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Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole
Tours • From Muscat

Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole

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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
4.8 / 5
(41) • 700+ booked
kr 587
Dolphin Watching Boat Tour in Muscat
Tours • Muscat

Dolphin Watching Boat Tour in Muscat

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English guided
Free cancellation
kr 270
Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Desert
Tours • From Muscat

Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Desert

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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
4.9 / 5
(15) • 100+ booked
kr 1,010
Muscat Grand Mosque & Opera House Half-Day Tour
Tours • Muscat

Muscat Grand Mosque & Opera House Half-Day Tour

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(15) • 50+ booked
kr 282
Muscat: Snorkeling with Turtles at Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve
Water activities • From Muscat

Muscat: Snorkeling with Turtles at Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve

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English guided
Morning departure
kr 704
Muscat Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar Private Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Muscat

Muscat Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar Private Tour

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Private tour
English guided
4.6 / 5
(7) • 50+ booked
kr 986
Omani Dhow sunset cruise experience in Muscat
Cruises • Muscat

Omani Dhow sunset cruise experience in Muscat

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English guided
Afternoon departure
4.3 / 5
(4) • 50+ booked
kr 339
Dolphin Watching Experience from Muscat
Outdoor & sports activities • Muscat

Dolphin Watching Experience from Muscat

English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
50+ booked
kr 211
Muscat Dimaniyat Islands Half-Day Snorkeling Tour
Tours • Muscat

Muscat Dimaniyat Islands Half-Day Snorkeling Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
kr 950
Daymaniyat Turtle Reserve Snorkeling with Explore Dolphins
Water activities • From Muscat

Daymaniyat Turtle Reserve Snorkeling with Explore Dolphins

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English guided
Morning departure
New Activity
kr 814
Muscat Sunset Kayak rental
Water activities • Muscat

Muscat Sunset Kayak rental

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English guided
Morning departure
kr 180
Muscat Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Half-Day Tour
Tours • Muscat

Muscat Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Half-Day Tour

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Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(11) • 100+ booked
kr 518

Hotels in Muscat

Sifawy Boutique Hotel
Hotels • Muscat

Sifawy Boutique Hotel

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4.4 / 5
(210)
From
kr 711.40
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat
Hotels • Muscat

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat

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From
kr 1,820.13
Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat
Hotels • Muscat

Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat

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From
kr 1,991.47
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
Hotels • Muscat

Jumeirah Muscat Bay

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4.8 / 5
(222)
From
kr 2,240.80
Hilton Muscat Al Bandar
Hotels • Muscat

Hilton Muscat Al Bandar

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4.1 / 5
(20)
From
kr 1,673.19
Jebal Sifah Resorts
Hotels • Muscat

Jebal Sifah Resorts

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From
kr 469.03
Doubletree By Hilton Muscat Al Waha
Hotels • Muscat

Doubletree By Hilton Muscat Al Waha

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5.0 / 5
(9)
From
kr 1,801.52
Le Sifah Resort Apartments
Hotels • Muscat

Le Sifah Resort Apartments

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4.0 / 5
(5)
From
kr 637.76

Reviews of Muscat activities

MUHAMAD ****************
2026-10-11 12:38:32
Fantastic 5.0
very good experience to go to this area for nature. muhamad is a good guide and driver. worth for money
Klook User
2026-10-13 16:20:23
Fantastic 5.0
We had a great tour with our guide Mohammed Aldigaishi. Many nice stops to get to know Muscat city. Enough time at each destination. Mohammed was friendly and patient and gave many good information about Oman and the places visited
Klook User
2026-06-18 14:56:49
Fantastic 5.0
very good experience with them. Staff is very supportive and friendly .

Muscat at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Muscat?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
250
200
150
Avg 100Avg
50
0
197
Jan
145
Feb
114
Mar
Quietest 35
Apr
48
May
112
Jun
Busiest 204
Jul
42
Aug
44
Sep
76
Oct
76
Nov
112
Dec

Demand from travellers from Malaysia peaks in July, roughly 104% above a typical month, while April is much quieter at about 65% below a typical month — book early for July and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in April. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Muscat cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

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300
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Priciest RM353 Cheapest RM24
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activity prices are typically around MYR 244; June is the cheapest month at typically around MYR 24, about 93% below the priciest month in December, so travel in June for much lower activity costs. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
2 daysTypical
10 daysEarly

Most travellers book very close in: typically around 2 days ahead, with last-minute options around 1 day and early bookings around 10 days — this allows flexibility rather than long lead times even during July peak demand. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Muscat

Local weather

℉℃
  • NOV - APR
    35°17°

  • MAY - OCT
    40°25°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1DKK = 0.06OMR

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Muscat Festival

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Kuala Lumpur

What to know before visiting Muscat

Why travellers visit Muscat

Muscat draws bookings mainly for Water activities, followed by Tours and Cruises, with Outdoor & sports activities and Museums also showing up in Klook data. Demand follows a strong summer rhythm: July is a clear peak month while April is the quietest, according to Klook booking data. That pattern makes Muscat a year-round destination where seaside and boat-based experiences dominate in high season, and quieter months suit land-based exploration and slower itineraries. Travellers should weigh whether they want lively summer marine conditions or calmer off-peak days when crowds thin.

When to visit Muscat

Klook booking data shows peaks in July and generally busier months in January and February, while April and several autumn months are much quieter. Prices drift across the year: they climb toward year-end with the priciest month in December and drop to their low in June, so sometimes crowds and prices move together and sometimes they don’t. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider late spring into early summer; for peak-season atmosphere and busiest water activities pick July or December.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Peak demand MYR 320
February Peak demand MYR 328
March Busier than usual MYR 215
April Very quiet MYR 154
May Very quiet MYR 45
June Busier than usual MYR 24
July Peak demand MYR 219
August Very quiet MYR 320
September Very quiet MYR 312
October Quieter than usual MYR 296
November Quieter than usual MYR 341
December Busier than usual MYR 353

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Tips for travellers from Malaysia

Most travellers from Malaysia book fairly close to travel — on average about 2 days ahead — which means you can stay flexible and still find good options. A minority plan earlier, up to around 10 days out, and that matters most in the peak months (July and December) when availability tightens. Use Klook to lock in boat trips and popular water activities if you’re visiting in peak season; in quieter months you can comfortably pick activities nearer your travel dates. Book on Klook for easy comparison and to secure spots on dates that suit your itinerary.

FAQs about Muscat

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