If you’re short on time, we can’t think of a better location on our books for a one-week holiday. Salalah feels a little off-the-beaten-track, yet it’s a microcosm of everything Oman has to offer. You can pack in the gorgeous scenery, culture, adventure and tropical beaches while staying in a super hotel.
This holiday was inspired by a research trip two of the ETG team took to Oman. They fell in love with Salalah and couldn't wait to go back on holiday with their own families and felt a trip just like this one would be ideal.
This holiday would work well for couples short on time or families wanting a February or October half-term getaway.
Highlights include:
- Explore the otherworldly desert landscape. In Salalah, unusually, it is broken up by pockets of lush green scenery courtesy of the annual Indian monsoon
- An exciting day or even a whole night under the stars in the mysterious Empty Quarter, one of the largest sand deserts on earth
- Discover fantastic beaches and a wild coastline; where papaya and banana plantations thrive, and enormous green-blue sinkholes are surrounded by dramatic mountains
- Immerse yourself in an unfamiliar yet welcoming culture. The ruins of ancient cities will evoke the glory days of the incense trading route
Your holiday will include private transport and guides which allows you a level of flexibility and spontaneity. We believe our guides are some of the very best and will bring your travel to life.
As with all our holidays, this itinerary is just a starting point. We can tailor it completely to suit your budget, pace and style. Get in touch to find out how this suggested itinerary could inspire your trip.
