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Ras Al Jinz
One of the rarest turtle experiences globally — watch sea turtle species only found in Oman.
Oman's famous turtle nesting beach at the easternmost tip of Arabia. On a guided night or dawn visit you watch green turtles haul ashore to lay eggs, and hatchlings scramble for the sea.
| Best for | Turtle watching |
|---|---|
| Time needed | 2–3 hrs (night or dawn tour) |
| Swim | No |
| Access | Guided tour only, fixed times |
| Peak nesting | Jun–Aug (year-round sightings) |
| Entry | ~OMR 3 pp + ~OMR 7 pp guided tour |
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How to get to Ras Al Jinz
- 3 hrs from Muscat, any car.
- Book the reserve's hotel ahead: the night tours only run for guests, and confirm the turtle tour is included.
What you'll do
- The tour leaves the hotel at night under red lights: huge greens digging nest pits and laying eggs.
- With luck you'll catch a hatch, baby turtles running for the water.
- The museum fills in the science.
Tell us your dates and how many you are and we'll connect you with an MHT-licensed tour operator, who organises and runs the trip.
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Request a quote on WhatsAppTips from a local guide
- Book well ahead, they cap numbers and it sells out.
- No flash. Ever. It disorients them and they'll turn back to sea without laying.
- It's cold on that beach at night. Bring a jacket.
What to bring
- Booking confirmation, numbers are capped
- Closed shoes for soft sand in the dark
- A jacket, it's cold on that beach at night
Good to have
- Red-light torch (never white light near turtles)
- NO flash photography, it disorients them
- Patience
Ras Al Jinz: questions people ask
How long do you need at Ras Al Jinz?
2–3 hrs (night or dawn tour).
Do you need a 4x4 to reach Ras Al Jinz?
No, a normal car gets you there.
Is Ras Al Jinz good for kids?
Yes, it works with children.
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- Bimmah Sinkhole, A natural blue swimming hole right off the coast road.
- Wadi Mibam, The most beautiful wadi in Oman — the top of the Wadi Tiwi valley.
- Wadi As Suwayh, Where emerald pools meet rugged cliffs.
- Pebble Beach, Tiwi, The relaxed stop on the Tiwi coast everyone drives straight past.
- Fins Beach, White sand, turquoise water, mountains behind.
From Exploring Oman, a guide to Oman by Hussain, a licensed Omani tour guide (@hussain_explores). 67 places and two 1-day plans, free to read; the 3, 5 and 7-day routes are in the app.
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