was - just amazing. He looked after everyone and shared a huge amount of knowledge about the place and the culture. He was very inspiring.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is the most amazing trip - its full on- but in a good way - you feel like you have been away for weeks

Suggestions

The hotels were all good/great apart from the Ramee Guestline on the first (and last) night - just awful - Exodus please call me and I will give you a full account But that did not in any way affect how we felt about the overall trip which was OUTSTANDING!!!

A week in wonderful Oman

A really full week exploring so much of beautiful Oman. It’s not too strenuous but there are some early starts in order to fit in all the sites. A very clean country and littering equals jail! Beaches, mountains and deserts, it has it all.

Most Inspirational Moment

This has to be watching a beautiful green turtle laying and burying her eggs on the beach. It was just magical and something that I will never forget. The desert camp was wonderful too.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zubair was great, really well organised and good fun. Seamless hotel changes and clear instructions to us all to allow easy departures each day.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you like a drink then I’d hugely recommend that you take duty free with you. There are no shops selling alcohol in Oman. Some hotels have bars but they are very expensive. Remember to take t shirts with sleeves and long trousers.

Suggestions

This is a lovely trip, the wearing of full length clothes can make you very hot but it’s still worth it. Refilling of water bottles on the bus is very helpful.

Fantastic Oman holiday

This holiday was a fantastic mix of ancient sites (castles, forts, ruined mud brick villages) and natural wonders – The Grand Canyon of Arabia (Jebel Shams), the endless sand dunes of Wahiba Sands, swimming in wadis etc.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many highlights - watching a turtle nest and lay its eggs, watching the sunset over the sand dunes, the hustle and bustle of the morning cattle auction at Nizwa, Muscat's Grand Mosque with it's incredible dome and chandelier, sampling countless dates and drinking Omani coffee. The camp in Wahiba Sands was also very luxurious considering its location.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader (Qais) was very experienced and had a great sense of humour - the Omani people in general were incredibly welcoming everywhere we went.