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Self-Drive Itinerary Through Oman’s Canyons, Deserts, and the Hajar Mountains
A practical 7-day self-drive itinerary in Oman, starting from Muscat and passing through Wadi Shab, Sur, the Wahiba Sands, Nizwa, the Green Mountains, Jebel Shams, and Misfah Al Ablin.
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 9
- Mapped stops
- 9
- Mapped distance
- 673.5 km
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Day 2
3 stops · 85 km · 1 hr 10 minDay 3
2 stops · 182.5 km · 1 hr 50 minNo drivable connection
Day 4
1 stops · 150.5 kmNo drivable connection
Day 5
1 stops · 66.8 km · 1 hr 20 minDay 6
2 stops · 188.7 km · 3 hr 50 minMap explore
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Oman
Self-Drive Itinerary Through Oman’s Canyons, Deserts, and the Hajar Mountains
A practical 7-day self-drive itinerary in Oman, starting from Muscat and passing through Wadi Shab, Sur, the Wahiba Sands, Nizwa, the Green Mountains, Jebel Shams, and Misfah Al Ablin.
Day 2
Bimmah Sinkhole
Easy coastal stop after leaving Muscat.
View in Google MapsWadi Shab
Main wadi hike and swim stop; start early.
View in Google MapsFatah Al Khair Dhow Yard
Sur coast stop for dhow heritage before the desert leg.
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Day 3
Wadi Bani Khalid
Accessible wadi pools between Sur and Wahiba Sands.
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Desert camp and dune logistics section.
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Day 4
Nizwa Fort
Nizwa old-town and souq anchor stop.
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Day 5
Jebel Akhdar
Hajar Mountains driving and terrace village area.
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Day 6
Jebel Shams View Point
Jebel Shams viewpoint and Balcony Walk area.
View in Google MapsMisfat Al Abriyeen
Alternative gentler mountain day village stop.
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