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Self-drive tour : our concept

What is a self-drive tour ?

A self-drive tour is an organised road trip, with clients driving themselves a rental car. They travel using the documents provided by the organising agency, which also books the accommodations.

The Oman Self Drive Tours concept

Based on our extensive knowledge of the country and its tourism sector, we adapted the self-drive concept to the Sultanate of Oman.

Tailor-made turnkey tours

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“Tailor-made trip” - pilpoil, Tripadvisor  /  “Perfect to see the country with minimal stress” - ElaineEM, Tripadvisor

All our itineraries are private and à la carte : they are based on the combination of your desires and our expertise.
You are tempted by a particular tour from our catalogue ? Fine !
You would like to make a few changes ? No problem !
You would prefer a fully customized itinerary ? All right, just contact us !

Once you have selected your road trip, just rely on us, we take care of it all for you : not only the reservations, but also the preparation of your travel documents and your GPS.

Upon your arrival in Oman, Paul will welcome you with a comprehensive briefing. He will answer your questions and give you all the information needed for a successful tour, including the use of the 4x4 vehicle.

 

High quality travel documents and tailored GPS data

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“Extremely detailed road book” - pilpoil, Tripadvisor  /  “GPS loaded with a map was indispensable” - ElaineEM, Tripadvisor  /  “We would have really struggled without” - jane r, Tripadvisor

Roadbook by Oman Self Drive Tours.

Crucial to the success of your road trip, our travel documents are precise, very detailed and the information they contain is constantly updated.
 
The documents contain not only all that you need to know about the activities that you can do during your trip, but also general information on Oman and tips and hints on how to travel with full peace of mind.
 
See a roadbook extract (tailor made document describing in detail the tour and the activities).
GPS by Oman Self Drive Tours.
To find your way easily and accurately, all the routes of your itinerary are pre-recorded in the GPS that we provide to you. Each morning, load in a few seconds the information of the day on the base map and you just have to follow the road displayed up to your next accommodation. The optional detours leading to the various sites of your programme, even those unavailable on Google Maps or other online GPS applications, are of course clearly displayed too.
 
And for hiking, we provide to you GPS tracks as well as exclusive home-made maps, at a scale of 1:25'000 or higher (you cannot find decent hiking maps in Oman).
Hiking map by Oman Self Drive Tours.

Travel in complete freedom : you are in control !

Tourist driving in the Omani central plain.
Your programme will propose several activities for each day, from which you will pick, during your road trip, those you are interested in. So, no need to book a visit on a given day months in advance; if, that day, you prefer to stay on the hotel beach or go hiking in a wadi, it's up to you !
 
As you may wish, we can also focus the program of your tour on a type of activity. It could, for example, contain activities that would be hiking-oriented or, rather, culture-oriented.
 
In any case, the information contained in your roadbook (such as the length of time or the physical level required) will help you select your activities in full knowledge.

With or without a guide, adventure off the beaten path

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“Great adventures on a trip mixed with mountain hikes, canyoning” - jane r, Tripadvisor

Guided descent of the Snake Canyon in the Wadi bani Awf.
Of course, we know you do not visit Oman every month so we offer you the great classics of the Sultanate. Staying true to our philosophy, we also like to share with you the more hidden sites we “discovered” thanks to our field research. Those can be little-used gravel roads, little-visited regions or alternative ways to approach the “must-sees”.

For the more adventurous, we are aware that everything is not accessible with only a roadbook and a GPS. This is why we offer you the best of both worlds with our combined tours “self-drive with guided excursions”. Local guides then lead you where it is necessary to really get off the beaten track and live unique experiences - hiking, canyoning or other outdoor activities. Camping in the wild, among the dunes, at the sea side or high in the mountains can complete these truly unique experiences.

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Oman Self Drive Tours
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Company registered in Oman
Ministry of Commerce CR number 1276308
PO Box 1178, PC 130, Al Azaiba, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

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  • Our tours
  • Nos circuits
  • The agency
  • L' agence
  • Our services
    • Self-drive : our concept
    • The activities we offer
  • Nos services
    • Autotour : notre concept
    • Les activités proposées
  • Why Oman ?
    • Why visit Oman ?
    • Ideal for self-drive tours
  • Pourquoi l' Oman ?
    • Pourquoi partir en Oman ?
    • Idéal pour l' autotour
  • Contact us
  • Contact
  • Covid-19 in Oman
  • Le covid-19 en Oman