Oman, at
your pace.

Muscat and the north

Winter, from November to early March, generally brings milder weather for outdoor plans. Summer is hotter in lowland areas. Choose walking, mountain and boat days around the conditions for your dates.

Salalah and Dhofar

Khareef usually falls between June and September, bringing mist, light rain and seasonal greenery. The photographs show particular conditions, not a year-round landscape. Confirm nature routes and boat operation for your dates.

Culture and clothing

Choose modest clothing for markets, villages and cultural visits. Ask about the specific visitor requirements for any mosque on your route. Seek permission before photographing people, especially in homes and shops.

Visit Oman’s etiquette guidance

Time and activity

Keep your arrival day and longer road excursions separate where practical. Tell Journeyfer your fixed plans and ask whether a quoted duration includes hotel travel. Walking, swimming and riding requirements vary by product.

Share what matters

Provide your accommodation name, party size and dates. Mention dietary, child seating or access requirements before confirmation so the team can check the proposed arrangement.

Coast and wildlife

Watch wildlife without feeding or touching it. Follow the crew’s viewing instructions and leave marine habitats undisturbed. A wildlife experience cannot promise a particular sighting.

Wadis, mountains and dunes

Keep litter with you, follow the agreed route and respect local access signs. Leave plants, rocks and archaeological remains where they are. Ask before entering private land.

Homes and cultural places

Let hosts and guides explain local etiquette. Ask before taking portraits or photographs inside homes, and give worshippers and residents space to go about their day.