Sunday 21 / December / 2025
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued a directive to all adventure tourism companies and operators, stressing the need for strict adherence to approved safety guidelines amid the continued growth of adventure tourism in the Sultanate of Oman.
The ministry emphasized that compliance with these regulations is mandatory and legally binding. Operators who fail to adhere to the guidelines may face legal action in accordance with laws governing tourism activities and environmental protection.
The directive aims to ensure that adventure tourism activities—including canyoning, rock climbing, hiking and other outdoor experiences—are carried out in a safe and responsible manner, while safeguarding participants and preserving Oman’s natural environment.
In a recent notice, the ministry outlined several requirements for adventure tourism service providers. These include obtaining prior written approval from the relevant authorities before conducting any adventure activity on private land or government property. Operators are also required to ensure that all safety and adventure equipment, such as ropes, zip-line installations, climbing gear and descent systems, are inspected and approved by the competent authorities before installation.
The ministry further stressed that altering, damaging or tampering with existing safety equipment at adventure sites is strictly prohibited, as such actions could endanger visitors and compromise overall safety.
