Oman · DESERT SAFARIS IN MUSCAT
Two hours of highway and the tarmac ends in orange sand. These 15 safaris leave Muscat for the Sharqiya dunes, compared on dune-bashing time, camp dinners and whether they get you back the same night.
Review of Oman’s Muscat tour to Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands, with swimming, dune driving, lunch, sunset, quad biking, and practical tips.
“Amazing tour! Our guide, Mohammad Ali was entertaining and friendly. We loved the desert experience with so many twists 😁 It was fun! Would definitely recommend it.”
Swim in Wadi Bani Khalid, ride Oman’s dunes, meet Bedouins, and watch the desert sunset on this full-day tour from Muscat.
“The overall schedule went smoothly and I was very satisfied.”
Review of a Muscat day tour to Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid, with dune driving, Omani lunch, hotel pickup, and swimming.
“Our guide Khaled was amazing! Very kind, made sure we enjoyed ourselves, and was very attentive to making sure we were hydrated and healthy in the heat! Highly recommend!”
Review of Oman’s private Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid tour, with desert driving, Bedouin culture, swimming, costs, and practical tips.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Oman. The private guides at Sunshine Tours are very knowledgeable and work hard to ensure you experience a wonderful day out. We loved having the combination of seeing two spectacular sights in one day - both very beautiful.”
Review of Oman’s 10-hour Muscat tour to Wahiba Sands, Wadi Bani Khalid, and Mudayrib, with dune driving, swimming, lunch, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing experience exploring Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands with Kahlan! He was incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable about the places we visited. From helping us enjoy the crystal-clear pools at the wadi to making our desert drive in Wahiba Sands both thrilling and safe, everything was perfectly planned. He was also very considerate traveling with my mom, making sure she was comfortable and enjoying every moment. We truly felt well taken care of the entire day. Highly recommend Kahlan to anyone visiting Oman—this was a highlight of our trip!”
Review of the Wahiba Sands hot air balloon tour, including sunrise views, price, pickup, flight time, group size, and booking tips.
“The experience was great; being on a hot air balloon and watching the sunrise in the desert is magical. Our pilot, Mateo, and the staff were friendly and professional.”
Review of a private Muscat safari to Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid, with 4x4 transport, lunch, pools, pricing, timing, and tips.
“An amazing experience! Every aspect of the tour exceeded expectations and our tour guide, Saif, made it a memorable day for my daughter and myself.”
Review of Muscat’s private Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid tour, with 4x4 desert rides, swimming, Omani culture, price, and practical tips.
“Mohammed was the perfect guide! Full of information and so friendly. He brought his country and traditions to life. We had a fantastic day visiting the desert and the beautiful hidden pools of the Wadi.”
Review of Oman’s Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid tour, with Bedouin hospitality, swimming pools, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“I went with my sister on this one and it was amazing. The guide was great and we engaged in a lot of conversations about the history and culture. The desert is amazing and the Wadi was a nice hike. The guide was very helpful and even sRead more”
Review of Oman’s Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid day tour, with dune driving, Bedouin culture, swimming, timing, price, and practical tips.
“The Wahib sands and Wadi Bani Khalid were amazing. We were lucky to have the best tour guide Mohad! Everything was perfect!”
Trade Muscat for Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid on a private 4WD day tour with Bedouin coffee, dunes, swimming, and mountain views.
“Khalfan was a great tour guide, very friendly and punctual. The desert was amazing to see and feel and the wadi breathtakingly beautiful. Would definitely recommend this tour, we loved it!”
Review of Muscat’s private Oman desert safari, with Wadi Bani Khalid, camel rides, Bedouin hospitality, and a Wahiba Sands sunset.
“We had an amazing afternoon on this tour. Our guide Khalil was great, very knowledgeable and the day was well organised.”
Spend two days from Muscat swimming at Wadi Bani Khalid, sleeping in Wahiba Sands, meeting a Bedouin family, and visiting Ibra.
“Excellent driver, very knowledgeable who told us a lot regarding local culture. Sunset in the desert is a must”
Review of Oman's Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid tour, with desert driving, oasis swimming, guide tips, price advice, and practical details.
“Ilya arrived bang on time to pick us up from our accommodation - comms we’re great. Air conditioned lovely car with WiFi - and Ilya told us about lots of buildings as we passed through muscat - he is extremely knowledgable anf friendly. The drive was long but worth it - we went to wadi bani khakis which is very special. Ramadan meant there were almost no other visitors (which I like!) - so we had the place almost to ourselves which was magical. We then went to the desert and spent some time driving around sand dunes - being in the vast open desert is another great experience -…”
Review of a private two-day Oman tour covering Wadi Shab, Bimmah Sinkhole, Wahiba Sands camping, sunrise, Bedouin culture, and Wadi Bani Khalid.
“Highly recommend this tourism company in Oman, our guide said is a good and knowledgeable guide. Best trip ever so much fun”
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