Oman

A traditional country in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula, where desert, canyons, mountains, coastline and old forts come together, with a quiet, friendly atmosphere.

Oman sits at the southeastern end of the Arabian Peninsula, facing the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The capital, Muscat, has the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Royal Opera House and the Mutrah Souq. Inland, Nizwa Fort, Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain) and Jebel Shams (Sun Mountain) showcase mountain scenery, the Wahiba Sands offer desert camps to stay in, and Wadi Shab is great for hiking and swimming. In the north, the exclave of Musandam has a fjord-like coastline, and in the south, Salalah in Dhofar turns green with the summer monsoon. October to April has the most pleasant weather. Muscat International Airport is the main gateway.

Destinations

• Muscat
• Khasab (Musandam)
• Salalah
• Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar
• Sharqiya (Wahiba Sands, Sur & Wadis)
• Ras Al Khaimah
• Fujairah

Itineraries

• Northern Oman and Salalah In-Depth – Explore the desert, coast, and Jebel Akhdar first, then fly to Salalah in the south to see frankincense heritage and th…
• Northern Oman Coast, Desert, and Mountains Classic Loop – A classic self-drive loop from Muscat along the east coast and Wahiba Sands to Nizwa and Jebel Shams
• UAE & Oman In-Depth Overland Journey – Travel overland from Dubai via Abu Dhabi and Al Ain into Oman, exploring inland forts, deserts, and coastlines.
• UAE Road Trip Loop – Depart from Dubai and drive a loop covering Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, the East Coast, and Ras Al Khaimah.
• Hajar Mountains & East Coast Road Trip – Bypass the big cities and drive through Hatta Dam, the Fujairah coast, and the high peaks of Jebel Jais.
• Hajar Mountains & Canyons Hiking – Cross Wadi Bani Awf by 4WD, hike the Jebel Shams Balcony Walk, and explore the villages of Jebel Akhdar.
• Salalah & Dhofar Coast and Mountain Getaway – Based in Salalah and Taqah, explore frankincense heritage sites, eastern valley sinkholes, and the western coast.
• in Dubai with Abu Dhabi and Musandam Day Trips – Stay downtown in Dubai for the whole trip: five days in the city, with day trips to Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque and Oman's…
• Muscat City, Islands & Forts – Based in the capital, explore the Old Town, cruise to the Daymaniyat Islands, and visit the Al Batinah forts.