This Self-Drive Oman Holiday is a great way to experience the best of Oman independently.

Oman lends itself perfectly to Self-Drive as the roads are excellent and carry very little traffic. The drives through the mountains, past sand dunes and along the coastal road are varied and full of interest.

This Self-Drive Oman holiday includes time to explore Muscat with it's mosques, souk, fish market and attractive corniche.

From Muscat head into the mountains to discover historic fort towns such as Nizwa as well as the beautiful mountains scenery of northern Oman.

From the mountains to the desert - drive south and be transferred into the great Wahiba Sands to experience an overnight stay in the desert, complete with camel riding and star gazing.

Sur offers the chance to see traditional Dhow building yards and the turtle beach at nearby Ras Al Jinz.

From Sur, head back to Muscat along the beautiful coastal road where you may hardly see another vehicle all day.

Our man Self Drive holidays and tours are all completely tailor made and can be adjusted to suit your exact interests and budget. Just let us know the kind of trip you would like.

Day 1: Fly UK to Muscat

Overnight flight UK to Muscat.

Day 2: Muscat

Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight Muscat.

Day 3: Muscat

Full day city at leisure to explore Muscat independently. Alternatively add on a city tour of Muscat.

Overnight Muscat. Breakfast included.

Day 4: Nizwa & Hajar Mountains

Pick up rental car. Drive to Hajar Mountains and Nizwa. Perhaps visit Bahla Fort and Jabrin Castle.

Overnight Nizwa. Breakfast included.

Day 5: Al Hamra

Drive to Hajar Mountains and Nizwa.

Explore the mountains, wadis and ancient villages in the Jebel Akhdar.

Overnight The View, Al Hamra. Breakfast included.

A Self Drive Holiday in Oman is a popular option for several reasons.

Roads are generally excellent throughout Oman and Self Drive holiday-makers normally don’t require a 4 by 4. Most attractions in Oman are accessible with a normal saloon car.

A popular route for a Self Drive holiday in Oman is from Muscat along the scenic Route 15 West into the Hajar Mountains through the Sumail Gap.

This two-lane highway is the main route through the mountains from the coast into the interior of Oman and is normally very quiet. The drive from Muscat to Nizwa is around 1.5 hours.

This makes it possible to easily make a day trip to Nizwa from Muscat and see some of the attractions en-route, although a one or two night stay is much more preferable to really experience the region properly.

To get off into the Jebels (mountains) either side of the highway is a different matter as most require a 4 x 4. Signposting is excellent for all the major sights along the route.

One option for those looking to explore the mountains by car is to rent a normal car for the journey to and from Nizwa but switch to a 4 x 4 for one day from Nizwa in order to explore the mountains.