2-Day Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands Tour with Ibra from Muscat

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Relax in the pools of Wadi Bani Khalid
• 02 Explore the famous Wahiba Sands Desert
• 03 Experience extraordinary desert sunsets and traditional dining at a desert camp
• 04 Visit Ibra's traditional souk and old villages that have stood the test of time

Make a short photo stop at the little village of Fanja, swim in the crystal-clear water pools of Wadi Bani Khalid, and relax or sunbathe beside them. Visit the famous Wahiba Sands Desert and experience the magic of the dunes with an overnight stay at a desert camp. On the second day, explore the historic city of Ibra with your expert tour guide and visit its traditional souk and old villages.

Later, we move on from Wadi Bani Khalid to the Wahiba Sands, where we will rest at our desert camp and experience extraordinary desert sunsets and traditional dining.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Muscat

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Muscat to Fanja, Wadi Bani Khalid, and Wahiba Sands

• We leave from Muscat and arrive shortly in Fanja. This land is known as the gateway of the Al Dakhiliyah region, as it is the first city reached from Muscat. As many people say, it is the most beautiful tourist destination in the Wilayat of Bid Bid in the Al Dakhiliyah region. Fanja is roughly 25 km from Muscat and has always been rich in cultural heritage, with outstanding natural architecture. Five thousand years later, civilization still exists here alongside modern enhancements, and there is still more to discover and learn. The great thing about Fanja is that it gives you the pleasure of combining the old with the new, representing the city's true image. You will see many ancient buildings such as towers, castles, and old homes built of mud on the mountains overlooking the wadi.
• Moving forward, we continue driving to Wadi Bani Khalid. Located 203 km from Muscat, this wadi is the best-known in the Sharqiyah region. There is a constant stream of water that flows throughout the year. Wadi Bani Khalid has varied terrain, from low hills to mountains. We will relax here for a short while and explore.
• Later, we move on from Wadi Bani Khalid to the Wahiba Sands, where we will rest at our desert camp and experience extraordinary desert sunsets and traditional dining.

2

Day 02

Wahiba Sands to Ibra and Muscat

• After breakfast in the morning, depart the camp and visit a Bedouin house.
• Afterwards, we will drive to the city of Ibra. It is the second-largest city in the Ash Sharqiyah region of Oman. Ibra has roughly 55,000 people and is about 170 km from Muscat. As one of the oldest cities in Oman, Ibra was once a centre of trade, religion, education, and art. The Al-Harthy tribe is one of the biggest and most powerful Omani tribes and proudly calls Ibra home.
• In Ibra, we will visit the traditional souk, walk through the old city, and pass through villages that have withstood the test of time.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bottled water during the tour
• English-speaking Omani tour guide
• Comfortable 4WD vehicle
• Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel, port, or airport in the Muscat area
• Entry/admission
• Standard double room
• Breakfast
• Dinner

What's Not Included

• Lunch

What to bring

• Swimming clothes
• Shoes

Know before you go

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Not recommended for travellers with back problems.
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers.
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
• Most travellers can participate.
• This experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it is cancelled because the minimum is not met, you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Muscat, Oman

Tour start

Muscat, Oman

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.