Full-Day Private Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Tour
by Star Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$400Overview
This full-day private tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and includes pickup and drop-off within the Muscat area. The trip begins with a drive from Muscat to the Sharqiya region, stopping briefly at the village of Fanja for photos. The first main stop is Wadi Bani Khalid, a large canyon known for its steep walls and clear freshwater pools. Visitors can swim in the pools, sunbathe, or walk deeper into the wadi to explore hidden caves. There is also an option to have lunch at a local Omani restaurant near the wadi. Women are required to wear a t-shirt and swimwear that covers under the knees; bikinis are not allowed. The second part of the tour visits Wahiba Sands Desert, where guests travel off-road across vast sand dunes. The tour includes a visit to a traditional Bedouin house where Omani coffee and dates may be offered depending on availability. Camel rides are available but optional and paid for separately. After exploring the dunes and taking photos, the tour returns to Muscat by vehicle. The tour is conducted in a 4x4 vehicle with an English-speaking Omani guide and includes bottled water and fuel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Wadi Bani Khalid
The tour departs early from Muscat heading to the Sharqiya region with a short photo stop at Fanja village. Wadi Bani Khalid is one of Oman's largest wadis, featuring steep canyon walls and clear freshwater pools. Visitors can swim, relax by the water, or walk deeper into the canyon to explore hidden caves. There is an option to have lunch at a local restaurant near the wadi. Female visitors must wear a t-shirt and swimwear that covers below the knees; bikinis are not permitted.
240 min
Wahiba Sands Desert
This part of the tour includes off-road driving across extensive sand dunes in the Wahiba Sands Desert, allowing visitors to experience the desert landscape. The tour includes a visit to a traditional Bedouin house where Omani coffee and dates may be served depending on availability. Camel rides are available as an optional activity at an additional cost. After exploring the dunes and taking photographs, the tour returns to Muscat.
240 min
Meeting point
We have signing board by the name of clients with our company logo.
End point
We have signing board by the name of clients with our company logo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Private Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Tour
by Star Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$400Overview
This full-day private tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and includes pickup and drop-off within the Muscat area. The trip begins with a drive from Muscat to the Sharqiya region, stopping briefly at the village of Fanja for photos. The first main stop is Wadi Bani Khalid, a large canyon known for its steep walls and clear freshwater pools. Visitors can swim in the pools, sunbathe, or walk deeper into the wadi to explore hidden caves. There is also an option to have lunch at a local Omani restaurant near the wadi. Women are required to wear a t-shirt and swimwear that covers under the knees; bikinis are not allowed. The second part of the tour visits Wahiba Sands Desert, where guests travel off-road across vast sand dunes. The tour includes a visit to a traditional Bedouin house where Omani coffee and dates may be offered depending on availability. Camel rides are available but optional and paid for separately. After exploring the dunes and taking photos, the tour returns to Muscat by vehicle. The tour is conducted in a 4x4 vehicle with an English-speaking Omani guide and includes bottled water and fuel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Wadi Bani Khalid
The tour departs early from Muscat heading to the Sharqiya region with a short photo stop at Fanja village. Wadi Bani Khalid is one of Oman's largest wadis, featuring steep canyon walls and clear freshwater pools. Visitors can swim, relax by the water, or walk deeper into the canyon to explore hidden caves. There is an option to have lunch at a local restaurant near the wadi. Female visitors must wear a t-shirt and swimwear that covers below the knees; bikinis are not permitted.
240 min
Wahiba Sands Desert
This part of the tour includes off-road driving across extensive sand dunes in the Wahiba Sands Desert, allowing visitors to experience the desert landscape. The tour includes a visit to a traditional Bedouin house where Omani coffee and dates may be served depending on availability. Camel rides are available as an optional activity at an additional cost. After exploring the dunes and taking photographs, the tour returns to Muscat.
240 min
Meeting point
We have signing board by the name of clients with our company logo.
End point
We have signing board by the name of clients with our company logo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.