Perched 2,000 metres above sea level amidst the majestic Hajar Mountains of Oman, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort presents the ideal mountain escape for those seeking wellness, adventure and rejuvenation in 2018.
 
The high elevation of the resort means it enjoys cooler temperatures throughout the year, making it ideal for adventure seekers who want partake in the array of outdoor activities on offer, whilst offering peace and serenity for those looking to relax, rejuvenate, connect with nature and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
 
Guests can boost their wellbeing in this peaceful, elevated retreat with Anantara’s Balance Wellness Programme, which features a choice of two new Mountain Wellness Escape packages. Perfectly combining the very best of the resort’s wellness experiences and specialist spa therapies, guests can choose from the one and two-day packages on offer:
 
One-Day Mountain Wellness Escape
The one day package is perfect for day visitors who are looking to unwind and relax and includes a choice of yoga or archery, a wellness lunch and juice featuring fresh seasonal produce packed with natural goodness, a Turkish or Moroccan Hammam followed by a 30-minute back massage, and access to the resort’s famed infinity edge pool which boasts dramatic canyon vistas.
Cost: OMR91++ ($236++) per person
 
Two-Day Mountain Wellness Escape
The two-day package caters for in-house guests and includes wellness meals and raw juices, cultural walks, Jabal Activity Wall experience, access to steam and sauna rooms and daily spa treatments, including a warming Himalyan Salt Stone Massage; a healing technique using warm salt crystal stones to ground and balance the body’s electromagnetic field, to gently soothe away the accumulation of stress, tension and negative energy.
Cost: OMR252++ ($653.8++) per person

Those with a taste for adventure can explore the narrow roads via mountain bikes, wonder at the marvels of the mountain during a hike, climb or abseil from a sheer cliff or try their hand at the ancient art of archery. Under the guidance of qualified mountain instructors, guests of all ability can get up close and personal with the mountainside thanks to Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort’s Activity wall experience, which has recently added an exciting new advanced phase. Climbers can navigate nearly 200 metres across the cliff edge along a Via Ferrata steel cable, which offers a variety of gradual and steep climbing routes by foot, or with the aid of ropes or harnesses. More experienced climbers can tackle the Ultimate Jabal Activity Wall which incorporates more challenging climbs, ending in a thrilling descent via Oman’s first mountain ziplines.
 
Whether looking for an active adventure, wellness escape or a combination of the two, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort offers the ideal retreat to free the mind and rejuvenate the body whilst being at one with majestic nature, in elevated five-star luxury.
 
Guests staying at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort can enhance their stay from just OMR191++ ($495.5) to experience the Two-Day Mountain Wellness Escape on a full board basis. - TradeArabia News Service