This private tour is designed for first-time visitors who want to see a bit of everything: the elegant capital, historic forts and souqs, cool mountain villages, golden dunes and turquoise wadis. You travel at your own pace with a dedicated driver-guide, and we can adapt the itinerary and hotels to your style and budget.

Highlights

• Muscat: Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq and Old Muscat
• Nizwa fort and souq, and the terraced villages of Jebel Akhdar
• A night in a desert camp in Wahiba Sands
• Swimming in Wadi Bani Khalid, Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole
• The dhow-building town of Sur

What’s included

• Private 4×4 with driver-guide for 5 days
• Airport pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
• 4 nights accommodation (hotels and desert camp) with breakfast
• Dinner at the desert camp
• Bottled water

Not included

• International flights
• Lunches, other dinners and entry fees

Good to know

• The itinerary can be extended with Jebel Shams, Ras al Jinz turtles or Salalah
• Best season: October to April

Itinerary

Day 1 – Muscat: Airport pick-up, Grand Mosque, Old Muscat and Mutrah Souq. Night in Muscat.

Day 2 – Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar: Nizwa Fort and souq, 4×4 drive up Jebel Akhdar and a village walk. Night on the mountain.

Day 3 – Desert: Wadi Bani Khalid, then dune drive in Wahiba Sands, sunset and a night in a desert camp.

Day 4 – Sur & the coast: Sur dhow shipyard, Wadi Shab hike and swim. Night in Sur or near Ras al Jinz (optional turtle watching).

Day 5 – Back to Muscat: Bimmah Sinkhole on the coastal road, then airport or hotel drop-off.

Price

Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.

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Fly south to Salalah and discover a completely different side of Oman. During the khareef season, the hills of Dhofar turn green and the wadis fill with waterfalls. In the cooler months, white beaches and coconut groves take over. This private three-day tour shows you the best of the region, from monsoon landscapes to the ancient frankincense trade.

Highlights

• Lake and waterfalls of Wadi Darbat
• Al Mughsail Beach and its sea blowholes
• Al Baleed Archaeological Park and the Museum of the Frankincense Land (UNESCO)
• Ancient port of Sumhuram at Khor Rori
• Frankincense, spices and incense in Al Haffa Souq

What’s included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off in Salalah
• Private vehicle with driver-guide for 3 days
• 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Bottled water

Not included

• Flights between Muscat and Salalah (we can help you book)
• Lunch, dinner and entry fees

Good to know

• Khareef season (July to mid-September) is very busy, so book early
• Mountain roads can be foggy during the khareef
• The sea is rough during the monsoon, so swimming is not recommended then

Learn more about Salalah.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival and the city

• Airport pick-up, hotel check-in, Al Baleed Archaeological Park and Al Haffa Souq.

Day 2 – East Salalah

• Wadi Darbat, Sumhuram and Khor Rori, Mirbat fishing town and Taqah castle.

Day 3 – West Salalah

• Frankincense trees, Al Mughsail Beach and blowholes, the zig-zag mountain road, then transfer to the airport.

Price

Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.

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Discover Musandam’s spectacular fjords on a full-day cruise from Khasab aboard a traditional wooden dhow. Relax on cushions on deck as the boat glides between steep mountains rising straight out of the sea. Dolphins often join the boat, and there are stops for swimming and snorkeling in clear, calm water.

Highlights

• Cruise through Khor Ash Sham, the largest fjord in Musandam
• Watch dolphins playing around the dhow
• Stop at Telegraph Island
• Swimming and snorkeling in turquoise bays
• See remote fishing villages reachable only by sea

What’s included

• Full-day shared or private dhow cruise from Khasab
• Lunch on board, tea, coffee, soft drinks and fruit
• Snorkeling equipment
• Transfer from your hotel in Khasab

Not included

• Flights between Muscat and Khasab (we can help you book)
• Accommodation in Khasab (available on request)

Good to know

• Duration: about 7 hours (09:00 to 16:00)
• Can be combined with a 4×4 mountain trip to Jebel Harim for a 2- or 3-day Musandam package
• If you travel by road through the UAE, check visa rules in advance

Learn more about Musandam.

Itinerary

• 08:30 – Pick-up from your hotel in Khasab and transfer to the harbour.
• 09:00 – Dhow departure into Khor Ash Sham, with dolphin watching.
• 11:00 – Telegraph Island and a swimming and snorkeling stop.
• 12:30 – Lunch on board.
• 14:00 – Second swimming stop in a quiet bay.
• 16:00 – Return to Khasab harbour.

Price

Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.

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Just off the coast of Muscat, the Daymaniyat Islands are a protected nature reserve with some of the clearest water and richest coral reefs in the region. On this boat trip, you will snorkel with sea turtles and colourful fish, relax on a white sand beach and, with luck, watch dolphins swimming alongside the boat.

Highlights

• Two or three snorkeling stops on coral reefs
• Good chance to swim with sea turtles
• Dolphin watching on the way
• Beach break on an island (where landing is permitted)

What’s included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
• Licensed speedboat and crew
• Snorkeling equipment and life jackets
• Water, soft drinks and light snacks
• Reserve entry permit

Not included

• Underwater camera
• Diving (available on request for certified divers)

Good to know

• Duration: about 6 to 7 hours including transfers
• Boats depart from Al Mouj Marina or Barka, depending on the season
• Trips depend on sea conditions; we will reschedule if needed
• Parts of the reserve close during turtle nesting season

Learn more about the Daymaniyat Islands.

Itinerary

• 07:30 – Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the marina.
• 08:30 – Boat departure to the islands (40 to 60 minutes), looking out for dolphins.
• 09:30 – Snorkeling at two or three reef sites, with a beach break.
• 13:00 – Return to the marina.
• 14:00 – Drop-off at your hotel.

Price

Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.

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On this two-day coastal journey, you will discover the seafaring heritage of Sur and one of nature’s most moving sights: green turtles coming ashore at night to lay their eggs on the beach of Ras al Jinz. On the way, we stop at Bimmah Sinkhole and Wadi Shab, two of the coast’s most beautiful natural sites.

Highlights

• Guided turtle watching at the Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve
• Traditional dhow shipyard and the lagoon of Sur
• Swim at Bimmah Sinkhole and visit Wadi Shab
• Seasonal chance to see hatchlings racing to the sea

What’s included

• Private vehicle with driver-guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
• 1 night accommodation near Ras al Jinz or in Sur
• Turtle reserve guided tour ticket
• Breakfast

Not included

• Lunch and dinner

Good to know

• Turtle tours are limited and must be booked in advance
• No flash or torches are allowed during the turtle viewing
• Peak nesting season: June to October; hatchlings mostly August to November

Learn more about Sur & Ras al Jinz.

Itinerary

Day 1

• 08:00 – Pick-up from your hotel in Muscat.
• 09:30 – Bimmah Sinkhole, then Wadi Shab (hike and swim).
• 15:00 – Sur: dhow shipyard, Al Ayjah and the lighthouse viewpoint.
• 17:30 – Check in near Ras al Jinz, dinner (own expense).
• 21:00 – Night turtle watching with a reserve guide.

Day 2

• Optional dawn tour to see turtles or hatchlings, then breakfast.
• 09:00 – Drive back to Muscat along the coast, arriving around 13:00.

Price

Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.

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Experience the magic of the Omani desert on this private two-day adventure. After a swim in the turquoise pools of Wadi Bani Khalid, we drive into the golden dunes of Wahiba Sands. There, you will enjoy dune bashing, watch the sun set from the top of a dune and spend the night in a comfortable desert camp under a sky full of stars.

Highlights

• Swim in the year-round pools of Wadi Bani Khalid
• Thrilling 4×4 dune drive with an expert desert driver
• Sunset from the top of the dunes
• Dinner and overnight in a desert camp
• Omani coffee and dates with a Bedouin family
• Optional camel ride and sunrise walk

What’s included

• Private 4×4 with experienced driver-guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
• 1 night in a desert camp (standard or glamping, on request)
• Dinner and breakfast at the camp
• Bottled water

Not included

• Lunch on both days
• Camel ride and sandboarding (optional extras)

Good to know

• Bring a light jacket for the evening, as desert nights can be cool in winter
• Swimwear and a towel for Wadi Bani Khalid
• Best season: October to April

Learn more about Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid.

Itinerary

Day 1

• 08:00 – Pick-up from your hotel in Muscat.
• 10:30 – Wadi Bani Khalid: swim and relax in the pools (about 2 hours).
• 13:00 – Lunch in the area (own expense).
• 15:00 – Into the desert: tyre deflation at Bidiyah, dune drive and visit to a Bedouin family.
• 17:30 – Sunset from the dunes, then check in at the camp, dinner and stargazing.

Day 2

• Sunrise walk on the dunes (optional) and breakfast.
• 09:00 – Drive back to Muscat, arriving around midday. On request, return via Wadi Shab and the coast.

Price

Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.

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This full-day 4×4 adventure takes you to the highest mountain in Oman. At the top of Jebel Shams, you will look down into Wadi Ghul, a canyon with cliffs nearly 1,000 metres high. On the way down, we visit Misfat al Abriyeen, a living village of mud-brick houses, narrow lanes and palm gardens fed by an ancient falaj.

Highlights

• Breathtaking views into Wadi Ghul, the Grand Canyon of Oman
• Optional short section of the famous Balcony Walk for fit walkers
• Explore the old lanes and gardens of Misfat al Abriyeen
• Pass through the mud-brick old town of Al Hamra

What’s included

• Private 4×4 with experienced driver-guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
• Bottled water and snacks

Not included

• Lunch

Good to know

• Duration: about 11 hours (an early start)
• Can also be booked as an overnight trip with camping or a mountain hotel
• Warm clothes are essential in winter

Learn more about Jebel Shams and Misfat al Abriyeen.

Itinerary

• 06:30 – Pick-up from your hotel in Muscat.
• 09:30 – Al Hamra and the road up Jebel Shams.
• 10:30 – Canyon viewpoints and an optional walk on the Balcony Walk (up to 1.5 hours).
• 13:00 – Lunch (own expense).
• 14:30 – Misfat al Abriyeen: guided village walk.
• 15:30 – Drive back to Muscat, arriving around 18:00.

Price

Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.

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At 2,000 metres above sea level, Jebel Akhdar is one of the most beautiful places in Oman, and one of the coolest. In a private 4×4, we drive up the steep mountain road to the Saiq Plateau. There, you will walk through ancient terraced villages, discover gardens of pomegranates and roses, and enjoy dramatic views over deep canyons.

Highlights

• 4×4 drive up one of Oman’s most spectacular mountain roads
• Village walk through Al Ain, Al Aqar and Saiq along terraced gardens and falaj channels
• Panoramic views from Diana’s Viewpoint
• In spring, see the rose harvest and a traditional rosewater distillery
• Optional stop at Nizwa Souq on the way back

What’s included

• Private 4×4 with experienced driver-guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
• Bottled water

Not included

• Lunch (mountain restaurants and resorts available)

Good to know

• Duration: about 9 to 10 hours
• Easy walking on village paths with some steps
• Bring a warm layer from November to February

Learn more about Jebel Akhdar.

Itinerary

• 07:30 – Pick-up from your hotel in Muscat.
• 09:30 – 4×4 drive up the mountain from Birkat al Mouz, with photo stops.
• 10:30 – Village walk through terraced gardens and old villages (about 2 hours).
• 12:30 – Lunch with a canyon view (own expense).
• 14:00 – Diana’s Viewpoint and seasonal visit to a rosewater distillery.
• 15:30 – Drive back to Muscat, arriving around 17:30.

Price

Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.

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Follow Oman’s spectacular coastal road towards Sur for one of the most popular adventures in the country. Swim in the natural pool of Bimmah Sinkhole, then take a small boat across the lake at the mouth of Wadi Shab. From there, hike through a canyon of towering cliffs and palm groves to reach crystal-clear pools and a cave with a waterfall inside.

Highlights

• Swim in the blue-green water of Bimmah Sinkhole
• Short boat ride and scenic hike into Wadi Shab
• Swim through a narrow gap to the famous waterfall cave
• Views of the coast and fishing villages along the way

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
• Wadi Shab boat crossing
• Bottled water and snacks

Not included

• Lunch
• Swimwear and towels (dry bags and water shoes can be rented)

Good to know

• Duration: about 9 hours
• Moderate fitness needed: about 1 hour of hiking each way on a rocky trail
• Swimming is needed to reach the cave
• Tours can be cancelled if rain makes the wadi unsafe

Learn more about Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole.

Itinerary

• 07:00 – Pick-up from your hotel in Muscat.
• 08:30 – Bimmah Sinkhole: swim and relax (about 1 hour).
• 10:00 – Wadi Shab: boat crossing, hike, pools and the waterfall cave (about 3.5 hours).
• 13:30 – Lunch stop in Tiwi or Fins beach (own expense).
• 14:30 – Drive back along the coast, arriving in Muscat around 16:00.

Price

Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.

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Travel inland to the foot of the Hajar Mountains, where Oman’s most important forts and castles stand among green palm oases. On this private full-day tour you will climb the great tower of Nizwa Fort, wander one of the country’s most authentic souqs, see the UNESCO-listed walls of Bahla Fort and step inside the elegant Jabrin Castle.

Highlights

• Climb the round tower of Nizwa Fort for views over the palm groves
• Shop for silver, pottery and halwa in Nizwa Souq
• See Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore the painted ceilings and rooftop of Jabrin Castle
• On Fridays, start early to see the famous Nizwa goat market

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
• Bottled water

Not included

• Entry fees to the forts
• Lunch (we will recommend a local restaurant)

Good to know

• Duration: about 9 to 10 hours
• Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the forts have many steps

Learn more about Nizwa and Bahla & Jabrin.

Itinerary

• 07:30 – Pick-up from your hotel in Muscat and drive to Nizwa (about 1.5 hours).
• 09:00 – Nizwa Fort and the old town.
• 10:30 – Nizwa Souq: free time for shopping and coffee.
• 12:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant (own expense).
• 13:30 – Bahla Fort and a short stop in the oasis town.
• 15:00 – Jabrin Castle.
• 16:00 – Drive back to Muscat, arriving around 17:30.

Price

Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.

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