Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid: Oman's Beauty

Experience the thrill of a desert safari in Wahiba Sands and take a refreshing dip in the emerald green pools of Wadi Bani Khalid in Oman. Discover Bedouin culture and enjoy camel rides in the desert.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Muscat Governorate - The pick-up will be from your hotel or any location within the Muscat area. From there, it’s about a 2-hour drive to Wadi Bani Khalid.
  • Wadi Bani Khalid - The journey continues to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the largest and most beautiful wadis in Oman. The total visit, including travel time, will be approximately 3 hours….
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • English-speaking Omani tour guide
  • Experience Bedouin hospitality with family visits
  • Transportation in a comfortable 4WD vehicle
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off in the Muscat area
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • All personal Things
  • Camel ride 3 OMR or 8 USD per person
  • Dune Bashing is not included (If you want you need to book from the Camp by their car)
Additional Information

Discover the Marvels of Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid
Set off on an adventure to the heart of Oman with a trip to Wahiba Sands, one of the country’s most stunning deserts. Engage with welcoming Bedouin families, explore their distinctive lifestyle, and savor a traditional greeting with homemade Omani coffee and sweet dates.
In front of the Bedouin…

Location
Muscat
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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315dalalk
Jun 11, 2025
The Desert with a Touch of Khalid! - The tour ran smooth and on time. Our tour guide Said Alkiyumi was prompt and did not waste a minute. He was knowledgeable and extremely kind. A guide with a sense of privacy. We truly enjoyed our excursion and Said was definitely the reason. He gave us what was due and made sure we made great memories. We were given the leisure we needed to take in the beauty. He took photos for us and recommended some spots. He made our tour!
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288abdirahmanm
May 26, 2025
- - Splendid wadi, sandunes. Visited bedouin tents and watched the sun set seated atop a sandune. Highly experienced, knowledgeable and very pololite guide/driver, Ahmed Alghammari. Value for money abd highly recommended.
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Fatime_h
May 5, 2025
I went with my sister on... - I went with my sister on this one and it was amazing. The guide was great and we engaged in a lot of conversations about the history and culture. The desert is amazing and the Wadi was a nice hike. The guide was very helpful and even stopped when we wanted to for ice cream and some local food he wanted to introduce us to. 10/10. They also picked us off and returned us to our hotel. All in all it was the highlight of our Oman trip
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Remshan2025
May 1, 2025
Amazing tour of Oman - Mohammed was very communicative and the most kind, informative tour guide! I was on a solo trip to Oman and he helped and felt like a friend! I had the best time going to Wahiba Sands and seeing the rich beauty oman has to offer. when i come back to oman i will definitely request Mohammed as my tour guide!
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Greggys2025
Apr 19, 2025
Amazing Day Tour - We booked the Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid tour, including a magical sunset experience, with our wonderful and respectful tour guide. He was not only kind and knowledgeable but also an excellent driver, making the journey smooth and relaxing. Watching the sunset from the golden dunes was truly unforgettable—a beautiful and serene moment that made the whole experience even more special.
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Joanagraces2025
Apr 17, 2025
very nice and beutiful tour - We are a family of five—my mom, dad, my wife, and our two kids—and we booked a full-day tour starting from the Royal Tulip Hotel. The journey took us through the stunning natural beauty of Wadi Bani Khalid, followed by an unforgettable experience at the Wahiba Sands Desert. We absolutely loved this trip—every moment was special!
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905g_raldineb
Apr 15, 2025
Desert discovery in Oman - Travel with my son Yusuf is a humble, discreet, patient person, attentive to our needs. He introduced us to the culture of his country and the paradise landscapes. He's a very trustworthy and generous person. I recommend Yusuf without hesitation Geraldine Hello this is Mael Geraldine's son I found this trip well with a good guide Yusuf is an honest and kind person, I found wadi shab was a very good experience it is excellent for people who love swimming. And the desert was also good just before we stopped to swim and it was as well and the desert was good too Maël
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Goplaces646374
Apr 8, 2025
Beautiful views and excellent tour guide. - Tour guide (Abdul Majeed) was excellent. Very informative and helpful and took great care of us. Views and experience was amazing at all the sights.
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442hamzahn
Apr 8, 2025
Excellent excursion! - Driver/guide was amazing. Full of helpful information. Very friendly Desert was beautiful, and so was Wadi Bani Khalid. Tour is not rushed and very easy going. Plenty of time to do as you please.
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Elliek472
Apr 11, 2025
Not quite as described - We booked this tour based on the TripAdvisor description, which promised an off-road adventure with stretches of sand dunes for a true desert experience. That was our main goal. However, our tour guide, Yousef, took us straight to a Bedouin tent and then to a wadi, informing us afterward that we’d head back to Muscat. We were shocked! I pointed out that the description promised three hours in the Wahiba Sands, but we hadn’t seen any desert. Yousef explained that this was the standard tour itinerary. Yousef was amazing—kind, respectful, and genuinely committed to ensuring we had a great experience. He connected us with the company to address the issue. After his follow-ups, the company agreed to provide the desert safari tour as described on TripAdvisor. We finally got to see the sunset over the dunes, and the experience turned out to be wonderful. However, if I hadn’t insisted and if Yousef hadn’t gone above and beyond, we would have missed out on the incredible experience of feeling the sands and watching the sunset. Be aware that the “deep desert” experience isn’t part of their standard tour, despite what’s advertised. We only got it after significant frustration and follow-up. That said, Yousef’s professionalism and kindness made up for the initial disappointment, and I’m truly grateful for his help.
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up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).