Experience Day Trips in Muscat with Withlocals

"Thanks to Ali for driving us all the way from Muscat to Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands! Ali was very easy-going, kind and friendly, and answered any questions we had about Omani life and culture. We got along well with him and he was flexible to accommodate any special requests."

"We had a fantastic time with Yousuf and I can highly recommend him as a personal guide. He was very entertaining, knowledgeable and took great care of us, considering all personal preferences and needs. He is extremely friendly and easy to talk to. Our trip to Wadi Shab was a delight and a certain highlight of our time in Oman. "

"We had a superb day out with Yousuf. This tour involves a long drive but well worth seeing. In addition to visiting Wadi Bani Khalid and the Wahiba Sands, we had an unscheduled stop at Yousuf’s family farm where we were treated to ginger tea, cake and fruit and were able to hold their 2 week old baby Arabian gazelle. Lovely! Yousuf was the perfect guide and host for this whole day tour. "

"What a tour! We had a perfect mixture of things to see and do – not too long and not too short. It all started with being picked up at the agreed time at our hotel by Yousuf Alharti who, by the way, reacted very promptly to our request for a very short term booking of the tour the night before. We then rode (in a spacious, airconditioned 4wd) past quaint mountains to our first highlight, Wadi Bani Khalid, where we enjoyed a refreshing swim in turquoise waters surrounded by spectacular rock formations. Next stop: Wahiba Sands. There were dunes as far as the eye could see. After walking around a bit we were treated to a thrilling ride up and down steep dunes (Yousuf is a skilled and carful driver). To top it off, we were privileged to experience true Omani hospitality: after having been shown the traditional irrigation system and old (abandoned) typical Omani houses in Yousuf‘s home village, we were invited to his parents‘ house for coffee, oranges and (homegrown) delicious dates (we were even given dates to take home). Yousuf is a polite, attentive and knowledgeable guide who calmly answers all your questions. We can wholeheartedly recommend the tour and the expert guide Yousuf Alharti. Martin & Caroline from Switzerland"

"We only had one day and night in Oman, so decided to hire Hajer for a personal tour that included the sights we most wanted to see. She was very helpful in creating a custom itinerary that met our needs, with great recommendations for places to add based on our interests. We visited the Grand Mosque, then Misfat Al Abriyyin, then Nizwa. All were incredible and Hajer provided lots of information while making sure we saw the coolest parts of each stop. It was definitely the best way to make the most of our short time in Oman. I highly recommend her tours! It was easy to meet up at the airport and all the food and beverages included were excellent. Her vehicle was clean and comfortable as well."

"We did the Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid day trip together with Yousuf. He was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We had a great time and we can highly recommend Yousuf as a tour guide. It was a pleasure for us to meet him. Thanks Yousuf for a wonderful day."

"We had a great day in the mountains with Yousuf - beautiful landscape and scenery. Yousuf shared a lot of information about local life and showed us hidden places. We can highly recommend a tour with him - thanks Yousuf 🙏 Regards, Paul and Inga "

"I really enjoyed my day with Hajer. She was super flexible, thoughtful and made me feel like cruising around Muscat with an old friend. As a female solo-traveller I especially enjoyed experiencing Muscat with a woman. Hajer is a true local, knowing everything and everyone in this city. Highly recommended! "