Oman Adventures

Oman offers dramatic desert landscapes, rugged mountains and a rich maritime heritage, with the best regions to explore including Muscat, the Hajar Mountains, Wahiba Sands, the Musandam Peninsula and the coastal regions of southern Oman.

Muscat & the Gulf Coast: Muscat combines historic forts, traditional souqs and coastal scenery along Oman’s Gulf shoreline.

Hajar Mountains: The rugged Hajar range offers spectacular trekking through deep wadis, mountain villages and dramatic canyon landscapes.

Wahiba Sands Desert: Wahiba Sands reveals vast rolling dunes explored on foot and by desert vehicle across one of Oman’s most iconic desert regions.

Musandam Peninsula: The Musandam Peninsula’s dramatic fjord-like coastline offers boat journeys and exploration along Oman’s northern frontier.

Dhofar & Southern Oman: Dhofar’s monsoon-fed landscapes and coastal mountains create one of the Arabian Peninsula’s most unique environments.

The best time to travel to Oman for hiking, trekking and adventure touring is usually between October and April when temperatures are cooler and conditions are more comfortable for exploring desert landscapes.

Oman has an arid desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally range between 15°C and 40°C (59°F–104°F) depending on the season.

During the hotter months temperatures can rise significantly, though early morning or evening exploration can still be rewarding. Travelling during quieter periods can reveal peaceful desert scenery and dramatic landscapes.

Oman is +4 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects

Rial Omani

+968

Electricity in Oman is 240 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is G (UK – 3 prong).

Visas for Oman are required for passport holders from the following countries*:

Australia

Canada

United Kingdom

United States

All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.

From 20th April 2018, all tourist visit visa applications must be made online prior to arrival to Oman.

For online visa applications and more information, please refer to the following website: https://evisa.rop.gov.om

Select REGISTER AS USER on https://evisa.rop.gov.om and complete eVisa User Registration details.

Log in with Username and Password on https://evisa.rop.gov.om

Select APPLY FOR UNSPONSORED VISA

Select Nationality (drop down) as shown in Passport

Select 26B TOURIST VISIT VISA FOR G1 NATIONAL.

Required Documents to complete the eVisa application – Copies of passport page and photo of the applicant

Note: The single entry non-refundable visa fee is 20 Omani Rials for maximum stay of 30 days (subject to change).

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.