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Visit a Bedouin Family in Wahiba Sands

by janiebaxter

Wahiba sands has miles of golden sand dunes, and is worth a visit if you want to see some desert. You can take a trip across the sands, which involves camping and takes about 3 days but we didn't have time so just visited for a day.Our guide took us to visit a Bedouin family to see how they live. You can go inside the tent and talk (via guide interpreting) to them, learn about how they live and see the animals outside. The family we visited were well set up for receiving guest tourists, with tea and souvenirs to sell but we were happy to see them adding a bit to their income and they were very friendly.They had some lovely needlecraft items to sell and we were photographed wearing traditional Bedouin clothes.

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Muscat - Snorkelling

by janiebaxter

We took 2 snorkelling trips while in Muscat. One was organised by our travel company and we had a group of about 8 people on the boat, from 2 hotels. This one was pretty average and the location was close to the Al Bustan Palace Hotel. The sea was not very calm and visibility was not brilliant - but those that persevered saw a reasonable amount.The second trip was organised by our hotel The Chedi and we had the boat to ourselves. When the guide told us we had a choice of locations and did we want to snorkel with turtles or sharks we knew we were probably going to get a better trip than the previous one! We chose turtles and didn't regret it. We left the Marina and had the city on the left side. The journey took about 30 minutes and we saw Dolphins on the way back. The place we stopped was not far from shore and we were very surprised at the quality of the snorkelling so close to the...

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Sur - Dhows and Shark Fishermen

by janiebaxter

Sur was a hub for trade with Zanzibar, India and China and you can still see the dhows being built in the traditional way by craftsmen in the boatbuilders yard. While we were there they were building an enormous new dhow for the Sultan. It is a very pretty town on the coast, with a laid back and friendly atmosphere. You can go to the beach and watch the fishermen bring in the catch of the day. Our day's catch was sand sharks, which were auctioned right on the beach as soon as they were brought ashore.Most tours allow just 1 day visit to Sur, as ours did, but I would have liked longer here to just wander around and see more of this lovely town.

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Mutrah Fort

by PierreZA

One of the outstanding memories of Oman, is the forts to be seen all over. The Mutrah fort overlooks the Mutrah part of Muscat.Although closed for visiting, its worth climbing the steps up to the entrance. From there, you'll have beautiful views of Mutrah!

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Bahla

by PierreZA

Visit Bahla when you are in Nizwa. It is a short trip (take a microbus) to this small town. The magnificent fort is enough reason to spend a few hours here. Unfortunately it is not open for visitors at this stage (it is undergoing restoration).There is also a souk which can be visited during the morning.

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Tours in Oman

by JohnniOmani

I am against tours in any country because I firmly believe you cant really gain insight into a place if you dont mingle with the people and get to know them and the Middle East is a fantastic place to do this but there are folks out there that have to get a tour for whatever reason. It is true that Oman is not an easy place to travel around due to lack of public transport (Yemen actually has more options than Oman if you believe it) so tours are often organized through agencies in Muscat and they are generally really expensive. Be warned that if you decide to travel this country alone then your costs will be cut by nearly 60% but tours are great if you are older or nervous of the region. I recommend Desert Discovery Tours because I only recommend a tour agency or hostel etc if I know it personally and this one is top quality. This tour group focuses on the amazing Wahiba Sands in the...

Spectacular Sand Dunes

by JohnniOmani

Oman has some of the best sand dunes in all of Arabia. The Wahiba Sands which is luckily enough only 25 km from my apartment is a place to see true Arabian Dunes. The camp is run by Bedu and despite having all the modern day conveniences such as toilets and lights, the overnight camp gives you the chance to do some serious dune bashing in the old landcruisers or simply take in the vibe which includes traditional music at night, sand surfing and camel rides. The dunes are something special and they raise to several hundred feet in some areas. The place is off the beaten track and it is a place where you can experience world class sand dunes and bedu hospitality without the addition of mass tourism.

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Bayt Az-Zubair - Museum

by PierreZA

In the walled city of Muscat. It should not be missed, as it gives a good idea of what Omani history and culture is about. The museum is housed in a beautifully restored home. There is a coffee shop and a shop with an excellent collection of books on Oman for sale. Admission is OMR 1, photography is prohibited in the museum.Hours: Sat - Thu 09h30-13h00 and 16h00-19h00

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Nizwa

by PierreZA

Nizwa makes an easy daytrip from Muscat. I took the bus from the station in Ruwi. It is not possible to reserve a seat, buy a ticket from the driver. The bus leaves at 08h00 and also at 14h30. The trip takes about 2h20min.The Fort in Nizwa is most probably the most visited site in Nizwa. It is worth taking the trip to see this well preserved fort.You have a great 360 degree view from the top, appreciating a view of the Hajar Mountains and date plantations.

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Jebel Akhdar

by norain

Jebel Akhdar in Arabic means "Green Mountains" and this region of the most verdant outside of Salalah and the Batinah Coast. To go there requires a 4-wheel drive ( and a road permit because of military installations in the area). One of the most scenic areas in Oman, coupled with the friendly local inhabitants, this region is a natural spot for tourism.

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Q:  who could inform me about a really good local travel agency or tour operator in oman, in order to book with them a 15 days round... 

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A: I recommend Nomad Tours in Oman. We stayed at Nomad Guest House in Muscat- it was excellent, and Lorna (the owner) can organize any tour that you might like to... 

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