The Oman Self Drive Tours travel agency
“Flawless professionalism” - pilpoil, Tripadvisor / “Faultless planning, excellent briefing on arrival” - jane r, Tripadvisor
Who better than experienced guides to create your road trip?
Founder of the tour operator Oman Self Drive Tours, Paul lived 13 years in the Sultanate of Oman and now organises your holidays from France.
Partners of the agency, Sophie and Hussain live in Muscat, the Omani capital, and take care of you all along your stay.
Only employee of his company, Paul is your single contact during the whole preparation of your tour and he organises only a limited number of trips per year – a true guarantee of quality.
Learn more about our agency and our ethical tourism principles.
Who better than experienced guides to create your road trip?
Founder of the tour operator Oman Self Drive Tours, Paul lived 13 years in the Sultanate of Oman and now organises your holidays from France.
Partners of the agency, Sophie and Hussain live in Muscat, the Omani capital, and take care of you all along your stay.
Only employee of his company, Paul is your single contact during the whole preparation of your tour and he organises only a limited number of trips per year – a true guarantee of quality.
Learn more about our agency and our ethical tourism principles.
Head for adventure with our self-drive tours à la carte !
“Truly magical places off the beaten track, that we never would have found on our own” - jane r, Tripadvisor
The freedom to travel at your own pace, with your family or friends, along with the peace of mind of an organized tour ! It is just that simple !
Learn more about the Oman Self Drive Tours concept.
Our itineraries are tailored to your wishes : cultural visits, road trips, seaside holiday, more challenging circuits (hiking, canyoning, diving). It's up to you !
This does not prevent us from sticking to our vision of travelling : all our programmes offer strolls and short walks and give you the chance, at least part of the time, to go off the beaten track.
Learn more about the activities we offer.
The freedom to travel at your own pace, with your family or friends, along with the peace of mind of an organized tour ! It is just that simple !
Learn more about the Oman Self Drive Tours concept.
Our itineraries are tailored to your wishes : cultural visits, road trips, seaside holiday, more challenging circuits (hiking, canyoning, diving). It's up to you !
This does not prevent us from sticking to our vision of travelling : all our programmes offer strolls and short walks and give you the chance, at least part of the time, to go off the beaten track.
Learn more about the activities we offer.
The Sultanate of Oman : a fascinating country, the place to go for road trips
A very safe country, an excellent road network with little traffic, a hospitable population: what more could you ask for when travelling without a guide ?
It is simple : wild and varied landscapes, a unique culture, the opportunity to enjoy a real adventure away from crowds !
Learn more about the reasons why you should travel to Oman and how easily you can travel there.
It is simple : wild and varied landscapes, a unique culture, the opportunity to enjoy a real adventure away from crowds !
Learn more about the reasons why you should travel to Oman and how easily you can travel there.
Our tours in Oman
“A great experience” - MartinWakeling, Tripadvisor / “Such a fab holiday” - jane r, Tripadvisor
Here are a few itinerary examples. Do not forget that all our road trips are tailor made: at your request, we can adapt a tour to your wishes or design one just for you.
You will find the programmes of the proposed tours below. They will already give you an accurate description of the itineraries and the activities. And if you travel with us, we will provide you with a roadbook including much more details to make a success of your tour.
See a roadbook extract.
Below prices in euros are valid for the 2025-2026 season (from September 2025 to April 2026).
Thanks to our European bank account, payments are made easy and you avoid adding exchange costs if you pay in euros.
Here are a few itinerary examples. Do not forget that all our road trips are tailor made: at your request, we can adapt a tour to your wishes or design one just for you.
You will find the programmes of the proposed tours below. They will already give you an accurate description of the itineraries and the activities. And if you travel with us, we will provide you with a roadbook including much more details to make a success of your tour.
See a roadbook extract.
Below prices in euros are valid for the 2025-2026 season (from September 2025 to April 2026).
Thanks to our European bank account, payments are made easy and you avoid adding exchange costs if you pay in euros.
- 1 week
- 2 weeks
- Hiking / canyon
- 4x4+
1-week tours
Jebels, desert and wadis
Discovery 4x4+ self-drive tour
8 days - Comfort 2-3*
Starting from 2460 € (2 persons) / 3380 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Jebels, desert and wadis"
- Western Hajar mountains, Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Gulf of Oman)
- 4x4+: The spectacular crossing of the Western Hajar by vertiginous dirt roads (Wadi bani Awf)
- Up to 5 nights in small charming (more or less rustic) accommodations
- Small camp in the Wahiba Sands
- Driving up the Jebel Shams to discover the Grand Canyon from the top
- Mix of classics (Misfat, Nizwa, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and off-the-beaten-path sites
Nizwa and the Sharqiyah
Discovery 4x4 self-drive tour
8 days - Comfort 3*
Starting from 2730 € (2 persons) / 4100 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Nizwa and the Sharqiyah"
- Western Hajar mountains (south), Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Indian Ocean & Gulf of Oman)
- 2 nights in Nizwa
- Up to 5 nights in small charming accommodations
- Small luxury camp at the heart of the Wahiba Sands
- Swimming: up to 3 nights at the beachside / 3 days in the wadis
- Classics (Jabrin, Misfat, Nizwa, turtles, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and some off-the-beaten-path sites
Marvels of the Sultanate
Discovery 4x4 self-drive tour
7 days - Comfort 3-4*
Starting from 2840 € (2 persons) / 4600 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Marvels of the Sultanate"
- Western Hajar mountains (south and west), Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Gulf of Oman)
- The 3*/4* hotels the best located along the itinerary / 2 nights in homestay possible
- Comfortable or luxury camp in the Wahiba Sands
- Driving up the Jebel Shams to discover the Grand Canyon from the top
- Swimming: 1 night at the beachside / 3 days in the wadis
- Classics (Jabrin, Misfat, Nizwa, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and off-the-beaten-path sites
Beaches, desert and wadis
Discovery 4x4 self-drive tour
9 days - Comfort 2-3*
Starting from 3000 € (2 persons) / 4200 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Beaches, desert and wadis"
- 6 days around the Eastern Hajar mountains: many wadis, Wahiba desert, sea (Indian Ocean & Gulf of Oman)
- Boat trip and snorkelling at the Daymaniyat Islands
- Up to 4 nights in small charming accommodations
- Private camp in the Wahiba Sands
- Many swimming options: up to 4 nights at the beachside, including 2 in the same accommodation at the end / 4 days in the wadis
- Mix of classics (turtles, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and off-the-beaten-path sites
Hiking in the Western Hajar
Hiking 4x4+ self-drive tour
8 days - Comfort 2-3*
Starting from 2610 € (2 persons) / 3620 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Hiking in the Western Hajar"
- 7 days in the Western Hajar mountains (Jebel Akhdar, Jebel Shams)
- 4x4+: The spectacular crossing of the Western Hajar by vertiginous dirt roads (Wadi bani Awf)
- Up to 7 nights in small charming (more or less rustic) accommodations / 4 nights high in the mountains
- Walking options every day including 3 full-day hikes
- Many off-the-beaten-path sites
Secret deserts and wadis
Discovery 4x4 self-drive tour
8 days - Comfort 1-2-3*
Starting from 2340 € (2 persons) / 3420 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Secret deserts and wadis"
- North: Samail Gap, Wahiba desert, wadis
- Centre-east: 4 days off the beaten path: Sugar Dunes (white desert), Masirah Island, Indian Ocean
- 2 nights in a beach camp
- 1 or 2 nights in the Wahiba Sands
- Swimming: 2 nights at the beachside in the same accommodation / 2 days in the wadis
- Many off-the-beaten-path sites
2-week tours
The Hajar Mountains Loop
Discovery 4x4 self-drive tour
14 days - Comfort 2-3*
Starting from 4370 € (2 persons) / 6450 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "The Hajar Mountains Loop"
- Western Hajar mountains, Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Indian Ocean & Gulf of Oman)
- Driving around the Jebel Shams along little-known dirt roads then up the massif to discover the Grand Canyon from the top
- Up to 11 nights in small charming (more or less rustic) accommodations, including one in the superb village of Wakan / 3 nights high in the mountains
- 2 nights in 2 different regions of the Wahiba Sands
- Guided visits of the famous villages of Misfat al Abriyeen and Balad Sayt (Wadi bani Awf)
- Swimming: up to 4 nights at the beachside, including 2 in the same accommodation at the end / 3 days in the wadis
- Mix of classics (Jabrin, Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar, turtles, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and off-the-beaten-path sites
The Hajar Mountains Loop Comfort
Discovery 4x4 self-drive tour
14 days - Comfort 3-4*
Starting from 5550 € (2 persons) / 8820 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "The Hajar Mountains Loop Comfort"
- Western Hajar mountains, Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Indian Ocean & Gulf of Oman)
- Driving around the Jebel Shams along little-known dirt roads then up the massif to discover the Grand Canyon from the top
- The 3*/4* hotels the best located along the itinerary and comfortable guesthouses / 5 nights high in the mountains
- 2 nights in a comfortable or luxury camp in the Wahiba Sands
- Guided visits of the famous villages of Misfat al Abriyeen and Balad Sayt (Wadi bani Awf)
- Swimming: 4 nights at the beachside, including 2 in the same hotel at the end / 3 days in the wadis
- Mix of classics (Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar, turtles, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and off-the-beaten-path sites
Muscat to the White Desert
Discovery 4x4 self-drive tour
14 days - Comfort 1-2-3*
Starting from 3850 € (2 persons) / 5660 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Muscat to the White Desert"
- North: Western Hajar mountains (south and west), Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Gulf of Oman)
- Centre-east: 4 days off the beaten path: Sugar Dunes (white desert), Masirah Island, Indian Ocean
- Up to 7 nights in small charming (more or less rustic) accommodations / 1 night high in the mountains
- Up to 4 nights in beach camps
- 1 or 2 nights in the Wahiba Sands
- Driving up the Jebel Shams to discover the Grand Canyon from the top
- Guided visit of the famous village of Misfat al Abriyeen
- Swimming: up to 5 nights at the beachside, including 2 x 2 in the same accommodation / 3 days in the wadis
- Classics (Nizwa, Jabrin, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and many off-the-beaten-path sites
The Hajar Mountains Adventure
Discovery 4x4+ self-drive tour
14 days - Comfort 2-3*
Starting from 4350 € (2 persons) / 5980 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "The Hajar Mountains Adventure"
- Western and Eastern Hajar mountains, Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Gulf of Oman)
- 4x4+: The spectacular crossing of the Western Hajar by vertiginous dirt roads (Wadi bani Awf)
- 4x4+: The crossing of the Eastern Hajar down to the sea by little-used dirt roads
- Driving up the Jebel Shams to discover the Grand Canyon from the top
- Up to 11 nights in small charming (more or less rustic) accommodations / 3 nights high in the mountains
- 2 nights in a small camp in the Wahiba Sands
- Guided visit of the famous village of Misfat al Abriyeen
- Swimming: up to 3 nights at the beachside, including 2 in the same accommodation at the end / 2 days in the wadis
- Classics (Jabrin, Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and many off-the-beaten-path sites
Along the Omani trails
Hiking 4x4 self-drive tour
14 days - Comfort 2-3*
Starting from 4230 € (2 persons) / 6230 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Along the Omani trails"
- Western Hajar mountains (south and west), Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Gulf of Oman)
- Up to 12 nights in small charming (more or less rustic) accommodations / 4 nights high in the mountains
- Small camp in the Wahiba Sands
- 2 nights in a row in most of the accommodations
- Driving up the Jebel Shams to discover the Grand Canyon from the top
- Many walks including 3 full-day hikes (2 self-guided and 1 guided)
- Swimming: up to 4 nights at the beachside / 3 days in the wadis
- Mix of classics (Jabrin, Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and off-the-beaten-path sites
Hiking and canyon tours
Strolls and short walks are offered in all our programmes.
Tours classified as "hiking" include as well one or several day hikes, of variable length and height difference, guided or self-guided (see details in each programme). Most of these hikes are loop or return hikes and you are free not to walk the whole way.
In some wadis, we also offer guided canyon adventures. Learn more about aquatic hiking and canyoning in Oman.
Tours classified as "hiking" include as well one or several day hikes, of variable length and height difference, guided or self-guided (see details in each programme). Most of these hikes are loop or return hikes and you are free not to walk the whole way.
In some wadis, we also offer guided canyon adventures. Learn more about aquatic hiking and canyoning in Oman.
Hiking in the Western Hajar
Hiking 4x4+ self-drive tour
8 days - Comfort 2-3*
Starting from 2610 € (2 persons) / 3620 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Hiking in the Western Hajar"
- 7 days in the Western Hajar mountains (Jebel Akhdar, Jebel Shams)
- 4x4+: The spectacular crossing of the Western Hajar by vertiginous dirt roads (Wadi bani Awf)
- Up to 7 nights in small charming (more or less rustic) accommodations / 4 nights high in the mountains
- Walking options every day including 3 full-day hikes
- Many off-the-beaten-path sites
Along the Omani trails
Hiking 4x4 self-drive tour
14 days - Comfort 2-3*
Starting from 4230 € (2 persons) / 6230 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Along the Omani trails"
- Western Hajar mountains (south and west), Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Gulf of Oman)
- Up to 12 nights in small charming (more or less rustic) accommodations / 4 nights high in the mountains
- Small camp in the Wahiba Sands
- 2 nights in a row in most of the accommodations
- Driving up the Jebel Shams to discover the Grand Canyon from the top
- Many walks including 3 full-day hikes (2 self-guided and 1 guided)
- Swimming: up to 4 nights at the beachside / 3 days in the wadis
- Mix of classics (Jabrin, Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and off-the-beaten-path sites
Mountains and canyons of Oman
Hiking 4x4 self-drive tour
14 days - Comfort 3*
Starting from 5050 € (2 persons) / 7800 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Mountains and canyons of Oman"
- Western Hajar mountains (south and west), Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Gulf of Oman)
- Up to 10 nights in small charming accommodations / 4 nights high in the mountains
- 2 nights in a comfortable camp in the Wahiba Sands
- 2 nights in a row in most of the accommodations
- Many walks including the complete ascent of the Jebel Shams in 2 days and 1 day hike on the Jebel Akhdar (self-guided)
- 2 aquatic hikes in the Eastern Hajar wadis (guided)
- Swimming: 4 nights at the seaside / 4 days in the wadis
- Classics (Al Hamra, Misfat, Nizwa, Wadi Tiwi) and many off-the-beaten-path sites
4x4+ tours
All our itineraries include dirt roads without specific difficulty, easily negotiated with the 4x4 vehicles we provide.
Tours classified as "4x4+" also include mountain dirt roads that require self-confidence in the driving of the vehicle. The driver should not be afraid of heights, as some parts are very steep, narrow and/or along the edge of cliffs. Nevertheless, they are all official roads, regularly maintained by the Omani government services.
Some "4x4+" itineraries can also include sand roads, especially to drive to certain camps in the Wahiba desert. For these usually short routes, a guide is present and can help you in case of problem. Note that in Oman, cars are not insured in sand.
Advices on the use of the vehicle are given at the start of the tour (and we can assist you by phone all along your trip).
Tours classified as "4x4+" also include mountain dirt roads that require self-confidence in the driving of the vehicle. The driver should not be afraid of heights, as some parts are very steep, narrow and/or along the edge of cliffs. Nevertheless, they are all official roads, regularly maintained by the Omani government services.
Some "4x4+" itineraries can also include sand roads, especially to drive to certain camps in the Wahiba desert. For these usually short routes, a guide is present and can help you in case of problem. Note that in Oman, cars are not insured in sand.
Advices on the use of the vehicle are given at the start of the tour (and we can assist you by phone all along your trip).
Jebels, desert and wadis
Discovery 4x4+ self-drive tour
8 days - Comfort 2-3*
Starting from 2460 € (2 persons) / 3380 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Jebels, desert and wadis"
- Western Hajar mountains, Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Gulf of Oman)
- 4x4+: The spectacular crossing of the Western Hajar by vertiginous dirt roads (Wadi bani Awf)
- Up to 5 nights in small charming (more or less rustic) accommodations
- Small camp in the Wahiba Sands
- Driving up the Jebel Shams to discover the Grand Canyon from the top
- Mix of classics (Misfat, Nizwa, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and off-the-beaten-path sites
The Hajar Mountains Adventure
Discovery 4x4+ self-drive tour
14 days - Comfort 2-3*
Starting from 4350 € (2 persons) / 5980 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "The Hajar Mountains Adventure"
- Western and Eastern Hajar mountains, Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Gulf of Oman)
- 4x4+: The spectacular crossing of the Western Hajar by vertiginous dirt roads (Wadi bani Awf)
- 4x4+: The crossing of the Eastern Hajar down to the sea by little-used dirt roads
- Driving up the Jebel Shams to discover the Grand Canyon from the top
- Up to 11 nights in small charming (more or less rustic) accommodations / 3 nights high in the mountains
- 2 nights in a small camp in the Wahiba Sands
- Guided visit of the famous village of Misfat al Abriyeen
- Swimming: up to 3 nights at the beachside, including 2 in the same accommodation at the end / 2 days in the wadis
- Classics (Jabrin, Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and many off-the-beaten-path sites
Muscat to the White Desert - 4x4+ variant
Discovery 4x4+ self-drive tour
14 days - Comfort 1-2-3*
Starting from 4210 € (2 persons) / 5610 € (4 persons)
Programme and price details of the tour "Muscat to the White Desert 4x4+"
- North: Western Hajar mountains, Wahiba desert, wadis, sea (Gulf of Oman)
- Centre-east: 4 days off the beaten path: Sugar Dunes (white desert), Masirah Island, Indian Ocean
- 4x4+: The spectacular crossing of the Western Hajar by vertiginous dirt roads (Wadi bani Awf)
- Up to 7 nights in small charming (more or less rustic) accommodations / 1 night high in the mountains
- Up to 4 nights in beach camps
- 1 or 2 nights in the Wahiba Sands
- Driving up the Jebel Shams to discover the Grand Canyon from the top
- Guided visit of the famous village of Misfat al Abriyeen
- Swimming: up to 5 nights at the beachside, including 2 x 2 in the same accommodation / 3 days in the wadis
- Classics (Nakhl, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi) and many off-the-beaten-path sites
