Oman Highlights 8-Hour Day Trip: Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid
by Oman Sharing 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.$370Overview
This 8-hour day trip from Muscat visits two of Oman’s notable natural sites: Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid. The tour uses a comfortable 4WD vehicle and includes pickup and drop-off anywhere in the Muscat area. An English-speaking Omani guide accompanies the trip. The tour begins with a drive of around 2 hours to Wadi Bani Khalid. Visitors spend about 3 hours at this wadi, where steep canyon walls surround clear freshwater pools. Guests can walk gently around the area, swim in the pools, or rest by the water. There is an option to explore caves or visit local restaurants for lunch, which is not included. Swimwear guidelines ask women to wear shorts and a t-shirt when swimming. Visitors should bring sun protection, walking shoes, swimwear, towels, snacks, and water. Next, the tour proceeds to Wahiba Sands Desert for about 1 hour. Here, travelers meet Bedouin families in the desert and receive traditional Omani coffee and dates. A short camel ride lasting 7 to 10 minutes is available for an additional fee paid directly to the Bedouins. Handcrafted items such as bracelets and bags are also offered for sale. Finally, the group returns to Muscat with a 2-hour drive back. Dune bashing is not part of this tour but can be arranged separately through the desert camp’s vehicles. Guests may choose whether to visit Wadi Bani Khalid or Wahiba Sands first by informing the operator.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Muscat Governorate
Pickup occurs at the hotel or any location in Muscat. The drive to Wadi Bani Khalid takes about 2 hours.
120 min
Wadi Bani Khalid
Visitors spend roughly 3 hours at this large wadi, surrounded by canyon walls and clear pools. Activities include walking, swimming, relaxing by the water, exploring caves, and optionally visiting a local restaurant for lunch. Swimwear guidelines require women to wear shorts covering the knees and a t-shirt when swimming. Guests should bring sun protection, good walking shoes, swimwear, extra clothes, towels, snacks, and water.
180 min
Wahiba Sands
The group travels to Wahiba Sands for about 1 hour. Guests meet Bedouin families and receive traditional Omani coffee and dates. A camel ride lasting 7 to 10 minutes can be arranged for 3 OMR per person, payable directly to the Bedouins. Handcrafted items such as bracelets and key chains are available for purchase. After the visit, the tour returns to Muscat.
60 min
Muscat
The return drive to Muscat takes approximately 2 hours after visiting Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands Desert.
120 min
Meeting point
Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby, the port's main gate, or the airport arrivals area, holding a sign with your name.
End point
Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby, the port's main gate, or the airport arrivals area, holding a sign with your name.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Oman Highlights 8-Hour Day Trip: Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid
by Oman Sharing 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.$370Overview
This 8-hour day trip from Muscat visits two of Oman’s notable natural sites: Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid. The tour uses a comfortable 4WD vehicle and includes pickup and drop-off anywhere in the Muscat area. An English-speaking Omani guide accompanies the trip. The tour begins with a drive of around 2 hours to Wadi Bani Khalid. Visitors spend about 3 hours at this wadi, where steep canyon walls surround clear freshwater pools. Guests can walk gently around the area, swim in the pools, or rest by the water. There is an option to explore caves or visit local restaurants for lunch, which is not included. Swimwear guidelines ask women to wear shorts and a t-shirt when swimming. Visitors should bring sun protection, walking shoes, swimwear, towels, snacks, and water. Next, the tour proceeds to Wahiba Sands Desert for about 1 hour. Here, travelers meet Bedouin families in the desert and receive traditional Omani coffee and dates. A short camel ride lasting 7 to 10 minutes is available for an additional fee paid directly to the Bedouins. Handcrafted items such as bracelets and bags are also offered for sale. Finally, the group returns to Muscat with a 2-hour drive back. Dune bashing is not part of this tour but can be arranged separately through the desert camp’s vehicles. Guests may choose whether to visit Wadi Bani Khalid or Wahiba Sands first by informing the operator.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Muscat Governorate
Pickup occurs at the hotel or any location in Muscat. The drive to Wadi Bani Khalid takes about 2 hours.
120 min
Wadi Bani Khalid
Visitors spend roughly 3 hours at this large wadi, surrounded by canyon walls and clear pools. Activities include walking, swimming, relaxing by the water, exploring caves, and optionally visiting a local restaurant for lunch. Swimwear guidelines require women to wear shorts covering the knees and a t-shirt when swimming. Guests should bring sun protection, good walking shoes, swimwear, extra clothes, towels, snacks, and water.
180 min
Wahiba Sands
The group travels to Wahiba Sands for about 1 hour. Guests meet Bedouin families and receive traditional Omani coffee and dates. A camel ride lasting 7 to 10 minutes can be arranged for 3 OMR per person, payable directly to the Bedouins. Handcrafted items such as bracelets and key chains are available for purchase. After the visit, the tour returns to Muscat.
60 min
Muscat
The return drive to Muscat takes approximately 2 hours after visiting Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands Desert.
120 min
Meeting point
Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby, the port's main gate, or the airport arrivals area, holding a sign with your name.
End point
Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby, the port's main gate, or the airport arrivals area, holding a sign with your name.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.