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Full-Day Private Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Tour

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Muscat, Oman

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a break from the city streets and spend a day in the desert on this full-day private tour from Muscat. Visit Wadi Bani Khalid to swim, sunbathe, explore hidden caves, and more. Then, experience the desert lifestyle as you explore the yellow sands of Wahiba Desert with included hotel pickup for convenience.

Learn about Omani culture from your tour guide
Spend your day as you like—swim, trek, or relax
Enjoy hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Muscat
A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

Bottled water
Pick up and Drop off Muscat area
Omani Guide English Speaking
4X4 Vehicle
Fuel

Lunch
Gratuities
Camel Ride - 3 OMR Per Person OPTIONAL

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

-We have signing board by the name of clients if they pick up at port or airport - meet at the lobby of your hotel

Meeting point

Muscat, Oman
We have signing board by the name of clients with our company logo.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

10/06/2021 - 05/21/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Itinerary

Wadi Bani Khalid

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Wahiba Sands

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Serious condition
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

AMUL_P

We 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 162 reviews

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Wonderful tour with our guide Fauzi

AMUL_P, Feb 2026

Try a private desert tour

Shigeo_K, Jan 2026

The 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.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional review and the generous effort you invested in providing your valuable feedback to Star Tours Oman. Your kindness and thoughtfulness truly shine through, and we are genuinely appreciative. Anticipating the pleasure of your return warms our hearts, and we eagerly await the opportunity to serve you a new. With warm regards, Star Tours Oman Email: info@startoursoman.com WhatsApp: +968 98902903

Would book again

Wiley_H, Oct 2025

Hamood 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

Fabulous

Mark_F, Jun 2025

A 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

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Great road trip

Scott_L, Dec 2022

A lovely day. Khalil our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and kind - would thoroughly recommend this tour for those looking for a day to see the desert and let the mind wander on an easy road trip surrounded by the hills

A perfect day

Sabrina_R, Apr 2022

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.

Fun day in the sand

Riva_R, Mar 2022

Enjoyed the trip to the dunes - including a special extra with toboggan. We visited the Bedouin home, rode through the sand, rode quad bikes, camels, and got a taste of history and geography of this part of Oman.