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Ian_J, Feb 2026
Great way to see Oman outside Muscat
A brilliant day trip to Nizwa souq & fort plus Jabal Akhdar mountains and Barkat Al Muz old village.
A great way to see other parts of Oman away from Muscat. Our guide Khalid helped to make the day, very knowledgable and helpful throughout. Great to do things at our own pace.
Would definitely recommend the trip and Khalid.
Kim, Feb 2026
Quite physically taxing....
Quite physically taxing. 1 hour each way of hiking and then a lot of swimming but it was so worth it. What a beautiful place on Earth to experience. Thank you to our tour guide Mohammed Aldighaishi who was so lovely and really took care of us. I’d highly recommend this experience
Sarah_S, Feb 2026
Fantastic tour
This was such an amazing trip thank you to Mohammed who is a truly great guide! He was considerate, funny and shared some fantastic insights. The tour felt very insightful and not too rushed at all. We had time to soak all the sights in and learn about Omani culture. 100% recommend
William_H, Jan 2026
Lifelong dream fulfilled
Astonishing day with a ton of memories made. Weather perfect in January to enjoy the day without it being too hot, plenty of time to enjoy both the oasis and the desert and our guide gave lots of useful information and history.
I really recommend buying swimming shoes for the oasis as the rocks can feel very uncomfortable on your feet otherwise! I wasn’t a confident swimmer but I still was able to wade as much as I could with plenty of assistance. I stuck to what I think was the right dress code (covered up with t-shirt and swimming shorts) but lots of people on other tours were dressed in revealing swimwear there, so not sure what’s appropriate or not.
The Wahiba Sands were magical, I bought a lovely souvenir from the Bedouin shop and the sunset was stunning with tons of time to take all the pictures and video that we needed. There were only four of us on our tour (me + a family of three) so it felt very private while still social. Definitely recommend!
Deborah_S, Nov 2025
Excellent day of history and natural beauty
This is a great full day trip from Muscat, first visiting the souq and fort in Nizwa followed by drive to the spectacular Grand Canyon at Jabal Shams, all rounded off with a delicious late lunch in the way back to Muscat. Our excellent guide Fawzi made the trip very memorable. He was full of interesting information and kept surprising us with delicious treats such as ice creams and teas along the way. The fort provides a fascinating insight into the history of Oman, while the canyon is a breathtaking natural wonder. We highly recommend the trip.
sfrashid, Nov 2025
Excellent guide
My guide, Mohammed Ali, was excellent, both in his local knowledge and in being ultra helpful. I was going to a friend’s place for dinner that evening and then guide went out of his way to help me, speaking to my friend and finding a safe taxi to get me there. He made sure the taxi driver had both his and my friend’s details so that they could ensure I got there safely. The locations we visited were beautiful. We were a small group of four and everyone in the group was friendly.
Laibah_H, Nov 2025
Amazing experience
Was absolutely amazing! Me and my partner have never done snorkelling before or been in the ocean so it was our first time and Captain Hassan was helpful and supportive. We only saw around a few turtles though compared to other videos which showed people seeing many more
Katharine_L, Nov 2025
Outstanding trip
Amazing half day trip. Not only did we see many turtles but also saw a baby shark.
Fahad also took us to a beautiful white-sand beach and gave us the option of exploring or snorkelling. Unlike some of the other captains, he walked with us explaining about the surroundings and generally gave us interesting information about the local wildlife.
I absolutely recommend this tour, bring a casing for your phone or better still an underwater camera and be prepared for some amazing colourful underwater wildlife 🤗
Mila_M, Oct 2025
Muscat city tour
My first time in Muscat and Oman this tour gave me an idea what's around and what to see. Our tourguide Mahmood was super nice, friendly and answered all the questions I had about the culture, customes etc. I was extremely impressed by the fact, that not just that I got picked up at my hotel but also dropped off. Amazing and thank you !!!
I also loved the option and choice of seeing the fort or the market. Again Mahmood accomodated all our requests :)
Betty_N, May 2025
Great Oman taxi with Yahya
Very professional service,our driver Yahya was very polite and kind,becuase we had two flights both delayed,we changed twice pick up time ,he didn't loose the patience to us ,and still wait for us,on the way to the hotel I can used his wifi,he call to the hotel as well and checked were we stay because our resort has 3 different hotels ,so very proffesional service
Indira_H, Apr 2025
A nice relaxed way to spend an evening
We booked this without really being sure what to expect. The port is a bit of a way out from Muscat, and around the headland from Matrah.
The boat is a beautiful old Dhow, and it really feels like a different pace of life compared to the city. It was well stocked with cold drinks (although the snacks advertised were free and far between), and there was plenty of space to move around and take pictures from.
We left the harbour just after 5 and started sailing around towards Matrah. The captain was pointing out interesting landmarks and giving a bit of history as we sailed past.
We sailed around and stopped by the sultan’s palace to watch the sun set over the mountains, before starting to head back to port.
The entire cruise lasted just over 2 hours and was a lovely relaxed way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Rachel_W, Apr 2025
Plentiful dolphins on a fab tour!
A fabulous tour, there were 6 of us on a boat (our family of four and two others), so not crowded at all.
The boat moved at a great speed, which afforded us some very fresh sea breeze on a very hot day, which in itself was divine!
Captain Bisil (I think this was his name) was very friendly and offered a large coolbox of water and juice cans, plus a bowl of fruit.
We swiftly found a pod of dolphins and got up fairly close, then moved onto other areas to see more and more - the sea seems to be teeming with them!
We saw jumping tuna at times too!
Overall, an excellent experience with plenty of dolphin spotting in the wild, and we even saw a turtle in the harbour on return.
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Much of Oman’s finest scenery lies within day-tripping distance of its capital Muscat, making the city a convenient springboard for exploring. Consequently, Muscat day trips are everywhere you look—primarily private, chauffeured 4WD tours that promise safe passage around the interior's rugged terrain. Popular trips include circuits of the souks, 18th-century forts, and villages nestled in the country's Al-Hajar peaks; journeys into steep-walled wadis (valleys) speckled with turquoise pools, and visits to untouched canyons, beaches, and the empty sands of Wahiba. Other options beckon, too: from day-long Muscat city sightseeing itineraries to snorkeling in the glassy seas around the Dimaniyat islands.
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