Middle East
Oman
The Arabia that doesn't need to raise its voice
I design trips that combine white, calm Muscat with the dunes of Wahiba Sands, the mountains of Jabal Akhdar, and the fjords of Musandam — a country that fits together perfectly and surprises at every turn.
Oman doesn't have one landscape, it has four. It starts in Muscat, where the Grand Mosque and the Muttrah souk coexist with a calm sea; continues in the Wahiba Sands desert, where you sleep among dunes and share coffee with a Bedouin family; climbs afterward to Jabal Akhdar, the "green mountain," with villages perched over the void; and for those with more days, closes in the north, in the fjords of Musandam, or in the south, in Salalah, where the summer monsoon turns the desert into jungle for a few weeks. It suits those who want a different Middle East: safe, orderly, and with landscapes that change completely every two or three days.
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Experiences
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Dolphins in the Gulf of Oman
A small-boat outing from Muscat at dawn to see dolphins in open water, with a 90% sighting rate.
View experience: Dolphins in the Gulf of Oman
An early departure from Muscat, on a small boat carrying no more than 18 people, to a regular dolphin meeting point in open water. There's no guarantee of seeing them, but it happens on 9 out of 10 outings: pods swimming alongside the boat, sometimes leaping in its wake. The excursion is short — back at the hotel by mid-morning — leaving the rest of the day free to enjoy the city or the beach.
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Nakhal Fort and its hot springs
A 17th-century fort among mountains and an oasis with hot springs for a swim.
View experience: Nakhal Fort and its hot springs
A private excursion inland, starting with the Barka fish market before reaching Nakhal, dominated by its 17th-century fortress, built on a rocky outcrop with views over the plain and the Hajar mountains. Very close to the old village, hot springs feed an oasis where you can cool off in shallow waters before continuing toward Rustaq.
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The oasis of Wadi Bani Khalid
Natural turquoise pools deep in a canyon, reached by a 4x4 mountain track.
View experience: The oasis of Wadi Bani Khalid
Right along the route between the desert and the mountains, a canyon hides a series of natural turquoise pools fed by permanent springs, surrounded by palm trees. You get there by 4x4 along a mountain track through irrigated fields and fruit trees, and the wadi is walked on foot until you find the spot to bathe in its waters.
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An afternoon with a Bedouin family in Wahiba Sands
Coffee (kawa), dates, and conversation in a Bedouin family's home, before sunset over the dunes.
View experience: An afternoon with a Bedouin family in Wahiba Sands
Deep in the Wahiba Sands desert, a Bedouin family welcomes travelers into their own home, with the help of a guide who facilitates conversation. Kawa (Omani coffee) and dates are shared while they talk about aspects of their life and culture, in an unhurried encounter that aims to be a real visit, not a demonstration. The afternoon ends watching the sunset from atop the dunes, with something to eat and drink as the light fades.
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Salalah during Khareef season
When the summer monsoon covers a stretch of the Arabian desert in green and waterfalls, a phenomenon unique to the region.
View experience: Salalah during Khareef season
Between July and September, the monsoon arriving from the Indian Ocean covers a strip of southern Oman in green, with waterfalls, mist, and vegetation that won't be seen again the rest of the year anywhere else on the Arabian Peninsula. The excursion covers the east and west of Salalah, with a stop at the Frankincense Souq, the traditional incense market that made the region famous since antiquity.
Itinerary ideas
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10 days
Essential Oman: Muscat, Desert, and Mountain
Muscat, Wahiba Sands, Jabal Akhdar, Nizwa
View itinerary idea: Essential Oman: Muscat, Desert, and Mountain
A few days in Muscat to acclimatize, with its mosque, its souk, and an afternoon dhow cruise along the coast, before heading into the Wahiba Sands desert for a night beneath the dunes. The route then climbs to Jabal Akhdar, the green mountain, with its villages perched over the void, and closes in Nizwa, the country's cultural capital, before returning to Muscat.
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13 days
North and Fjords: Muscat and Musandam
Muscat, Wahiba Sands, Jabal Akhdar, Nizwa, Musandam
View itinerary idea: North and Fjords: Muscat and Musandam
The same Muscat, desert, and mountain base, extended with a getaway to Musandam, the peninsula at Oman's northern tip. There the landscape changes again: a 4x4 mountain safari up to Jebel Al-Harim, the region's highest peak, and a full day sailing a traditional dhow through the fjords, with a stop to swim in coves only accessible by sea.
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17 days
Oman North to South, with Salalah
Muscat, Wahiba Sands, Jabal Akhdar, Nizwa, Salalah, Musandam
View itinerary idea: Oman North to South, with Salalah
The country's complete route, end to end: Muscat, the Wahiba Sands desert, the mountains of Jabal Akhdar and Nizwa, a flight to Salalah at the southern tip, and back north to Musandam to close with the fjords. Designed for those with plenty of time who want to see all four Omani landscapes in a single trip.
Traveller testimonials
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to travel to Oman?
From October to April, to avoid the extreme summer heat. Official Omani tourism places summer between June and August, with temperatures of 35 to 45 °C in the lowlands. The exception is Salalah, which in the Khareef season, from July to September, has cloud cover and humidity.
How long should a trip to Oman last and how long does it take to get there?
Between 10 and 14 days, to combine Muscat, the desert and the mountains without rushing. The flight from Spain takes 8 to 9 hours with one connection. With two weeks Salalah in Khareef season also fits, although that stretch depends on the month you travel.
Do I need a visa to travel to Oman with a Spanish passport?
For stays of up to 14 days, Spanish citizens are exempt. For longer stays the visa can be obtained on arrival or through the official eVisa system. The passport must be valid for six months and the national ID card is not accepted. Oman may refuse visas without giving reasons. As of November 2026; confirm at the official source.
What language and currency are used in Oman?
The official language is Arabic and English is very widely spoken, so communication is not a difficulty for the traveller. The currency is the Omani rial (OMR). Remember to carry a copy of your passport with you, as Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends, and keep the original somewhere safe.