From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip

From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip - The drive from Muscat: why it feels long, and why it still works

1.From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · from $150Our pick

Day trip from Muscat to Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souq, and Jebel Shams, the Mountain of the Sun, with lunch and canyon viewpoints.

“We had a fantastic day with our guide today! He was truly excellent at explaining the various sights we passed during the drive and answered all the questions with great knowledge and enthusiasm, which really helped us gain a deeper understanding of Oman. The content of the tour was amazing and very well put together – a perfect mix of tasting local flavors, exploring the souk, a guided tour of the fort, some free time to wander on our own, and a beautiful drive up into the mountains. We were well taken care of throughout the day, with plenty of refreshments like tea, water, and even ice cream, and a…”

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Muscat: Wadi Shab, Romantic Cave and Sinkhole Full-day Trip

Muscat: Wadi Shab, Romantic Cave and Sinkhole Full-day Trip - From Muscat to Wadi Shab, with a coffee stop that actually matters

2.Muscat: Wadi Shab, Romantic Cave and Sinkhole Full-day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · 150 - 510 minutes · from $40Best value

Muscat full-day trip to Wadi Shab, Romantic Cave and Bimmah Sinkhole. Boat crossing, swim time, lunch, small group, $40.

“I booked this tour with this provider after reading all the positive comments from the people who went with 968 hikers. What people said about them are true! I had the most memorable and enjoyable trip to the Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole. My guide, Muhannad is super wonderful. He assisted and guide me well during the journey to the swimming area through rocky terrain. He made sure I am safe all the time and I had so much fun. Wadi Shab is so beautiful and breathtaking. It was totally worth visiting and to be honest the journey was not really hard as I thought it would be. Muhannad also…”

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Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman)

Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman) - Nizwa Fort and castle: the defensive design you can actually walk through

3.Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $210Top rated

Private day trip from Muscat to Nizwa Souq and Fort, then 4WD up Jabal Shams, the Grand Canyon of Oman, with photo stops.

“Our,guide Jamal was knowledgeable friendly and polite. We got some great bargains ar Nizwa souj. Naval shams grand ca tin was just awesome . Nizwa fort is worth a visit. Great value for money for a 10 hour tour”

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Private Day Trip to Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain) & Birkat Al Moz

Private Day Trip to Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain) & Birkat Al Moz - Nizwa Souq: spices, sweets, and the Friday cattle market option

Musandam Khasab Day Trip and Dhow Cruise from Dubai

Musandam Khasab Day Trip and Dhow Cruise from Dubai - Arriving in Khasab and Getting Set for the Cruise

5.Musandam Khasab Day Trip and Dhow Cruise from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $185

Dubai to Khasab in Oman for a fjord cruise with dolphin sightings, snorkeling gear, and an Omani lunch, plus hotel pickup and border fees.

“We enjoyed our daytrip from our hotel in Dubai to Khasab and back. Yousef, our driver, was great. He drove HOURS that day but was very friendly and professional with us. The boat ride through the mountains in Khasab was wonderful. We especially enjoyed the dolphins.”

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Jebel Shams Day Trip: The Grand Canyon of Oman

Jebel Shams Day Trip: The Grand Canyon of Oman - Muscat pickup, route control, and the value of a private 4x4

6.Jebel Shams Day Trip: The Grand Canyon of Oman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $200

Private 4x4 day trip from Muscat to Nizwa and Jebel Shams, Oman’s Grand Canyon. Souq, fort photos, off-road views.

“Your guide did not show up after 40 mins of waiting and although we had confirmation the company said we didn’t have the tour booked. We did not end up going on the tour so I can’t speak about that but the organization is not serious and I’d say they’re very unreliable.”

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Private Day Trip to Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid (Desert Safari)

Private Day Trip to Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid (Desert Safari) - Your private guide and the 4WD ride: what you are really paying for

7.Private Day Trip to Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid (Desert Safari)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $187

Private desert day trip from Muscat to Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands, with swimming pools, dune bashing, and door-to-door pickup.

“Long day trip with a total of 6 hours drive. The visit of Wadi and Wahiba desert worth it. The wadi is full of tourists, our guide just sit in a tourist restaurant and let us around, if you want to swim plan in advance and bring your stuff. Then We hRead more”

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Private Day Trip to Wadi Shab, Fins Beach & Bimmah Sinkhole

Private Day Trip to Wadi Shab, Fins Beach & Bimmah Sinkhole - Wadi Shab Canyon: The Hike, the Pool Hops, and the Cave Waterfall

8.Private Day Trip to Wadi Shab, Fins Beach & Bimmah Sinkhole

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $182

Private day trip from Muscat to Wadi Shab, Fins Beach, and Bimmah Sinkhole: hike, swim in blue pools, and relax on white sand.

“We had an amazing day with Fauzi in Oman. The wadis were incredibly beautiful, and it was so much fun hiking and swimming. He took great care of us and made sure we were always safe. The lunch we had of fresh fish from the market Read more”

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From UAE: Musandam Dibba Day Trip (Oman)

From UAE: Musandam Dibba Day Trip (Oman) - The Drive and Border Check That Sets the Tone

9.From UAE: Musandam Dibba Day Trip (Oman)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 10 hours · from $60

UAE to Dibba, Oman by traditional dhow for snorkeling, banana boat rides, fjords views, and an onboard buffet lunch with transfers.

“Absolutely fantastic Musandam Dibba day trip with Arab Expedition! Our Musandam Dibba day trip with Arab Expedition was perfectly organized from start to finish. From the smooth border formalities to the warm welcome by the team, everything was handled professionally and stress-free. The dhow cruise was beautiful and very well maintained, with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the stunning fjords of Musandam. The crew was friendly, attentive, and always smiling. The snorkeling and swimming stops were amazing, with clear waters and plenty of marine life to see. Kayaking was also a great addition and added extra fun to the day. Lunch on board was fresh and tasty, with…”

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