Oman Desert Safari to Wahiba Sands & Wadi Bani Khalid

Price

The tour starts from OMR 110 per private vehicle. This is a starting price for the private vehicle, not a price per person. The final quotation depends on the travel date, passenger count, pickup hotel, vehicle and any requested addition.

USD 286, EUR 257 and GBP 214 are approximate conversions checked on 8 November 2026. They are shown only as a convenience. The written OMR quotation is the price that controls.

What the standard day tour includes

• About 8 hours, including the drives, time in Wahiba Sands and time at Wadi Bani Khalid
• Pickup and return at a hotel within Muscat
• About two hours in Wahiba Sands, covering the desert drive and the planned stops
• A visit to a historic Bedouin house
• Omani coffee and dates
• A stop for photographs with camels
• Time at Wadi Bani Khalid for swimming and relaxing when conditions and local guidance allow

The two hours in Wahiba Sands include the drive and the stops. They are not two continuous hours of dune bashing. A suitable 4WD is used for the sand section when the route requires it. The exact vehicle is confirmed in the quotation.

Lunch, entrance tickets, an overnight camp and camel riding are not included in the starting price. A meal, a ticket, a camp stay or camel riding is included only when it is written into the quotation. There is no fixed start time. Sunset is not guaranteed.

Wahiba Sands

The desert portion is a visit to Wahiba Sands. The time on the sand covers dune driving and the planned stops, including the historic Bedouin house, coffee and dates, and the camel-photograph stop.

Photographs with camels

The standard tour stops so guests can take photographs with camels. Camel riding is a separate option. It is included only when it is requested and written into the quotation.

Wadi Bani Khalid

The same day includes time at Wadi Bani Khalid. Guests can swim and relax by the natural pools when conditions and local guidance allow. Water temperature and swimming access cannot be guaranteed.

Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection, suitable footwear and dry clothes. Follow local safety signs and the driver's instructions.

Typical itinerary

1. Pickup at the Muscat hotel.
2. Wahiba Sands, including the desert drive and the planned stops.
3. Wadi Bani Khalid.
4. Return to the Muscat hotel.

This is the usual sequence for the day. It is not a fixed clock-time schedule. The written quotation confirms the pickup time and the route.

What is confirmed in writing

Before booking, the written quotation confirms the date, passenger count, pickup hotel, vehicle, route, any optional activity, the inclusions and the final price in OMR.

Booking questions

How long is the Oman desert safari from Muscat?

The typical private day tour lasts about eight hours from hotel pickup to return. The exact pickup time and route are confirmed in the written quotation.

What places are included in this desert safari?

The standard route combines Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid. In the desert, the itinerary includes dune driving, a historic Bedouin house, Omani coffee and dates, and a stop for camel photographs.

How much does the tour cost?

The tour starts from OMR 110 per private vehicle. This is approximately USD 286, EUR 257 or GBP 214 at the reference rates checked on 8 November 2026. Exchange rates change, and the written quotation and payment amount in OMR control.

Is the OMR 110 price per person or per vehicle?

It is a starting price per private vehicle, not per person. The final quotation depends on the travel date, passenger count, pickup hotel, vehicle and requested additions.

Does the tour include hotel pickup in Muscat?

Yes. Pickup and return at a hotel within Muscat are included in the standard day tour. A different pickup area must be confirmed in the written quotation.

How much time do we spend in Wahiba Sands?

The typical itinerary allows about two hours in Wahiba Sands. This time includes the desert drive and planned stops, rather than two uninterrupted hours of dune bashing.

Is camel riding included?

No. The standard tour includes a stop for photographs with camels. Camel riding is optional and is included only when it is requested and written into the quotation.

Can we swim at Wadi Bani Khalid?

The itinerary allows time for swimming and relaxing by the natural pools when conditions and local guidance permit. Swimming access and water conditions cannot be guaranteed.

Does the tour include lunch?

No. Lunch is not included in the published starting price. A meal arrangement is included only when it appears in the written quotation.

Is sunset included in the eight-hour tour?

No. Sunset is not guaranteed in the standard itinerary. It depends on the season, pickup time and route, and must be confirmed in the written quotation.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The vehicle is reserved for the booking party. The assigned vehicle and passenger capacity are confirmed before booking.

Is a 4WD used in Wahiba Sands?

A suitable 4WD is used for the sand section when the route requires it. The exact vehicle is confirmed in the quotation, and the photographs do not guarantee a specific model.

What should guests bring?

Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection, suitable footwear and dry clothes for Wadi Bani Khalid. Guests should follow local safety signs and the driver's instructions.

Photographs from Wahiba Sands

These photographs show visits to Wahiba Sands. They do not identify the people in them, and they do not show the exact vehicle assigned to a future booking.