Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid private tour

About the Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid tour

Wadi Bani Khalid is one of Oman’s best-loved oases: clear green pools among the palms, with water all year. Swim, walk up the wadi or simply relax in the shade.

In the afternoon, continue to the Wahiba Sands, a sea of orange dunes stretching towards the Arabian Sea, for a dune drive, Arabic coffee and the sunset.

Itinerary

1. 7:30 amPickupFrom your hotel or address in Muscat.
2. 10:15 amWadi Bani KhalidSwim in the green pools, walk up the wadi or relax in the shade of the palms.
3. 12:45 pmLunchAt a local restaurant on the way (own expense).
4. 2:00 pmWahiba SandsInto the orange dunes by 4x4.
5. 3:00 pmBedouin-style campArabic coffee and dates in the shade.
6. 4:15 pmDune driveUp and over the dunes with your driver.
7. 5:30 pmSunset over the desertFrom the top of a dune; sunset is later in summer.
8. 9:00 pmBack in Muscat

A typical day. It’s a private tour, so the pickup time, the order of the stops and the time at each can all change.

What’s included

• Private vehicle with a professional driver
• Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or address in Muscat
• Bottled water on board

Not included

• Entrance fees
• Meals and personal expenses

Good to know

• Driving in the dunes needs a 4x4, so this tour runs in an SUV (up to 4 guests per vehicle).
• Bring swimwear and a cover-up for the wadi; shoulders and knees are covered in villages.
• An overnight desert camp can be added.