The 15 Best Camel & Horse Rides in Oman

1.East Salalah Mountain Safari, Wadi Darbat, Beach, Camels, Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $45Our pick

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring east Salalah with an Omani guide such as Mohammed Ali, Salem, or Hamed. The private tour combines Taqah’s beach and castle, Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Tawi Atair Sinkhole, Wadi Hannah, gravity hill, and Mirbat’s coastal dunes. Pickup, water, and private transport are included.

“The biggest group makes the stops awkwards, some of the stops were disappointed, not all what is mentioned in the itinerary was done.”

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2.Horse Riding Muscat | Beach Horse Riding

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

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

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

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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Mountain Safari, Camels, waterfalls & lunch (Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $150

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a guide such as Mahmood exploring Taqah, Wadi Darbat, Tawi Ateer sinkhole, Jabal Samhan, baobab trees, and the anti-gravity hill. Bottled water, snacks, and an Omani lunch are included. Waterfalls are seasonal, and the advertised camel experience is not detailed in the schedule, so confirm it before booking.

“We started off exploring the beautiful fishing town of Taraq, the castle and traditional house. Our guide, Mahmood, was very knowledgeable, professional and looked after us well to find all the good spots. He was very kind, courteous and cleRead more”

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10.Horse Riding on the beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $72

Meet at the Civil Aviation Club in Al Ghubrah for a one-hour sunset ride along Muscat’s beach. You’ll ride an Arabian horse with a dedicated riding leader, saddle, and step stool, taking in the Sea of Oman and evening light. Groups are limited to six, and beginners are welcome according to the available tour details.

“Wonderful travel agent and an amazing travel experience... I recommend dealing with them to explore the beauty across Oman”

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11.Camel Riding on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 6 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $45

Ride a trained camel beside Salalah’s beach for 30 minutes or one hour, with the Indian Ocean and sunset as your backdrop. English-speaking guides help first-time riders and children. Meet the team in pink at the end of the beach club, or pay extra for hotel pickup and drop-off. Children under three and pregnant women should not join.

“A program zseniális volt, teljesen kitöltöttük az időt. Elhoztak és visszavittek a hotelhez vagy ahova éppen menni akartam.”

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12.Horse Riding Oman – 2 hour ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $140

Ride for two hours along Al Sawadi Beach near Barka, about 30 minutes from Muscat. Souleyman and Taraf may guide you through a short safety briefing before a relaxed beach walk, with trotting possible for experienced riders. Choose sunrise or sunset, and expect helmets, shoes, water, and cool drinks.

“It was a great experience from start to finish, with the added bonus of lots of quality photos and videos. I recommend it.”

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13.Salalah East Tour: Taqah , Darbat waterfall,camel’s baobab

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $117

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring East Salalah by Jeep or SUV with an English-speaking guide. See Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Taqah, camels, sinkholes, and baobab trees. Hamed is a guide worth requesting if available, especially if you value local stories, flexibility, water, and traditional tea.

“excellent,Hamed est le meilleur guide qu'il faut choisir sincèrement rien à dire il connaît tout les sites avec l'histoire en plus de ça il est très respectueux il nous a offert de l'eau et un excellent thé.., chapeau à monsieur Hamed.je recommande.”

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14.Horse Riding by the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $108

Ride an Arabian horse beside Salalah’s Arabian Sea coast as the sun drops toward the water. Your English- or Arabic-speaking guide leads a relaxed small group of up to four, with ponies available for children who meet the age rule. Pickup, drop-off, water, and a one-hour riding session are included. Confirm the exact duration when booking, as the details vary.

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15.Bediyah: Camel Safari through the Wahiba Sands Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $65

Meet your Bedouin guide at 9PM4+VP in Bidiyah for a private camel ride through the Wahiba Sands. The standard outing lasts about one hour and includes camel riding, with chances to visit Bedouins, drink Arabic coffee, and taste dates or Omani halwa. Longer rides and overnight desert camps can also be arranged.

“It would be best to have a pick up truck. But it is not a very big problem because they can send location and come pick you at an accessible point. Abdullah Haza our guide was very kind. Offered us coffee and dates.”

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