Tours and Trips in Oman

View the highlights of Muscat without waiting for cabs or buses or walking in the heat on this half-day tour. Ideal for time-pressed visitors, it lets you see Muscat's sights without hoppinh between them alone and with a guide to share their history. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, tour the Grand Mosque and Muttrah Souq, see the Al Alam Palace, and more. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Celebrate an evening in Muscat with private round-trip transfers to a glittering Royal Opera House show, followed by dinner at a top restaurant. Relax as you're chauffeured by air-conditioned vehicle to the stunning Opera House, a showpiece modern venue opened in 2011. After watching your chosen production (own expense), savor an enticing 4-course dinner at Muscat's Al Angham restaurant. Soak up the plush, heritage-inspired interior, and savor Omani classics like 'shuwa' (slow-roasted lamb) and rich date ice cream before admiring Muscat's illuminated sights on your return to your hotel.

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.

Get an insider's tour to Muscat's top cultural sights, with informative commentary from your own private guide. Entrance fees and hotel transfers are included, leaving you free to take in Oman's main attractions. Go inside the Grand Mosque and get a peek at the world's largest carpet. Learn about the country's rich heritage with an in-depth visit to the Bait al Zubair museum, followed by a waterfront drive and savory seafood lunch.

Discover Oman's stunning 'wadis' - dry river beds - and coastline on this scenic, full-day private 4x4 trip from Muscat. With a private guide at the wheel, drive south through the Hajar Mountains to the pretty coastal village of Quriyat. Admire the scenic waterfront here, and then venture along mountain trails beside the rock pools, palm groves and shady gorges of Wadi Daiqat. Relax over a picnic lunch by the natural pools, and then continue off road through idyllic Wadi Al Mih and Yiti, passing turquoise waters, craggy slopes and green oases.

Combine two stops in one tour on this full-day excursion. First, take a morning drive through the Hajar Mountains to Nizwa. Visit Nizwa Fort, a 17th-century caste with a huge, cylindrical tower which was once used to help defend the city. Then travel to Jabal Shams ("Sun Mountain") where you can see the country's highest mountain loom over Wadi Ghul, Oman's version of the Grand Canyon.

Get your bearings in Muscat and check out its highlights on this 4-hour city tour. Explore the best of this charming city, one of Arabia's prettiest capitals, and soak in its setting wedged between the Al Hajar Mountains and Gulf of Oman. Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, shop at Muttrah Souk, explore the Bait Al Zubair Museum, see the Sultan's Palace, and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees included.

Swap Muscat for the delights of inland Oman and a thrilling dune drive in the Wahiba Sands on this private full-day trip with a private guide. Drive south by air-conditioned 4x4 through the craggy Hajar Mountains to one of Oman's most stunning 'wadis' (dry river beds) - Wadi Bani Khalid. Ogle the shady canyons, tiny villages and rock pools, and after a picnic lunch, head for the vast dunes of the Wahiba Sands. Take an exciting dune bash and if you wish, a camel ride, before heading back to Muscat.

Discover the best of Muscat on a private 4-hour tour of Oman's capital. Travel with your knowledgeable driver-guide to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and admire the marble domes, minarets and lavish prayer hall. See landmarks including the Royal Opera House, Al Alam Palace and 16th-century forts of Mirani and Jalali; and discover Muscat's ancient history at the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Listen as your guide shares fascinating stories about the Omani way of life, and stroll around colorful Muttrah Souk where silver, perfume, textile and souvenir stalls await.

Experience the essence of Oman on a 5-night guided tour from Muscat, with accommodation and transport included. Start with a sightseeing tour of picturesque Muscat before venturing into the Hajar Mountains to discover timeless towns such as Nizwa and Al Hamra. Enjoy an exciting dune bash and overnight desert stay in the Wahiba Sands, and bask in the beauty and natural pools of the country’s idyllic ‘wadis’ (river gorges). Five nights’ accommodation, including a night at the Wahiba desert camp, plus airport transfers and daily breakfast and dinner are included.

Delve into the Hajar mountain range and discover shimmering oases in the barren landscape on this private 9-hour 4x4 safari tour from Muscat. Travel into the Hajar mountains with your private guide. Discover top attractions in Nizwa including the 17th-century fort, and admire traditional Bedouin jewelry in the bustling souks. Following a scenic picnic lunch, visit the mountain villages of Misfah and Al Hamra, and gain insight into the region's history and heritage. Follow the path up to Jebel Shams and enjoy breathtaking views over the Grand Canyon of Oman.

Discover the delights of rural Oman and explore the terrain in style on this private 8-hour 4x4 safari adventure in Wadi Shab from Muscat. Travel with your private guide to the coastal town of Quriyat, home to beautiful beaches and rolling seas. Discover top local attractions including the sinkhole, a collapsed mountain filled with sea water. After lunch, visit Tiwi and the pretty Wadi Shab, and enjoy free time to explore the dense vegetation at your leisure.

While in port in Muscat, take in the signature sights of Oman's delightful capital on this 4-hour private shore excursion. Traveling in your own private, air-conditioned minibus with a private guide, visit top Muscat attractions including the splendid Sultan Qaboos Mosque; the bustling fish market and colorful Muttrah souk, where the stall hawk spices, silver and traditional handicrafts. Stroll along Muttrah Corniche past old-time merchants' houses; see the Portuguese forts at old Muscat harbor; and visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum to chart's Oman's rich heritage and history.

Explore Nakhl Fort and the Ath Thaurwah hot springs on this full-day, private tour from Muscat. See the rocky, 200-meter-high mountain peak known as Nakhl Fort, then visit the Ath Thaurwah hot springs for sightseeing and lunch. Along the way, travel along the scenic Batinah coastline, featuring Barka and its bustling Fish Souq.

When your ship arrives in Muscat, explore some of Oman's most beautiful forts and old-world towns on this full-day private shore excursion. With personalized commentary from your guide, follow the rocky Hajar Mountains to the old town of Nizwa to visit picturesque Nizwa Fort. Browse Nizwa souk, and after free time for lunch, travel through time-warp villages to 17th-century Jabrin Fort, perched on a hilltop overlooking palms and mountains. Learn about its history as you view its famous murals, wooden doors and hidden rooms and return to Muscat port.

Spend a day exploring Oman's natural wonders on this full-day excursion.Visit Jebal Shams, which means "Sun Mountain," since it is the highest mountain in Oman. See Wadi Nakhr, Oman's Grand Canyon, and take a short hike or mountain bike ride inside its walls. You'll also have the opportunity to visit local villages and shop for souvenirs along the way.

Explore Green Mountain and the rugged landscape outside Muscat on this private 10-hour 4x4 safari from Muscat. Travel by 4x4 off-road vehicle to Fanjah with your private guide, and take in local sites including Wadi Fanjah and Birkat Al Mawz. Ascend Al Jabal al Akhdar Mountain and discover traditional villages nestled in the fertile mountainside. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Jebel Akhdar Hotel, and discover quaint terraces where fruit orchards thrive. From your vantage point on the high summit, take in breathtaking views over the Hajar mountain range.

Combine visits to Jebel Shams and Nizwa during this 10-hour tour from Muscat. In a rugged 4x4 vehicle, get spectacular views of Oman's Grand Canyon and dig in to a traditional lunch in the mountain village of Misfah. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Muscat accommodations are included.

See the highlights of Muscat in the company of a guide on this half-day tour. Depart from your hotel in a private vehicle and head out into the city. Stop by the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Opera House in the Al Qurm neighborhood, Mutrah Market, Al Alam Palace, and more. As you explore, learn about the city from your guide.

Admire Muscat’s city lights on a private 4-hour evening tour, with a knowledgeable local driver-guide. Sightseeing by foot and air-conditioned vehicle, hear about the Omani capital’s history as you absorb the twinkling buildings, waterfronts and souks set against the dusky mountains. See the illuminated domes of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, witness the beautiful views along Muttrah Corniche, browse Muttrah Souk and view floodlit Al Alam Palace before dinner at a local restaurant. Inform your guide if there’s something you want to see more of — your itinerary is customizable.