Desert Guided Overnight Camp Tour
Overview
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48 hours
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The tour offers a perfect combination of Oman’s beautiful natural landscapes such as oasis, serene valleys, and stunning beaches, as well as cultural experiences. Wadi Bani Khalid is a lush oasis surrounded by breathtaking canyons, while Wahiba Sands is an enormous desert of distinctive red dunes. Sur is a beautiful fishing town with a distinctive atmosphere, boasting of a well-preserved traditional townscape; and Wadi Shab is an awe-inspiring canyon dotted with palm trees and a turquoise pool. The breathtaking yet diverse natural landscapes, the rich cultural experiences, and the mix of active and leisure activities make this two-day trip truly unique.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Wadi bani Khalid and Desert Sunset
Accommodations
Safar Dunes Camp
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
at wadi restaurant or local restaurants.
Muscat
Depart from your starting point towards Wadi Bani Khalid. driving through the mountains and enjoy the land escape.
Wadi Bani Khalid
Arriving wadi at noon time, so you can have a time for swimming and hiking in wadi. having lunch in front of water pools in wadi
Wahiba Sands
After swimming in wadi bani Khalid, head to Wahib sand desert and drive on sands dunes 45 minutes to reach the camp and do the check in. After that we are going to drive on big dunes and caught the sunset. at 7:00 pm, we will enjoy BBQ dinner with clear sky.
wadi shab and sinkhole
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
local restaurant
Wahiba Sands
Wake up early to witness the stunning views of sunrise. have breakfast at 07:30 am. leave the camp at 08:30 am.
Sur
We will have quick stop in sur to discover the dhow factory.
Wadi Shab
one of the most wadis in Oman, the water has carved its way through the rock over centuries, creating deep gorges and freshwater pools. from the parking lot starts a 45-minutes hike along the wadi until reaching the deep aquamarine pools at the back of the valley. please be aware that you will have walk through the water towards the end of hike, so appropriate footwear is recommended. you will enjoy an afternoon of swimming in the pools.
Bimmah Sinkhole
located in Dabab village, 113 KM from Muscat. There are various stories behind the formation of Sinkhole. local inhabitants have a legendary story where by its meteorite fill in this location as its name indicates in Arabic " Hawiyat Najam" translates into English to " The Falling Star". Yet upon scientific research conducted by experts and geologists confirmed that the crater was formed as natural consequence oh the interaction of dissolving limestone located at this location, which contain carbonate with water, which resulted in the collapse of earth upper crust layer
Muscat
drive back to muscat
Pickup points
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One Night In Desert
Wadi Bani Khalid and Nizwa
Pickup included
Nizwa and Wadi Bani Khalid
Nizwa and Wadi Bani Khalid: Day 1
Barket Al Muoz
Nizwa Souq
Nizwa Fort
Day 1
Wadi Bani Khalid
Pickup included
One Night in Desert
Wadi Shab And Wadi Bani Khalid
Pickup included
New Year Desert Adventure
Overnight stay in the desert : Overnight stay in the desert (outside of camp)
Bring your own tent or sleeping bag Or rent a tent for €50
New Year Party
Duration: 2 days
Wadi B Khalid and Wadi Shab
4X4 Cars
Pickup included
Wadi Shab & Wadi Bani Khalid
Pickup included
Self Camping
Camping by ourselves
Pickup included
2 Nights (Desert & Nizwa)
2 Wadis Shab, B Khalid & Nizwa
Pickup included
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide Abdullah was...
Bettina W,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Abdullah was exceptional in every way. Not only did he manage to create an extremely interesting and content-based program, but he impressed us above all with his exceptionally courteous and sensitive nature. He always answered questions in depth, reflectively and comprehensively – with tangible expertise and great joy in dialogue. At the same time, he had a remarkable sense of neither overloading nor overwhelming us. One always had the impression that he was very conscious of his guests: If you show strong interest in content, it opens up proactively, explains background, cultural contexts and historical details with impressive clarity. If, on the other hand, you want more peace and quiet in phases, he respectfully withdraws and thus creates a pleasantly balanced atmosphere. This fine sense may correspond to Omani culture – but it is above all an expression of his personal, extremely pleasant nature. You want such guides when you travel: professionally excellent, authentically human and with a sure sense of the right amount. The two days were not only entertaining and informative, but also interpersonally enriching and culturally demanding. Bravo – and a big thank you to Abdullah!
If I could I would put at least 10 stars!
simonetE8948HE,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience!! We spent 2 days with Nasser, an amazing person, very nice and fantastic guide. A nature tour really full of emotions! If you come to Oman and want to experience the desert in the best way, definitely rely on this tour!
Fantasticoooo
TonyStarkkkk,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Before the guided tour I want to praise Nasser because he is a WONDERFUL person. The tour is great, everything organized down to the smallest detail, from visits to the Wadi, to visiting the Bedouin's house, to ending up at the desert camp where we watched the sunset and spent the night, and Nasser took photos and videos with the drone. It is a unique experience that I recommend to everyone
Magic journey
P5203VPwaltera,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience of two days really well organized Magic journey with the truly exceptional Ali guide To do absolutely
Amazing! Can't recommend enough!
Vivian L,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fantastic experience- loved this trip! Said is an amazing local Omani guide, he is very knowledgeable, caring, humorous and helpful. The car journey with him wasn't boring at all, rather, lots of great conversations from local culture, food to region, fishing and social media etc. You can't find anyone better than him! He also has good taste on music playlists! Loved the Wadi walks, swimming, desert, sunrise watching, sand duns and local cuisines! Most importantly- the people we met on this trip are all friendly and welcoming! Highly recommend this trip, and Said as your trustworthy guide! 5 stars!
Intro to Oman - More than desert!
bafiorino,,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr. Nasser and Choolo Tours ran a wonderful itinerary for our family, including 9 and 11 year old children. The tour involves a lot of driving, including in mountains and desert. Mr. Nasser and his 4WD vehicle are safe and completely up to the task. We also explored Wadi Shab and Wadi Bani Khaled. Mr. Nasser joined us for both swims and helped keep an eye on the kids in the water, which was appreciated. Finally, Mr. Nasser is a a great representative for his country and culture. Do visit OMAN and please consider his company.
See Oman! Excellent tour, personal touch
Brian F,,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mr. Nasser and Choolo Tours ran a wonderful itinerary for our family, including 9 and 11 year old children. The tour involves a lot of driving, including in mountains and desert. Mr. Nasser and his 4WD vehicle are safe and completely up to the task. We also explored Wadi Shab and Wadi Bani Khaled. Mr. Nasser joined us for both swims and helped keep an eye on the kids in the water, which was appreciated. Finally, Mr. Nasser is a a great representative for his country and culture. Do visit OMAN and please consider his company.
An absolutely amazing tour
Nikolai K,,Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I think this is one of the coolest tours I've ever done while travelling. We got to see so many beautiful destinations. The desert camping was really a more luxury studio experience in the desert (which we enjoyed). And the wadis, caves, and hiking felt truly special. I definitely recommend this tour!
Great experience with Nasser
Saracosini,,Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went solo to Oman in December. Nasser was a friendly and excellent guide during the tour. He is really passionate about the details of the trip and takes care of his guests. He does a lot of research and shows you the most particular and beautiful places. In addition, he is very attentive of the clients’ needs and keen to personalise the trip to meet them. In my case, I am vegan so he was careful to selected only restaurants that had vegan options. There was ongoing communication on how to structure the program and was punctual with the schedules. The trip was very well organised and I could not be more satisfied with the experience I had with him. I highly recommend booking a tour with Nasser, as he will take care of making your experience unforgettable.
A Great experience!
maaveyahm,,Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the two day one night Wadi and Wahiba Sands desert tour on the 29th and 30th December. The tour is extremely well organised and you get picked up from your hotel. Our group was small 4 people in two vans. The first day you do Wadi bani Khaled followed by lunch then drive to and check in at the desert campsite at Wahiba Dands which is very comfortable. this part of the tour includes some bundu bashing and sunset on the dunes followed by dinner and you can chill at the boma fireplace with Omani coffee. You can also do camel rides at an extra cost. The second day is the Wadi Shab hike followed by lunch then a stop at Bimmah Sinkhole then back to Muscat. The Wadi’s and desert are just beautiful. Nasser is our guide and driver and was fantastic and does all the activities with you! All in all a great experience and would highly recommend this tour!
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