Musanadam Khasab Tour - The Experience:
Khasab is the capital town of Musandam that lies on the bottom of Wadi Khasab with breathtaking sceneries. In the early morning you are picked up from Dubai or Sharjah and drive through the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah for an exciting journey to the Khasab. From Rask Al Khaimah the drive becomes exciting as the road trip runs along the coast as well as the mountain with sharp hair-pin bends dropping slopes and steep elevations. The sea never leaves you during this trip and its beauty; sandy beaches as well as nature carved mountains absorb you completely and offer you an opportunity for photography. Once reaching Musandam Khasab harbor, you board onto the traditional Omani dhow to start a full day relaxed cruise to scenic 'Khor as-Sham', the largest fjord in Khasab. On your cruising trip you could spot tiny fishing towns and silages where old stone houses line up along the coastline adding aesthetics to your trip. The rare and delicate marine life is hosts to your Musandam Khasab trip, Dolphins being one of them who would delight you with their aerial acrobatics actions and playfulness. Once you reach the historic Telegraph Island, once a station along with the telegraph cable that linked London to Iraq's southern city of Basra and onwards to Bombay city in India, you would start your off-the-dhow-water activities that include swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear and shallow waters of the Telegraph and Seebi Islands. You may as well enjoy the nature without getting off and feast on onboard spread of traditional Arabic Coffee, Tea as well as fruit nuts. The cruise will spread out a sumptuous buffet lunch of continental and Arabic dishes and generous spread of fruits as well. You will later be back to the Khasab harbor by traveling through the fjords.
Safety Features:
All our on-road vehicles that take you from Dubai / Sharjah up to Khasab harbors are completely insured. The Dhow used for your cruise is navigated by certified and experienced captains and hosted by the qualified crew. These are also equipped with the navigation compass, fire extinguishers, medical box and life jackets. We recommend you, however, to have your travel insurance in place.
| Khasab Tour - Vital Information: |
| Duration of the Khasab Tour: |
The beautiful Khasab trip is a 'Full day" activity |
| Days of operation: |
"Daily" departures for Khasab tour from Dubai/ Sharjah |
| Age limit: |
No age limit |
| Minimum number of guests: |
2 persons
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| Timings for Khasab Tour: |
Pick up at 6.00 am and drop back at 7.00 pm to 7.30 pm |
| Cruise Departure time: |
Its start from 9:30 am |
| The Exclusions: |
Gratuities are optional. |
You Need To Know about Khasab Trip:
- Confirmation of your Khasab tour is given you at the time of booking.
- Keep original passport with for visa stamping at UAE and Oman borders
- Cruising in the sea is scheduled according to the weather situation and Oman Coast Guard approval
- Complete Musandam Tour Visa Information shall be given to you at the time of confirmation of booking
Most UAE residence visa holders and all citizens of GCC countries as well as tourists from the countries such as EU, U.S, Australia, New Zealand and Japan have the facility to apply for a visa at the border of Oman. Visitors of Oman must have full documentation to fulfill all formalities for a re-entrance to U.A.E. For more information regarding visa you should contact us and clarify your doubts completely before proceeding for the trip.
Dress-Code:
Khasab tour is a year round activity. In summer months smart light casuals are preferred. Do carry your own sunscreen lotion. However in winter you should carry sweater, blazer or warm clothing.
Conditions:
Any part or all of your Khasab tour can be cancelled due to poor weather conditions, Government ruling or force majeure. However clients will be offered closet alternative date for
Musandam Khasab trip or they can claim a full amount refund.
