Oman Tours in 2024 & 2025

Visa requirements may change, so for the most up to date information we recommend using our Entry Requirements tool. Alternatively, check the Embassy of Oman’s website in your country of departure.

Please note that a yellow fever vaccination will be required upon entry if you’re travelling from these countries in Africa and Latin America.

There aren’t any specific vaccinations needed for travel to Oman, though recommendations include hepatitis a, hepatitis b, tetanus and rabies if you’re visiting rural areas. As advice can often change, you can check out Entry Requirements tool for the most up-to-date details on vaccination requirements.

The weather in Oman is characterised by hot, sunny Summers and dry, warm Winters. Temperatures in January and February tend to float around a pleasant 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) in the capital Muscat. Expect it to be much cooler at night in mountainous areas.

Summers (June to September) as expected can be scorching hot — highs of 40°C (104°F) are commonplace.

The best time to visit Oman tends to be from October to March, when temperatures are pleasant and not too hot and there are plenty of festivals going on. Ones of note include National Day in November, the Muscat Festival in January and the Sultan Camel Race Cup in March.

If you’re looking for something a bit better budget-wise, then we’d recommend April and May. It tends to be baking from June to September, but September brings the turtle nesting and hatching seasons at this time too.

Tipping is a way of life in the Middle East. Locals themselves will usually tip anyone who provides them with services. In many cases, people depend on the tips they receive to supplement the low salary and wages of the Middle East region.

While on tour in the Middle East, it is customary and even expected to tip small service providers such as restaurant and bar waiters, hotel staff, reception, cleaning personnel, bell boys, taxis and van drivers. Tipping at restaurants in Oman is expected at the rate of 10%. Tips are regarded as an essential means of supplementing income for those working in the tourism industry.

To make things as easy as possible and avoid embarrassing situations, G Adventures has developed a tipping kitty system where your CEO will collect a contribution from everybody at the start of your tour and use this kitty to tip anybody who has provided services to the group as a whole. A guideline for tipping is about USD $5-10 per day, depending on the quality of the service (this does not include your G Adventures CEO).

At the end of your trip if you felt that your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is also expected and appreciated. The precise amount is entirely a personal preference, however USD $35-40 per person, per week can be used as a general guideline.

You’ll find Wi-Fi in most restaurants, hostels, hotels and in some public spaces too in Oman. You should be aware though that all websites and apps that are considered offensive to the official state religion of Islam are restricted.

ATMs are found within all major cities in Oman and will generally accept cards on the Visa and Mastercard networks. It’s a great idea to travel with both varieties of card if at all possible as while there is no hard and fast rule, some banks seem to only work with one brand of card. Please note, your bank tends to charge a fee for overseas withdrawals. Smaller shops and restaurants will mostly only accept cash. Cash is recommended for times when ATMs are not accessible.

As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com.

Being LGBTQ+ is still illegal in Oman as with most Middle Eastern countries, and you can receive prison sentences for up to three years if convicted. This is almost never enforced, though we’d recommend being discreet and avoid any public displays of affection.

As part of their commitment, all CEOs receive LGBTQ+ inclusion training so every traveller feels respected and welcomed on all of our tours. We commit to making our tours a safe and inclusive place for people to express their authentic selves without judgement, free from any discriminatory language or harassment.

While travelling with G Adventures, all travellers must treat each other with dignity and respect to create an environment that is positive, safe, and where everyone feels welcome. You can find out more via our LGBTQ+ travel page.

While it’s generally safe to drink the tap water in Oman, most people choose to drink bottled water here. It’s cheap and generally readily available.

Please note however that all drinks provided on our tours are safe to drink (including drinks with ice), as well as the water in most hotels and restaurants visited on tour. If in doubt, please ask your CEO for further info.

Arabic is the official language of Oman, and there are three different dialects found here. English is widely spoken in the cities, and there are also many other languages spoken here by immigrant populations like Bengali, Hindu and Portuguese.

Oman remains one of the safest countries in the Middle East, and most visits here remain trouble free. Petty crime and violent crime are rare here — just take the same precautions as you would anywhere else in the world and you should be absolutely fine.

G Adventures takes all reasonable measures to ensure your safety and enjoyment while travelling with us. All of the included activities are properly vetted and regularly checked by us, and we take great care in choosing the right transportation, stays throughout your trip, and guides to lead your tour. However, there are always inherent risks when travelling — you can find out more via our travel safety page.