Oman Up Close – Experience the Real Oman This November
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NOVEMBER IN OMAN
AN ADVENTURE THAT TAKES YOU FAR FROM THE EVERYDAY
15 days in total – 13 days full of experiences and 2 (half) days for travel.
Just 10 working days of leave are enough to experience the most with minimal time off.
🇨🇿 November 17th is a Czech national holiday celebrating Freedom. I find it symbolic and meaningful to celebrate it through travel. The following day is the Sultan of Oman's birthday, and it's wonderful to experience the celebrations in the capital alongside local people.
🇴🇲 Oman in all its colours – every day takes you to a new world: mountains, sea, desert, canyons, oases, and traditional towns. Stunning landscapes, breathtaking views, and hidden stories in stone streets and golden sands.
This trip is designed for active travellers who love nature, diversity, and occasional challenges.
Small group: 10–12 people
Dates: November 6–20, 2025 (13 days on site + 2 (half) travel days)
Estimated cost (excluding flights): about 1500 EUR
If you fly from Prague, a low-cost return flight costs 313 EUR. Flight prices are rising, so early booking is recommended.
What's included:
Accommodation – verified guesthouses, traditional homes, desert camp, and sometimes tents under the stars. Prices are based on double rooms. Single rooms available at double cost.
Transport around Oman – minibus with driver, fuel, and 4x4 for the desert.
Most activities – entry fees, trips, hikes, and excursions with local guides.
Guidance and support throughout the trip.
Drinking water during travel and excursions.
Meals – most meals are pre-arranged at accommodation or local eateries. Restaurant meals are paid individually (typically up to 8 EUR/person/meal). Snacks can be bought locally.
What's not included:
Flights – I can help with selection and booking.
Travel insurance – arranged individually.
Note: I am not a travel agency. All costs are paid by participants, and I organise and guide the trip as a self-employed tour leader under my business license.
What to expect:
🕌 Nizwa – visit the traditional market with spices, fruit, and livestock; watch the sunset from the iconic sand-colored fort overlooking the city.
🏚 Bahla – stroll through the old quarter with abandoned mud-brick houses, soaking up an atmosphere that takes you hundreds of years back in time.
🌴 Misfat Al Abriyeen – overnight stay in a traditional mountain village with a UNESCO-protected falaj irrigation system; walk through fruit orchards and watch the sunset over the canyon.
🏡 Al Hamra – experience traditions and culture in a 400-year-old house; overnight in a beautifully restored historic home in the heart of the old town.
🏞 Wadi Al Nakhar & Jebel Shams – stay in clay cottages at the bottom of the canyon; enjoy views of Oman's highest mountain and the raw beauty of the surrounding nature.
🏛 Visit the ancient tombs – mysterious stone structures over 4,000 years old, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🥾 Balcony Walk – a famous hike along a cliffside with breathtaking views of Oman's Grand Canyon, passing abandoned mountain villages.
🏜 Wahiba Sands (Sharqiyah Desert) – overnight in a luxury tent among the dunes; sunset, campfire, starry sky, and sunrise over a sea of sand.
💧 Wadi Bani Khalid – swim in turquoise pools in the middle of a desert oasis.
🚤 Sur – visit the maritime museum and traditional dhow boatyards.
🌊 Coastal drive with stops at the natural sinkhole Bimmah Sinkhole and the ruins of the lost city of Qalhat, a UNESCO site.
🐠 Boat trip & snorkeling – discover coral reefs and colorful fish around the Dimaniyat Islands.
🕌 Muscat on the Sultan's Birthday – visit the Grand Mosque, enjoy the festive atmosphere of the capital, shop for souvenirs, and share a farewell dinner.
Why go in November?
Ideal weather (November is Oman's best travel season).
Maximum experiences in minimal time.
Deep contact with nature and traditional Omani culture.
Authentic encounters with locals who welcome you as guests, not tourists.
A chance to know Oman far beyond regular tours.
❤️ It will not be just a holiday, but a lifetime experience – mountains, sea, desert dunes, and palm gardens will stay in your heart forever.
Travel beyond the tourist trails – meet locals, hear their stories, feel the wild nature, and see the colours of the Orient.
Come, and live a piece of Oman with us.
Who am I
I'm Jana, and I love travelling in a way that touches the soul – my own, and the souls of the people I meet.
Over the years, I've travelled to many countries and explored different cultures. I've worked with Japanese, Dutch, German, English, and American people.
Whenever someone asked me about my favourite country, I never knew which one to choose – until I discovered Oman.
I fell in love with Oman from the very first moment, just like most visitors who come here. I dare say there are not many countries in the world where people treat you with such kindness, hospitality, and warmth – where tourists are welcomed as honoured guests.
As I travelled through its stunning landscapes and met the people who live here, I realised I wanted to share this experience with others – but differently. Not as a catalogue-style holiday, but as an experience that gets under your skin. The way I like to travel myself.
And maybe, along the way, we can bring some of Oman's kindness back home with us.
With me, you'll experience Oman a little differently.
Discover Oman up close – carefree, together, in a small group of like-minded people.
With respect for local people and nature, at a pace that allows you to truly feel and connect.
No tourist crowds. Just real encounters, local culture, wild nature, silence, and the colours of the Orient.
Journeys that matter – for the body and for the soul.
I've walked Oman's mountains and valleys, found beautiful spots for sleeping under the stars, swimming, and enjoying nature – and I'd love to share them with you.