The combination of varied geography (coats, mountains, deserts), welcoming culture, history, and the views. Excellent. When our flight from Khasab to Muscat was cancelled at the last minute (the incoming flight had to return to Muscat), we were initially left stranded at Khasab airport with nowhere to stay, and the prospect of our plans for Muscat being impacted. The local operator tried to be helpful, but when I called host company and left a message (on Saturday afternoon), Jim [the ... (more)David Nussbaum

An extremely good experience in a very friendly and safe country. (more)Alan Key

We had a really wonderful time. Having no expectations as to what was on the agenda, we were surprised all along the way at the beauty of the country, the kindness of the people. (more)Meryl Lloyd

Beautiful scenery, kind weather and good company. (more)Rosie Morgan

Excellent... Good guide and well organised (more)Anne Higgins

Excellent holiday, highly recommend anyone who wants to experience the Middle East. (more)Joanna Choong

The trip to the desert was fantastic. So beautiful and peaceful... Fantastic memorable holiday, we will return! (more)Sarah Langley

Marvellous (more)Rosemary Mynors

Amazing, the ground agents in Muscat, led by Sajad, were so helpful ,to the point of phoning us on our trip in order to make sure everything was ok. Really impressive! Just like to say a big thank you to Mark from the host company for his passion and enthusiasm about Oman. He “sold it” to us on every level and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Would book with them again. (more)Chris Kalbraier

It was superb. Oman is an amazing place... We expect to be going back next year. (more)Tony Hill

Excellent. Augmented by the welcoming hospitality of Omanis. (more)Malcolm Gray

Great tour and well organised! (more)Andrea Gullo

The most memorable part of the holiday was seeing turtles on Ras al Jinz beach. (more)Christian Donovan

A well organised tour which delivered all that was promised. (more)Rosemary Lloyd

5 star (more)Catherine Woods

Great itinerary, fantastic vehicles, and good hotels, tents, campsites and camp food. (more)Ali Sawer

Memorable parts? I loved Zanzibar - particularly the Columbus Monkeys and Tortoise Sanctuary on Prison Island. Oman’s grand mosque. Tips? Ensure flight times do not impinge and decrease your total amount of days spent in each place to really explore Local benefits? The trip benefitted local people but was environmentally unfriendly as all excursions were booked as a solo traveller. I had vans and big boats to myself. Overall rating? Amazing holiday. I always ... (more)Zahra Niazi

Memorable parts? Listening to and talking to the Omani people Tips? Just do it Local benefits? I am sure the Omani people benefited from meeting people from other parts of the world Overall rating? Great (more)Stephen Rubin

We had a superb local guide who introduced us to his country with pride and knowledge which allowed us a memorable inside into the country and culture. (more)Sonja Vilsmeier

4 star (more)Claire Hill

The most memorable part of the holiday was the night camping in the desert; watching the turtles lay their eggs (more)Lois Hoyal

I was REALLY impressed by the people and achievements of Oman guide by the wisdom of its sultan and government. (more)Peter Thoem

Most memorable was the Balcony walk and the hike high above Wakan village and off road driving in the mountains. (more)Deborah Anne Humble

Excellent... this was a totally relaxing experience. (more)Bobby Philips

It was all fantastic, 5 Stars! (more)Yvonne Pearce

Memorable parts? There were many memorable bits. Watching the turtles return to sea while the sun was rising, sledging down the dunes with my children, swimming in the Wadi's. Not sure I can choose only one. Tips? Don't try and squeeze too much into it. There are some lovely hotels and locations but we often found ourselves arriving just at or after sunset and leaving early the next morning. Local benefits? We were aware of the conservation side of things but not ... (more)Jane Skinner

Memorable parts? The Empty Quarter Tips? Be prepared for the costs in Oman. I would’ve made a trip to the north and a separate one to the Empty Quarter and the south coast in retrospect. A separate one to the Mussadam Peninsula too. Two weeks wasn’t enough to cover the area so felt a little rushed. Could’ve spent 2 weeks in the Empty Quarter alone. Local benefits? Not particularly. Garbage is a problem and plastic abounds. We always refused straws, plastic bags, etc but ... (more)Christine Smith-Collins

Memorable parts? Spectacular views of canyons, and swimming at Wadi al Shab. Tips? Make sure your can cope with the treks: they are hard going so you need some stamina. Local benefits? Mostly the first - supporting/benefitting local people. Overall rating? 4/5. A good and well organised trip, with a few tweaks would be even better. (more)Mandy Gordon

Should include hike to Wadi Shab for swimming. (more)Lisa Hynes

Everything we saw and experienced was amazing. The route was perfect and every day was well balanced with a mixture of activities and time to rest and absorb the beauty of our surroundings. (more)Diane Few

Really very good, if not excellent. (more)Marianne Gorman

We loved it all - the hiking along a canyon rim, sliding down the dunes, swimming in the wadis... Five of five stars. (more)Anonymous

We had an outstanding time and would return to Oman in a heartbeat. (more)Patterson Jeneva

Memorable parts? Visiting the Oman mountains' area. Tips? Friday is the weekend day off... so don't plan your only day in the big city for a Friday, because the main attractions will be closed. Local benefits? Yes... in some way. Overall rating? I would recommend Oman as a nice holiday destination. Unfortunately I didn't have enough time to visit also the coastline and the desert, but for sure a destination to repeat. (more)Luis Boavida