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Top 7 adventure things to do in Muscat

If your idea of a good day in Muscat ends with sore legs and a great photo, start here. Treks, kayaks, ziplines, off-road runs and the occasional adrenaline-up — every operator below is licensed and safety-checked.

  1. Evening city tour of Muscat's key attractions, Muscat1

    1. Evening city tour of Muscat's key attractions

    5.0· 7 reviews· 3 hours

    Two hours by car — see Al Alam Palace, Royal Opera House, and Muttrah Souq lit up at night with an experienced guide.

  2. Snorkelling and kayaking day trip to Daymaniyat Islands, Muscat2

    2. Snorkelling and kayaking day trip to Daymaniyat Islands

    5.0· 48 reviews· 5 hours

    Full-day adventure from Muscat by boat — snorkelling at coral gardens, kayaking, and beach time on Daymaniyat Islands, with food and drinks included.

  3. Hot air balloon tour over Sharqiya Sands, Muscat3

    3. Hot air balloon tour over Sharqiya Sands

    5.0· 298 reviews· 2 hours

    Fifty minutes in the air over the stunning Sharqiya Sands — comfortable flights for up to 16 passengers with experienced pilots from Royal Balloon Oman.

  1. Full-day 4WD tour to Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar and Birkat Al Mouz, Muscat4

    4. Full-day 4WD tour to Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar and Birkat Al Mouz

    4.9· 35 reviews· 9.5 hours

    Ten-hour tour by 4WD — explore Nizwa Fort, Jebel Akhdar, and Birkat Al Mouz, with an Omani guide and lunch included.

  2. Nizwa and Jebel Shams full-day trip from Muscat, Muscat5

    5. Nizwa and Jebel Shams full-day trip from Muscat

    4.8· 68 reviews· 10 hours

    Explore Nizwa’s souq and fort, then ascend to Jebel Shams for dramatic canyon views in a full-day journey from Muscat.

  3. Half-day snorkeling and kayaking trip to Daymaniyat Island, Muscat6

    6. Half-day snorkeling and kayaking trip to Daymaniyat Island

    4.8· 108 reviews· 5 hours

    Four hours of snorkeling, kayaking, and dolphin watching around Daymaniyat Island, with a picnic lunch on board and expert guides throughout.

  4. Dolphin watching and snorkeling tour in Muscat, Muscat7

    7. Dolphin watching and snorkeling tour in Muscat

    4.8· 138 reviews· 3 hours

    Half-day tour by boat — dolphin watching followed by snorkeling among coral reefs with expert guides.

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