Discover desert safaris across Wahiba Sands, dhow cruises through Musandam fjords, wadi hikes, turtle watching at Ras al Jinz, and cultural experiences in Muscat. Compare prices and book with free cancellation.
October – March. Comfortable 25-32°C. Avoid June-August (45°C+)
Wahiba Sands overnight desert safari with dune bashing and stargazing
City tours from $25, desert safari from $65, dhow cruise from $45
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City tours, boat trips, dolphin watching, food tours and day trips to wadis and desert.
Desert safari, dune bashing, camel rides, overnight camps under the stars. From $65.
Dhow cruises through fjords, snorkeling, dolphin watching. Day trips from Muscat and Dubai.
Turquoise pools, canyon hikes and swimming. Combined tours with Bimmah Sinkhole.
Tropical Khareef monsoon, dolphin watching, snorkeling and desert tours in Dhofar.
Grand Canyon of Arabia. Balcony Walk, mountain hiking and village tours.
Find your perfect Oman experience by activity category.
Dune bashing, camel rides, overnight camping in Wahiba Sands
Traditional boats through Musandam fjords and Muscat coast
Hike and swim in Wadi Shab, Wadi Bani Khalid, Wadi Tiwi
Daymaniyat Islands, Musandam reefs, Salalah marine life
Muscat sightseeing, Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Muttrah Souq
Green turtle nesting at Ras al Jinz reserve year-round
Nizwa, Jebel Shams, Sur, Daymaniyat Islands from Muscat
3-7 day guided tours covering Oman highlights
Oman sits on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The Sultanate attracts over 3.5 million visitors annually with landscape shifting from golden desert dunes and mountain canyons to fjord-like coastlines and tropical monsoon forests in the south.
The Wahiba Sands (Sharqiya Sands) stretch over 12,500 km² south-east of Muscat. Desert safaris include 4x4 dune bashing, camel riding through Bedouin settlements, sandboarding and overnight stays at desert camps from basic to luxury. Half-day safari from Muscat costs $65-90 per person. Overnight with dinner, breakfast and stargazing runs $120-200. Drive from Muscat: 2-2.5 hours via Ibra.
The Musandam Peninsula features deep fjords earning it the name "Norway of Arabia." Traditional dhow cruises navigate inlets past limestone cliffs rising hundreds of meters. Half-day cruises from Khasab last 4-5 hours with snorkeling, swimming and dolphin sightings. Prices start at $45 for group tours. Accessible from Muscat (domestic flight) and Dubai (2-hour drive via Ras al Khaimah).
Oman has over 4,000 wadis. Wadi Shab requires a boat crossing and 45-minute hike to natural pools and a cave waterfall. Wadi Bani Khalid offers easier access suitable for families. Combined tours from Muscat typically include both wadis plus Bimmah Sinkhole. Day trips cost $55-85 per person.
Nine limestone islands 18 km off Muscat coast with healthy coral reefs. Green turtles, whale sharks (October-November), rays and 150+ fish species. Snorkeling trips run 3-5 hours at $50-80. Islands closed May-October for turtle nesting. Peak season: November-April.
Ras al Jinz on Oman's eastern tip — one of few places worldwide for year-round green turtle nesting. Evening programs observe females laying eggs, dawn visits witness hatchlings. Maximum 100 visitors per session. Entry ~$12, full tours from Muscat (3.5-hour drive) cost $120-180.
| Destination | Distance | Drive Time | Tour From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadi Shab + Bimmah Sinkhole | 150 km | 1h 45min | $55 |
| Wadi Bani Khalid | 200 km | 2h 15min | $60 |
| Nizwa Fort + Souq | 170 km | 1h 45min | $70 |
| Wahiba Sands Safari | 220 km | 2h 30min | $65 |
| Jebel Shams (Balcony Walk) | 240 km | 3h | $85 |
| Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain) | 180 km | 2h 15min | $80 |
| Daymaniyat Islands | 18 km boat | 45min | $50 |
| Ras al Jinz (Turtles) | 335 km | 3h 30min | $120 |
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (open 8-11 AM, Sat-Thu), Royal Opera House, Muttrah Souq and Corniche, Al Alam Palace, National Museum. Half-day tours: $25-40. Full-day with fish market, frankincense and Old Muscat forts: $50-70. Sunset dhow cruises along the coast from $35.
Peak season October-March, 25-32°C. Ideal for desert camping, wadi hikes and water activities. Summer (June-August) exceeds 45°C, except Salalah where the Khareef monsoon creates cool green conditions June-September.
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