8-Hour Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands Tour from Muscat

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit scenic Wadi Bani Khalid with time for a short hike or an optional swim
• 02 Drive through the majestic golden dunes of Wahiba Sands
• 03 Experience a unique facet of Omani culture through the Bedouin desert lifestyle
• 04 Stop at a local restaurant to savour authentic Omani flavours

Explore the captivating Arabian desert and discover one of the renowned wadis of the Sultanate of Oman on this 8-hour journey from Muscat. Travel to scenic Wadi Bani Khalid for a short hike or an optional swim in fully covered clothes, then continue to Wahiba Sands to experience the majestic golden dunes and a glimpse of Bedouin desert life. Along the way, stop at a local restaurant to savour Omani flavours before returning to Muscat.

Drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, where you can enjoy a short swim (fully covered clothes only) or a short hike.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands Desert Discovery

• Depart from Muscat city at 8:30 am.
• Drive to Wadi Bani Khalid, where you can enjoy a short swim (fully covered clothes only) or a short hike.
• Stop for lunch at a local restaurant to savour local delicacies.
• Continue to Wahiba Sands and drive into the dunes.
• Return to Muscat for hotel drop-off.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding services
• Private transportation
• Drinking water

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Souvenirs
• Food, drinks, and snacks

What to bring

10 OMR for lunch at a local restaurant

Know before you go

The location is far from Muscat City, with a drive of approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.

Explore the captivating nature of the Gulf of Oman desert and discover the renowned wadis of the Sultanate of Oman. Here, you'll immerse yourself in the authentic Bedouin lifestyle of the desert, experiencing a truly unique facet of Omani culture. Take pleasure in brief hikes or refreshing swims in the wadis, offering glimpses into Oman's diverse and enchanted scenery.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel, address, intersection, or monument/building in Muscat

Tour start

Al، Seeb St, Muscat, Oman

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.