Oman · EVENING EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 evening experiences that repay the day, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
A 2-hour Muscat sunset cruise on a traditional Omani dhow, with coastal fort views, coffee and dates, and optional hotel pickup.
“Nice cruise close to Muscat. Very well organized. Worth to do Recommended”
A 3-hour Muscat night highlights tour with hotel pickup, photo stops at major landmarks, a guided Mutrah Souq walk, and a local Omani dinner.
“Mohammed, who guided us on 6 February, is a great, engaged, honest, and genuinely kind person. He has extensive knowledge of Muscat and Oman.”
Sunset safari from Salalah into Rub al Khali, with Wadi Dawkah frankincense, the Lost City of Ubar, dune time, and sunset views.
“Great way of hanging out in the Empty Quarter to enjoy the dunes and the sunset in the evening Muhammad Ali was a good guide to work with. On this trip though one of the woman (from Mxo) was the most selfish and inconsiderate traveler I ever encountered in my travels. Rather shocking.”
Sunset 4x4 safari from Salalah into Rub Al Khali, Wadi Dawkah frankincense park, black camels, and a glowing desert sunset.
“è stato Musallah è stato un grande autista e compagno di viaggio e ha fatto di tutto per farci star bene....in sintesi è stato bravissimo.”
Private 8 hour desert safari from Muscat, pairing Wadi Bani Khalid swimming with Wahiba Sands sunset, Bedouin coffee, and optional camel ride.
“We had an amazing afternoon on this tour. Our guide Khalil was great, very knowledgeable and the day was well organised.”
Sail a shared dhow-style cruise off south Muscat for forts, palace views, and a golden-hour sunset, with drinks included for about 2 hours.
“Pleasant evening excursion with friendly crew. Well worth doing to occupy an evening. Coffee and dates included !”
Private sunset desert safari in Salalah with Wadi Dawkha frankincense, Thumrait tea, Ubar ruins, black camels, and Rub al Khali dunes.
“Mohammed was a knowledgeable, helpful, generous, courteous guide. He’s an excellent driver and we felt he looked after us and others on the highway and the dunes. We had history, tea, culture, and scenery from lush landscape, to farms, mountains, to wind blown barren dunes. Highly recommend”
Private 2-day Wahiba Sands tour from Muscat with Wadi Bani Khalid swimming, 4x4 dunes, desert camp night, and Ibra souq.
“Excellent driver, very knowledgeable who told us a lot regarding local culture. Sunset in the desert is a must”
See UNESCO frankincense trees, the Ubar legend, and Empty Quarter dunes at sunset on a private Salalah desert tour with great guides.
“I want to start by thanking our guide Alawi from Mohamed's team.….our trip was amazing. We saw the frankenscent trees, the baby camels (my little girl was so happy) and tasted the camel milk and we had fun in the desert. We had the experience with the 4x4 on duneRead more”
Muscat sunset on an Omani dhow cruise with hotel pickup, photo stops at Al Bustan and Al Alam, plus onboard coffee, snacks, water.
See Salalah’s UNESCO frankincense sites and the Lost City of Ubar, then chase sunset and sand bashing in the Empty Quarter.
“Ahmeds slogan starts with: "Arrive as a Guest – leave as a Friend." And that couldn’t be more true!”
Sunset kayaking near Muscat, Oman with gear provided, headlamp included, and a paddle to a hidden beach plus coastal views in about 2 hours.
“Beautiful sunset on the water. A must do in Muscat. Our guide Mufasa was friendly and gave us a delicious coffee before we set out. Nadeem gave us the info we needed in advance, and a very nice person. He made sure we had the gear we needed before heading out in the water.”
Private 4-hour Muscat night tour with pickup, mosque and fort photo stops, Mutrah Souq and Corniche, Al Alam Palace, dinner included.
“Excellent tour with Khalil in Muscat. Saw the Grand Mosque, Souq, Opera House, etc... a good introduction to the city and Nation. Khalil was informative and his English was great, as was his driving. Thank you!”
Two days in Oman mixing Nizwa forts and souks with ancient villages, then sunrise and a Balcony Walk at Jebel Shams.
“We went on a 7day trip to Muscat, and it was our first time and we loved it! We are a family of 2 adults and 2 kids (8yrs). We rented a vehicle to visit multiple sites but we realised (2days ahead) that our vehicle was no match for the road towarRead more”
Overnight in Salalah’s Rub Al Khali desert with a Ubar UNESCO stop, Bedouin camp dinner, sunrise dunes, and Wadi Dawkah frankincense trees.
“Fantastica esperienza Mohamed top. Sa informare con gentilezza e nello stesso tempo sa mantenere il distacco perfetto per godersi questi magnifici scenari consigliatissimo”
Coast, wadis, dunes, mountains, and the far south.
