Oman tours

Oman tours — coming soon

From misty green Salalah to starry nights in the Wahiba Sands, we are preparing nine tours across Oman. Dates and prices are not set yet; if a tour catches your eye, pre-register on WhatsApp and we will let you know when it opens.

  • 9 tours in preparation
  • Pre-register on WhatsApp
  • Nothing to pay now

The tours we are preparing

Programmes are drafts and may change. Each card shows the best time for that trip.

  • Coming soonDhofar

    Salalah — khareef and winter sun

    Southern Oman turns green and misty in the summer monsoon, then trades it for calm, sunny beaches in winter.

    Suggested length
    3–4 days
    Best time
    Khareef: late June to mid-September
    Winter sun: October to March

    Planned to include (draft)

    • Wadi Darbat waterfalls and lake in the khareef
    • Ayn Athum and Ayn Razat springs
    • Mughsail beach and its sea blowholes
    • Al Baleed archaeological park and the frankincense souq
    • Wadi Darbat
    • Mughsail
    • Al Baleed
  • Coming soonCoast south of Muscat

    Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole

    A day of rock and water: hike between canyon walls to turquoise pools and a cave waterfall, then swim in the Bimmah Sinkhole.

    Suggested length
    One day
    Best time
    October to April

    Planned to include (draft)

    • Return transfer from your hotel in Muscat
    • A short boat crossing at the mouth of the wadi
    • A guided hike to the pools, and a swim to the cave waterfall for swimmers
    • A stop and a swim at the Bimmah Sinkhole
    • Wadi Shab
    • Bimmah Sinkhole
  • Coming soonEastern Oman

    Wahiba Sands desert camp

    Copper-red dunes, a sunset you will not forget and a starry night at a desert camp with Bedouin hospitality.

    Suggested length
    2 days, 1 night
    Best time
    November to March

    Planned to include (draft)

    • A 4×4 drive over the dunes
    • Sunset from the top of the dunes
    • Dinner and an overnight stay at a desert camp
    • A stop and a swim at Wadi Bani Khalid on the way
    • Wahiba Sands
    • Wadi Bani Khalid
  • Coming soonAd Dakhiliyah

    Jebel Akhdar — the Green Mountain

    Terraced villages above 2,000 metres, pomegranate orchards and Damask roses, and air that stays cool even in summer.

    Suggested length
    1–2 days
    Best time
    Rose season: March and April
    Summer escape: June to September

    Planned to include (draft)

    • The mountain road by 4×4 (required on this route)
    • Terraced villages and their falaj water channels
    • Viewpoints on the canyon rim
    • A traditional rosewater distillery in rose season
    • Jebel Akhdar
    • Wadi Bani Habib
  • Coming soonAd Dakhiliyah

    Nizwa & Bahla forts

    A day in Oman's historic heart: the round tower of Nizwa Fort, the old souq, and Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Suggested length
    One day
    Best time
    October to March
    Friday morning, for the Nizwa livestock market

    Planned to include (draft)

    • Nizwa Fort and souq
    • Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Jabreen Castle
    • The Friday livestock market, when the trip falls on a Friday morning
    • Nizwa
    • Bahla
    • Jabreen
  • Coming soonMuscat

    Muscat city & dhow cruise

    The capital in a day: the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Mutrah corniche and souq, and sunset on the water from a traditional dhow.

    Suggested length
    One day
    Best time
    November to March

    Planned to include (draft)

    • A morning visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
    • The Mutrah corniche and its traditional souq
    • Al Alam Palace and the old Muscat forts from outside
    • A sunset dhow cruise along the coast
    • Grand Mosque
    • Mutrah
    • Old Muscat
  • Coming soonMusandam

    Musandam fjords

    Mountains that drop straight into turquoise water: a day by dhow through the khors, with dolphins and snorkelling.

    Suggested length
    1–2 days
    Best time
    October to April

    Planned to include (draft)

    • Getting from Muscat to Khasab
    • A full day by dhow in Khor Ash Sham
    • Dolphin watching and a stop at Telegraph Island
    • Swimming and snorkelling in calm water
    • Khasab
    • Khor Ash Sham
    • Telegraph Island
  • Coming soonSea of Oman, near Muscat

    Daymaniyat Islands snorkelling

    A day in the protected Daymaniyat Islands: clear water, coral, bright fish and a chance to swim beside sea turtles.

    Suggested length
    One day
    Best time
    October to April

    Planned to include (draft)

    • A boat trip from the coast near Muscat
    • Two snorkelling stops around the islands
    • Snorkelling gear and life jackets
    • Free time on an island beach, where it is allowed
    • Daymaniyat Islands
  • Coming soonMuscat coast

    Dolphin watching and sunset in Muscat

    A few hours on Muscat’s waters by boat: dolphins are often seen near the coast in the morning, and the sunset from the sea is something else.

    Suggested length
    2–3 hours
    Best time
    All year; calmer seas October to April

    Planned to include (draft)

    • A boat trip from a Muscat marina
    • A cruise looking for dolphins
    • The coastal cliffs and caves from the water
    • A sunset cruise for those who choose the evening
    • Muscat marina
    • Muscat coast

Which month suits each tour?

Oman is warm for most of the year; the table shows the months when each trip is at its most pleasant.

TourJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
SalalahBest timeBest timeBest timeGoodLess idealGoodBest timeBest timeBest timeBest timeBest timeBest time
Wadi ShabBest timeBest timeBest timeBest timeGoodLess idealLess idealLess idealGoodBest timeBest timeBest time
Wahiba SandsBest timeBest timeBest timeGoodLess idealLess idealLess idealLess idealLess idealGoodBest timeBest time
Jebel AkhdarGoodGoodBest timeBest timeGoodBest timeBest timeBest timeBest timeGoodGoodGood
Nizwa & BahlaBest timeBest timeBest timeGoodLess idealLess idealLess idealLess idealLess idealBest timeBest timeBest time
MuscatBest timeBest timeBest timeGoodLess idealLess idealLess idealLess idealLess idealGoodBest timeBest time
MusandamBest timeBest timeBest timeBest timeGoodLess idealLess idealLess idealGoodBest timeBest timeBest time
DaymaniyatBest timeBest timeBest timeGoodLess idealLess idealLess idealLess idealLess idealGoodBest timeBest time
DolphinsBest timeBest timeBest timeBest timeGoodLess idealLess idealLess idealGoodBest timeBest timeBest time
  • Best time
  • Good
  • Less ideal

How pre-registration works

Three simple steps, no form and no payment.

  1. Pick a tour

    Tap “Pre-register on WhatsApp” on the tour’s card. WhatsApp opens with a message that already names the tour.

  2. Send the message

    Add your rough travel dates and how many of you are going, then send it. Our team answers in the same chat.

  3. We tell you when it is ready

    When the tour’s programme, dates and price are set, we message you in the same chat. Nothing is paid until then.

This page has no form and stores nothing about you; you send the message yourself on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

When do the tours start?

No date is set yet, and we will not sell a tour until its programme, dates and price are final. Pre-register and we will tell you on WhatsApp as soon as the tour you want opens.

How does pre-registration work, and what do you collect?

Tap a tour’s pre-register button; WhatsApp opens with a message naming the tour, and you send it yourself. This page has no form and stores nothing about you.

Do I pay anything now?

No. Pre-registering is free and commits you to nothing. Each tour’s price is announced with its final programme, and you pay only after you confirm.

Where do the tours start?

Most tours are planned to start in Muscat. Salalah and Musandam are far from Muscat; how you get there from Muscat will be set out in that tour’s final programme.

When is the best time to visit Oman?

For most tours, October to April, when it is cooler. Salalah is the exception: in the khareef, from late June to mid-September, it turns misty and green. Jebel Akhdar is also several degrees cooler than the coast in summer.

Can you help me plan a trip to Oman right now?

Message +968 74116797 on WhatsApp; our team can advise on routes, seasons and your plans in Oman. Online tour booking is not open yet.

Need help with a trip to Oman?

Until the tours open, our team can help with your trip to Oman on WhatsApp and through the contact page.

+968 74116797