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Oman's best days out.
The 10 most popular tours in Oman. What each day actually involves, who runs it, and what you pay.
Guided Wadi Shab cave waterfall swim plus Bimmah Sinkhole on a full-day trip from Muscat with tea, lunch, and transfers.
“Mahmood and the crew were very nice. It’s very worth it. I highly recommend it.”
Small-group Muscat tour to Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands, with 4x4 dune drive, swimming time, lunch, and sunset options.
“Absolutely wonderful trip. We ended up not being at the desert at sunset and ended with the wadi but it was for the best as I would have been worn out from the swimming and not enjoyed the desert as much. 10/10 recommend!”
A 4-hour Muscat essentials tour with GPS audio, hotel pickup, mosque and souk stops, and Royal forts photo views for $48.
“The tour was great and the driver/guide was very nice. I really like the headset narration while we are touring . I learned a lot about the sites and about Oman as well. I really liked this company that I also booked with the another tour of Nizwa.”
Swim turquoise pools at Wadi Bani Khalid, ride dunes in a 4x4, and (optionally) sandboard with a guide from Muscat.
“Amazing experience with very friendly tour guide. It make my day in Oman being good”
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands from Muscat with a fast speedboat, turtle sightings, reef life, and snacks on Oman’s Gulf of Oman reserve.
“Assan was the best guide, we saw turtles, relaxed on the beach and had snacks and drinks! Definitely worth it!”
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands from Seeb Marina on a 38-ft boat: two stops for turtles, pro guides, and lunch for $60.
“It was really good experience, the staff was really friendly and kind, they also provided us with their go pro to shoot our videos. Highly recommended.”
Muscat dolphin watching by speedboat, then snorkel clear coral waters to see fish and turtles on a 3-hour excursion.
“Very nice and organized. They search for you at the port and guide you.”
Muscat dolphin watching on a modern boat with Nobles Marine Tours. 2 hours on the Arabian Sea with coastline stops and drinks.
“We had the most wonderful time on our dolphin-watching boat tour! Sabir, our captain and guide, was absolutely kind, knowledgeable and attentive throughout the entire trip. His passion for the ocean and wildlife made the experience even more special. Not only did we get to see dolphins up close, but we were also lucky enough…”
Budget-friendly Muscat city tour for $46 with an English guide: Grand Mosque, Opera exterior, Al Alam Palace, forts, and Muttrah Souq.
“I liked the fact that the guide gave us freedom to either follow him or do our own thing. Very knowledgeable, excellent spoken English.”
Muscat day trip to Nizwa Souq and Fort, plus Jebel Akhdar hiking and Birkat Al Mouz UNESCO falaj, with lunch and water included.
“This activity was well balanced: Lots of information and sightseeing coupled with some hiking, all supported by our knowledgeable guide Abdallah. Perhaps a pause for a quick coffee before the return journey might have been a good idea.”
