Oman tours & vacations

Yes, American travelers require a visa to enter Oman. However, they can apply for an online tourist visa, which is available on Oman's official eVisa website.

Yes, Oman is considered one of the safest places in the Middle East. Additionally, Omanis are known for their hospitality.

Oman is considered a conservative country, so it is best for tourists to wear modest clothing.

Some of the clothing that tourists should wear when visiting Oman includes:

• lightweight clothing that reaches the shoulders and knees
• comfortable shoes for walking
• a scarf for visiting mosques

Major Omani cities tend to have a handful of internet cafes, and Wi-Fi is becoming available in many cafes and public places.

Mobile roaming connections are in place with many international phone companies, though coverage isn’t all that reliable in rural areas.

The tap water in Oman (desalinated) is considered safe to drink, though bottled water is safer. If you don’t like the idea of drinking the tap water, we’d advise bringing water purification tablets or asking your leader where filtered water can be found so as to cut down on unnecessary landfill.

Many travelers come to Oman for its dramatic landscapes and cultural heritage. Highlights often include:

• Muscat and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
• The desert dunes of Wahiba Sands
• Wadis with turquoise pools like Wadi Shab
• Nizwa Fort and traditional souks
• The fjord-like coastline of Musandam

The major credit card brands are commonly accepted in substantial hotels and restaurants.

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. It's important to understand that each country you visit may have its own specific entry requirements, and some destinations mandate travel health insurance for all foreign travellers, regardless of their nationality.

We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation, but minimum coverage may differ from trip to trip, so make sure you check the Travel Insurance section in your Essential Trip Information. You will not be permitted to join the group until your leader has sighted your insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number, and these details will be recorded on the first day of your trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.

For travellers who reside within the European Union, Switzerland or the USA, the requirement to purchase travel insurance cannot be compulsory. However, the purchase of travel insurance is still highly recommended, and travellers from these regions who decline travel insurance when travelling outside their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form, recognising personal responsibility for emergency medical and repatriation costs should they arise.

ATMs are plentiful in Oman and most are connected to the big international brands.

We take the health and safety of our travellers seriously and take every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and inclusive for everyone. When you travel with us, you have access to our global support network and local on‑ground leadership, and you can rest easy knowing we have a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination.

We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure. The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.