Muscat: Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands Sunset Day Trip
Wahiba Sands, Oman
Experience Oman’s beauty in a full-day trip: swim in Wadi Bani Khalid’s turquoise pools, explore Maqal Cave, enjoy light dune bashing, sandboarding, and a magical sunset in Wahiba Sands.
Explore Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands with guided hiking, swimming, dune bashing, and cultural visits near Muscat, suitable for most travelers.
Your adventure begins with a hotel pickup in Muscat. Your guide introduces the day’s itinerary, which covers two of Oman’s natural highlights: Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands desert.
Start at Wadi Bani Khalid, an oasis surrounded by cliffs and palm trees. Follow a scenic trail with your guide to Maqal Cave. Equipped with flashlights, explore its rock formations and tunnels carved over thousands of years.
Continue hiking along the wadi trail to natural springs and turquoise pools. Enjoy free time to swim, float, or relax in the clear water framed by canyon walls.
After lunch and rest, move on to Wahiba Sands. Experience light dune bashing on soft golden dunes. Try sandboarding down smooth slopes for a fun activity and photo opportunity.
Visit a traditional Bedouin home to enjoy Omani coffee and dates while learning about desert life. End the day by climbing a dune to watch the desert sunset before returning comfortably to your hotel.
Highlights
- Explore Maqal Cave with a guide
- Swim in Wadi Bani Khalid’s turquoise pools
- Dune bashing and sandboarding in Wahiba Sands
- Visit a traditional Bedouin home with Omani coffee and dates
- Capture your adventure with an exclusive GoPro 13 photo and video package
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from Muscat
- Professional guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit to Wadi Bani Khalid
- Visit to Wahiba Sands
- Light dune bashing experience
- Sandboarding
- Visit to a Bedouin house
- Omani coffee and dates
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Important Information
- The tour involves light hiking and walking.
- Swimming is optional at Wadi Bani Khalid.
- Dune bashing is a light adventure suitable for most travelers.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and bring swimwear, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a camera. The best time to visit is during cooler months from October to April.
