Multi-Day Tours with Responsible Tourism in Oman

Welcome to Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman! Upon arrival at Muscat international airport, you will meet your private driver, who will transfer you to your hotel for check-in.The rest of the day is your leisure time to relax after the flight trip. Alternatively, you can choose one of our carefully planned optional tours.

Explore Muscat’s rich history and culture on a city tour with must-see sights like the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Royal Opera House. Visit the SIDAB Women Association to interact with locals, learn about Omani traditions, and purchase handmade products. Drive along the picturesque corniche to Muttrah Souk for lunch and shopping. Then, head to Qurayyat to see the impressive Wadi Dayqah Dam and its surroundings. End your tour with an off-road drive to Wadi Al Arbeieen, where you can swim in a natural pool and spend the night at a resort.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and bid farewell to Wadi Arbeieen, one of the best Wadis in Oman, which has everything to charm and refreshes the soul with many things to offer. Start today’s journey by visiting the Sinkhole before heading to Wadi Tiwi, also known as “Wadi of Nine villages.” with its string of emerald pools & thick plantations, and then proceed to Sur along the coastline. Sur is one of the most historic boat-building centers in Arabia, and artisans still handcraft dhows of all sizes at the Dhow factory in Sur, using centuries-old techniques. Stroll down Al Aygah’s beautiful old wooden doors and visit the Museum, learning about Maritime History and Omani culture. Enjoy the local Lunch served at Museum. Check into the Hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin today’s tour. Today you will have a small glimpse of how it is to be a real Bedouin. Drive towards Al Kamil, where you can visit Natural Gazelle Reserve and the local Old Castle Museum, before driving to Wadi Bani Khalid, a traveler’s paradise that encapsulates Oman’s unique, unbelievable, and natural beauty. Enjoy the local cuisine lunch prepared by the locals at one of the Omani houses. Experience the dune bashing with our well-experienced driver and be mesmerized by sunset views on the way to camp. After check-in, you can enjoy camel rides and desert trekking at extra cost before the buffet dinner.

Embark on an escorted tour after breakfast, with two main destinations in mind: Ibra and Nizwa. Ibra boasts a bustling main market where locals from all over come to trade. On the way to Nizwa, visit the Beehive tomb and the old Mudhairib Village to learn about the historical relations between Oman and East Africa. Stop at the traditional clay village of Birkat Al Mauz on the way to Jebel Akhdar, a scenic destination that will take you back in time. In the afternoon, enjoy a unique Cultural Nizwa Neighborhoods Tour on an eco-friendly e-bike, experiencing Omani heritage and riding through the old town and nearby neighborhoods on palm and agriculture grounds. After checking into the hotel, unwind for the rest of the day.

After breakfast, embark on an escorted Nizwa tour, beginning with a visit to the Nizwa Fort, a 17th-century national monument with a significant central tower and surrounding souks and buildings. Browse through the Nizwa Souk, where you can find pottery, antiques, textiles, and more. Drive to Al Hamra for a panoramic view and visit the Bait Al Safa Museum, a restored mud-brick house where locals demonstrate old Omani traditions. Head to Jabal Shams, the Grand Canyon of Arabia, for breathtaking views. Check into the hotel and have lunch before starting the Balcony Walk in the afternoon. This easy trek offers stunning views over An Nakhur, the Grand Canyon of Oman, leading to an abandoned village, a natural pool, and several caves. The hike along the canyon’s edge to As Sab is known as “W6” by the Ministry of Tourism. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and unwind.

Check out from the hotel, bid farewell to Sun Mountains, and head towards the town. Drive towards the traditional Bahla Pottery Factory and visit it. There will be a photo stop at Bahla Fort – one of Oman’s oldest and biggest forts and the only fort inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Next, visit Jabreen Castle, the residence of Sultan Imam Bil Arab bin Sultan and one of the most picturesque castles in the Sultanate. Explore the unique interior design and architecture. Afterward, drive to Muscat, Check into the hotel, and this afternoon is at your leisure.

Enjoy swimming and snorkeling in this Nature Reserve today on your half-day tour. Meet the driver at the hotel lobby, and transfer to Marina for a half-day tour of the Dimaniyat Islands. The Tour will take 04 Hours and includes refreshments, snacks, and snorkeling gear. You will be picked up from Marina, drive back to Hotel and enjoy the leisure time till Dinner. Today you will join an Omani home dining experience that allows you to get the generosity and hospitality of locals. Sharing empathy, compassion, and happiness over food brings people together.

After having breakfast and checking out from the Hotel, you will fly to Muscat International Airport and return home with lifetime memories of the Oman Tour, organized by Surprise Tourism DMC.