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COUNTRY GUIDE

Oman

Mountain villages, quiet coastlines and the warm welcome of Muscat.

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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and gardens, Muscat, Oman
Photo by Mostafameraji ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Resized; may be cropped to fit.

MAKE IT YOUR JOURNEY

A little introduction.

Oman rewards an unhurried journey. Use Muscat as a starting point, then choose between the interior mountains, the eastern coast and Dhofar in the south.

Areas to explore

  1. 01

    Muscat and the coast

  2. 02

    Nizwa and the interior

  3. 03

    Salalah and Dhofar

WHEN TO GO

Plan around the season.

Cooler months favour much of northern Oman. Dhofar has a distinct summer khareef season. Check local weather and access before planning mountain or wadi excursions.

AT YOUR OWN PACE

A journey idea.

Start with Muscat, then plan a separate loop through Nizwa and the interior. Treat Dhofar as another stage of the trip rather than a quick day excursion.

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BEFORE YOU GO

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Official travel information

Use the official guide for current destination information, events and travel planning. Entry requirements depend on your passport and itinerary; confirm them before booking.

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