The 7 Best Camel & Horse Rides in Oman

1.Horse Riding Muscat | Beach Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 1 hour · from $58Our pick

Ride along Al Sawadi Beach in Barka, about 55 minutes from Muscat, for one hour with a calm horse, helmet, and riding gear. English, Arabic, and Hindi speaking guides, including Suleman, Mohammad, and Tayyib, help beginners and experienced riders. Sunset sessions are especially photogenic, with guide-taken photos and videos often included as a highlight.

“An amazing experience with truly memorable views! The atmosphere was warm and friendly throughout, and the photos were captured with a professional touch. Highly recommend!”

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2.East of Salalah, Mountain Safari, Camels, Waterfall, White beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $117Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring East Salalah with a private guide such as Mahmoud, Amer, Saeed, or Ahmad. The route combines Taqah, Wadi Darbat, mountain viewpoints, Tawi Ateer sinkhole, baobab trees, camels, and coastal scenery. Air-conditioned transport, water, and snacks are included, while lunch and some entry fees are extra.

“Perfect tour with perfect guide , we booked the tour through WhatsApp as we were looking for tour in Google and we are so happy that we find GLORY TOURS SALALAH they are so quick reply to us and we confirmed our tour in Less then 5 minutes!! The tour starts morning time and we see nice house in Taqa and the beautiful wadi darbat and a lot…..”

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3.Horse riding in muscat beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $59

Meet the horses near central Muscat, then ride for one hour along a sandy beach beside the Sea of Oman. The calm pace suits first-time riders and photographers, especially near sunset. Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat. Your WhatsApp confirmation includes the meeting point, timing, and directions.

“Really enjoyed the horse riding on the beach - it was very nice & relaxing. The tour guiders were very friendly & informative. If you are looking for something calming and wanting to hear the sound of waves crashing in the water this is for you.”

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4.Bidiya Desert Sunset Camel Ride with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 6 hours

Leave Muscat at 2 PM for Bidiya, arriving around 4 PM for a camel ride, 4WD sand tour, and sunset on the dunes. Your private car fits up to four people, with guides such as Khamis and Khazim praised for their humor and insight into Omani culture. Expect a memorable sunset, but a fairly short camel ride.

“Amazing service, very friendly staff, camels was great :-)”

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5.Horseback Riding Muscat Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $76

Ride for about an hour on Al Sawadi Beach near Barka with a trainer and guide such as Suleman or Muhammad Suleman. Beginners receive help in the saddle, while experienced riders may have more freedom. Helmets and riding gear are provided, and the guide is known for taking photos and videos during sunrise and sunset sessions.

“Our family had a fantastic experience with horseback riding on Al Sawadi Beach! My 12-year-old daughter is an experienced rider: she did two rides (sunrise and sunset) and absolutely loved everything about it: the horses, the sea, thRead more”

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6.Salalah Horse Riding on the Beach optional Hotel Pick & Drop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $36Best value

Ride a well-trained horse beside Salalah’s Indian Ocean beach for 30 minutes or 1 hour. Friendly English-speaking guides help children and first-time riders, and sunset brings the best light for photos. Meet the horse team at the end of the beach club, where the guides wear pink. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available for an added fee.

“I loved the fact that our guide seemed honestly caring about his horses. He knew how to control them, but in the same time I saw he loved them very much too. It was really nice seeing his animals were loved and treated with kindness. The whole experience is a must do. The wondrrful sunset, the ocean and the horses....waw, everything was perfect.”

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7.Private Horseback Riding in Muscat Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $174

Ride on Al Sawadi Beach in Barka, about 30 minutes from Muscat, with a professional guide such as Suleman or Muhammad. Gentle horses suit first-timers, while confident riders may be allowed to increase speed. Choose sunrise or sunset, and expect a private two-hour outing with beach scenery and possible photos and videos.

“Very beautiful location and very good staff, very warm welcome and beautiful experience. Highly recommended.🫶🫶🫶🏇🏇🏇🏇”

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