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Desert Experience: Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid Group Tour

By GidOman
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Free cancellation available
Price is $145 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Embark on a full-day adventure from Muscat, exploring two of Oman’s highlights: Wadi Bani Khalid and the stunning Wahiba Sands. This tour blends relaxation, culture, and adventure for an unforgettable experience.

Start at Wadi Bani Khalid, a scenic oasis with turquoise pools and palm trees. Swim, walk the trails, or relax by the water (modest swimwear required—men in shorts and t-shirt, women with swimsuit covered by shorts and t-shirt). Capture beautiful photos before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant and tasting authentic Omani flavors.

Then head to Wahiba Sands, a vast desert of golden dunes. Try optional sandboarding, visit a Bedouin home, learn about nomadic traditions, and enjoy Omani coffee or tea. Conclude with a photo stop among the dramatic dunes.

Optional sunset add-on available to witness the magical colors before returning to Muscat.

Activity location
  • Muscat
    • Muscat, Oman
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Muscat
    • Muscat, Oman

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Desert & Wadi Bani Khalid tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Duration: 10 hours
Lunch
Desert & Wadi Bani Khalid tour: Start your day with an unforgettable visit to the golden desert dunes, then continue to the beautiful oasis Wadi Bani Khalid.
Air Conditioned 4WD
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$145.00 x 1 Adult$145.00
Total
Price is $145.00
Until Tue, Feb 3
Tour with Sunset and Sanboards
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Sandboarding
Duration: 10 hours
Lunch
Tour with Sunset and Sanboards: Visit the oasis of Wadi Bani Khalid, then enjoy the desert sunset with a chance to try sandboarding on the dunes.
Air Conditioned 4WD
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
$170.00 x 1 Adult$170.00
Total
Price is $170.00
Until Tue, Feb 3

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch for Group/Shared option (except during the month of Ramadan)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sandboard (on request, once per booking and only included in the sunset option)

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Muscat
  • 30m
We offer convenient pick-up services from all hotels in Muscat, including popular resorts such as Shangri-La, Jumeirah, and Al Bustan Palace. Simply let us know your location, and we will ensure a smooth start to your tou
Wahiba Sands
  • 2h
Wahiba Sands is a desert region that is the part of the Al Sharqiya Sands of Oman. This place will definitely stay memorable for everyone. You'll see the dunes that may reach up to 200 meters and which are created by wind, white and red sands. The unique sunsets, camels and untouchable nature - these are just a small list of things you're going to see and experience.
Wadi Bani Khalid
  • 2h
Wadi Bani Khalid (or Wadi Hayer as it’s also called). It’s literally a paradise that will allow you to refresh after the stuffy desert. Wadi Hayer is an oasis with a sparkling waterfall surrounded by huge rocks and date palms from all sides. The water is crystally clean and transparent here. We should mention that it’s not just a single point — it covers a wide range of near set villages. Tourists also have a chance to get into the caves, but they should be accompanied by the experienced guide.

Location

Activity location
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    Muscat
    • Muscat, Oman
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Muscat
    • Muscat, Oman

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