Khasab

Known for its fjords, coral reefs, colored fishes, and dolphins, experience Khasab and the sea on a half-day dhow cruise. Swim and snorkel in crystal clear water with the stunning fjords in the backdrop.  This dhow cruise takes you to the Khor Sham fjord where you'll have the chance to be welcomed by a community of dolphins and experience the silence of the sea. Anchor near the historic Telegraph Island to snorkel and swim, and witness the parade of marine life along the reefs.  During your cruise, you will be provided life jackets and a snorkeling kit. Refreshments will also be made available onboard. 

Meet with your guide at 9:30 AM at Khasab Port. Begin with a briefing on the day's itinerary and set sail from the port on a traditional Dhow boat. Take in the beauty of the Khor Ash Sham fjord famous for its beautiful clear waters, an abundance of sea life, and vibrant coral reefs. Sail past Nadifi and Qanah before making a stop at Telegraph Island in Khasab Bay at approximately 11:45 AM. Take some time for swimming and snorkeling in the beautiful clear waters. Then, enjoy some lunch on board before sailing onwards to Sibi Island. Stop here for more swimming and snorkeling, before making your way to the village of Sham. Learn more about the village from your guide, before beginning the journey back to Khasab Port, where you will arrive at approximately 4:00 PM.

Start the tour with pickup from your hotel in Khasab, then transfer to the port to board the traditional Omani Dhow boat. Set off into the spectacular Fjords of Musandam ready for your overnight adventure. First, head into the Khor Sham Fjord inhabited by a natural community of dolphins. Drop the anchor at 2 locations for snorkeling and swimming just off the coast of the historic Telegraph Island and Seebi Island. Discover the colorful marine life and the underwater world along the edge of the reef. Then, recharge your energy with a mouthwatering seafood lunch with refreshments served back on board. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and taking in the views from the deck. Try your hand at traditional hand line fishing and keep your eyes peeled for more dolphin sightings. In the evening, after a delicious BBQ dinner, settle down for the evening to sleep on the open deck. Be provided with a mattress, blankets, pillows, and sheets to enjoy a memorable evening sleeping under the moonlight with your loved ones.  Wake up in the morning to the fresh air of dawn and enjoy a final breakfast served onboard. Enjoy a convenient return transfer back to your hotel in Khasab.

Start with a 3-hour Dhow cruise to the Khor Sham fjord where you can admire beautiful scenery and colorful blue seas. Drop the anchor near Telegraph Island and enjoy some time for swimming and snorkeling in the ocean. Discover an underwater world full of colorful marine life. If you are lucky, you may even spot some of the dolphins who like to congregate in the fjord.  After you finish the cruise, embark on a 3-hour jeep tour to Jabel Harim, the highest peak of the Musandam Peninsula. Buckle up in a 4x4 jeep and make your way through the mountains, with many scenic stops along the way. Stop at the Bedouin village of Sayh, a picturesque settlement that sprawls along the mountainside. See the ancient petroglyphs of the village, which date back over 3,000 years. Pass a remarkable fossil wall, with specimens such as crabs and shellfish clearly visible. Finally, reach the summit of Jebel Harim located at 1,800 meters above sea level. From the Khawr Najid viewpoint, see the vast Indian Ocean unfolding below you. See Khasab in the distance, and the town of Dibba. Many of the rocks at the summit are also studded with superbly preserved fossils, offering the remarkable sight of ancient submarine creatures including mollusks, fish, clams, and numerous trilobites.

See the main attractions of the port city of Khasab, on Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. See the old and new souk and visit the Khasab Fort, built by the Portuguese at the beginning of the 17th century.  Discover the unique features of Khasab Fort, which has crenellated stone turrets, model wooden boats, and a museum with handicrafts and archaeological finds. Afterwards, visit Wadi Qadah and the old village of Tawi, where you will see prehistoric rock carvings depicting camels, ships and warriors, said to be more than 2,000 years old.

Jebel Harim, which translates to "the mountain of women," is the highest peak in Musandam. The summit is home to a radar station, which monitors shipping way below in the Straits of Hormuz, and provides superb panoramic views back to Khasab and onwards toward Dibba. Many of rocks are studded with perserved fossils, offering a remarkable glimpse into ancient submarine creatures, including mollusks, fish, clams, and numerous trilobites. Drive up into the mountains from Khasab, making stops at viewpoints along the way. The village of Sayah, a picturesque hamlet still occupied by desert-dwelling Bedouin people, will be paid a visit as well. The settlement is famous for its ancient petrographs, 3,000-year-old paintings splattered on the rock face. En route, pass by a remarkable fossil wall, formed out of what was originally a chunk of sea bedrock and covered in a dense layer of fossilized impressions, among which the outlines of crabs, starfish, and shells can be clearly made out. Later on, drive up near the summit of Jebel Harim. Of course, the photo opportunities from these heights are spectacular; in particular the stunning Khawr Najid viewpoint provides an unmatched vista over the Indian Ocean.