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10 Things To Do In Muscat

Oman's best days out.

The 10 most popular things to do in Muscat. The Grand Mosque and Mutrah Corniche, Daymaniyat snorkelling trips, dolphin cruises and day trips out to the wadis.

10 Things To Do In Muscat

Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Trip with Brunch

Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Trip with Brunch - The 270-minute (4.5-hour) pace: what you’ll actually experience

1.Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Trip with Brunch

Most Popular★ 4.7

Snorkel Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands with a guided crew, see sea turtles and colorful fish, then relax with included snacks and brunch-style food.

“Such an amazing activity! Captain B was lovely and very helpful! Have not had snorkelling experience and not a great swimmer but Captain B was very patient and ensured everyone had a chance to look at the turtles. Provided with lots of snacks, water and lunch. Had a stop at the island for an hour…”

2,317 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $86by Global Scuba LLC

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From Muscat: Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Full-Day Tour

From Muscat: Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Full-Day Tour - The Muscat-to-Wadi drive: plan for the long scenic stretch

2.From Muscat: Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Full-Day Tour

★ 4.8

Guided Wadi Shab cave waterfall swim plus Bimmah Sinkhole on a full-day trip from Muscat with tea, lunch, and transfers.

“I would highly recommend this activity. We had an amazing tour guide Mahmoud. The hike itself was very scenic and the water was beautiful. A highlight was seeing the water fall inside the cave”

1,862 reviews3 - 9 hoursFrom $40by GidOman

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Muscat: Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Guided Group Tour

Rippled desert dunes in the Sharqiya Sands

3.Muscat: Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Guided Group Tour

★ 4.8

Small-group Muscat tour to Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands, with 4x4 dune drive, swimming time, lunch, and sunset options.

“Nasser was really great guide! Thanks a lot for the trip, swimming in Wadi Bani Khalid was wonderful. There are not any infrastructure yet but it is not fault of the tour guide (Oman is not so popular place now, but one of the best countries in golf!) Transportation also was good, Nasser was driving…”

820 reviews8 - 32 hoursFrom $130by GidOman

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Muscat: Half-Day Sightseeing Essentials Tour and Audio Guide

Muscat: Half-Day Sightseeing Essentials Tour and Audio Guide - Hotel Pickup and the 9:00 a.m. Start: The Real Timing Picture

4.Muscat: Half-Day Sightseeing Essentials Tour and Audio Guide

★ 4.2

A 4-hour Muscat essentials tour with GPS audio, hotel pickup, mosque and souk stops, and Royal forts photo views for $48.

“Our guide was amazing. It was just the two of us that had booked the tour and I know a lot of other tour providers that would cancel a tour with that number. It meant much more personal experience and was very enjoyable.”

598 reviews4 hoursFrom $48by Gray Line UAE & OMAN

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Muscat: Wadi Bani Khalid Oasis & Oman Desert Tour

Muscat: Wadi Bani Khalid Oasis & Oman Desert Tour - Wahiba Sands dune driving: why the ride is the main event

5.Muscat: Wadi Bani Khalid Oasis & Oman Desert Tour

★ 4.8

Swim turquoise pools at Wadi Bani Khalid, ride dunes in a 4x4, and (optionally) sandboard with a guide from Muscat.

“Our tour guide picked us up from our hotel exactly on yime and we started our tour. During the tour. We first visited s Bedouin house and the desert. We tried Omani coffee, and afterwards the swimming experience in the wadi was amazing. Our tour guide was very kind and understanding. I would recommend this…”

434 reviews10 hoursFrom $130by GidOman

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Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments

Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments - Why Daymaniyat feels different: a nature reserve built around turtle behavior

6.Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments

★ 4.7

Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands from Muscat with a fast speedboat, turtle sightings, reef life, and snacks on Oman’s Gulf of Oman reserve.

“I think it is needless to go into details if destination and snorkling was worth it cause it absolutely was. You will see a lot of turtles and other colourfull fish. As for organization it was also smooth. As I arrived in marina I was swooped in and guided to my boat. Our captain Happy…”

426 reviews4 hoursFrom $72by Global Scuba LLC

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Muscat: Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion

Muscat: Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion - The Dolphin Watching Phase: What You’re Likely to See Off Muscat

7.Muscat: Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion

★ 4.8

Muscat dolphin watching by speedboat, then snorkel clear coral waters to see fish and turtles on a 3-hour excursion.

“It was a lovely day. The driver was very puntual and the staff is really friendly. We did the dolphin watch first then headed to one snorkeling spot where we could see some turtles. Thank you for everything!”

388 reviews3 hoursFrom $52by Sidab Sea Tours

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Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch

Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch - Meet at MolaMola in Al Mouj Marina (Not a Random Slip of Shore)

Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip

Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip - Your water time breakdown: snorkel stops, pacing, and staying comfortable

Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching - Meeting at Al Seeb Port: The Part That Can Make or Break Your Day

10.Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

★ 5.0

Small-group snorkeling at Oman’s Dimaniyat Islands, with gear, snacks, and a real shot at turtles, dolphins, and whale sharks near Al Alam Palace.

“Quick excursion with a helpful guide. We saw lots of sea turtles, reef sharks, and beautiful fish! The only draw back is you have to find your way to Seeb Port but that shouldn't stop anyone from enjoying this experience.”

347 reviewsFrom $87.00by Demaniyat Adventures

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