A night in the Arabian desert

Experience the magic of the Omani desert on this private two-day adventure. After a swim in the turquoise pools of Wadi Bani Khalid, we drive into the golden dunes of Wahiba Sands. There, you will enjoy dune bashing, watch the sun set from the top of a dune and spend the night in a comfortable desert camp under a sky full of stars.

Highlights

• Swim in the year-round pools of Wadi Bani Khalid
• Thrilling 4×4 dune drive with an expert desert driver
• Sunset from the top of the dunes
• Dinner and overnight in a desert camp
• Omani coffee and dates with a Bedouin family
• Optional camel ride and sunrise walk

What’s included

• Private 4×4 with experienced driver-guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
• 1 night in a desert camp (standard or glamping, on request)
• Dinner and breakfast at the camp
• Bottled water

Not included

• Lunch on both days
• Camel ride and sandboarding (optional extras)

Good to know

• Bring a light jacket for the evening, as desert nights can be cool in winter
• Swimwear and a towel for Wadi Bani Khalid
• Best season: October to April

Learn more about Wahiba Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid.

Itinerary

Day 1

• 08:00 – Pick-up from your hotel in Muscat.
• 10:30 – Wadi Bani Khalid: swim and relax in the pools (about 2 hours).
• 13:00 – Lunch in the area (own expense).
• 15:00 – Into the desert: tyre deflation at Bidiyah, dune drive and visit to a Bedouin family.
• 17:30 – Sunset from the dunes, then check in at the camp, dinner and stargazing.

Day 2

• Sunrise walk on the dunes (optional) and breakfast.
• 09:00 – Drive back to Muscat, arriving around midday. On request, return via Wadi Shab and the coast.

Price

Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.