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Muscat in a Day

Muscat is a relatively small city, but it still offers a variety of things to do and see, and it is impossible to cover everything in a single day. However, this itinerary will attempt to provide ideas on how to make the most of your visit to Muscat if you only have a single day […]

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COVID-19 Travel Info

Covid-19 Travel Restrictions: Oman Reopens Border & Welcomes Tourists Again!

This article is part of our coverage on COVID-19 updates and travel restrictions in Oman, please check the main page for latest updates as the information below may already be superseded. We are very pleased to update that Oman is finally opening its borders, and as of 1st of September 2021 it is now possible […]

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Itinerary

Adventure in the Mountains – 4 Days Itinerary

This itinerary is designed for adventurous people who love hiking and are interested in exploring the Omani Hajar Mountain range. The itinerary packs some of the most stunning scenery in the Omani Hajar mountains, including trekking up the highest summit in Oman and the canyoning adventure at Snake Canyon. The itinerary is quite challenging, so […]

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Photowalk

Muscat Treks: Yenkit, Muscat’s Very Own Fjord!

Muscat Treks Series in this series I will be writing about some of the treks and unmarked trails in and around Muscat, ones that can be completed in a relatively short time making them ideal as an easy weekend outdoor activity or a post-work trek for anyone living in Muscat. For similar posts of this series check out […]

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Trekking in Oman: My Podcast with the Anglo Omani Society

I recently had the pleasure to join the Anglo-Omani Society podcast, where I talked about trekking in Oman, how OmanTripper was started, why I started offering tours as well as some of my favourite and must see places in Oman. Link on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts

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Wadi

Muscat Treks: Al Aqabiah Pool

***IMPORTANT*** As of late 2020, I heard from some that they experienced hostile reaction from some locals who were not happy with visitors coming to Al Aqabiah Pools . The villagers have been experiencing problems with some visitors (damaging the falaj, swimming in appropriate swimwear, etc.), and have decided to not welcome any visitor to […]

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Wadi

Muscat Treks: Al Munkhariq Trek at Wadi Sa’al

Al Munkhariq Trek, a natural sinkhole in Wadi Sa’al in Muscat, Oman, and how to reach it.

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Photowalk Wadi

Wajmah Village and Wadi Sahtan

Article about Wadi Sahtan and the stunning mountain village of Wajmah

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COVID-19 Travel Info

COVID-19 Updates: Oman Travel Restrictions

This article is part of our coverage on COVID-19 updates and travel restrictions in Oman, please check the main page for latest updates as the information below may already be superseded. Oman’s Supreme Committee on combating Corona Virus issued the following new measures on 18 March 2020: Only Omanis allowed entry to Oman, and no […]

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COVID-19 Travel Info

Clarification on Travel Restrictions to Oman during the Corona Virus Outbreak

This article is part of our coverage on COVID-19 updates and travel restrictions in Oman, please check the main page for latest updates as the information below may already be superseded. The Corona Virus (COVID-19) disease has been spreading around the world over the past weeks, resulting in thousands of people being infected and many […]