5 Outdoor Activities to Never Miss in Oman - For the Adventure Enthusiasts!

Enjoy the splendour of the great Arabian Peninsula when vacationing in Oman with adventurous activities! It will make your trip to Oman, a quintessential desert region, a complete adrenaline explosion! You can hike in the mountains, experience the underwater world and try some off-roading! Here is the ultimate guide outlining the best outdoor activities in Oman!

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Off-road Driving

Did you know that there are adventure activities in the deserts, mountains and gorges of Oman? You will have to try off-road riding to seek some of the best experiences in this country! Popular off-roading excursions give one a real taste of Oman's rugged environment! You can get in a 4x4 vehicle to make this possible! Just make sure that you head out with experienced off-road drivers. They should be well versed with the necessary information, navigation, equipment, emergency procedures and communication! Most experiences will take you through incredible gorges located in Jabal Al Akhdar Mountains! The views are simply sublime!

Swimming

Numerous hotels and resorts in Oman are lined across white sandy beaches located within safe and secure lagoons. Some of these hotels are nestled in sheltered bays which are safe for swimming. There are many public beaches that have picnic spots, shade, toilet facilities and showers! However, make sure that when you head to the public beaches that you are modestly dressed. You can enjoy the best swimming experience in the east of the country! You can also check out Muscat shore excursions for a wonderful experience! You have to find accommodation in a convenient location to try out all these fun activities. For instance, one can check out properties like Al Falaj Hotel for a good experience! 

Hiking

The splendid mountains here are known to offer excellent trekking and hiking experiences. These dramatic pathways wind their way across windswept spectacular ridges! Find your way through canyons and great wadis! Who wouldn’t want to hike their way through such beautiful sceneries? There is an extensive network of hiking trails that are well marked. River Valley walks are very popular among tourists which will involve exhilarating climbs over gorges, rock pools and boulders! If you are the adventurous kind, you know you cannot miss out on this opportunity! Just make sure that you are well prepared to undertake these adventurous activities in Oman's weather. You have to be appropriately dressed and make sure that you carry a lot of water! The best time to hike in Oman will definitely be from October to April.

Diving

The diving experience offered here is just spectacular! The underwater landscape is unspoilt and offers extensive marine life watching! There are relatively many dive sites in Oman and therefore the dive sites do not become too crowded. This also means you can have the oceans all to yourself! There are well-certified dive schools right around the country. Most of the beaches do have their own dive centre that you can check out! They will be able to teach you and equip you with all the necessary skills to undertake your very first dive! Remember, Oman offers a number of water sports activities that will excite the adrenaline junkies.

Camel and horse riding 

You cannot turn up in Oman and not try their camel and horse-riding expeditions! There are several riding schools here that can teach you how to ride a horse or even a camel. Riding schools are known to offer camel and horse rides for both experienced riders and novices! Most often, they recommend the 90-minute ride which will take you through the beautiful sandy stretches of Oman's beaches.