Top Muscat Day Trips

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!

Ahmed was my tour guide. He was extremely helpful in providing the deep historical for the landmarks but also make the drive the most efficient spots. The tour included Grand Mosque, the Opera House, the traditional Muttrah Souq, the marina, and the Sultan’s Palace.

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.

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

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

I have to start by saying it’s a very long day! We left the hotel at 08:00 and didn’t get back until 18:30, but it was worth every second if it! Our guide Nasr was the perfect guide for such a long day. The perfect blend of informative, friendly and funny, he made the very long day feel short! The initial drive from Muscat to Nizwa was very long, but the scenery we drove through was absolutely breathtaking - Oman is one of the most naturally beautiful countries I have ever seen. In Nizwa, Nasr showed us around the Souq and recommended all the best products to try (and end up buying), giving a really interesting back story to all the products on sale. He also gave us a history of the fort as we went round, giving enough context to appreciate it, but not overwhelming us with facts. The drive from Nizwa to Jebel Sham was again a very long drive up winding mountain passes with some of the most incredible views across the country. Once we reached the top we had a chance to walk around and take photos on the cliff edge looking down into the canyon (extra terrifying because I’m scared of heights!). The landscape is absolutely breathtaking and unlike anything I have ever seen before. After driving back down the mountain, Nasr took us to Al Hamra and Misfat al Abriyeen to show us what life was like in the old mountain towns. Exploring under all the date palms and banana trees was gorgeous and a welcome change from the blazing sun. After this we headed back to Muscat and we were absolutely exhausted - we both fell asleep in the car! Overall it was an incredibly long day, but it was very fun and worth every second. I would 100% do it again!

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.

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.