Oman Adventure: Wadi Bani Khalid & Wahiba Sands

Embark on a thrilling adventure in the Wahiba Sands with our private full-day tour. Explore the desert dunes, visit traditional nomad homes, and relax by the crystal-clear waters of Wadi Bani Khalid.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Muscat - Convenient pick-up services are available from all hotels in Muscat, including renowned resorts like Shangri-La, Jumeirah, and Al Bustan Palace. Simply provide your location, and a seamless start to your tour will be ensured.
  • Wahiba Sands - Wahiba Sands is a desert area that forms part of the Al Sharqiya Sands in Oman. This location…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch for Group/Shared option (except during Ramadan)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Sandboard (on request, once per booking, sunset option only)
Additional Information

Embark on an exciting full-day journey from Muscat to explore two of Oman’s most remarkable attractions: Wadi Bani Khalid and the breathtaking Wahiba Sands. This tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation, culture, and adventure, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Begin your adventure at Wadi Bani Khalid, a picturesque oasis featuring turquoise pools…

Location
Muscat
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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24457785
Oct 23, 2025
Wonderful Desert and Oasis Experience - We loved everything about this adventure. Thank you guide Mr. Muhammad (not sure if correct spelling) for a great day. My wife and I were joined by another couple picked up at a different hotel. They were a pleasure to spend a day with and share this experience with. We loved both major stops. The desert experience was our favorite. We met camels, visited a desert house, and did a lot of high speed desert driving. Mr. Muhammad drive us around in his Land Cruiser safely. The sunset and sand boarding in the desert was a life experience that will never be forgotten.
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Mi
Oct 4, 2025
Unforgettable trip to the Wadi and desert with guide Khalil! - Very good organization and communication. Our guide Khalil made the day an unforgettable experience. Especially the drive into the desert and the sandboarding were spectacular. Thank you Khalil!
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Flyer27751847714
Sep 19, 2025
The Quintessential oman experience - Awesome tour .....great transport, very knowledgeable guides , our guide mohammad Al riyami was very professional n a treasure trove of info , highly recommend
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Miroslavv748
Jul 14, 2025
Amazing Tour with Abdulaziz Abdu - Today we visited the Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid. The locations themselves were already breathtaking—but the absolute highlight of the tour was our guide, Abdulaziz, also known as Abdu. I have truly never met someone so kind, warm-hearted, and attentive. He was incredibly thoughtful, taking care of every little detail—always checking in to see if we needed a restroom break, were hungry or thirsty. Simply put, Abdu was outstanding. The landscapes were stunning: from the crystal-clear waters of Wadi Bani Khalid to the mesmerizing desert sunset. We even went sandboarding, enjoyed a traditional Omani meal, and visited a Bedouin family in their home—which was such a meaningful experience. But like I said, Abdulaziz made everything even more special. He turned a beautiful trip into an unforgettable one. If you ever book with GidOman, I wholeheartedly recommend asking for Abdulaziz (Abdu). You won’t regret it. 😁 P.S. And make sure to buy the handmade souvenirs from the Bedouin family — it’s a great way to support them. 🙏🏻 Kind regards to Abdu if he happens to read this — Dejan & Brankica 😊
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R0rym0sesm
Apr 28, 2025
Very enjoyable day out. - Great day out, wonderful guide who was very accommodating, great option if you have limited time for activities, highly recommend.
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Hap663
Apr 27, 2025
Incredibly beautiful places & amazing guide Abdullah - My experience in Wadi Bani Khalid and the desert with Abdullah April 27 was excellent. He is a very great and well informed guide: showed us interesting spots on the way, explained the country and places we visited, and was very kind. I learned a lot more about Oman and its nature through him! We are kept up to date about the itinerary (which was very well structured), and he dropped me off at the airport because I have a flight that night — super convenient! He also took a slightly longer route in the desert to show us beautiful spots and I got to take amazing photos. Driving in the desert takes a lot of skills and I felt very safe with him driving! The desert is incredibly beautiful and the wadi is very special and gorgeous - I don’t think I have seen anything like it before. The water is very refreshing and clear, perfect spot to refresh on a hot day like today. Overall I highly recommend this tour and ask for Abdullah!! GidOman is also a very professional company, this is my second tour with them!
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Mary4491
Apr 5, 2025
Great Desert Experience with Mahmood! - Our guide, Mahmood, was fantastic. He clearly enjoyed sharing Oman with travelers. He was knowledgeable and created great experiences for our group including a delicious local family hosted lunch. He went above and beyond expectations and was a wonderful ambassador for Oman!
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Sneha_p
Mar 22, 2025
Must See tour in Oman - Great experience. Our Guide for the day - Sultan was ultra helpful. He ensured that we have a comfortable journey. Highly recommended while visiting Oman.
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729immad
Mar 22, 2025
A mere day - I went on the desert and Wadi Shabi excursion last Wednesday with Abdullah and I highly recommend him. He is a very friendly person as well as a serious driver🥂🌎✌️
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Gian3luca
Nov 4, 2025
Disappointing day trip. - We did a day trip which was too ambitious as too much time was spent in the car. You need to inform your guests that 6 out of 8 hours is in a car. At least we can make a decision based on correct information It made no sense. The trip in the desert was not what we expected. It was really not a desert trip. At least not for us. The sinkhole was a disaster. No toilets???? This is totally unacceptable. Where do people go to relieve themselves???? You MUST inform your guests about these things. The food was good and plentiful. Positive however was we met a delightful person who was the 4th person on our trip and our guide Ahmed was really nice.
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From $145
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).