Hidden Pearls of Oman
Kayak the quiet bays of Bandar Khairan, snorkel in clear water, and camp two nights on beaches you can only reach by sea. An easy weekend on the water, an hour from Muscat.
Available
Departure: 28 to 30 January 2027.
Tour-type
Adventure
Meeting point
Husaak Adventures | Oman, Muscat
249 / Per Person
About the Experience
Bandar Khairan is a stretch of coast south of Muscat broken into small bays, rocky inlets, and beaches with no road to them. You paddle from one to the next, swim and snorkel when you stop, and set up camp on the sand each evening. On the second day, if the sea is calm, we paddle out to Mermaid Cove. Evenings are a BBQ and a fire on the beach, and for those who want it, a night paddle when conditions allow. The last morning is a two to four hour paddle back to the start, depending on your pace.
What to Bring
Water shoes, swimwear and quick-dry clothes, a change of clothes, sandals for camp, a hat, gloves for paddling, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, a headlamp, a 2 liter water bottle, a towel, a waterproof phone case, and any personal medication. Bring your own sleeping bag and mat, or rent both from us for OMR 15.
Ages: 12+
Level: Easy
Ticket Prices
Itinerary
Day 1. Meet at our center in Muscat at 1 PM for a briefing, then drive to Bandar Khairan. Paddle along the coast to the first beach and set up camp. BBQ dinner by the fire. Day 2. Breakfast, pack up, and explore the bays by kayak, out to Mermaid Cove if the sea allows. Lunch, then an afternoon of swimming and snorkeling, or a short hike at sunset. BBQ dinner, and a night paddle for those who want it. Day 3. Breakfast at sunrise, then paddle back to the start and return to Muscat by 2 PM.
This Trip Includes:
Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets
4x4 transport from and to our center in Muscat
HUSAAKERS who guide the whole trip
Two nights of wild camping, with tents and camp kit
Meals, snacks, and drinking water throughout
All safety equipment, permits, and logistics
Frequently asked questions
No. The water in the bays is usually calm, and your guides cover the basics before you set off. The longest paddle is the last morning, two to four hours.