Desert Experience: Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid Group Tour
★4.7(61)
Starting from 145 USD
Duration: 480-600 min
Confirmation: INSTANT
Free cancellation available
1st Option – Desert
Start your adventure in Wahiba Sands with exciting dune driving across vast golden dunes and photo stops. Afterward, visit Wadi Bani Khalid oasis, swim in turquoise pools, explore scenic canyon paths, or relax by the water. Modest swimwear required. Return to Muscat after a full day experiencing Oman’s desert and oasis landscapes.
2nd Option – Sunset
Begin at Wadi Bani Khalid to swim, explore, or relax. Then head to Wahiba Sands for dune driving and optional sandboarding. Stay to witness the breathtaking desert sunset, as the golden dunes transform under warm evening light, before returning to Muscat.
3rd Option – Private
Enjoy a fully private tour of Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands with your own vehicle and guide. Choose your departure time, with no other passengers, for a personalized and exclusive desert experience.
Start times vary by option: 1 Option (Desert) from ~8:00 AM; 2nd (Sunset) option from 9:00–11:00 AM, season-dependent.
What's included
Bottled water
Private Tour( without other Guests) available only in 3rd Option
Sandboarding (if 2nd option selected)
Buffet Lunch only for Group options(non private) (except during the month of Ramadan)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Important information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For safety reasons, this tour is not recommended for pregnant guests due to dune bashing activities. We advise booking a private tour without dune driving for a safer and more comfortable experience.
Pick-up & Drop-off: Transfers are provided from Muscat. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed one day before the tour via WhatsApp, so please provide an active WhatsApp number in advance.
Please note: The total duration of desert and oasis activities is approximately 3 hours; the remaining time of the tour is allocated to travel between Muscat and the activity locations (round trip).
The tour is available for guests aged 5 years and older only
Weather Considerations: The tour operates in all weather conditions; however, in the event of extreme weather, certain activities may be adjusted or rescheduled
Start Time: Start times vary by option. The Desert & Oasis (without sunset) option usually begins around 8:00 AM. Options including sunset or quad bike experiences typically start between 9:00 and 11:00 AM, depending on the season
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
More than 1 days before departure: 100% refundable
1-0 days before departure: 0% refundable
Experience may be cancelled in bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not reached.
