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OMAN: Turtles and Ta’ab


  • UAE Trekkers Ras al Jinz صور, Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate Oman (map)

This adventure is inclusive of transportation from Dubai.

We will drive a total of 1535 Total KM from Dubai and back.

Date specifically chosen during ‘no moon’ for maximum turtle sightings.

This is one of the most unique experiences in Oman.

Along the eastern coastline, thousands of endangered green turtles return every year to lay their eggs on the same beaches where they were born — making Oman one of the most important nesting sites in the Indian Ocean.

On this journey, you combine adventure and nature in a 4 days journey through Oman.

Hike through the turquoise pools and hidden canyon of Wadi Shab, the village falaj system of Wadi Taab, snorkeling along Oman’s coastline, and then step into a completely different world at night — where, under the stars, giant turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. If timing is right, you may even witness hatchlings emerging and making their first journey to the sea — one of the most remarkable natural events you can experience.

Highlights of this tour:

Wadi Shabb Keyhole Cave

Wadi Taab Village and Falaj Exploration

Ras al Jinz Turtles

Snorkeling in the Arabian Sea and Dolphin Watching

This trip is inclusive of transportation from Dubai, for a 4 day journey.

  • Single Adults: 2100 Dh Per Adult ( single room)

  • Couples: 3600 Dh (2 people sharing room) :

  • Families : 3400 Dh Per Family (sharing 1 room)

But you choose..

If you prefer to drive yourself, pay for accommodation, meals, tours and guides.

  • Single Self Drive - 1200 Dh Per Adult. (400 dh Per day)

  • Couples Self Drive: 2200 Dh (2 people, joining and sharing the same room)

  • Family Self Drive: 3100 Dh Per Family (2 kids)

This is where we visit on Day 3. Its amazing!

Hotels:

Muscat:

Holiday Muscat (3 stars) Big rooms, clean, and a great buffet breakfast that they will set up at 5;30 am just for us.

Ras al Jinz: Turtle Beach Reserve.

There is no other place to stay other than here. This is where we get the guided tour, and where we know our money goes directly to supporting the cause of the turtles. Local Oman guides will take us to see the turtles. Rooms are huge and clean.

Wadi Shabb Beach Villa: A Private Villa with a pool for our group

We want early access to Wadi Tabb for our final day so that we can start our journey at sunrise and avoid the heat of the day, and make an early start back to Dubai on Day 4. We will return to our villa just before we head back to Dubai to shower and have lunch.

  • To sign up, just pay a small deposit of 300 dh per booking.

    10 days prior to trip, the balance will be required by bank transfer, or 15 days by credit card.

  • 3-Day Turtle, Wadi Shab & Coastal Adventure — Oman

    🗺️ DAY 1 — FRIDAY

    Dubai → Muscat | Coastal Arrival

    • 6:00 AM — Pickup from Dubai / Abu Dhabi

    • Scenic drive along the Omani coastline

    • Border crossing (~30 minutes)

    • ~2:00 PM — Arrival in Muscat

    • Check-in and relax

    • Afternoon:

      • Pool time and recovery

    • Evening:

      • Dinner and early night

    👉 Focus: Ease into the journey and escape the city

    🌿 DAY 2 — SATURDAY

    Wadi Shab + Ras Al Jinz Turtle Experience

    • 6:00 AM — Early departure to Wadi Shab

    • Morning Adventure:

      • Short hike into the canyon

      • Swim through turquoise pools

      • Explore hidden caves and waterfalls

    • Lunch after the hike

    • Afternoon drive along the coast toward Sur

    🐢 Evening — Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve

    • Check-in to turtle reserve / eco lodge

    • 9:00 PM — Turtle Watching Experience

      • Guided night walk to the beach

      • Witness green turtles laying eggs

      • Possibility of seeing hatchlings

    👉 Ras Al Jinz is one of the most important nesting sites for endangered green turtles, where thousands return annually to lay eggs

    👉 Focus: One of the rarest wildlife experiences in the region

    🌊 DAY 3 — SUNDAY

    Snorkeling Trip on the Arabian Sea

    • Morning:

      • Snorkeling in the Indian Ocean (Arabian Sea)

      • Clear waters, marine life, and coastal exploration

    • Late morning / early lunch

    • 11:00 AM — Drive to Wadi Tiwi

    • Lunch in the Villa

    • Afternoon Exploration of Wadi Taab Village Farms and Falaj

    Day 4: Monday:

    Breakfast in the Villa

    Drive back to Dubai by 4 pm.

    💥 EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

    • Wadi Shab canyon hike + swim

    • Turtle watching at Ras Al Jinz

    • Snorkeling in the Arabian Sea

    • Coastal road trip through Oman

    • WadiTaab Village Exploration with local tour guide

  • 6 months on your PASSPORT
    • No visa required but you must have your passport.
    • Residency is not required
    • Car on loan may require NOC from the bank
    • Oman insurance is required on car

    • Walking over rocky entrance to the wadi -

    • Swimming or wear a life jacket or floatie

    • Walking on Falaj and. climbing trees

  • TRANSPORTATION FROM DUBAI OR ABU DHABI for the family in 1 SUV

    • 3 nights in hotels and private room in Villa

    • Dinners, breakfast and lunch

    • Experienced Wilderness First Aid Guides (English speaking)

    • First Aid/Safety Equipment

    • All visits and sites

    • Turtle Reserve Tickets

    • Guide and Driver the whole way

    • 1 room for Family (additional room extra charge)

    • Single Booking - includes single room

    • All meals starting from Dubai

  • This trek will go ahead with a minimum of 6 people booked. If the trip is not filled up 10 days before the hike, your deposit will be refunded in full.

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