Oman remains one of the last great undiscovered parts of the Middle East. Here, ancient heritage melds beautifully with modern living. Overnight in the dramatic Wahiba Sands desert and take a dip in the beautiful Wadi Bani Khalid. Still looking for something off the beaten path? Visit Wadi Nakhr, also known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, to get even deeper into Oman’s ethereal beauty — natural and otherwise.
  • Visit Muscat's Grand Mosque and admire its vast architecture.
  • Swim in the turquoise waters of Bimmah Sinkhole.
  • Visit Sur's traditional dhow shipyard and watch craftsmen at work.
  • Witness green turtles nesting at Ras al-Jinz turtle sanctuary.
  • Swim and hike among Wadi Bani Khalid's natural pools.
  • Watch sunset over the shifting dunes of Wahiba Sands.
  • Explore UNESCO-listed Bahla Fort's ancient walled city.
  • Experience Nizwa's lively Friday cattle market with local herders.
Stay in locally run, centrally located small hotels or pensions, with larger city hotels at the start and finish in Muscat. Facilities vary and some properties may lack elevators, air-conditioning, or English-speaking staff. In Wahiba Sands, overnight in comfortable tents with beds and private bathrooms at a desert lodge.