The most beautiful trips in Oman
The best of trips in Oman
In Oman you can make a number of beautiful trips. Both short hikes through the valleys to amazing swimming lakes and tours of impressive castles and mountain villages. There is also an interesting coast and of course a desert offering off road trips
Hike Rim Walk
Hike over the Grand Canyon of Oman
The Rim Walk (Balcony Walk) tour, marked W6 in Oman, is one of the best tours in Oman. All the while, the path leads over the deep canyon of Wadi Nakhr, also called the Grand Oman of Oman. The destination is an abandoned village of As Sab with a cave and a pond. continue reading
Swimming in Wadi Bani Khalid
The most beautiful Omani wadi
Wadi Bani Khalid is definitely one of the most beautiful Omani wadi. In the valley surrounded by mountains you will find fabulous swimming lakes. It pays to be here soon to be just for you. In addition, from here you can go on a nice trek or explore the cave. continue reading
Trip to Wahiba Sands
The famous Omani sandy desert
Wahiba Sands is a large sandy desert in eastern Oman. The best starting point for the desert is the city of Bidiyah, where virtually everyone offers desert trips or overnight stays in desert campsites. We planned only a short stop here, so we went to the village of Al Raka south of the city, from where you can make a trip on the dunes without a guide. continue reading
Walk to the lakes in Wadi Ash Shab
One of the most beautiful wadi of Oman
A walk to the lakes of Wadi Ash Shab is one of the most beautiful short hikes you can take in Oman. A great gorge march awaits you here, ending with amazing swimming lakes and a small waterfall. continue reading
Trip to Sharaf al Alamayn Pass
The prospect of two different worlds
The Sharaf al Alamayn Pass (2,036 m above sea level) lies on the main mountain ridge not too far from the Jebel Sham mountain. A road connects Al Hamra in the south with the villages in the north. From Al Hamra to the pass there is a good asphalt road. On the other hand, only gravel intended for off-road vehicles. The trip is enriched by a short hike along the ridge with lots of beautiful views of the depths on the north side of the ridge continue reading
Trip to Wadi Dayqah Dam
The most famous dam in Oman
Wadi Dayqah Dam is one of the newest attractions in Oman. It was opened only in 2012 and became the largest Omani dam. It is freely accessible and thanks to the park between the two dikes it is also very popular with the locals. continue reading
Swimming in Bimmah Sinkhole
Magical swimming in a cave with a sunken ceiling
Between Thibab and Bimmah you will find one of the great Omani attractions – Bimmah Sinkhole. It is a lake measuring 50×70m deep below the surrounding surface. Locals believe it is the work of a meteorite, but it is more of a remnant of a cave. There is a holiday for swimming in the pond and there are also small fish that will be happy to bite your feet. In addition, there is a well-kept park, so it is a very pleasant stop. continue reading
Tour of Al Ayjah
The best of Sur
Today, the town of Al Ayjah is just a suburb of Sur. Basically, this is the most interesting part of it. Here you will find an old castle and a large lighthouse, lots of watchtowers, which nowadays serve as great views of the surroundings. You can also take a bath here. From the Surah it is connected by a large bridge, which also serves as a nice viewpoint. continue reading
Tour of Old Muscat
The historic center of the state
Old Muscat is quite different from the modern conurbation of modern Muscat stretching for tens of kilometers along the coast. It is basically a small historic town protected on practically all sides by mountains. You will find a number of important buildings here, including the interesting palace of Sultan Qaboos. Especially in the early evening it is a pleasant tour continue reading
Trip to Wadi Sahtan
Valley below the highest mountain of Oman
Wadi Sahtan is a wide valley just north of the highest mountains of Oman, including the Jebel Shams (3,009 m above sea level). Until a few years ago, it was only available for off-road vehicles. Today, there is a beautiful new asphalt road in most of the valley. It is definitely worth a visit because the mountains from here look like an indomitable wall exceeding the bottom of the valley by more than two kilometers continue reading
Trip to Bandar Khayran
Omani fjords
Bandar Khayran is a protected area of small peninsulas located about 40 kilometers east of Muscat. You will find beautiful beaches, mostly accessible only on foot or by boat, with a minimum of development. Tourists most often come here as part of organized boat trips. Swimming here is pleasant without waves continue reading
Trip to Ras as Sawadi
Swimming with beautiful views
Twenty-five kilometers northwest of the city of Barka is an interesting peninsula Ras as Sawadi. In addition to swimming in the warm sea on the famous Suwadi Beach, you can take a boat trip to the nearby islands. On the largest of them is built a lookout tower with a really nice view. continue reading
Tour of Misfat Al Abriyeen
Historic village under the Jebel Sham
Misfat Al Abriyeen is a traditional village situated above a canyon and an oasis. You will find several original houses and you can take a pleasant walk along the irrigation canal. Finally, ascend to the ruins of the watchtower above the village and enjoy the view continue reading
Suru tour
The center of northeastern Oman
The city of Sur is located on the northeastern tip of Oman. It is famous mainly for shipbuilding and brave sailors. Today you will find two well-preserved castles, interesting docks where classic Omani ships are built and a port promenade. Next door is the photogenic town of Al Ayjah continue reading
A trip to the Wadi Bani Kharus valley
Wadi below the Sayq Plateau
Wadi Bani Kharus is another in a series of beautiful valleys now accessible via a perfect asphalt road. The trip begins at the town of Al Awabi and ends after about 30 kilometers at almost the very end of the valley. On this trip you will see the typical mountain semi-desert landscape of Oman continue reading
Attractions of western Muscat
Monuments and the coast
The western part of the Great Muscat lies between the international airport and the historic town of Muttrah. It is a densely built-up area with several motorways, but also interesting monuments and the longest beach in the area continue reading
Trip to the promontory of Ras al Hadd
A trip to the very end of Arabia
If you want to get to know the easternmost tip of Oman, or the whole of Arabia, you have to go to the promontory of Ras al Hadd. He is best known for watching turtles laying eggs here. In addition, there are several places suitable for swimming, interesting cliffs and a castle continue reading
Tour of the abandoned city of Ghul
Starting point for Jebel Sham
From the highest mountain of Oman, Jebel ash Sham, stretches the so-called Grand Canyon of the Middle East – Wadi Nakhr. It ends at the tactically located village of Ghul. From the original city, today it is a classic abandoned ghost town. People moved to the other side of the valley. A marked path leads through this deserted city to Jebel ash Sham, but few people go to it from below. The city itself is worth exploring, moreover, you will probably not meet anyone here and it will be just for you continue reading
