Taste of Oman

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Tour - 9 days

Immerse yourself in the homeland of Sinbad the Sailor

The Middle East’s best-kept secret, Oman combines unspoiled desert landscapes with a chance to experience authentic Arabian culture. Stable and international in its outlook, Oman has none of the ostentation of its sister states. Instead, you’ll find pristine beaches, golden deserts and mountain scenery, as well as traditional villages where goats roam freely through the narrow streets.

Modern Muscat has avoided over-development and remains refreshingly low-rise. Beyond the capital, you’ll find ancient tombs, stately forts and hidden wadis in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains. In the traditional city of Nizwa, you can visit the Friday livestock market, where goats, camels and cows are paraded for sale. Explore the Wahiba Sands in a 4x4 and then watch the sun slowly set, unfurling a blanket of stars across the endless night sky.

Discover a land that combines Eastern mysticism, Western comforts and a welcoming population.

Day-to-day program

Behleys Boutique (Boutique)
Hilton Garden inn (superior)
Behleys Boutique (Boutique)
Hilton Garden inn (superior)
Misfah Old House (boutique)
Sama Heights Resort 4* (superior)
Hanging Terraces (boutique)
Dusit D2 Naseem Resort (superior)
Hanging Terraces (boutique)
Dusit D2 Naseem Resort (superior)
1000 nights camp premium tent (boutique)
1000 nights camp premium tent (superior)
Sama Ras Al Jinz Lodge (boutique)
Sama Ras Al Jinz Lodge (boutique)
Behleys Boutique (Boutique)
Crown Plaza Muscat (Superior)
Biman Sinkhole
Jebel Akhdar
Jebel Shams
Nizwa
Sharqiya Sands
Muscat
Biman Sinkhole
Jebel Akhdar
Jebel Shams
Nizwa
Sharqiya Sands
Muscat
Biman Sinkhole
Jebel Akhdar
Jebel Shams
Nizwa
Sharqiya Sands
Muscat
What's included?
  • 8 nights in the chosen hotel, breakfast included. Wherefrom 3 Nights in Half Board

  • Half day Muscat City tour with English speaking chauffeur Guide

  • Private Transfer on day1 from Muscat Airport to hotel

  • Private Transfer on day 9 from hotel to Muscat Airport

  • 6 days rental to a Toyota PRADO 4WD vehicle or Similar with 300 free Km’s per day

    • Delivery of the rental car on Day 3 to City hotel at 09:00 hrs.

    • Pick Up of the rental Car from Hotel on Day 8 till 17:00 hrs.

    • GPS devise rental for 6 days

    • Additional Driver insurance for 6 days

  • E-travel book with location coordinates and site explanation

  • Oman Explorer Map (tier proof / water proof)

  • Mobile Phone with 2 Omani Riyal Credit

Not included
  • International flight to Muscat

  • Access to national parks, sites and hot springs

  • Meals and drinks not mentioned,

  • Cancellation and travel insurance

  • Personal expenses, tips, fuel

  • Escort Service from Main road to camp 60 USD per vehicle per way, if required

  • Oman Entry Visa if applicable (no Visa for stay to max 14days)

  • Optional services mentioned within the above program

  • Beach or city extension

Travel Documents
  • All Belgian nationals* travelling on a Belgian passport (children and babies included) must be in possession of an international e-passport valid for at least 6 month on the day of departure from the country, and e-visa and a proof of your return flight. Request your e-visa via the official web page (https://evisa.rop.gov.om/). A single-entry visa cost OMR20 and is valid for 30 days. This visa can be extended for 30 days at surcharge.

  • Good to know: a combined visa Oman & Qatar as well as Oman & Dubai is available. All details can be found on https://www.rop.gov.om

  • Single parents or adults travelling alone with children may be required to provide documentary evidence of parental responsibility on entering and leaving the country. Please contact your nearest Oman embassy or consulate. For children under 18 travelling unaccompanied, a consent letter is required from one parent as well as a photocopy of their father's passport. Children should apply for a e-visa well in advance.

Insurances

Have a safe and carefree trip: travel fully insured with our Protections travel insurance! Our Protections insurance policies offer various formulas in order to offer you the widest possible cover (with even a fly-on-time, natural catastrophes and epidemics) for both single journeys or for the entire year. We guarantee you the best protection at the best price.

Tailored travel

The tours in our brochures are just a few examples of travel itineraries possible. Our trips can be tailored to suit your specific needs. If you want to book a specific destination or combine it with a mini-tour then we will gladly make you a tailor-made offer. For a personalised day-by-day program please contact our destination experts.

Would you like to travel in a group; with your entire family, friends or colleagues? (min. 10 people required). Put our know-how to the test and send us your details and wishes. We will gladly turn the blueprints of your trip into a detailed quote and a lasting memory for you to cherish. Contact our Connections’ Group Service by e-mail at groups@connections.be or by telephone on +32 (0)2 550 01 65. We would love to hear from you.

Health

Vaccination against yellow fever is only mandatory for entry to Oman if you have travelled to a yellow fever country within seven days preceding your arrival in Oman. This advice also applies if you transited in a yellow fever country during 12 hours or more. Recommended vaccinations are: vaccination against DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and polio) and vaccination against hepatitis A (infectious jaundice). More information; https://www.itg.be

Time zones

+2h (summer time) +3h (winter time) with reference to Belgium.

Climate

Oman has a desert climate. The best travel period runs from September to May. Ideal to bring colour to your life when it is grey and cold in our regions. During the Oman winter which runs from November to March it is warm, sunny and temperatures fluctuate around 26 degrees. From May to October is Oman summer. Temperatures can be far off the charts. 40°C is no exception and the high humidity level requires a sensible planning of your visit. Obviously in the desert it is hot, hot, hot as well and temperatures easily reach 50 degrees C. Muscat is not for nothing labelled as one of the most hottest cities in the world. Bear in mind that there is a big difference between North and South Oman. In Dhofar in the south it is significantly less hot in the summer and in the Hadjar mountains it can even cool down to about 5 degrees in winter.

Please request a price quote for a personalized quotation.
From price is per person based on 9 days / 8 nights for travel in low season (15/05/25 - 15/09/25). From price in high season (07/01/25 - 14/05/25 and 16/09/25 - 22/12/25): € 1695

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Wish a detailed tailor-made quote? We gladly assist you with your travel plans, thus prepare your ideal tailor-made trip and calculate a detailed price proposal in no time. No hidden costs and entirely to your liking.

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