From Muscat to Sur
A trip between the sea and the mountains
From Muscat to Sur, it's only about 200 kilometers along the perfect highway, so if you hurry, you'll be there in a moment. But there are so many attractions near this route that you can count on at least two to three days before you get there. You will see an interesting coastline in the Bandar al Khiran Protected Area, the impressive Wadi Dayqah Dam, the famous Wadi Ash Shab and Wadi Tiwi gorges and, of course, the unique bathing hole in Bimmah Sinkhole.
1 day
On the first day you will have a ride around the coast with the opportunity to swim several times on semi-deserted beaches. From Muscat, take the old road first to the town of Al Bustan with its beautiful beach. Another option for swimming is in Yity. End the morning in the Bandar Khayran Protected Area. In the afternoon, take the shortcut through the Wadi Mayh Valley to the highway and drive to Oman's most famous dam, Wadi Dayqah.
Swimming in Al Bustan
Instead of three faces
Al Bustan is quite an interesting location. On the one hand, there is a sleepy fishing village and a long beach, but also a set of gigantic government buildings and a lonely huge 5 * hotel Al Bustan Palace. If you have a trip around, it is definitely worth taking a short break or spending the day by the water continue reading
Stop in Yiti
Swimming at the end of the world
Yiti is a small fishing village. The fact that it is basically just a short distance from Muscat has completely stopped time here. If you want to interrupt the journey for a while or take a bath, a pretty good tip for a stop. As a small bonus, you can also see an interesting rock continue reading
Trip to Bandar Khayran
Omani fjords
Bandar Khayran is a protected area of small peninsulas located about 40 kilometers east of Muscat. You will find beautiful beaches, mostly accessible only on foot or by boat, with a minimum of development. Tourists most often come here as part of organized boat trips. Swimming here is pleasant without waves continue reading
Ride through Wadi Mayh
An interesting acronym for the little-visited valley
If you take the coastal road from Muscat to Bandar Khiran National Park, for example, and then plan to continue further east, but do not want to return to Muscat, you can try a shortcut through the rather interesting Wadi Mayh Valley, which will take you to to the highway connecting Muscat with Sur continue reading
Road to Wadi Dayqah
After passing Wadi Mayh, we connect to the highway, which the road quickly runs through. In addition, there is light traffic. The peculiarity of the Omani highways is that there are lamps along their entire length, so they are illuminated at night. After a 60-kilometer drive, near the town of Queyrat, we descend in the direction of Wadi Dayqah. The last 20 kilometers and one larger town await you on the way, where it is possible to buy supplies.
Trip to Wadi Dayqah Dam
The most famous dam in Oman
Wadi Dayqah Dam is one of the newest attractions in Oman. It was opened only in 2012 and became the largest Omani dam. It is freely accessible and thanks to the park between the two dikes it is also very popular with the locals. continue reading
Day 2
The next day is the turn of hiking and exploring the beautiful local canyon – Wadi. Along the way, it pays to freshen up in the amazing half-cave Bimmah. If you have more time it is definitely worth spending a day more here and exploring both gorges in more detail. Anyway, it's only 40 kilometers from Tiwi to Sur
Swimming in Bimmah Sinkhole
Magical swimming in a cave with a sunken ceiling
Between Thibab and Bimmah you will find one of the great Omani attractions – Bimmah Sinkhole. It is a lake measuring 50×70m deep below the surrounding surface. Locals believe it is the work of a meteorite, but it is more of a remnant of a cave. There is a holiday for swimming in the pond and there are also small fish that will be happy to bite your feet. In addition, there is a well-kept park, so it is a very pleasant stop. continue reading
Walk to the lakes in Wadi Ash Shab
One of the most beautiful wadi of Oman
A walk to the lakes of Wadi Ash Shab is one of the most beautiful short hikes you can take in Oman. A great gorge march awaits you here, ending with amazing swimming lakes and a small waterfall. continue reading
Hike into the interior of the Wadi Ash Shab gorge
Where tourists don't go
Almost all tourists who visit the beautiful Wadi Ash Shab gorge will end their pilgrimage by the swimming pools. However, it is possible to continue until a semi-deserted oasis and at times enjoy a fairly airy journey. Quite an interesting extension of a classic trip continue reading
Stop in Wadi Tiwi
On the edge of the famous valley
Two beautiful and famous valleys lead to the town of Tiwi. Wadi Ash Shab is considered more beautiful due to the fact that there is no passable road through it. The side Wadi Tiwi is also worth a visit. As we were burdened by time, we only walked around the first village in the valley, so the tour was superficial, but still nice continue reading
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