Tickets & tours
Book a guided 4WD safari or an overnight camp stay. Taking a tour removes the stress of navigating the dunes yourself.
Top ratedThe most popular activities at the Sharqiya Sands are dune bashing and going on a camel Ride. You can also visit Bedouin families and get to know their culture while...
Most bookedGroup Option 1: Desert & Wadi Bani Khalid Start with a 4x4 drive into Wahiba Sands, experiencing dune bashing across golden dunes. Enjoy time for walking, photos, and...
Best valueDepart Muscat on the way, we make a short photo stop to little village of Fanja, before we continue our journey to Wadi Bani Khalid. This is one of the biggest and most...
Royal Balloon – Oman operating Hot Air Balloon Flights over the spectacular and breathtaking landscape of Sharqiya Sands. Experienced – Worldwide known Hot Air Balloon...
This tour offers a well-rounded experience that balances excitement, relaxation, and authentic connections. Guests can enjoy personalized service, insider knowledge from...
Small groupExperience the best of Omani nature with a visit to Wadi Bani Khalid, a stunning valley known for its clear blue pools, lush palm trees, and dramatic rocky landscapes....
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Compare our top tour picks for the Oman desert.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| private overnight tour | 48 h | $545 | Compare | 5.0 (64) | an immersive desert experience |
| group day tour | 9 h | $130 | Compare | 4.8 (149) | budget-conscious travelers |
| private desert & wadi | 8 h | $208 | Compare | 5.0 (333) | personalized full-day exploration |
| hot air balloon | 2 h | $300 | Compare | 5.0 (322) | breathtaking aerial desert views |
| sunset 4x4 adventure | 4 h | $100 | Compare | 5.0 (111) | thrilling dune bashing at sunset |
| shared tour with sunset | 8 h | $100 | Compare | 5.0 (62) | social travelers and groups |
Yes, many full-day and overnight tours include pickup from hotels in the Muscat area. Check your specific booking for exact meeting points.
Usually, camel rides are excluded from the base tour price. Operators typically charge an extra fee of around 3 OMR (8 USD) per person.
Yes. Hot air balloon flights operate over the desert. They require an early start and pick up from specific desert camps.
From Viator
64 reviews of the private overnight tour on Viator
Mr. Yahya was a fantastic guide who led us through the desert to our accommodation. On the way, we stopped to feed the camels. The desert is amazing, and the experience we had will remain in our hearts forever. Highly recommended!
It was a great experience to travel with our guide to Wadi Bani Khalid, and to the desert Rose Camp. We saw a lot of beautiful things thanks to our guide. He recommended Omani food and drinks. The second day he took us to Ibra, an old city, and the market. Then he drove us back to Muscat. The guide was very friendly. We had a trip for two days we will never forget.
I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this experience, from the road trip and getting to talk to our super knowledgeable and friendly guide Qais, to the wadi where we got to take a dip in the clear waters and get my feet exfoliated by little fishies (optional but I recommend), to my favourite part of going to the desert sands and just absorbing the beauty of it at sunset
