Perfect tourism, Experts of Oman.
Oman is a country of 309,500 km2, stretching over 1,700 km along the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. A large mountain range, the Hajar Mountains, traverses the terrain from Musandam in the north to Sharqiyah in the east. The mountain range reaches its highest point at Jebel Shams at 3009 m. The Sultanate has recently been divided into 11 governorates: Musandam, Muscat, Dhofar, Buraimi, Batinah North, Batinah South, Dhahirah, Dakliyah, Sharqiyah North, Sharqiyah South and Al Wusta . The landscape, history and traditions vary from region to region.
Temperatures vary from region to region. It is humid and hot on the coast and dry and hot inland. There are two seasons: summer from May to September with temperatures between 35 and 45°C, and winter from October to April with temperatures between 20 and 30°C. Salalah has a subtropical climate of around 30°C.
But June to September is monsoon season in this region and the average temperature is 23°C.
Omani Rials (OMR). One rial consists of 1000 baisa. Omani Rials can be purchased at the airport upon arrival. There are also ATMs in most major cities in Oman. The German EC card with the maestro symbol is mainly accepted by National Bank of Oman and HSBC. Cash can be withdrawn from most ATMs using the usual credit cards Visa and Mastercard . Traveler checks are only exchanged for the local currency at the reception in 5-star hotels. You can check the current exchange rate at www.xe.com/ucc/.
1 OMR = €2.7; (as of October 2023)
Large supermarkets such as:
Lulu Hypermarket, daily from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Most souks open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
on weekdays. On Fridays only in the afternoon. Fortresses from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m.
The Grand Sultan Qaboos Mosque from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Closed on Fridays and religious holidays. It is the only mosque in Oman that you can visit as a non-Muslim.
Fish markets are worth seeing early in the morning every day.
Due to the warm temperatures, light cotton clothing and comfortable running shoes are recommended. Please respect the country’s customs and wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders. This applies to both men and women.
VIP service is for customers with high demands on comfort, discretion and time management – no matter in which booking class they travel. We offer a range of services designed to make your stay as comfortable, relaxing and efficient as possible like: meet and greet service on arrival and departure, entry to the VIP lounge, luggage service, escort through passport control, 24-hour service telephone, full concierge service including chauffeur-driven limousine, private jet, interpreter and much more.
Travel with like-minded people and book your seat on one of the fixed departure dates of our guaranteed departure tours. Small groups of max. 12 participants provide a lot of flexibility while exploring the country at an attractive price. The focus is on authentic encounters with the local people.
Self-drive tours are an affordable option to explore the Gulf States. They are becoming increasingly popular as our stunning countries are safe. All you need is an international driving license. Thanks to GPS and the mostly good road conditions, routes can be easily navigated even by inexperienced offroad drivers.
Enjoy a unique blend of first-class service, comfort and a relaxed atmosphere in stunhing remote locations. Luxury camping in the mountains and desert is an ideal option for those looking to combine
a stay at a luxury hotel with a trip inland. For guests who want to explore the remote corners of our peaceful and beautiful countries, we create a truly tailor-made glamping experience.
Oman is the perfect destination for families with children of all ages to visit. The trips include museum visits, water sports, dolphin watching, farm visits, planetariums, fun and waterparks, cave exploration, dune walking, camel rides, animal markets, forts, and muchmore.
Kayaking is a great way to explore the Gulf of Oman. Being part of the Indian Ocean often makes for calm waters with good visibility. Spot large schools of fish, pods of dolphins, turtles and rays as you paddle amoungst the secluded caverns, coves, forests or out in the open ocean.
The tent is spacious and durable. It can easily be pitched by one person. Rent a 4×4 with rooftop tent and camping equipment. You will sleep safely and never wake up in a pool of water again. With excellent visibility and ventilation, this tent is our preferred choice for camping.