Oman 360°: Deserts, Souks and Turquoise Waters
The trip in a nutshell
Self-driven tour
This is a self-driven tour - it isn’t compulsory to drive, however if you are willing to, then please tick the box when booking your trip.
A trip to Oman that is so much more than a classic tour. An unforgettable adventure amidst the unique history of a land made up of sea, desert, dunes and culture.
In fact, the Sultanate of Oman is not just a desert, it is an Eden rich in natural wonders. During this tour we’ll lose ourselves in the Grand Canyon of Arabia, oases hidden amongst the dunes and mountains offering breathtaking views.
This is an itinerary that will follow incredible coastlines sloping down into the turquoise sea, fortresses, fascinating castles and characteristic rural villages. You will set off on an organised trip that will allow you to discover not only the incredible scenery, but also the culture and the people of Oman. We’ll see it all from extreme natural landscapes to the colourful markets offering local handicrafts, jewellery, essences and the ever-present incense.
Trip type
360º - it's our great classic that allows you to discover the destination in all its aspects. We recommend packing a backpack rather than a suitcase as there will be lots of moving around.
Physical rating
MODERATE - this itinerary may involve hiking or other activities that require a moderate amount of physical effort. Be prepared for some potential long transfers and early wake up calls!
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip will begin and end in Muscat. Aim to arrive on the first day by 5pm - on the last day you are free to leave whenever!
Group
1 WeRoader
What's included
8 nights accommodation in multiple rooms
Driver and local guide support on day 2
Adrenaline pumping off-road excursion through the mountains, covering 60km of terrain
Sandboarding in the desert
Car rental from day 2 to day 8
Travel Coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Welcome to Oman
Check-in
Check-in at the hotel in Muscat. We are in one of the oldest cities in the Middle East and from the very beginning it’s like we’re in an enchanted world. We enjoy the sunset, perhaps near the Great Mosque of Sultan Qaboos, whose white marble contrasts with the pink sky.
Not included: Meals and drinks
From Rustaq to the Hajar Mountains
On the road
New day, new horizons! We collect our rental cars and say goodbye to the capital: we leave for Rustaq, a town in northern Oman where we stop to visit the fort, which gives us breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. However, the real gem of this day will be an on the road that we undertake just after lunch: we travel 60 km of dirt road through the Hajar Mountains . It will be a real travel experience and on the way we will be able to stop to admire the incredible canyons that characterise this land.
Included: Car rental with driver support and local guide.
Money pot: Petrol and entrance fees.
Not included: Meals and drinks
Jebel Shams: the Grand Canyon of Arabia
Wadi Ghul: between cliffs and breathtaking views
Early morning, we head to Al Hoota Cave, a stunning 2-million-year-old cave extending 4.5 km. Inside, four lakes host a unique ecosystem, including blind fish found only in Oman. Our local guide shares the cave's history as we admire the mesmersing rock formations. Next, we drive to the Grand Canyon of Arabia, equally impressive as its American counterpart. A 3-hour trek leads us to a breathtaking panoramic viewpoint. Later, we settle in Nizwa for the night.
Included: Car rental
Money pot: Petrol and entrance fees.
Not included: Meals and drinks
Between Nizwa and the desert
The city of Nizwa and Bahla Fort
Good morning, Nizwa! We start early to explore this enchanting Omani town with an Aladdin-like feel. On Fridays, you can experience the camel market's tradition. If it's not Friday, don't worry. We'll visit the Bahla Fort, a UNESCO heritage site since 1987. In the afternoon, we head to the desert for an overnight stay.
Under the stars
At Wadi Bani Khalid, a famous Omani Wadi, we relax in its emerald pools and explore its perennial source. Later, we venture into the sandy desert, driving through dunes to reach the Bedouin camp for a magical night under the stars in Wahiba Sands. Unforgettable dinner, sunset, and stargazing await!
Included: Excursion in the desert, dinner and Bedouin night.
Not included: Any other meals or drinks.
Ras Al Jinz: relaxing by the sea in Oman
Time to chill
In the desert, we rise early to witness a mesmerising sunrise from the dunes. An adrenaline-filled morning follows, exploring the desert on jeeps and trying sandboarding for a unique experience. In the afternoon, we head to Sur on the Persian Gulf. Later, we visit the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Center to meet the sea turtles. Don't forget to stay hydrated and prepared for the sun's intensity!
Included: Sandboarding in the desert and car rental.
Money pot: Petrol and entrance fees.
Not included: Meals and drinks.
Turtle Beach
The Bimmah Sinkhole
After a delightful encounter with friendly turtles, we head to Wadi Shab, where nature's beauty shines amidst harsh deserts and rocks. A short walk leads us to the stunning Bimmah Sinkhole, a renowned spot in Oman. Embracing the temptation, we put on swimsuits and dive into the refreshing waters without hesitation.
Included: Car rental.
Money pot: Petrol and entrance fees.
Not included: Meals and drinks.
NOTE: Sea turtles follow seasonal routes and the best time to spot them is in the summer, from April to September.
Relax on the beach and return to Muscat
On the way to the capital
For the adventurous souls, an early morning sunrise at the beach awaits. The morning is free for beach relaxation. Later, we head back to Muscat, savouring the last moments of our journey to immerse in Oman's captivating culture. Exploring the city, we seek out a typical restaurant to indulge in delicious local dishes.
Included: Car rental.
Money pot: Petrol and entrance fees.
Not included: Meals and drinks.
Muscat
Exploring the capital
Our final day starts at the Mutrah fish market, with a chance to take a half-day boat trip for sea adventures or visit the Great Mosque and Opera House for cultural experiences. In the lively Mutrah souq, we shop for handicrafts and local specialties. A farewell dinner marks the end of this incredible journey. Let's cherish this last evening together!
Included:Car rental.
Money pot: Petrol and entrance fees.
Not included: Meals and drinks.
Final day
Check-out
We have to say goodbye: see you at the next WeRoad adventure! You are free to leave whatever time suits you on this day.
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be foreseen or dependent on WeRoad’s control, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.



The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
Info to know
Staff
Our trips are led by a Travel Coordinator who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Travel Coordinator.
Visas and Vaccinations
Before booking, please ensure to check what documents, visas, and vaccinations are required to enter the country you are visiting. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Arrival and Departure Times
We always advise trying to get to the meet-up point for the first day of your tour by 5pm. On the last day of the tour you are free to leave whenever you want!
Luggage
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.
Local Culture
During Ramadan from February 28th to March 29th 2025, our itinerary may be adjusted due to changes in the opening hours of public places. We'll rely on packed lunches and dine in private areas during the day, as part of our commitment to respecting local traditions and immersing ourselves more deeply in the culture.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:
1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
2. Installment payments for certain countries only
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
WeRoad is not authorised to provide this information due to privacy reasons.
However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!
If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
Tour List
Trip details page
In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!