Located in the mountains of Oman, two hours from Muscat, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar (shown on the map) is surrounded by desert and adventure.
Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz Carlton Hotel is located on its own private beach, around a 15-minute drive away from the centre of Muscat. Muscat International Airport is a 25-mile transfer.
Meaning ‘amazing star’ in Arabic, Al Maisan provides international breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte with flavours from India, Arabia and Southeast Asia. Bella Vista serves Italian dishes with a contemporary flair, whilst the signature restaurant, Al Qalaa, presents the best of Arabian cuisine along with a wine menu offering pairings for all dishes.
Overlooking the sea, Al Khiran serves a buffet breakfast along with international lunch including live cooking stations and a themed buffet & a la carte menu in the evenings. The Beach Pavilion Bar & Grill offers fresh seafood and meat from the Josper Grill and is home to the Friday brunch. Serving authentic Chinese cuisine, China Mood is a refined dining venue with live music and theatrical performances.
Day One
From London Heathrow, board your direct overnight flight to Muscat with Oman Air.
Day Two
Arriving early into Muscat International Airport to maximise your time in Oman, a private 4x4 transfer will take you into the Hajar Mountains to the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar. You’ll stay here for the next 3 nights in a Premier Canyon View Room with breakfast and evening meals included.
Days Three to Four
The sheer magnificence and beauty of your surroundings is something you could genuinely spend hours gazing at. In addition, there are some wonderful experiences you can explore whilst in this unique environment including cultural hikes and walks, archery, ziplining, cinema under the stars, mountain picnics and a drive to Jabal Shams, the highest peak in the Hajar range with a 1km high sheer cliff edge.
Day Five
Your private 4x4 transfer will pick you up to head back to the coast and to the Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, quite spectacularly positioned between the stunning Sea of Oman and the majestic Hajar mountain range. You’ll be staying here for 5 nights in a Deluxe Mountain View Room, again with breakfast and evening meals included.
Days Six to Nine
With opportunities to relax on the private beach, or one of several pools at the resort (including a 50-metre infinity pool) and the temptation of the Al Bustan Palace Spa by Ritz-Carlton, it’s easy to stay exactly where you are. Venture out though and you’ll find the Royal Opera House, National Museum, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and shopping at the Muttrah Souq in Muscat, just 10km away.
Day Ten
A private transfer will pick you up for the journey home today, taking you back to Muscat International Airport for an afternoon direct flight back to London Heathrow with Oman Air.
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