Oman Journeys

The roads of Oman are now very well developed. Therefore, you can travel through the country without any problems. Even the coastal route from Muscat to Salalah, a distance of over 1200km and an absolute insider tip, are paved roads. Offroad enthusiasts will also get their money’s worth on our Wadi crossings. Furthermore, the trips in the mountains of Jebel Shams (3.009m) and Jebel Akhdar (2.988m) are great for adventurers. Each self-drive Oman trip is designed by us with a detailed program, maps, and a 4WD Landcruiser with GPS.

We have a team of experienced Omani guides, all of whom we have known personally for several years. For an authentic feeling, we use only Omani guides. This allows you to get to know the culture of the country. Besides, you can enjoy the cordiality of the Omanis. Depending on your wishes and the focus of your trip (culture, hiking, family) we will choose the right guide for you. Before the Oman trip, we discuss the contents with the tour guide personally. This way we can ensure that everything will be according to your wishes.

An Oman group tour is another way to discover Oman. During the whole trip,  you will be guided through the country in jeeps. This way you won’t have to miss any of the scenic highlights (desert, oases, off-road roads). To keep the group manageable, we limit the number of participants to 12, which allows us to better cater to individual needs. The Oman group tours take place twice a month. Each tour is guaranteed to take place with a minimum of 2 people and there is always a German-speaking guide.

Citizens of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland need a passport valid for at least six months. In addition, the application for an e-visa at the Royal Oman Police is required in advance, upon entry a visa can only be issued in exceptional cases. We will be happy to assist you with visa matters. Further information can be found here.

There are no mandatory vaccinations for direct entry from Germany. Nevertheless, it is recommended that you are up to date with the standard vaccinations according to the vaccination calendar of the Robert Koch Institute. If you are entering from a yellow fever area, you must provide proof of a yellow fever vaccination. However, Oman itself is not a yellow fever-infected area. More information about vaccinations and possible infectious diseases can be found here.

Oman is a traditional yet open-minded country. Omanis are very hospitable and helpful to strangers. Unlike many other Arab countries, women are not required to wear a veil in public. You only need to wear a headscarf if you want to enter a mosque. Nevertheless, it is recommended to keep shoulders and knees covered at all times. During the fasting month of Ramadan, you should refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and wearing revealing clothing in public. Here you can learn more about the behavioral norms in Oman.

Generally, similar to Germany, tipping is at your own discretion. As a guideline, depending on your satisfaction, you can calculate about 10% of the invoice amount as a tip. For cab rides, a fixed price is always given, so a tip is not necessarily expected here. In restaurants and hotels, the bill usually already includes a service charge. Whether or not you wish to add an additional tip is at your discretion. For drivers and tour guides, you can expect to tip about three euros per day.