YPT Tours To Oman
Oman is often overlooked as a travel destination but is a unique gem of the Gulf. Oman tours allows you to discover how the country has held onto traditional ways of life while recently adopting new policies and developments to modernize and transform big cities – making it the perfect time to visit!
While many people think of Oman as being desolate due to its proximity to the empty quarter, it is very naturally diverse with enormous deserts, photogenic beaches, Wadis hidden in between mountain ranges and cities such as Muscat and Nizwa, with human activity stretching back to 6th millennium BC. The Omani people are well renowned for their polite nature and hospitality, traditional clothing, and coffee – see for yourself everything the kingdom has to offer!
Oman offers unparalleled hospitality. Omanis are known for their friendliness and down-to-earth nature. Unlike some other parts of the Gulf, Omanis are generally very open to meeting foreigners and sharing their culture with others.
In addition, Oman’s unique Portuguese history and ancient empires have resulted in distinct architecture, culture, and traditions. It is truly a must-see destination!
Group Tours to Oman
We do not currently offer specific Oman tours, but you can join us on our Gulf Trek Tour where you can explore undiscovered sites in Oman, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait! We offer a hop-on hop-off experience where you can combine Oman and UAE with the rest of the Gulf states on one ultimate Gulf tour!
The Gulf Trek: Oman, UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain & Kuwait – January 15th – 21st/30th, 2025 – $1995 to $3995
Independent Tours to Oman
In case our group tour dates do not fit your schedule, you would like to travel alone, or you would like a bespoke Oman itinerary, YPT can help arrange a tour. Prices depend on the number of people and what level of accommodation you require, but YPT can arrange everything you require for independent Oman tours. Please contact us at tours@youngpioneertours.com to inquire about a custom tour to Oman!
Example Oman Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Muscat
- Meet at hotel for briefing and head out for dinner
Day 2: Muscat – Wahiba Sands – Bidiyah
- Early breakfast and leave for Sultan Qaboos Mosque
- Tour of Sultan Qaboos Mosque where we will have tea and Omani dates with local men and women at the mosque
- Depart for Bimmah Sinkhole
Afternoon:
- Enjoy a tour of Wadi Shab
- Arrive at our desert camp, where we will be having activities and dinner
Day 3: Bidiyah – Nizwa
- Drive to Nizwa, a city cradled in between the Hajar mountains
- Explore Nizwa Fort, a large seventeenth-century castle with scenic views of the city and mountain ranges
- Enjoy lunch in Nizwa
Afternoon:
- Walking tour through the ancient villages of Birkat al Mouz and Misfat Al Abriyeen
- Stay in traditional Omani Mud Houses
Day 4: Nizwa – Muscat
- Depart for Al Ain in the UAE (for the Gulf Trek Tour) or end of tour
Bespoke Tours to Oman
We do not list all of our bespoke Oman tours, but can offer some examples, such as the following which can be arranged into a personalized Oman travel package.
City to Desert Tour
While not all of Oman is covered in desert, there are hundreds of kilometers of deserts to explore! From Muscat, you can travel south can partake in activities such as sandboarding, RV’ing, eating traditional Omani cuisine and share stories with Bedouins who call the desert home. Sunrises and sunsets over the dunes are particularly memorable and accommodation can be organized in comfortable glamping tents between dunes.
Wadi Tours
There are plenty of natural swimming spots in Oman to explore. YPT can organize tours that will take you to the highlights of Oman such as Wadi Shab and Bimmah sinkhole, which are natural wonders of the nation. You can explore desert oases south of Muscat, visit the marvel of the Bimmah sinkhole and explore coastal towns on the Gulf of Oman
Cultural Tours:
Oman is full of historical and interesting places that stretch back a hundred thousand years ago, long before the Sultanate of Oman was formed. In Muscat, you can visit the Muttrah area: with a seventeenth century fort that overlooks the city and the sea, visit the infamous Muttrah Souq for your clothing, perfume and souvenir shopping and explore the stark white Omani architecture. No visit to Oman is complete without a visit to Sultanate Qaboos Mosque, the Opera house, and a trip to Nizwa to explore the Nizwa Fort and Souq, selling Omani-made pottery and jewelry.
Scuba Tour
Oman is home to a range of wildlife and sea life that can be explored via scuba diving and snorkelling trips. There are many amazing places to dive such as the Daymaniyat Islands – you can even swim with sharks! YPT can arrange a tour for you based on your level and can mix scuba diving with other tourism or exploration activities.
Filming in Oman Tour
Through our media arm Pioneer Media we can make arrangements for productions, journalists, or others to film within Oman from big-budget to guerrilla productions. We can also arrange meetings in country, as well as correct visas for journalists wishing to do projects within Oman.
Frequently ask Questions about travel to Oman
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