🌊 2-Day Oman East Coast Tour & Ras Al Hadd Beach Camping

Ancient Qalhat • Sur Dhow Heritage • Beach BBQ • Coastal Camping

Slow down and discover Oman’s eastern coast on a 2-day tour from Muscat to Qalhat, Sur and Ras Al Hadd. Explore the history of an ancient trading city, see traditional wooden boats taking shape in Sur, and spend the night camping beside the Arabian Sea.

With coastal scenery, a freshly prepared mishkak BBQ and a relaxed beach morning, this overnight escape combines culture and time outdoors.

📍 Start & finish: Muscat

⏳ Duration: 2 days / 1 night

🚙 Transport: 4x4 transportation

🏕️ Accommodation: Traditional beach camping at Ras Al Hadd

🚶 Activities: Cultural visits, short walks, coastal sightseeing and camping

Day 1 – Ancient Qalhat, Sur & Sunset Beach Camp 🏛️⚓

Follow the eastern coastline, discovering Oman’s maritime history before settling into your beach campsite.

• 🚙 Morning pick-up from your accommodation in Muscat

• 🌊 Scenic coastal drive towards Qalhat

• 🏛️ Discover the remains of this historic trading city, with access subject to site opening arrangements

• 📸 Enjoy views of the coastline and the Bibi Maryam Mausoleum

• 🚙 Continue to Sur

• 🛠️ Visit the traditional dhow-building yards

• ⚓ Learn about the craftsmanship behind Oman’s wooden boats

• 🍽️ Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

• 📸 Photo stops around Al Ayjah, overlooking Sur’s bay and bridge

• 🚙 Continue to Ras Al Hadd

• 🏕️ Settle into your prepared beach campsite

• 🌅 Enjoy the sunset and a walk along the shore

• 🔥 Share a freshly prepared mishkak BBQ dinner

• ✨ Relax beside the sea beneath the stars

🏕️ Overnight: Traditional beach camping at Ras Al Hadd

🍽️ Meals included: Lunch and BBQ dinner

Day 2 – Beach Morning & Return to Muscat 🌅🚙

Enjoy a quiet morning beside the sea before returning along the coast.

• 🌅 Wake up to the sound of the waves

• 🍳 Breakfast at camp

• 🚶 Take a gentle beach walk and enjoy the morning scenery

• 📸 Time for photography or simply relaxing by the sea

• 🧳 Our team packs the campsite

• 🚙 Late-morning departure for Muscat

• 🏨 Afternoon arrival and drop-off at your accommodation

🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast

🏁 End of tour: Muscat

🏕️ Traditional Beach Camping

Spend the night in traditional tents at a beach campsite prepared by our team. Enjoy shared sitting and dining areas, a BBQ dinner and the atmosphere of an evening beside the sea.

The camping setup includes:

• ⛺ Traditional sleeping tents

• 🛏️ Sleeping bags and mattresses

• 🪑 Shared sitting and dining areas

• 🚻 A private changing/toilet tent with a portable bidet

• 🔥 BBQ cooking setup

• 🪵 A bonfire where permitted and conditions allow

• 🧹 Campsite setup, packing and clean-up

Please note: This is a wild camping experience with basic outdoor facilities. The campsite is selected away from turtle nesting areas.

✅ Included in the Tour

• 🚙 Return 4x4 transportation from Muscat

• 🧑‍🏫 Local guide/driver throughout the trip

• 🏛️ Cultural visits and coastal stops described in the program

• 🏕️ One night of traditional beach camping

• ⛺ Tents, sleeping bags and mattresses

• 🪑 Sitting and dining setup

• 🚻 Changing/toilet tent with a portable bidet

• 🍽️ Lunch, mishkak BBQ dinner and breakfast

• 💧 Drinking water and light refreshments

• 🔥 Bonfire, where permitted

• 🧹 Full campsite setup and clean-up

🐢 Optional Turtle Watching - +8 OMR per Person

Add a guided turtle-watching experience to your coastal escape. The itinerary will be adjusted around the available viewing session.

Additional charge: 8 OMR per person. Subject to availability; turtle sightings are not guaranteed.

🎒 What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes and beach sandals

• Lightweight clothing suitable for cultural visits

• A warm layer for the evening

• A towel and a change of clothes

• Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses

• Personal toiletries and medication

• A headlamp or torch for use at camp

• A small backpack and power bank

🌟 Tour Highlights

• 🏛️ Historic Qalhat and its coastal setting

• 🛠️ Traditional dhow craftsmanship in Sur

• 📸 Views over Al Ayjah and Sur’s bay

• 🏕️ Beach camping at Ras Al Hadd

• 🔥 Freshly prepared mishkak BBQ

• 🌅 Sunset, stars and a relaxed beach morning

• 🐢 Optional guided turtle watching

📝 Please note: Site visits and timings depend on opening arrangements and local conditions. Camping and fires take place only in suitable permitted locations. During turtle watching, follow the guide’s instructions regarding lighting, photography and distance from wildlife.