Five Days in Oman Diving Zighy Bay
Emily C and Rachel are here to help give you the inside track.
Explore the colourful and untouched reefs of the Musandam Peninsula on this quick five-day holiday to Oman. Settle in for a few days of rugged mountain views on one side and clear waters on the other as you indulge in the delights above and below the surface. Dive into clear waters and trek the Sayatyn plateau in a 4x4 before enjoying fine dining in the hilltop restaurant overlooking Zighy Bay.
Itinerary at a Glance:
- Enjoy four dives in the untouched waters of the Gulf of Oman
- Explore the Sabatyn plateau in a 4x4 before enjoying a picnic.
- Relax in the lap of luxury in a private suite
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When To Travel
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Day 1: The holiday begins
Pack your bags and don't forget your sunglasses because your holiday to Oman starts this evening. Breeze through security and settle in for your seven-hour overnight flight to Dubai. Land in the early hours and skip the queues with priority passage through customs in the airport.
Once cleared, you'll be greeted and driven to your luxury oasis. The drive will be around two hours, perfect for a refreshing nap before you wake up in the dramatic landscape of Musandam Peninsula. On arrival to your hotel, you have the option of a truly novel check-in - via hang glider. Take in the views of the rugged mountains that spill into emerald waters as you settle into your private beachfront retreat and relax under the sun.
Days 2 and 3: Delights below the surface
Wake up slowly - you're on holiday after all, and there's no rush before your afternoon of diving. The Gulf of Oman is full of reef fish, the occasional shark and stunning hard and soft corals. Untouched reefs await exploration with the possibility of encountering eagle rays, devil rays and lazing turtles. Enjoy snacks and meals in between dives while you spend your surface time catching some rays.
Post-dive, make the most of the luxurious spa treatments on offer, massaging out those tired limbs.
Day 4: Touring Sabatyn
Today, you'll explore the rugged landscape of the Sabatyn plateau in a 4x4. Pass through local villages, sampling street-side snacks and taking in the wandering views of Wadi Al Bih. Enjoy a picnic within the rocky desert and gaze at rock carvings and stone towers 4,000ft above sea level.
Back at the hotel, bask in the sun poolside, munch on some delicious tapas and sip a cocktail before heading to a heavenly hilltop restaurant for a delicious meal accompanied by jawdroping views over the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Oman.
Day 5: Homebound
And all too quickly, your Oman paradise break comes to a close. Enjoy a final breakfast in the sunshine before being driven back to Dubai for your flight home.
All of the holidays we create are completely tailor-made to you
A Rough Idea of Price
This Itinerary
If you would like to book the exact itinerary mentioned above, with economy flights, during mid-season and staying in our preferred room category at our preferred hotels.
From
£2,325pp
Bare Necessities
If you would like to pare back the above itinerary by travelling at non-peak times, staying in a standard room and removing some or all of the guided activities.
From
£2,022pp
Bells & Whistles
If you are looking for something extra special and would like to add business or first class flights, stay in top room categories at some of the most luxurious hotels we work with, and add more activities and guiding.
From
£2,906pp
Emily C and Rachel are our experts for this itinerary and as seasoned travellers they have the inside track on the most memorable adventures.