Wahiba Sands Tour

Infinite landscapes: a day out of Muscat into the dunes of the Wahiba Sands by Toyota 4x4, with a camel ride, a quad or dune bashing if you are up for it.

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Duration

About 8 hours

Distance

About 300 km round trip

Best time

September to May

Group

Private, 1 to 45 travelers

Difficulty

Easy, suits everyone

Price

From USD 200

Depends on group size, vehicle and language

The route

A typical route. Every tour is customizable, so Issam shapes the stops around you.

1
Wadi Bani Khalid
On a typical route: green pools in a palm-filled wadi on the way to the sands.
2
Al Wasil and the edge of the sands
Into the dunes by Toyota 4x4.
3
Sunset over the dunes
The best light of the day, from the top of a dune.
4
Camel ride, quad or dune bashing
Optional extras, booked when you plan the day.

1Wadi Bani Khalid2Al Wasil and the edge of the sands3Sunset over the dunes4Camel ride, quad or dune bashing

Sentinel-2 cloudless by EOX (modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2016), CC BY 4.0. Roads © OpenStreetMap

Included

Private guide in your language
Pickup and drop-off wherever you stay
Toyota 4x4

Not included

Optional extras
Anything not agreed in your plan

Bring and wear

A fun spirit

Optional extras

Camel ride
Quad
Dune bashing

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Questions

Before you message

How much does a private tour cost?

Tours start at USD 200. The final price depends on the tour, on whether you need a car or a bus, and on the language. Send your dates and group size on WhatsApp for a quote.

Where do you pick us up?

Wherever you are staying. Issam picks up anywhere.

How long are the tours?

Muscat is a half day (8:00 to 12:00) or a full day (8:00 to 15:00). Wadi Shab takes about 6 hours, Nizwa and the Wahiba Sands about 8. Tours can be combined into a trip of several days.

Which languages do you guide in?

Twelve: Arabic, English, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Catalan, Chinese, Hindi and Balochi. One tour can mix two languages, so mixed groups are welcome.

How big can the group be?

Every tour is private, for 1 to 45 travelers. Small groups travel by car and larger groups by bus.

How do we book and pay?

Message on WhatsApp or send the request form. A deposit confirms your date. You can pay by card, cash, online, or by bank transfer as long as the money arrives before the tour.

What is the cancellation policy?

There is no refund after confirmation, unless the tour cannot be delivered because of a failure on our side. If bad weather or a flooded wadi stops a tour, you get an alternative, or a refund if there is none.

How far ahead should we book?

Booking is flexible. Message as early as you can, and last-minute requests are welcome too.

Can you help us book hotels?

Yes.

Does it rain in Oman?

Yes, it does. If the weather closes a route, Issam plans an alternative.

Can we pay by card in Oman?

In most places, yes. Taxis are the exception, so carry some cash.