Oman · Desert Adventure

3-Day Oman Highlights Tour from Muscat with Wahiba Sands

3 Days Round trip from Muscat Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Relax on the beautiful beaches of Oman
  • 02 Enjoy trekking and swimming in Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi, and Wadi Bani Khalid
  • 03 Watch sunset and sunrise in Wahiba Sands Desert
  • 04 Explore the UNESCO-listed Zukait Tower Tombs and Al Kattmyn irrigation system

Embark on a 3-day journey from Muscat through some of Oman's most striking natural and cultural landscapes. Visit Bimmah Sink Hole and the beautiful Fins Beach, trek through Wadi Shab to its crystal-clear pools and waterfall cave, and relax at Wadi Bani Khalid before experiencing the magic of Wahiba Sands. The tour also includes Sur's famous dhow factory, the UNESCO-listed Zukait Tower Tombs, Jebel Akhdar, and Birkat Al Mouz with the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn.

Inside, sunlight filters in from outside, turning the water a beautiful turquoise blue while water showers down one side of the cave from the wadi beyond.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Sur, Muscat, Bimmah Sinkhole
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bimmah Sink Hole, Wadi Shab, and Ras Al Hadd

  • Depart Muscat at approximately 8:30 AM. Our first stop today is Bimmah Sink Hole, a big crater near the sea with a small lake at the bottom, believed to have been created by a meteor.
  • Our next stop is Fins Beach, which is strikingly white, curiously pebbly, incredibly blue, and jaw-droppingly amazing.
  • Then, continue driving to Wadi Shab. This wadi is an enormous canyon gorge lined with palm trees and impressive indications of what the power of the water coming down from the mountains can do in nature.
  • After around a 35-minute hike through the canyon wadi, we will arrive at one of several crystal-clear water pools. You can swim through the warm waters from pool to pool. Eventually, we will come to the last pool, where an opening among the enormous rocks allows us to swim into an incredible crevice cave with a small waterfall. Inside, sunlight filters in from outside, turning the water a beautiful turquoise blue while water showers down one side of the cave from the wadi beyond.
  • Our next stop is a photo stop at Wadi Tiwi, named after the coastal village of Tiwi. It is a beautiful wadi with lush plantations, giving it a different, certainly greener, feel than many other wadis.
  • Later, continue the drive to the hotel in Ras Al Hadd.

Overnight stay at Ras Al Hadd.
Watching Turtle in the evening.

2
Day 02

Sur, Wadi Bani Khalid, and Wahiba Sands Desert

  • Depart the hotel after breakfast and drive to Sur.
  • In the morning, we will show you the city of Sur, with some old fortresses and the famous Arabian Dhow Factory, where you can see traditional wooden dhows being built.
  • Then, drive onward to visit the Omani Ghazal Farm in Al Kamel (Asilel Farm).
  • Next, head to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of the biggest and most beautiful wadis in Oman. Here, you can swim, sunbathe, relax, and have a picnic in the beautiful scenic wadi canyons.
  • In the late afternoon, continue to our desert camp in the Wahiba Sands desert, where you can relax or take part in an adventurous 4x4 drive in the sand dunes.
  • Afterwards, we will watch the stunning desert sunset from one of the big sand dunes.
  • We will finish the day with dinner at the camp and a nice romantic time around a campfire.

Overnight stay at Wahiba Sands Desert.
Watching sunset and sunrise from the dunes.

3
Day 03

Zukait Tower Tombs, Jebel Akhdar, and Return to Muscat

  • Watch the sunrise early in the morning from the dunes before breakfast. At approximately 8:30 AM, depart Wahiba Sands Desert, with some stops for photos in the dunes.
  • Our next stop is the Zukait Tower Tombs in Izki. This stunningly well-preserved site was declared by UNESCO to be an "array fossilized bronze age landscape," acting almost as a time capsule for the BCE era. The rich landscape that is home to these beehive tombs was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1988 and has continued to win plaudits for the treasure trove of data it has provided archaeologists from around the world.
  • Then, head to Jebel Akhdar in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 meters above sea level.
  • After lunch, drive towards Birkat Al Mouz, a unique village nestled into a mountain face, and visit the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of the five irrigation systems of Oman that was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2006.
  • Later, return to Muscat to conclude the tour.
Bimmah Sink Hole, Wadi Shab pools, Wahiba Sands dunes

Where this trip takes you

Bimmah Sink Hole, Wadi Shab pools, Wahiba Sands dunes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Muscat 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Water
  • Pick-up and drop-off (Muscat area)
  • English-speaking guide
  • 4WD car
  • Entrance fees
  • Accommodation
  • Dinner and breakfast

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

What to bring

  • Swimming clothes
  • Shoes for trekking

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Service animals are allowed.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
  • Most travelers can participate.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll 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.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Muscat.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $605.00 — $1,555.00
Double Sharing $605.00 — $889.00

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