Sur is surrounded by touristy destinations, Ras Al-Jinz, Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi. Sur is a convenient base for trips to these destinations. In Sur itself there are attractive sights like Cornche & Dhow Yards, Sunaysilah Castle, Bilad Su Castle and Al-Ayjah Fort to visit. Most famous of the destination is Ras Al-Jinz. It  has a unique natural landscape, and offers unspoiled shorelines, golden deserts, luxuriant green oases and rugged mountains. It is where the green turtles huddle, hence, housing the famous 'Ras Al-Jinz Turtle Reserve'. In Wadi Shab you can go trekking or swimming in the tiny lakes. When you head south of Wadi Shab, you'll reach Wadi Tiwi. It is surrounded by lush plantations of date and banana. Trekking here is less popular compared to the Wadi Shab trekking experience, but what awaits you at the end is marvelous nonetheless. You can either drive from Muscat or take a flight to the Ras Al Hadd Airport, located near Sur in the Sharqiya region. If you are looking for public modes of transportation to move around you have to take a local taxi from Sur.