Oman · WAHIBA SANDS DESERT SAFARI

The 15 Best Wahiba Sands Tours from Muscat

28 tours  ·  from $90 a head

The Wahiba dunes are two and a half hours east of Muscat and most people go for the sunset or the night. These 15 compare day runs, overnight camps and the private four-wheel-drive versions, with prices and what the camp actually includes.

Muscat: Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Guided Group Tour - Wadi Bani Khalid: pools, palms, and canyon walls
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Muscat: Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Guided Group Tour

Full-Day Private Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Tour - Leaving Muscat and pausing at old Fanja
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Full-Day Private Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $207Top rated

Review of Oman’s private Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid tour, with desert driving, Bedouin culture, swimming, costs, timing, and tips.

“Muneer and the team at Sunshine Tours Oman provided us with an exceptional Full-Day Private Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Tour that exceeded our expectations. Muneer's vast knowledge of Oman's history, culture, and landscapes was impressive, and he tailored the tour to suit our preferences and interests. We started the day with a scenic drive through the rugged terrain of Wahiba Sands Desert. Muneer stopped at various points to point out interesting geological formations and give us insight into the local Bedouin culture. We also had the opportunity to take part in exciting activities such as dune bashing and camel riding, which was a unique and thrilling experience.…”

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Muscat: Wahiba Sands, Wadi Bani Khalid & Mudayrib Tour - The long road east from Muscat
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Muscat: Wahiba Sands, Wadi Bani Khalid & Mudayrib Tour

3.Wahiba Sands, Wadi Bani Khalid & Mudayrib Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 266 reviews · 10 hours · from $98

Review of Oman’s 10-hour Muscat tour to Wahiba Sands, Wadi Bani Khalid, and Mudayrib, with dune driving, swimming, lunch, and practical tips.

“Very nice Tour with lots of great memories. My personal highlights were the dune bashing and the swimming in the wadi. Our tour guide Muadh was very friendly, respectful and served us the best Karak we had in Oman :) Easy recommendation.”

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Hot Air Balloon Tour at Wahiba Sands - Preparing for the balloon flight
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Hot Air Balloon Tour at Wahiba Sands

4.Hot Air Balloon Tour at Wahiba Sands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $260

Review the Wahiba Sands hot air balloon tour in Oman, with sunrise views, pricing, pickup details, group size, inclusions, and booking advice.

“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.”

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Full-Day Private Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Tour - Leaving Muscat and pausing at old Fanja
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Full-Day Private Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $168

Explore Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands from Muscat on a private 4x4 day tour with swimming, dunes, Omani coffee, and camel rides.

“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”

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Oman Highlights: Wahiba Sands Desert & Wadi Bani Khalid Tour - Wadi Bani Khalid: freshwater, palms, and canyon walls
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Oman Highlights: Wahiba Sands Desert & Wadi Bani Khalid Tour

6.Oman Highlights: Wahiba Sands Desert & Wadi Bani Khalid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $187

Review of Oman’s private Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid tour, with Bedouin hospitality, desert views, swimming pools, costs, and practical tips.

“The trip was really beautiful and a unique experience! Visiting the Bedouin’s and drinking some traditional coffee and dates was a perfect introduction to our day. Riding the camels will definitely bring some laughter! Wahiba sands are beauRead more”

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Full-Day Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Group Tour - Wadi Bani Khalid: cool water in a dry country
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Full-Day Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Group Tour

Wahiba Sand Desert-Bedouin House-Wadi Bani Khalid - Full Day Tour - A brief stop in old Fanja
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Wahiba Sand Desert-Bedouin House-Wadi Bani Khalid – Full Day Tour

8.Wahiba Sand Desert-Bedouin House-Wadi Bani Khalid – Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $194

Review of Oman’s Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid tour, with desert dunes, Bedouin coffee, swimming, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“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!”

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Sunset in Wahiba Sands 4x4 Adventure - One Hour of Dune Bashing in Wahiba Sands
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Sunset in Wahiba Sands 4×4 Adventure

9.Sunset in Wahiba Sands 4×4 Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $90Best value

Review of Oman’s Wahiba Sands sunset 4x4 tour, with dune bashing, Bedouin culture, camel riding, dinner, pricing, and practical tips.

“Une expérience inoubliable que tout le monde devrait vivre au moins une fois dans sa vie – et surtout avec Mohammed !”

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2 Days and 1 Night Private Wahiba Sands Desert Tour - Crossing into Wahiba Sands by 4WD
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2 Days and 1 Night Private Wahiba Sands Desert Tour

Desert Experience: Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid Full-Day Tour - The long road from Muscat
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Desert Experience: Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid Full-Day Tour

11.Desert Experience: Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $150

Review of Oman’s Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid tour, with desert driving, oasis swimming, guide tips, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.

“Thank you for an amazing day tour into the Oman desert. We enjoyed the cave pools and drive into seeing local life in the desert. We had the opportunity to try coffee and dates - a must! A very comfortable vehicle with air conditioning and Wi-Fi available. A knowledgeable driver and tour guide whose first language is not English but was excellent. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.”

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Private 2 - Days Wahiba Sand Desert Overnight Camping Tours - Bimmah Sinkhole and the coastal road
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Private 2 – Days Wahiba Sand Desert Overnight Camping Tours

12.Private 2 – Days Wahiba Sand Desert Overnight Camping Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $444

Review of a private two-day Oman tour from Muscat to Wadi Shab, Wahiba Sands, desert camping, Bedouin culture, sunrise, and Wadi Bani Khalid.

“Many thanks to Khalid and Yousef who were phenomenal the entire trip! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we met them, they were in incredibly kind, helpful and understanding. Would definitely recommend, it was a 10/10 experience!”

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Private Overnight at Wahiba Sand Desert and Wadi Shab Tours - Bimmah Sinkhole: A Brief Coastal Photo Stop
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Private Overnight at Wahiba Sand Desert and Wadi Shab Tours

Oman: Wahiba and Wadi Bani Khaled Private Trip - Leaving Muscat for Fanjah and the Sumail Gap
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Oman: Wahiba and Wadi Bani Khaled Private Trip

Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Hawar Private Tour - Four hours among the rocks and pools of Wadi Hawar
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Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Hawar Private Tour

15.Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Hawar Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $187

Review of a private Wahiba Sands and Wadi Hawar tour from Muscat, with desert dunes, camel rides, pools, Bedouin hospitality, and practical tips.

“Tra le migliori escursioni fatte in assoluto. Posti esclusivi e non turistici, c'è ne sono poche cosi o forse nessuna. Guida fantastica, preparata atleticamente e ben informata sui posti. Il prezzo è giustificato per quanto offerto. Ovviamente per qRead more”

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