Oman has become one of our favorite places to travel. These guides collect our road-trip experience, time in Muscat, desert and beach camping, and a mountain hotel stay. Start with the itinerary for the bigger picture, then use the individual guides to plan the parts that suit your trip.
Plan your route
Our eight-day Oman itinerary — see how we put the trip together, including the return flight from Salalah. Read the pacing notes before following the same route.
Why Oman is our favorite country — get a feel for the experiences that made the trip memorable for us.
Day trips from Muscat — explore ideas for time outside the capital, whether you’re planning a shorter stay or adding stops to a longer itinerary.
Camping and mountain stays
Camping in Oman: Wahiba Desert and Sifa Beach — read about our desert and beach camping experience before deciding how to include camping in your own plans.
Our camping essentials checklist — use the packing guide alongside the Oman camping article to prepare for nights outdoors.
Alila Jabal Akhdar review — explore our mountain hotel stay through a design and travel lens.
Arriving by road from Dubai
Dubai-to-Oman border crossing guide — read our experience and follow the official links to check current eligibility, vehicle paperwork, and entry requirements.
Build the route around the time you actually have, rather than trying to fit every stop into one trip. Check driving times, weather, access conditions, and current requirements before booking; our articles describe our experience and are a starting point for your planning.