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The magic of Oman’s desert landscapes: vast, remote and otherworldly. But the undulating dunes of the Sharqiya Sands in the east of the sultanate have supported incredible biodiversity and traditional nomadic communities for generations.

On this journey designed for guests of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, venture to the volcano-crowned seaside city of Kagoshima, gaining a unique perspective on Japan’s Edo period warrior nobles - the samurai. Guided by experts, understand how being a samurai transcends mastery of swords and martial arts; it is the way of life centred in culture, ceremony, and refined elegance that define this revered warrior class.

On this journey designed for guests of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, dress in white robes and split-toe shoes and join the Yamabushi way of life, monks who follow ancient spiritual practices. Embark on an inspiring immersion in the mountains that includes meditating under waterfalls. View life through a unique lens that could forever alter your perspective.

On this five-day journey, designed for guests of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, travel from Japan’s supersonic capital to the serene tranquillity of the mountainous Fukui region to the west, and gain insight into the beliefs and practices of Sōtō, the country’s largest Zen Buddhist sect.

Discover the guardians of Spain’s artistic treasures and delve into Francisco de Goya’s legacy on an immersive three-day journey staying at the iconic Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid. Guided by pioneering experts, enjoy exclusive access to an innovative art preservation studio, a private tour of the Museo del Prado, and an up-close look at Goya's engraving plates in the vaults of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes.

On a three-day journey designed for Mandarin Oriental, Paris, unlock gates to a completely private section of the legendary Moët & Chandon cellar, and taste a selection of the 280-year-old acclaimed grand vintages. Receive tutelage in the art of sabrage in a private masterclass at Pommery Monopole, then head behind closed doors at Dom Pérignon, before discovering the unique biodynamic techniques of Leclerc Briant in a one-of-a-kind experience.

Visit the 1978 Cultural Creative Town and Rowing Club and row a dragon boat.

Rapids by name, rapid by nature – that’s the white-water experience on offer at the Cisadane River at Puncak Bogor, which offers the best rafting in West Java. Enjoy the unspoiled and exotic scenery alongside the adrenaline rush.