Private Tour
Full-Day Private Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Tour
Overview
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Wadi bani khalid is an oasis in the desert of Oman.Where you can spend the day hiking,exploring & swimming in clear water pools.
Wahiba sands desert the most popular activities at the Sharqiya sands are dune bashing and going on a camel safari,visit bedouin families and get to know their culture.Desert trekking is also a popular activity among tourists.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Serious condition
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Wadi Bani Khalid
We depart early from Muscat heading towards the Sharqiya region. On the way, we make a short photo stop at the quaint little village of Fanja, before we continue our journey to Wadi Bani Khalid. This is one of the biggest and most beautiful wadis that Oman is famous for. The wadi canyon is impressive, with its amazing steep walls and breathtaking crystal-clear water pools it is awesome to look at on its own. However, one can also enjoy a swim in the relaxing cool freshwater pool or just sunbathe. The wadi is so grand that you can even have the chance to walk deeper right into the wadi itself or maybe visit its hidden caves you also can have lunch there in local Omani restaurant. Ladies swim wear for Wadi Bani Khalid: Ladies must wear t shirt and under the knees (Bikini is not allowed)
Wahiba Sands
Wahiba Sands Desert, where you drive off road and see stretches after stretches of pure sand and endless towering sand dunes. Here you will get to appreciate and experience the real feel and magic of the Omani desert. We have the chance to visit a traditional Bedouin house where we can try Omani coffee and dates (depending on availability), also you can ride Camel (OPTIONAL) and this is pay by yourself.and drive to the dunes and take lots of photos. After this desert adventure, we drive back to Muscat.
What‘s Included
Omani Guide English Speaking
Bottled water
4X4 Vehicle
Pick up and Drop off Muscat area
Fuel
Lunch
Gratuities
Camel Ride - 3 OMR Per Person OPTIONAL
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Full-Day Private Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
163 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour with our guide Fauzi
AMUL P,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an absolutely fabulous day with our guide and driver, Fauzi. He was very professional and friendly and ensured we had a comfortable and safe trip whilst maximising our enjoyment. Wadi Bani Khalid was beautiful and the quite strenuous trip into the caves guided by Fauzi was rewarding. The visit to the Wahiba Sands was amazing - we visited a bedouin village before making our way up to the top of the dunes in the 4x4 with Fauzi's expert driving. We had opted for the 10.30am start from Muscat which allowed us to see the sunset over the dunes - truly breathtaking. We are most grateful to Fauzi for making this such a memorable trip.
Try a private desert tour
Shigeo K,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour operator kindly offered an option to start our hotel a bit later at 10:30 am to see the sunset in the dunes. The driver/guide was so kind, thoughtful and organised that he chose the best position and timing to enjoy the wadi canyon and the sunset driving in the dunes. He explained Omani and Islamic culture along the way and gave us time to break and rest from time to time on the way.
Dunes and nice views
IQRA K,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an amazing experience with the star tours guide Badar al hasni. He was patient, professional, and he tried his best to make the tour accessible for me. He took me to hard-to-reach places, helped me with photos, and made me feel safe with good driving. Tour is highly recommended to see highlights
Winning! Wadis and Wahiba Sands - unforgettable day!
964ektak,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! What a beaut experience! We really had a day to remember. Fanja, Wadi Bin Khalid and finally the epic Wahiba Sands. Every stage of the day allowed us to create some unique memories and in a very relaxed way. Additionally, we were so fortunate to come on the National Holiday weekend as not only did we get to enjoy the epic sites and activities - but we also got to watch some exhilarating dune racing as part of the Bidiyah Car Challenge Carnival. This is all thanks to Jihad our superb tour guide! What a humble, thoughtful and informative guy! We really enjoyed learning from him and generally appreciated his calm vibes throughout the day. Thank you for the snacks and bread rolls for the camel too! We hope to take another tour with Jihad if we ever get the chance again!
Amazing guide and an amazing tour
Rhys E,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adil was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and funny! He had an answer for every question we asked. Wadi Bani Khalid was amazing, it was a little busy with other tourists but it didn't detract from the experience and there were plenty of opportunities to find a quiet spot to swim. Adil found us a quiet spot in the desert away from other people to watch the sunset. There was a lot of driving from Muscat but the time passed quickly chatting to Adil. It was nice and convenient to be picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
Would book again
Wiley H,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hamood was a great guide - we had him the day before this tour, and asked to make sure we got him again. A great flexible tour, we actually went off script but a great day
Personal tour with Sunset❤️
Stefanie R,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the trip with Ali. Ali was very pleasant, non-intrusive and he told a lot about Oman, which we found very interesting. The trip alone with Ali we found very personal, because he could respond better to us. We had received very good local food and drink. Wadi Bani Khalid was built straight in front, more coffee shops are being built (which was not disturbing). But we had to hike a little longer. There the view and the water was a dream. Must have seen. Afterwards we went to the Wahiba Sands with camel riding and sunset. Ali had taken beautiful pictures of us and we drank delicious homemade dates and date cookies and Arabic coffee. It was a long day, but nice. Thank you
Fabulous
Mark F,,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A full day which gave us a flavour of the varied and beautiful landscapes of Oman Our guide Nasr was very knowledgeable and a most pleasant man - nothing was too much trouble for him
Amazing Day trip with an amazing guide
SubhorovR,,May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day trip was amazing. Our guide was just brilliant. He had an amazing sense of humor and was very cordial and engaging. He made the trip extra special. The sunset point was brilliant. Overall the day was well spent inspite of the crowded Wadi Bani
Oman’s Magic + A Rockstar Guide = Unforgettable!
suiqiaot,,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Who knew desert dreams and culture deep-dives could come wrapped in one epic adventure? I traveled with my 72-year-old mother who walks slowly with a stick—and guess what? It was zero problem thanks to Jihad, our 5-star guide and real-life walking wonder! He speaks English like a BBC host and looks like he’s about to step onto a movie set. (Seriously, he’s real good-looking with well-built physique.) From the golden dunes to the soulful stories of Omani life, this tour wasn’t just a trip—it was a front-row seat to everything you hoped Oman would be. And the number of cultural questions I threw at Jihad? Let’s just say he passed every single one with flying colors. If you want more than a postcard memory—go with this tour. Go with Jihad. You’ll leave with sand in your shoes and a heart full of joy!
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