Musandam Trip With Hotel Stay
Spend a full day cruising the Musandam fjords, then head into the mountains the next day for an off road safari to Jebel Al Harim. Stay overnight at a hotel of your choice in Khasab, we’ll point you to the ones we trust.
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🚤 Full Day Cruise + Mountain Safari
🏨 Trusted Hotels Recommended
🔄 Free Cancellation Up to 48 Hours
From AED 520 Per Person
💳 Book Now, Pay Later
Daily Departures
Oct – May
Difficulty
Medium
Reporting Time
09:30 am
Tour Type
Cruise + Safari
Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Departs From
Khasab Oman
Price From
AED 520
💰 Pricing
- AED 520 per adult (minimum 2 people)
- AED 470 per child, 4 to 10 years
- Infants under 4 years are free
- Mountain safari vehicle fits up to 5, extra vehicles available for larger groups
✅ Book With Confidence
🔒 50% deposit to confirm booking
🔄 Free cancellation up to 48 hours
✅ Instant booking confirmation
📍Self-drive to Khasab port
🚐 Transport from UAE available to add separately
✅ What’s Included
✓ Shared full day dhow cruise to musandam fjords
✓ Dolphin watching along the way
✓Telegraph and Seebi island snorkeling
✓ Snorkeling gear, life jackets and towels
✓ Traditional Omani lunch on the cruise
✓ Plain water, soft drinks, coffee, tea and fresh fruits
✓ Mountain safari the next day in a private 4×4
✓ Plain water, soft drinks and juices during safari
✓ English and Arabic speaking crew and guide
❌ Not Included
✗ Hotel stay (booked directly with the hotel)
✗ Lunch on safari day
✗ UAE exit fee, AED 35 per person
✗ Personal expenses and gratuities
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Transport from UAE (available to add separately)
What Makes This Tour Different
The cruise and the mountain safari are two different sides of Musandam most visitors never connect in one trip. You spend day one on the water, dolphins at the fjord entrance, snorkeling at Telegraph and Seebi Island, then wake up the next morning and head straight into the mountains, climbing to 2,087 meters at Jebel Al Harim before the day is done.
Staying overnight in Khasab between the two isn’t something we bundle into a package rate, it’s a genuine recommendation built from years of sending guests to the same handful of hotels. You book the room yourself, at the hotel’s own rate, with their own cancellation terms, we just make sure you’re not guessing which one is worth it.
Musandam Trip With Hotel Stay Itinerary
Day 01 - Full Day Cruise - 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
09:30 AM — Dockside at Khasab Port
Your dhow and crew are ready at the dock. Board when you arrive, get settled on deck and the crew serves Arabic coffee, tea, fresh fruits and soft drinks while the boat prepares to depart.
10:00 AM — Dhow Departs into Khor Sham
The dhow leaves Khasab port and turns into Khor Sham, the fjord walls rising on both sides as the boat moves deeper into the water.
10:45 AM — Dolphin Watching
Spinner and humpback dolphins are common in these waters. The crew slows the boat when they appear, often close enough to watch from the deck.
11:30 AM — Telegraph Island
The dhow anchors at Telegraph Island, named after the British relay station built here in 1864. Snorkeling gear and kayaks go in the water.
01:00 PM — Lunch on Deck
Lunch comes out as the dhow moves toward Seebi Island. Fried chicken, lentil curry, mixed vegetable curry, rice, Arabic bread, hummus and salad, with soft drinks and water throughout.
02:00 PM — Seebi Island, Afternoon Swim
The second snorkeling stop of the day, with clearer water and more visible coral than Telegraph Island.
04:00 PM — Return to Khasab Port
The dhow returns to port, day one of the trip complete. Check into your hotel and settle in for the night.
Day 02 - Mountain Safari - 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
09:30 AM — Departure from Khasab
Your guide and driver collect you from your hotel. The 4×4 heads straight into the mountains, the coast disappearing behind you within minutes.
09:45 AM — Khor Najd Viewpoint
The road climbs to a ridge above Khor Najd, the only bay in Musandam accessible by road.
10:45 AM — Wadi As Sayh Bedouin Village
The route drops into Wadi As Sayh, a Bedouin village on a plateau at 1,100 meters, still inhabited, with goats moving freely between the stone houses.
11:15 AM — Jebel Al Harim Summit
The 4×4 reaches the summit of Jebel Al Harim, the Mountain of Women, the highest point in the Musandam Peninsula at 2,087 meters.
11:30 AM — Fossil Viewing at the Summit
The limestone at the summit contains marine fossils dating back 50 million years, shells, coral and sea creatures visible in the rock face.
12:30 PM — Return to Khasab
The 4×4 makes its way back down from the mountains, the trip drawing to a close as the coast comes back into view, and the two day trip ends here.
Recommended Hotels
We’ve worked with the same hotels in Khasab for years and only recommend the ones we’d stay in ourselves. Booking is directly with the hotel, at their own rate and cancellation terms, we’re not involved in the transaction, just pointing you to the right door.
Atana Khasab Hotel — 4 Star, Rated 8.2 – Very Good
Perched on the cliffs overlooking the Strait of Hormuz. Outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant and bar on site, private balconies with sea and mountain views.
From USD 75 to 150 per night — [Check Availability]
Atana Musandam Resort — 4 Star, Rated 8.2 – Very Good
A low rise, village style resort with private balconies, a full service spa, outdoor pool and a children’s pool, sea and waterway views.
From USD 95 to 180 per night — [Check Availability]
Hotel Diwan Al Amir — 3 Star, Rated 7.6 – Good
Walking distance to the beach, private balconies with sea and mountain views, restaurant on site, fitness center.
From USD 60 to 100 per night — [Check Availability]
Khasab Hotel — 2 Star, Rated 4.0 – Good
Outdoor pool with a children’s playground, restaurant, garden setting, a short drive from Khasab Airport.
From USD 75 to 150 per night — [Check Availability]
Frequently asked questions
Do you book the hotel for us?
No. We recommend hotels we have worked with for years, but the booking itself is directly between you and the hotel through Booking.com or directly with the hotel at their rate and their cancellation terms.
How many people can book, and is there a minimum?
Minimum 2 people to book. Groups of 3 to 5 pay a lower per person rate, since the mountain safari vehicle cost splits across more people, contact us on WhatsApp for your exact rate.
Is the mountain safari difficult, and is it suitable for children or elderly guests?
The safari runs on off road, unpaved and bumpy mountain tracks. It is not recommended for guests with back problems, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions. Most children and elderly guests in good general health manage it comfortably.
What documents and visa do I need for this trip?
A passport with a minimum of 90 days validity from your travel date. UAE residents also need an Emirates ID with a minimum of 90 days validity, confirmed at the time of booking.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure, with a full refund within 7 days. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable, and the deposit cannot be applied to a future booking.
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Border Crossing Requirements
🛂 Documents Validity
✓ Passport: Minimum 03 months validity from travel date.
✓ Emirates ID: Minimum 90 days validity, UAE residents only, confirmed at booking.
✓ Multiple passports: If you have multiple passports, bring all at border.
✓ Original documents only, no photocopies accepted.
⛔ Visa Restrictions
✗ Single entry visa holders not permitted (some nationalities).
✗ Visa in process, pending status or cancelled not accepted.
✗ Dependent visa holders must be accompanied by sponsor
✓ Guests are responsible for their own visa eligibility — self-drive tour.
🚗 Vehicle Requirements
✓ Vehicle registration card (Mulkiya) required at the border.
✓ Car insurance for Oman is required. Available at the border, around 100 AED.
✗ Rented vehicles require a NOC from the rental company to cross the border.
✗ Bank financed or mortgaged vehicles are not allowed to cross the border.
Important Information
About The Tour
🌊 Difficulty, medium, due to the off road safari
📍 Day 01, Khasab Oman dhow port, 09:30 AM
🏨 Day 02, collected from your hotel at 09:30 AM
☀️ Best season — October to May best time
👥 Group size, minimum 2 people required
What To Bring
🩳 Swimwear and a change of clothes
☀️ Sun protection, cap or hat for safari
👟 Comfortable shoes, for the off road safari
💊 Sea or motion sickness pills, if needed
💵 Small cash for personal expenses
Booking and Cancellation Policy
✓A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking. Without deposit booking cannot be confirmed.
✓Cancellations made 48 hours or more before departure receive a full refund within 7 days.
✓Cancellations within 48 hours of departure are non-refundable. The deposit cannot be used towards a future booking.
Two Days in Musandam, Your Way
Cruise the fjords, safari into the mountains, and rest wherever you choose. We confirm your booking on WhatsApp within minutes.
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