Oman's Daymaniyat Turtles + Village & Home Lunch Experience

By Daymaniyat Island Experts

Free cancellation available

Features

Take a 45 minute boat trip from Muscat to the Daymaniyat Island Nature Reserve
Snorkel with sea turtles and fish amongst the coral
Back to Muscat, to our home for lunch on the rooftop terrace with stunning views
Guided walking tour (easy effort) of the village, wadi, and ancient falaj system
Final stop at a traditional Arabic tent for tea and coffee before you depart.

- 18th November Street, Muscat, Oman | Al Mouj Marina is on the water side of the Muscat Airport. There is plenty of free parking, and it is an easy taxi ride from the hotels in Muscat. You'll find our kiosk to meet up, and join the boat at the dock. You'll see an overhead of the marina showing our kiosk and boat slip.
- Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman

Dates

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

€158.63 x 1 Adult€158.63

Total

Speedboat ride to Daymaniyat Islands
Snorkel with sea turtles, fish, amongst the corals
Lunch atop our home's rooftop terrace, homemade Omani and Arabic food
Stunning views of the mountains and palm groves
Guilded walking tour of village, wadi, and falaj irrigation system that dates back 1000 years
Tea and coffee served in traditional Arabic tent
For islands: bring your own towel, swimwear, sun protection
Transport to Al Mouj Marina and transport to our home in Qalhat village

- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Your day begins in Muscat at the lovely Al Mouj Marina (not far from the airport), where you depart for the Daymaniyat Islands nature reserve to snorkel with sea turtles and fish, among the corals. Snacks and drinks are provided (along with with a private head on-board. From November through April you can also relax on the white sand beaches. From May through October you can still snorkel with the turtles, but we anchor in shallow waters and don't go on the islands to protect turtles during nesting season.

In the early afternoon we return you to Al Mouj Marina, and you'll drive (or taxi) just 20 minutes to our home in Qalhat, a secluded village at the foothills of the Al Hajar mountains. Give your taxi driver our GPS coordinates: 23.538141, 58.402706… it's that secluded!

Prepare to be wowed by this intimate and authentic setting. You'll begin with a lavish lunch at our house and dine atop the rooftop terrace, and enjoy a homemade Omani & Arabic dinner in a stunning setting of mountains and date palm groves. After your meal, explore this traditional Omani village with our guided tour, taking an easy walk through the scenic Wadi Boucher, and follow an historic Falaj irrigation system. You'll learn all about Omani heritage, village life, and ancient water systems. On your way back to the house you'll stop for tea and dessert under a traditional Arabic tent. Your sea and land experience will end around 6:00pm.

- 18th November Street, Muscat, Oman | Al Mouj Marina is on the water side of the Muscat Airport. There is plenty of free parking, and it is an easy taxi ride from the hotels in Muscat. You'll find our kiosk to meet up, and join the boat at the dock. You'll see an overhead of the marina showing our kiosk and boat slip.
- Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman