Tours and Trips in Muscat

Sinkhole - Fins Beach - Wadi Shab - Ras Al Hadd - Wadi Bani Khalid - Wahiba Sands - Nizwa Misfath - Jebel Shams - Wadi Bani Awf

Discover the Oman of old with its pretty forts and oasis villages on this full-day trip to Nizwa Fort from Muscat. With an informative guide, depart Muscat by air-conditioned coach or minivan, tracing the jagged Hajar Mountains to visit picture-postcard, 17th-century Nizwa Fort. Take a guided tour of the battlements and turrets, and browse for silver jewelry and handicrafts at Nizwa souk. Then, pass through palm-ringed oases towns such as Bahla to visit Jabreen Fort, one of Oman's most enchanting castles and famous for its murals and wood carvings.

Exploring Muscat's shopping hotspots without a guide may mean missing out on bargains and local must-haves. Make the most of the retail opportunities with this guided tour to two malls, an upscale perfumery, and Oman's largest bazaar - Muttrah Souk. Avoid transport and parking hassles with air-conditioned round-trip transport, and get haggling tips and free time to shop at each destination so you bag what you want at the best prices.

Seeing Oman outside Muscat is difficult without a hire car due to limited public transport. This full-day private tour lets you sample its mountain scenery, villages, and perfume heritage with ease, and come away with a balanced take on traditional Oman. Tour the Amouage factory where perfumes using frankincense are made, and discover the old town of Fanja and Wadi Al Tayyin gorge, all with a guide for background insight.

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.

Discover Oman's most stunning natural and cultural highlights, without the hassle of juggling logistics. Step inside a 17th-century castle, shop for handicrafts at a local souk, and ride across sandy dunes in a 4x4. This multi-day adventure-filled excursion covers the country's top attractions, from dramatic canyons and wadis to ancient desert villages. You'll go behind the scenes, getting an insider's perspective on life in the Sultanate.

Unless you hire a car, it's near-impossible to explore the Omani coast south of Muscat alone in a day. This private tour lays everything on, with air-conditioned transport and a personal guide to ensure you cover and hear about the sights. Visit the turquoise Bimah Sinkhole, ancient ruins and villages, and opt to trek and swim in the pools of Wadi Shab, a river gorge lined with palms and waterfalls.

Discover the best of Muscat by night on a private 4-hour evening tour, led by an expert guide. The tour starts at the Bait Al Zubair Museum, a showcase of Oman's 5,000-year history. View the exhibits and recreations of traditional Omani life, and then enjoy a drive around Muscat's top attractions, all bathed in lights. Learn about the city's architecture and history, and enjoy photo stops at must-sees such as the Al Alam Palace, the Mirani and Jalali forts, and the stunning Royal Opera House and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.

Oman's interior offers dunes, 'wadi' gorges, and mountains, all easiest to explore by chauffeured tour due to their challenging terrain. This 4-day private tour from Muscat delivers: with private transport and a driver-guide to negotiate the sands, tracks, and steep roads. Visit Nizwa and Sur, watch for sea turtles, explore 'wadis,' and bash the dunes and stay overnight in the Wahiba Sands, all without self-driving or having to arrange accommodation.

Jebel Akhdar - Birkat al Mauz - Nizwa

The objective of the tour is to visit first the most famous forts in Al Batinaa Region ( Al Rustaq fort & Al Hazim castle) then visit the Hottest water spring in Oman  ( Ain Al Kasfaa) and Al Sawadi beach for the first day and do off-road trip on the second day of the tour.

Tour will be  discover the fascinating history and traditional Arabian charm of Oman's capital. Take in dramatic views of the city's surrounding mountains and Sea of Oman.Also  tour along the coast line to Muscat offers breath taking glimpses of the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman offset pristine beaches.

Visit the Green Mountain (Jebel Akhdar) and experience its beauty and traditional culture with a driver-guide to provide background and negotiate the mountain roads on this private full-day tour. Pass the Hajar Mountains on the drive from Muscat, and visit Nizwa Fort, Nizwa souk, and hill villages on route. Then, ascend to the Green Mountain's plateau to drink in the panoramas over the fruit farms, ravines, and hamlets below.

Discover the best of Muscat on this guided, 5-hour tour. Visit the most popular locations in this, the capital and largest metropolitan city of Oman. Visit places like the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House Muscat, Qurum Beach, the Mutrah Fish Market, and much more, including a scenic boat cruise.

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.

Trace Oman's northeast coast to Wadi Shab and other beauty spots without having to hire a 4x4 and drive off-road yourself with this Muscat private tour. Relax and enjoy the scenery in a private guide-driven 4x4, stop to visit Fins Beach and the Bimmah Sinkhole, and hike and swim in Wadi Shab - a river gorge laced with palms, waterfalls and natural pools. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This two-day tour features several excursions in one package. Travel to Nizwa to visit a popular souk (marketplace) and on to Oman's Grand Canyon. Enjoy an overnight stay in a resort, continuing on to Jabrin Castle the following day. Then, choose to visit the Al Hoota caves or Bahla Fort before returning to Muscat. 

A DIY trip to Oman's Green Mountain (Jabal Akhdar) from Muscat means hiring a car and braving mountain roads. With a personal driver-guide, this private tour lets you simply admire and learn about this mountain plateau and its gorges and valleys. Visit the top to see canyons, fruit orchards, rose plantations, and hill villages; and finish at Nizwa's fort and souk. Lunch and transport from Muscat hotels and port included.

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.

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.