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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Explore Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat.
Visit Al Alam Palace and the Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali.
Wander through Mutrah Souq and traditional markets.
Meet the Sidab Women’s Group and learn about local community initiatives.
Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum and discover Omani heritage.
Travel along Oman’s eastern coastline to Sur.
Swim or relax at Wadi Tiwi and Fins Beach.
Experience local hospitality at Mariam’s home in Sur.
Observe Green Turtles nesting at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve.
Visit Wadi Bani Khalid’s freshwater pools and palm groves.
Drive across the dunes of Wahiba Sands by 4WD.
Meet a Bedouin family in the desert.
Explore Bahla Fort and traditional pottery workshops.
Visit the 17th-century Jabrin Castle.
Witness the Friday cattle auction at Nizwa Souq.
View the Grand Canyon of Oman from Jebel Shams.
Discover the mudbrick villages of Al Hamra and Misfah Al Abriyeen.
Drive through Wadi Bani Awf’s mountain landscapes.
Explore the remote mountain village of Bilad Sayt.
Walk through Wakan Village’s terraced plantations.
Visit Nakhal Fort and Ayn Al Thowarah Hot Springs.
Tour the Amouage Perfume Factory in Muscat.
Interested in Omani culture, heritage, and traditional communities.
Want a mix of mountains, desert, coastline, and historic towns.
Interested in forts, souqs, museums, and local traditions.
Looking for authentic cultural interactions and homestay-style experiences.
Nature lovers interested in wadis, desert landscapes, and mountain villages.
Photographers seeking varied scenery and cultural subjects.
Comfortable with moderate walking and active sightseeing days.
Want a deeper, slower-paced exploration of Oman beyond Muscat.
Seeking a luxury resort or beach-focused holiday.
Uncomfortable with long overland drives or mountain roads.
Limited mobility or difficulty walking on uneven terrain and steps.
Expecting nightlife-focused experiences.
Uncomfortable with basic or heritage-style accommodation in remote areas.
Sensitive to desert heat or changing mountain temperatures.
Looking for extensive downtime or spa-oriented travel experiences.
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David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
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Emma & James Wilson
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September 2024