Full-Day Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Group Tour

Embark on a thrilling full-day adventure in the Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid. Drive through the dunes, visit a Bedouin home, and relax by the crystal-clear waters of the wadi.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wadi Bani Khalid - Wadi Bani Khalid is one of the best-known wadis in the Sultanate of Oman.[ Its stream maintains a constant flow of water throughout the year. Large pools of water and boulders are scattered along the course of the wadi. As a geographical area, the wadi covers a large swathe of lowland and the Hajar Mountains.
  • Wahiba Sands - Wahiba Sands desert is a highlight of any trip to Oman.
    The impressive orange sand dunes offer a unique experience, especially at sunrise and sunset. Therefore, I recommend an overnight stay!

Road from Muscat to Wadi Bani Khalid 2:30 Hours minutes per way
Below is my guide to plan your visit: access, tips, map, photos and Wahiba Sands camps.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Journey over the desert’s sandy dunes by a 4WD, and feel a surge of excitement as you navigate the vehicle through challenging terrains. Traverse towards Wahiba Sands to observe the characteristic dwellings of desert wanderers and Bedouin tribes. Keep your eyes peeled for nomads travelling the desert, watching as they guide their camels. Take the opportunity to visit a Bedouin residence situated amidst the barren backdrop, juxtaposing the stark landscapes with the vibrant, blue essence of Wadi Bani Khalid. Savour a serene break under the cover of palm trees, observing petite villages interspersed along the wadi’s slopes. Gape in awe at how residences cling determinedly to the steep mountainside. Don’t forget to pack your swimwear for a refreshing swim in the enticing waters!

  • The total attraction duration is 3 hours, the rest of the time is for travel time.
Location
Wadi Bani Khalid
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Eleni_e
Aug 3, 2024
Amazing Day Trip - From start to finish Jamal our tour guide was exceptional showed us some loving places explained in details and made it enjoyable for us. Stunning views.
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Alessandro
Jul 23, 2024
Great experience - That's good. My Yaqoob Guide was fantastic and very helpful. The visit of the desert and the Wadi Bani Khalid was unforgettable, although in the presence of high temperatures
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Griegasea
Jun 29, 2024
Great day! - I did this tour with Abdallah as a solo female traveler, with 3 other girls who were traveling together. Abdallah is a great guide and great driver. (I fell asleep on the road multiple times as his driving was so smooth). He was full of knowledge and gave us a great overview of the country. We felt safe and well looked after the entire time. The desert was really nice and I enjoyed the break with the Bedouin family. One thing to note is that modest swimwear is required for the wadi. I didn’t have any so I could not get in the water to swim and cool down. But nevertheless it was a great day.
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Andreashz5638al
May 20, 2024
Perfect - Perfect. Our guide Abdulaziz was amazing. He explained very well, and had much knowledge. Also very patient. The view of the desert, the Bedouin stay and Wadi bani khalid was very memorable
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S1328jyalexf
Apr 20, 2024
Highly recommended, no scam and great guide - Great insights from our guide Abulaziz. Fun in dessert with dune bashing, not too touristic bendouin family coffee time, beautiful wadi bani khaled, and an extra Arabic pan cake as highway stop. Would alswaya do that again!
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Murat_o
Apr 11, 2024
it was perfect... - it was perfect experience, enjoyed all day and very good guide . he is friendly and helpful person also good driver .So i was so happy and exciting all day
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Aline_w
Mar 31, 2024
Very good - It was a Great experience! Very Nice Guide! Small Group and the desert/ Wadi Are beautiful. so really recomendable
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Sina_s
Mar 19, 2024
Great day in the desert - This was a fantastic tour. Ahmed was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Definitely great value for what you get and breathtaking landscape
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Patricia_s
Mar 27, 2024
A fun day out in the beautiful countryside, but not informative. - A good tour with great driver and nice guide. The driving in the sand dunes was impressive, and I liked the desert and wadi swimming. The stop at the Bedouin is basically an underwhelming tourist trap, but at least you get to see some wares and have the Omani light coffee and dates. The guide we had that day was very nice, but wasn't able to give a good overview of the history. Much of what he told us was incorrect when I went to go read about it more from reliable sources.
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Kwame_r
Jun 28, 2024
Not bad - My experience on the Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Group Tour was overall positive. The desert tour was thrilling, though I wish the 15-minute sand dune ride had been longer to fully enjoy the experience. The sinkhole visit was average but added some variety to the tour. Lunch featured typical local cuisine with rice and chicken, which was good and satisfying. For those booking through Viator, this tour provides a solid taste of Omani landscapes and culture, but a few tweaks could make it even better.
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