Wahiba Sands (Sharqiyah Sands) Tours
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Stretching over 125 miles (200 kilometers) from the Eastern Hajar Mountains to the Arabian Sea, the Wahiba Sands (also known as Sharqiyah or Sharqiya Sands) are Oman’s adventure playground. Named after the nomadic Wahiba Bedouin tribes, this desert region is known for its amber-colored sands and towering sand dunes, some standing up to 330 feet (100 meters) high.
The Basics
A desert safari is a must to experience Oman’s natural wonders, whether its dune bashing in a 4x4, taking a sunset camel ride, or zipping through the dunes on a sandboard or quad bike. Small-group or private tours leave from Muscat or Bidiyah, and typically include a picnic lunch at a traditional desert camp, swimming at Wadi Bani Khalid, and a variety of optional activities.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Heading off-road in the desert is only recommended as part of a guided tour with an experienced local guide.
- It can get hot in the desert and there’s little shade, so bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. A scarf to protect your face from the sand is also recommended.
- There is no cellphone coverage or Wi-Fi in the area.
How to Get There
The Wahiba Sands desert is about a 3-hour drive from Muscat, off the Muscat-Sur Highway at Al-Mintirib. The most popular way to visit is as part of a guided tour.
When to Get There
The best time to visit Wahiba Sands is during the winter months from October to April. During the summer (May to September), temperatures can reach 104°F (40°C) or more.
Wildlife of the Wahiba Sands
Wahiba Sands is renowned for its unique desert ecosystem and surprisingly rich biodiversity. Some 180 native species of plants, as well as more than 200 species of animals, can be found in the desert, including vipers, desert hares, sand foxes, and birds. The best times for wildlife watching are at sunrise or sunset, but guides will often point out animal tracks as you trek through the desert.
Address: Wahiba Sands, Oman
26 Tours and Activities to Experience Wahiba Sands (Sharqiyah Sands)
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Desert experience - Private Wahiba sands full day tour
Have you ever thought of attending a desert where you can explore the boundless sea of sand and feel the baking temperatures on your own? If your answer is yes, so the Wahiba Wilderness Tour is just for you!
Cross the desert dunes by 4WD vehicle, and experience the adrenaline rush of driving across the rugged terrain in an off-road mode of transport. Make your way to the Wahiba Sands to see the traditional homes of the desert nomads and Bedouin tribes.
Keep a look-out for the nomads as they move through the desert with their camels. Visit a Bedouin home in the middle of the desert, and contrast the arid landscape with the clear, blue waters of Wadi Bani Khalid.
Enjoy a relaxing siesta in the shade of the palm trees, and catch a glimpse of the pretty villages scattered across the slopes of the wadi. Marvel at how the houses cling precariously to the rugged mountain side. Bring your swimming costume to take a dip in the inviting waters!
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$230.00
Price varies by group size
From
$230.00
Price varies by group size

Wahiba Sands Desert Safari 4X4
Oman’s Wahiba Sands may lie within day-trip distance of Muscat, but exploring the high dunes is a no-no for inexperienced desert drivers. With this private tour, ride across the dunes by 4x4 to experience the desert’s beauty, and get the opportunity to enjoy the pools and caves of Wadi Bani Khalid—one of Oman’s river gorges. Entry fees and round-trip transport from Muscat port, airport, and hotels are included.
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$214.00
Price varies by group size
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$214.00
Price varies by group size

Desert Safari: Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid from Muscat
Visit the Wahiba Sands and gorgeous Wadi Bani Khalid on a private day trip from Muscat. Board a 4x4 with a professional driver-guide, and pass the Hajar Mountains and plantations of Fanjah on route to Bani Khalid. Admire the paradise-like ‘wadi’ (river canyon), with its jewel-blue pools, boulders and palms; and savor a picnic lunch and swim. Next, head into the rolling dunes of the Wahiba Sands. Enjoy a sunset dune bash, visit a Bedouin camp and ride a camel (additional cost) in this epic setting before your return trip.
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$213.00
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$213.00

WOW Oman! Desert Nights Safari Tour – 2 Days Tour
Experience the Wahiba sands Desert and have a glimpse of the old Bedouin lifestyle, enjoy rides on the sand dunes 4x4 drive and [Camels or buggy (Optional)].
Explore an Oasis, and an unique water spring in the middle of the desert & rocks, clear blue waters, friendly welcoming people, a unique 2 days experience you will never forget.
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$397.00
From
$397.00

Wahiba Sands (Desert tour) price per vehicle)
Stretching over 125 miles (200 kilometers) from the Eastern Hajar Mountains to the Arabian Sea, the Wahiba Sands desert (Sharqiya Sands) is Oman’s adventure playground. Named after the nomadic Wahiba Bedouin tribes, the region is known for its amber-colored sands and towering sand dunes, some standing up to 330 feet (100 meters) high.
Depart Muscat continue drive to wahiba sand desert visit bedouin Family scat with them you can drink coffee with them and you can ride camel there also around RO.5/-Omani Riyal per person then you can had lunch there at local Omani restaurant then drive back to Muscat .
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$360.54
per group
From
$360.54
per group

Wahiba Sands And Wadi Bani Khalid
Get out of the city and explore the deserts of Oman on this full-day tour. Depart from your Muscat hotel in a private vehicle and make your way to Wahiba Sands. Accompanied by a guide, visit with a Bedouin family and sample local coffee and dates. Explore the rolling dunes and visit wadis with green pools and waterfalls.
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$208.00
Price varies by group size
From
$208.00
Price varies by group size

Private 4x4 Desert and Wadi Safari - Wahiba and Wadi Bani Khalid
Swap Muscat for the delights of inland Oman and a thrilling dune drive in the Wahiba Sands on this private full-day trip with a private guide. Drive south by air-conditioned 4x4 through the craggy Hajar Mountains to one of Oman’s most stunning ‘wadis’ (dry river beds) — Wadi Bani Khalid. Ogle the shady canyons, tiny villages and rock pools, and after a picnic lunch, head for the vast dunes of the Wahiba Sands. Take an exciting dune bash and if you wish, a camel ride, before heading back to Muscat.
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$270.04
Price varies by group size
From
$270.04
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Day Trip to Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid from Muscat
Delving into Oman’s Wahiba Sands desert and 'wadi' river gorges alone isn’t advisable for inexperienced off-road drivers. This private day trip solves the issue: transporting you into the sands and Wadi Bani Khalid aboard an expertly driven 4x4 so you can concentrate on the scenery. Speed over the Wahiba's dunes to meet Bedouins and ride a camel, and then relax at the mountains, palms, and natural pools of Bani Khalid.
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$486.67
per group
From
$486.67
per group

Oman Desert Experience - Wahiba Sands
Enojy the Experience in Desert
• Residential area: The tents are made of black Bedouin wool. The accommodation tent size is 3X4 meters. The beds have mattresses covered with sheets and pillows.
• The Toilets: The style of the bath rooms will be similar to the decoration of the rest of the camp. The toilet rooms and the bathrooms will be roofless to the desert sky and provided with soaps and clean towels for each client. Each tent has their private toilet located just outside the tent.
• Lighting: The camp is lit by kerosene lanterns providing a very interesting ambience.
FACILITIES
A traditional Majlis, which contains Bedouin handicrafts, which shows the true spirit of life in desert. A traditional Arabian dining area covered with carpets.
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$798.67
Price varies by group size
From
$798.67
Price varies by group size

Wahiba Sands to Indian Ocean (4days/3nights)
This tour gives you a first hand experience of the most majestic components of Oman - the desert and the Indian ocean. You will see, feel and live the beauty of the desert and salty air of the ocean.
The epic expanse of the desert is a once in a lifetime feeling, not easily replicated in modern life. Waking up to the sound of the breaking waves is an unmatched level of peace and relaxation.
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$2,409.40
per group
From
$2,409.40
per group

Wahiba Sands to Indian Ocean Crossing (3days/2nights)
Oman is one of the rare places on earth where the vast desert dunes descend straight into the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean.
The towering dunes roll one after the other, with a sprawling expanse that is not replicated in our modern lives. Camping under the stars in the desert is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Our air conditioned 4X4’s will collect and you return from any location within Muscat. Our Omani guides speak fluent English, and our trips include full catering, drinks and snacks along the way.
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$2,536.22
per group
From
$2,536.22
per group

Discover Oman 3 nights and 4 days full costs
Customers do not pay anything from the three meals a day as well as the hotel and comfort
Three days will be enjoyable from eating and lodging and watching the city Muscat and outside Muscat
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$2,000.00
per group
From
$2,000.00
per group

2 Days Coastal and Desert Experience
Wadi Adventure
Turtle Watching
Desert Experience
Enjoy Nature
Learn Culture
Oman Hospitality
Know History
Discover
Extreme
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$741.84
From
$741.84

Private Oman Tour 7 nights
In the southeastern part of the Arab Peninsula, lies one of the most beautiful countries that everyone must visit at least once in their lifetime. With natural wonders, architectural attractions, great people and unmissable adventures, Oman has a lot to offer. That’s why our seven-day travel itinerary covers as much as possible.
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$2,500.00
From
$2,500.00

Desert Safari & Camping Private Tour
Experience the excitement filled overnight desert safari Oman to extend your Middle East heritage experience. We offer our guests the amazing desert safari overnight stay to give them a fun-filled glance to the Middle Eastern culture and desert lifestyle.
A complete adventure tour, the overnight desert safari extends your Oman heritage experience with an overnight stay under the moon and star lit sky at our cap site. We give you an opportunity to take a step back in time and experience how Oman was about 5 decades back. The evenings present an incredible view of sun dropping under the horizon and you can watch a falcon soar near you. Oman desert overnight stay at camp is accompanied by a number of traditional Middle Eastern activities giving glimpse of their lifestyle like henna tattooing, camel ride, sand boarding, sipping the traditional kahwa, belly dancing, tanoura dancing and many more.
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$450.00
Price varies by group size
From
$450.00
Price varies by group size

Wahiba Sands Tour with Wadi Bani Khalid tour (price per vehicle)
Stretching over 125 miles (200 kilometers) from the Eastern Hajar Mountains to the Arabian Sea, the Wahiba Sands desert (Sharqiya Sands) is Oman’s adventure playground. Named after the nomadic Wahiba Bedouin tribes, the region is known for its amber-colored sands and towering sand dunes, some standing up to 330 feet (100 meters) high.
Depart Muscat continue drive to wahiba sand desert visit bedouin Family scat with them you can drink coffee with them and you can ride camel there also around RO.5/-Omani Riyal per person then continue drive to Wadi Bani Khalid visit Wadi Bani Khalid you can swim and relax there and you can had lunch there at local Omani restaurant then drive back to Muscat .
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From
$388.38
per group
From
$388.38
per group

Private Safari Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid from Muscat
Head into Oman’s Wahiba Sands without having to worry about transport or missing out on the desert’s Bedouin heritage. This private full-day tour from Muscat serves up all the desert essentials and more: a dune bash, interaction with local Bedouin, and time at the palm- and pool-dotted canyon of Wadi Bani Khalid. Private 4x4 transport from your hotel, Muscat port or airport, and plus entry fees are included.
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$200.00
Price varies by group size
From
$200.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

2 Days Package TOUR JAMILA
Skip the hassles of planning—but keep the thrill of adventure—on this multi-day tour of Oman’s top desert sights. Accommodation, meals, and transportation are included, meaning you can focus on the stunning scenery. Get a peek at the country’s largest wadi and bathe in a real-life desert oasis. You’ll also sleep under the stars at a desert campfire, with an exhilarating 4x4 ride over sky-high sand dunes.
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$590.00
Price varies by group size
From
$590.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

4 Days Package TOUR FARAH
Oman’s interior offers dunes, ‘wadi’ gorges, and mountains, all easiest to explore by chauffeured tour due to their challenging terrain. This 4-day private tour from Muscat delivers: with private transport and a driver-guide to negotiate the sands, tracks, and steep roads. Visit Nizwa and Sur, watch for sea turtles, explore 'wadis,' and bash the dunes and stay overnight in the Wahiba Sands, all without self-driving or having to arrange accommodation.
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$1,120.00
Price varies by group size
From
$1,120.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Glimpses of Oman Tour
This package is a combination of the most popular$r visited places in Oman! including hotels accommodation and camping adventures. You will be able to witness Oman’s different landscapes such as beaches, mountains, wadis, and deserts. Also, you will be able to notice the differences between each region or city and the difference in in cultures. This tour will be 5 days long filled with adventures and fun and will get you closer to the Omani culture.
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$3,520.00
per group
From
$3,520.00
per group

Sharqiyah Desert Safari
Oman’s name is closely associated with desert. The desert in Oman is an extension of the Bedouin lifestyle with its ancient associations of traditional culture and authentic original customs.The Omani desert is characterided by the diversity of its plants and animals. And wadis (valleys) form a unique environmental system characterised by variety, diversity, and a wealth of natural attractions.
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$402.14
per group
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$402.14
per group

03 Nights 4 Days Mountain Desert Beach
-this Tour is a very unique one as you are going to drive to the highest Peak in Oman ,Jabal Shams Mountain 3000 m high,and enjoy the view to the grand canyon of Oman.
-the city of Nizwa is the religious Capital of Oman with its traditional Souq and gigantic Fort considered to be the one of the highlights of your visit to Oman.
-another attractive in this program are the Wadis , where you can enjoy the nature in Oman and swim in the natural pools there.. there are two of the most beautiful wadis in Oman included in this program, Wadi bani Khalid and Wadi Shab.
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$1,400.00
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$1,400.00

Essence Of Oman Tour
Jabal Shams, the highest mountain of Oman at 3000 m, the city of Nizwa with its beautiful souq, Wadi Bani khalid with the natural pools, wahiba sand desert and the sunset there.
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$1,980.00
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$1,980.00

Oman oases, deserts & sea
Follow us on the Arabian Peninsula and discover this fascinating land at the end of the incense road. The enchanting Muscat awaits you with its colorful markets and the beautiful Sulten Qaboos Mosque.
On your journey, you will also experience lush green oases, see well-preserved fortresses and cross the desert in a SUV. You spend a night in a desert camp and can observe the sheer endless starry sky in the middle of the many dunes. At the end of your trip, you will have a relaxed time Time in a 4-star resort right on the beach.
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$4,000.00
per group
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$4,000.00
per group
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