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Tours & Tour Guides in Sur (Ash Sharqiyah South), Oman
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Curated with Muscat ShapersThe Muscat hub of the Global Shapers Community, a World Economic Forum youth initiative. They helped gather Oman's regions, attractions and trails.Sur is a city in Ash Sharqiyah South, Oman.
Overview
Sur is a coastal city in Ash Sharqiyah South, Oman, long famous for building traditional wooden dhows. Its harbour, the Ayjah watchtowers and lighthouse, and the nearby Ras Al Jinz turtle reserve and Wadi Shab make it a highlight of Oman's east coast.
Best for
- Traditional dhow shipyards - Ayjah lighthouse and watchtowers - Ras Al Jinz turtle reserve - Wadi Shab and Wadi Tiwi - Qalhat (UNESCO) ruins
Best time to visit
October to April (cool season for the coast and wadis)
Getting there
About 2 to 2.5 hours by car from Muscat.
Local tips
Book the Ras Al Jinz turtle-watching tour in advance. Turtles nest year-round, with the peak from May to September.
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Frequently asked questions
October to April (cool season for the coast and wadis)