An absolute gem in the middle east that must be explored before it gets too popular.

You could combine this with a trip to Dubai, India or other places. I would be happy to design a custom made itinerary based on your preferences and budget.

A 7 day Itinerary for Oman 

Oman has some of the most beautiful hikes in the region! Many of them with crystal clear water pools for swimming. Checkout this guide to read about my favourite hikes all accessible from Muscat. 

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Muscat, Oman

Oman Hikes from Muscat 🇴🇲 

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Omán Trip

Over several years living here, I must have camped at over 100 different locations in Oman! A camping trip around Oman is an incredible adventure, but knowing where to pitch your tent can be daunting in such dramatic landscapes. Oman has no formal campsites, and all camping is "wild" or "backcountry". I’m sharing all of my favourite hidden gems, and the places we go back to weekend after weekend! For each location I’ve included a couple of options to choose from, with information on ease of access and nearby facilities. 

Jebel Shams, Jabal Shams, Oman

Jebel Akhdar, Oman

Nizwa, Oman

Wahiba Sands, Oman

Salalah, Oman

Dhofar Governorate, Oman

Local’s Guide to Oman’s Best Wild Campsites - with Coordinates and Top Tips 

Jebel Shams

Roughly 240km from Muscat, this is Oman’s highest mountain and home to the Grand Canyon of Oman – Wadi Ghul. If adventure is your thing, this is the destination for you. Unlike Jebel Akhdar, a 4WD is not officially required to visit Jebel Shams (“Sun Mountain”). But as the last section is on unpaved, soft – and in places steep – track I would strongly recommend it. Not least as it means you can get to the best camp spots in Oman…

Jebel Shams

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