Excursions

Eight hours from Muscat: Bait Al Safah in Al Hamra, Wadi Nakhar and the rim of the canyon on Jabal Shams. Lunch at a local restaurant included.

Six hours along the coast from Muscat: Quriyat, the Bimah Sinkhole and Wadi Shab. Picnic lunch included.

A three-hour walk on Jabal Akhdar from Al Aqur to Ash Shirayjah through terraced farms and falaj, above Wadi Bani Habib. Rose water in April.

Two hours on a quad bike across the dunes of the Wahiba Sands, with a guide, safety gear and a practice run first. For beginners and experienced riders.

A sunrise balloon flight over the dunes of the Wahiba Sands and the mountains beyond, with a certified pilot and crew.

Two hours sandboarding on the golden dunes of the Wahiba Sands, starting on small slopes and working up to the big dunes, with a guide.

One and a half to two hours of 4x4 dune driving with an experienced driver over the high dunes of the Wahiba Sands, with photo stops.

A camel ride of 15 minutes to an hour over the dunes of the Wahiba Sands, timed for the sunset, with an experienced handler.