One week road trip around Oman 🇴🇲 The PERFECT trip?

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  • In this travel vlog we visit Muscat and it's mosque. We swim with turtles at Al-Daymaniyat Islands. We hired a car and drove to Bimmah Sinkhole and
    Wadi Shab & Wadi Bani khalid. We spend a night in the desert and walk Oman's answer to the Grand Canyon in Jebel Shams.
    Hotel in Muscat where we also hired car: lanavilla-oman.com/
    Thanks to Luke, Katie and Chris for the turtle footage (My camera dead, RIP)
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 75

  • @WestGoesEast
    @WestGoesEast  8 місяців тому +3

    If you enjoy watching TRAVEL VLOGS and finding new travel INSPIRATION, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel. Thanks! 🙂

  • @MatHall
    @MatHall Рік тому +12

    So so good. Massively makes me want to explore those Wadis in particular!!! What a country. Awesome edit skills. So watchable 👍

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mat! It certainly has some cool places to explore!

  • @Mupoco-bd1dl
    @Mupoco-bd1dl 3 місяці тому +3

    This is by far the most amazing video about Oman on UA-cam! I really enjoyed it.

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  3 місяці тому

      Ah thanks. What a nice comment. Thanks for watching 😊

  • @Fredsausage886
    @Fredsausage886 Рік тому +6

    really enjoyed watching your excellent videos ,desert nights looked amazing 👍

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому

      Thank you. Yes the deserts were a real highlight for us 😊

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Рік тому +4

    West-yo! you made gorgeous edition,🙂

  • @Moonbeam240
    @Moonbeam240 2 місяці тому +1

    Stunning video. Thank you. Very interesting. 😊

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it!

  • @ianhilditch8743
    @ianhilditch8743 Рік тому +3

    Another great vlog Phil. Great pic on that GoPro. Keep them coming l!

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому +1

      Cheers bro! Thanks again for watching.

  • @prashantchainani
    @prashantchainani 4 місяці тому +1

    great video. thank you for making it.

  • @Moonbeam240
    @Moonbeam240 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  2 місяці тому

      Ah thanks! This is my first ever 😊

  • @Nassersinani
    @Nassersinani 4 місяці тому +1

    im glad you guys enjoy Oman

  • @Al7ajri
    @Al7ajri Рік тому +2

    great video mate

  • @dobrinstanev4880
    @dobrinstanev4880 Рік тому +3

    good stuff

  • @EmmaSamways
    @EmmaSamways Рік тому +4

    Just catching up. Defo went to the Grand Mosqu. Stunning

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому

      Hope you went to some of the other natural places too!

    • @EmmaSamways
      @EmmaSamways Рік тому

      @West Goes East sadly not. I was only there for 5 nights and was staying with my friends parents. We spent our time going to the expat areas. Beach, pool, M and S, and sunbathing. We were only 16!

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому

      @@EmmaSamways didn't realise they had Marks and Spencers there 🤔

    • @EmmaSamways
      @EmmaSamways Рік тому

      @West Goes East well the used to. There was a big UK military base there so they did a roaring trade with the espats!

  • @JC-qv8yo
    @JC-qv8yo Рік тому +3

    This was very interesting Phil and very well edited and put together. You have come a long way since doing the South Downs Way (literally!) and deserve far more views and subscribers than you currently have. Well done! Wasn't expecting another adventure so soon after the last!

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому

      Much appreciated! And yes, youtube is a tough slog but at least I have these video memories for years to come :)

    • @Al7ajri
      @Al7ajri Рік тому +1

      i agree

  • @crazy_spirit_of_a_life529
    @crazy_spirit_of_a_life529 Рік тому +4

    Fabuleux

  • @jsindc20009
    @jsindc20009 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video...got here after seeing your Jordan video. I was already planning my Jordan trip but now I want to go to Oman too. Also tip on the phone: saltwater doesn't dry completely so the phone thinks there is still moisture. If you have a waterproof phone you just need to wash the salt off and let it dry.

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  11 місяців тому

      Thank you. Yes, Oman is just as amazing as Jordan. In fact it probably has more to offer but Petra and Wadi Rum are incredible so well worth going to Jordan for those places alone.
      Thanks for the tip about the phone. Thankfully I had phone insurance so got it replaced. Just gutted I lost the turtle footage.

  • @Al7ajri
    @Al7ajri Рік тому +3

    hope u enjoyed oman

  • @TravellingTorunn
    @TravellingTorunn Рік тому +4

    MarrHabban Phil! What an epic adventure. And very well told and edited. Such beautiful swimming trips and that lovely glamping experience in the desert. And a lot of other memorable trips and sights. Very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing and Masa' al kheir 😊.

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. It really has some beautiful locations 🙂

  • @kvnabrn
    @kvnabrn Рік тому +3

    Hello!
    What a wonderful trip ! :D
    Where did you sleep exactly in the desert ? The spot look awesome. We are planning to go there also.

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому

      The camp was called Wahiba Bedouins private camp. Really special due to the small size and the kind host.

  • @faisalshaheen3647
    @faisalshaheen3647 Рік тому +2

    Hey! Awesome video. Really well put together. Where did you stayed for your time around jabal Al chams?

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому

      Thank you! :) It was called Sama heights resort. Hope that helps!

  • @mohammedalsabari8685
    @mohammedalsabari8685 Рік тому +3

    Come to nizwa fort

  • @alexgermany2119
    @alexgermany2119 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi, really great video. Which place in Muskat is it at 0:36
    Thanks

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  4 місяці тому

      Thank you. It's the old town of Muscat. A short taxi ride from the modern part

    • @alexgermany2119
      @alexgermany2119 4 місяці тому

      @@WestGoesEast 👍

  • @kmtb2011
    @kmtb2011 3 місяці тому +1

    did you prebook Daymaniyat island? or can you jsut arrive at the port hoping for someone to take you there (with fee of course)

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  3 місяці тому +1

      I would book tbh as they get booked up pretty quickly and the port is a bit of a drive out of town.
      Having said that I think we booked a day in advance. The owner of our hotel rang them company up to see if there was availability on the boat and luckily for us there was.

  • @zhivagoramos-zhicar5729
    @zhivagoramos-zhicar5729 6 місяців тому +2

    Great video! Any recomendations for renting car in Oman?

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! We rented from our accommodation in Muscat, Lana Villa. There is a link in the description.

    • @zhivagoramos-zhicar5729
      @zhivagoramos-zhicar5729 6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks!

  • @darrenbennicke3722
    @darrenbennicke3722 6 місяців тому +2

    How long did you spend in Wadi Shab? We have a spare afternoon layover and were wondering if we could fit it in from Muscat.

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  6 місяців тому +1

      We arrived in the afternoon but could have spent the whole day there as its so nice. It felt a bit rushed for us. It's about a 2 hour drive from Muscat , a 5 minute boat ride across the river and then probs about a 45 min walk through the canyon until you reach the water. So it is doable if you have a car but you maybe pushed for time. Plus I think the last boat across the river is at 7pm (but cant remember for sure)?
      There is the Bimmah Sinkhole which is a bit closer to Muscat which is pretty cool. Not as nice as Wadi Shab though. Hope that helps?

    • @darrenbennicke3722
      @darrenbennicke3722 6 місяців тому

      @@WestGoesEast Helps a lot. Thanks for replying!

  • @aetti31
    @aetti31 15 днів тому +1

    Hy very nice... what was the name of the company for the desert night? Thanks!

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  15 днів тому

      Thanks. Tbh I really can't remember. I looked on my bookings history on Bookings.com which is where I thought we booked it but it's not there. Perhaps have a look on there anyway and hopefully you'll find it. It only had 2 tents

    • @aetti31
      @aetti31 15 днів тому

      @@WestGoesEast oh well thanks anyway.... yeah exactly because it only has two tents i was interested in it. :)

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  15 днів тому

      @@aetti31 I'll ask Emma and see if she knows and get back to you if she knows

    • @philrwesty
      @philrwesty 15 днів тому

      @@aetti31 Found it. Its called Bedouins tents camp

  • @sierraward9609
    @sierraward9609 Рік тому +1

    Hi there! Great video! Did you have any issues driving a smaller (not 4x4) vehicle around? In particular to the wadi?

    • @sierraward9609
      @sierraward9609 Рік тому +1

      *Also you mention there were people offering rides up to jebel? So one could potentially park the car at the bottom? We’ll be in a rental and I’m terrified of ruining it, haha. Thanks!

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому

      Hi there. Thanks for watching :)
      No issues with driving to any of the wadis. The only procarious drive we had was up to Jebal but we manged it and the car was fine plus we were in a brand new hire car and there not a scratch. It's just a bit steep and there was no tarmac.
      I wouldn't suggest trying to get a lift up as that was just some guy trying his luck to make a buck or 2....I wouldnt have fully trusted that plus you'd have to find your own way back too when coming back down the mountain.

    • @sierraward9609
      @sierraward9609 Рік тому

      @@WestGoesEast ok, thanks! I heard/read somewhere that there might be a checkpoint at the bottom not allowing non 4x4 vehicles up so wasn't sure.

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому

      ​@@sierraward9609we didn't encounter any check points. I think you'll be OK. That's if you go where we went anyway.

  • @harrygriffiths8996
    @harrygriffiths8996 5 місяців тому +2

    Hey man, did you need a permit for the drone or did you just take and risk it?

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  5 місяців тому

      Hey, I didn't take my drone? Are there any drone shots in the vid?
      I wouldn't risk tbh as you'll likely have it taken away at the airport but I guess you never know if you wanna try. I did meet a guy at the sink hole who had one but he had driven it through from Dubai.
      I've got the same issue for an upcoming trip to Senegal where it's not allowed. Bit of a bugger!

  • @emmyalwahaibi2728
    @emmyalwahaibi2728 Рік тому +2

    Please tell me how you found Oman, is it safe?

    • @WestGoesEast
      @WestGoesEast  Рік тому +2

      We loved Oman. It felt incredibly safe and the people were friendly.

    • @emmyalwahaibi2728
      @emmyalwahaibi2728 Рік тому

      @@WestGoesEast Thank you for answering my question.

  • @UYouTube-so6tc
    @UYouTube-so6tc Рік тому

    hello. Are you still in Oman?

  • @mahanchannel7952
    @mahanchannel7952 7 місяців тому

    به عنوان یه ایرانی کاملا کشورهای عربی در حاشیه خلیج فارس رو میشناسم، همچنین این ویدئو رو از کشور عمان دوست داشتم