Top Muscat Full-day Tours

Spend a day exploring Oman’s natural wonders on this full-day excursion.Visit Jebal Shams, which means “Sun Mountain,” since it is the highest mountain in Oman. See Wadi Nakhr, Oman’s Grand Canyon, and take a short hike or mountain bike ride inside its walls. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit local villages and shop for souvenirs along the way.

North Oman boasts a string of mud-brick late-medieval forts, but visiting them independently means renting a 4x4 or negotiating with cabs. This full-day tour from Muscat eliminates the fuss: with trips to Nizwa and Jabreen Forts—two of Oman’s best-preserved. Explore Nizwa Souk and admire its fort exterior before roaming 17th-century Jabreen, replete with Moorish arches and turrets. Return transport, Jabreen admission, and lunch in Bahla is included.

Soak in Oman’s untouched beauty on a full-day trip by 4x4 from Muscat. Cruise by mountains, beaches, and bays, and stop to see and swim at Bimah Sinkhole, a natural underground pool. Walk along the palm-filled ravine of Wadi Shab, choose to bathe in its pools, and visit beachside villages such as Tiwi, Finns, and more. A delicious picnic lunch, transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Oman’s Wahiba Sands may lie within day-trip distance of Muscat, but exploring the high dunes is a no-no for inexperienced desert drivers. With this private tour, ride across the dunes by 4x4 to experience the desert’s beauty, and get the opportunity to enjoy the pools and caves of Wadi Bani Khalid—one of Oman’s river gorges. Entry fees and round-trip transport from Muscat port, airport, and hotels are included.

Board a 4WD car and head towards Fanjah and make a turn near Bidbid which continues on the route to Ibra. Visit the ruins of Al Mansfah near Ibra, then head towards the enchanting Wadi Bani Khalid known as the lost Shangri-La. Reach the magnificent Wadi, before dune bashing.

Combine visits to Jebel Shams and Nizwa during this full-day tour from Muscat. In a rugged 4x4 vehicle, get spectacular views of Oman's Grand Canyon and dig in to a traditional lunch in the mountain village of Misfah. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Muscat accommodations are included.

The Islands are characterized by their virgin nature and fascinating beauty, offering shelter to a variety of animals. These islands are the only known site of nesting ospreys in the area. There are also many other species of vividly colored reef fish living among the corals reefs, providing a fantastic area for diving and swimming

Visit the Wahiba Sands and gorgeous Wadi Bani Khalid on a private day trip from Muscat. Board a 4x4 with a professional driver-guide, and pass the Hajar Mountains and plantations of Fanjah on route to Bani Khalid. Admire the paradise-like ‘wadi’ (river canyon), with its jewel-blue pools, boulders and palms; and savor a picnic lunch and swim. Next, head into the rolling dunes of the Wahiba Sands. Enjoy a sunset dune bash, visit a Bedouin camp and ride a camel (additional cost) in this epic setting before your return trip.

Admire the forts and oases of rural Oman on this private full-day trip from Muscat. Accompanied by a private guide, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the coastal town of Barka to visit its morning fish market and restored house-turned-museum of Bait Na'am to learn about life here in the 1600s. Then, drive through gorgeous palm groves and ‘wadis’ (dry river beds) to see three of Oman’s beautiful forts, Al Hazm, Rustaq and Nakhl. View each splendidly restored fort, and then visit the natural springs at Thowarah before returning to Muscat.

Swap Muscat for the delights of inland Oman and a thrilling dune drive in the Wahiba Sands on this private full-day trip with a private guide. Drive south by air-conditioned 4x4 through the craggy Hajar Mountains to one of Oman’s most stunning ‘wadis’ (dry river beds) — Wadi Bani Khalid. Ogle the shady canyons, tiny villages and rock pools, and after a picnic lunch, head for the vast dunes of the Wahiba Sands. Take an exciting dune bash and if you wish, a camel ride, before heading back to Muscat.

Unless you’re an expert mountain driver and hire your own 4x4, exploring Oman’s Jebel Sham mountain and its neighboring Grand Canyon isn’t advisable independently. This private tour makes it easy, with a driver-guide to navigate the off-road trails up and around the steep-walled canyon. Plus, it allows side trips to Nizwa and mountain villages, and includes time at Muscat’s Grand Mosque, so you get the most from your day out.

Combine two stops in one tour on this full-day excursion. First, take a morning drive through the Hajar Mountains to Nizwa. Visit Nizwa Fort, a 17th-century caste with a huge, cylindrical tower which was once used to help defend the city. Then travel to Jabal Shams (“Sun Mountain”) where you can see the country’s highest mountain loom over Wadi Ghul, Oman’s version of the Grand Canyon.

Admire the natural beauty of the Gulf of Oman on this private 4x4 Wadi safari from Muscat. Visit top regional attractions including the Nakhl oasis, the fortress and the warm springs of Thowarah with your private guide. Enjoy panoramic views over the beautiful landscape during a scenic picnic lunch. Then, follow rugged off-road tracks along dry river beds in your powerful 4x4 vehicle. Explore dense palm tree plantations, peaceful mountain villages and narrow gorges famous for their ancient rock paintings.

Experience one of Oman’s most scenic ‘wadis’—dry river gorges—without driving off-road yourself on this private 4x4 coastal adventure from Muscat. Trace the northeast coast to Bimmah Sinkhole and Fins Beach, and delve into Wadi Shab with a driver-guide who’ll manage the unmade trails as you admire the scenery. Then, walk and bathe in the wadi waters, perhaps swimming into a hidden pool with a waterfall, before returning.

Spend a day with your family or friends on this private tour exploring the scenic landscape outside Muscat. A leisurely drive through the countryside gives you plenty of opportunity to admire the scenery. As well as a fun day hiking, swimming and exploring Wadi Shab, you’ll enjoy stops at the Bimmah Sinkhole and the beach at the coastal village of Tiwi.

Sinkhole Tour Local Omanis still believe the Bimmah Sinkhole Oman was created by a falling star. And even though geologists have confirmed it was caused by erosion. book now to visit this beautiful place our Muscat Advanced Tourism Co Tour guides ready for you any time to pickup you from Airport or any places we have 4WD cars. By Depart Muscat continue drive to Sink hole visit sink hole and white sands beach and then continue drive to wadi Shab visit wadi Shab you can do hiking and swimming and relaxing there and you can had lunch their at local restaurant in tiwi then after lunch continue drive to wadi tiwi photo stop than continue drive back to Muscat.

Stretching over 125 miles (200 kilometers) from the Eastern Hajar Mountains to the Arabian Sea, the Wahiba Sands desert (Sharqiya Sands) is Oman’s adventure playground. Named after the nomadic Wahiba Bedouin tribes, the region is known for its amber-colored sands and towering sand dunes, some standing up to 330 feet (100 meters) high. Depart Muscat continue drive to wahiba sand desert visit bedouin Family scat with them you can drink coffee with them and you can ride camel there also around RO.5/-Omani Riyal per person then you can had lunch there at local Omani restaurant then drive back to Muscat .

Driving up Oman’s Jebel Shams mountain to see the country’s Grand Canyon isn’t recommended to anyone but seasoned off-roaders. This private full-day trip takes you there and back, with no driving worries. Marvel at the vast canyon from Jebel Shams’ summit, and visit Nizwa, villages, and ancient ruins with a guide to navigate and provide background you’d otherwise miss. Lunch and return hotel transport are included for ease.

Nature and outdoor activities day tour, visit Wadi Shab, explore Wadi Shab canyon, dive deep in sparkling blue clean water pools, swim through the cave to see the beautiful waterfall. From Wadi Shab visit Bimmah sinkhole swimming possible in the sinkhole. • Explore the Nature & landscape of Wadi Shab and Bimah Sinkhole on this day trip • Travel in comfort 4x4 Air-Conditioned vehicle • All fees and taxes Included • Private Day Trip • Pick up and Drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers), Airport, Residence

The main purpose of visiting Wadi Shab is the waterfall in the cave, which you can reach after a 40-50 mints hiking and swimming in several pools. Besides, the valley itself is very beautiful. Your whole journey will be surrounded by tall palms, mountains cliffs and narrow steams of crystal water. This wadi is located in Tiwi, part of Sur in Al Sharqiyah South Governorate . It lies 140 kilometres (87 miles) from Muscat on the Qurayat - Sur Coastal Road. Fresh water cascading from tops of the mountains meet the briny sea water on its banks, creating an environmental diversity unique to this wadi, and making it stand on a pedestal of its own when compared with the other wadis (valleys) in the Sultanate. You'll doubtless enjoy the adventurous journey through Wadi Shab, as you can only meander through certain areas.

Oman’s name is closely associated with desert. The desert in Oman is an extension of the Bedouin lifestyle with its ancient associations of traditional culture and authentic original customs.The Omani desert is characterided by the diversity of its plants and animals. And wadis (valleys) form a unique environmental system characterised by variety, diversity, and a wealth of natural attractions.

You get to visit Nizwa a Unic town of Oman. Then drive-thru the old town of Al Hamra. And as a final topping Jebel Shams the Grand Canyon of Oman.

Stretching over 125 miles (200 kilometers) from the Eastern Hajar Mountains to the Arabian Sea, the Wahiba Sands desert (Sharqiya Sands) is Oman’s adventure playground. Named after the nomadic Wahiba Bedouin tribes, the region is known for its amber-colored sands and towering sand dunes, some standing up to 330 feet (100 meters) high. Depart Muscat continue drive to wahiba sand desert visit bedouin Family scat with them you can drink coffee with them and you can ride camel there also around RO.5/-Omani Riyal per person then continue drive to Wadi Bani Khalid visit Wadi Bani Khalid you can swim and relax there and you can had lunch there at local Omani restaurant then drive back to Muscat .

Visit three of rural Oman’s historical must-sees on this private day trip from Muscat, all without having to worry about self-drive or finding your own way. Travel in air-conditioned comfort and check off 17th-century Nizwa Fort, exploring its tower and ramparts with a guide to help uncover its history. Then, visit Nizwa souk, the pottery town of Bahla, and Jabreen Fort— another of Oman’s mud-brick castles—before returning to Muscat.