10 DAY OFF-ROAD OMAN 4×4 ITINERARY
In this guide we outline a detailed itinerary for a 10 day 4×4 self-drive Oman road trip. We also offer a downloadable route map and daily accommodation and wild camping suggestions.
Oman is made for off-road adventures. Tracks cut through mountains, wadis, deserts, and high plateaus. They link low-lying coastal plains with the soaring Eastern and Western Hajar. This Middle Eastern gem offers such an incredible variety of experiences and landscapes that no two days are ever the same. It’s one of our all-time favourite countries, and the perfect place for a 4×4 road trip.
What’s more, Oman also manages to cater equally well to an adventure-seeking budget camper or a luxury-loving traveller. There are endless wild camping opportunities as well as some seriously swish resorts. So, whatever your budget, we’ve put together the ultimate 10 day off-road Oman itinerary for you. We’ve hand-picked the route after two separate trips and 6 weeks travelling in Oman, and feel it acts as an ideal introduction to the country. It covers many of the best things to see in Oman, including wadis, deserts, beaches and mountains, plus historical and cultural sites. We also have daily accommodation suggestions, as well as alternative camping options. Opt for one or the other depending on your budget, or mix-and-match for an especially memorable experience.
Looking for a truly budget Oman road trip? Rent a cheaper 2WD and follow our 10 Day 2WD itinerary, camping along the way.
Got longer in Oman? Lucky you. If you have 2 weeks, we suggest including Masirah Island and the Sugar Dunes in this itinerary. If you have up to a month, after visiting everywhere outlined in this 10 day Oman itinerary, head south to Dhofar. Check out our Essential Salalah and Dhofar Guide to plan your ultimate Oman road trip!
Finally, we recommend reading our Oman Road Trip Guide for more practical information, especially if you’re planning on camping.
10 DAY OMAN ITINERARY
ROUTE MAP & OFFLINE PDF GUIDE
Day 1 – ARRIVE MUSCAT
Day 2 – MUSCAT to BANDAR AL KHIRAN (if camping)
Day 3 – BANDAR AL KHIRAN to FINS
(via BIMMAH SINKHOLE & WADI SHAB)
Day 4 – FINS to WAHIBA SANDS
(via SALMAH PLATEAU)
Day 5 – WAHIBA SANDS to SAYQ PLATEAU
Day 6 – SAYQ PLATEAU to NIZWA
Day 7 {CAMPING ROUTE} – NIZWA to WADI DAMM
(via TANUF, BAHLA, JABRIN & AL AYN BEEHIVE TOMBS)
Day 7 {HOTEL ROUTE} – NIZWA to BAHLA
(via JABRIN, WADI DAMM & AL AYN BEEHIVE TOMBS)
Day 8 {CAMPING ROUTE} – WADI DAMM to JEBEL SHAMS
Day 8 {HOTEL ROUTE} – BAHLA to JEBEL SHAMS (via TANUF)
Day 9 – JEBEL SHAMS to MISFAT AL ABRIYEEN
Day 10 – MISFAT AL ABRIYEEN to MUSCAT
(via WADI BANI AWF, BILAD SAYT & LITTLE SNAKE CANYON)
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE
Day 4 – FINS to RAS AL JINZ (via SUR)
Day 5 – RAS AL JINZ to WAHIBA SANDS
(via WADI BANI KHALID)
10 DAY OMAN ITINERARY
Day 2
MUSCAT to BANDAR AL KHIRAN
(if camping)
Day 3
BANDAR AL KHIRAN to FINS
(via BIMMAH SINKHOLE & WADI SHAB)
Day 4
FINS to WAHIBA SANDS
(via SALMAH PLATEAU)
Day 5
WAHIBA SANDS to SAYQ PLATEAU
Day 7 {CAMPING ROUTE}
NIZWA to WADI DAMM
(via TANUF, BAHLA, JABRIN & AL AYN BEEHIVE TOMBS)
Day 7 {HOTEL ROUTE}
NIZWA to BAHLA
(via JABRIN, WADI DAMM & AL AYN BEEHIVE TOMBS)
Day 8 {CAMPING ROUTE}
WADI DAMM to JEBEL SHAMS
Day 8 {HOTEL ROUTE}
BAHLA to JEBEL SHAMS
(via TANUF)
Day 9
JEBEL SHAMS to MISFAT AL ABRIYEEN
Day 10
MISFAT AL ABRIYEEN to MUSCAT
(via WADI BANI AWF, BILAD SAYT & LITTLE SNAKE CANYON)
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE
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OFF-ROAD OMAN ITINERARY ROUTE MAP
We have created an accompanying map for this Oman itinerary. You can use it online or offline to easily navigate the route. We have marked all of the driving and hiking routes, plus the key sights, wild camp spots, and accommodation options for each day of the itinerary outlined in this guide. This allows you to quickly pinpoint places and navigate to them.