Tour Overview

Wind down at Wahiba sands while enjoying Omani dates and Arabic coffee plus Oman delicacies. This tour commences with a guided camel ride in Wahiba desert giving you a chance to navigate the pristine red sand dunes with local Bedouin tales. It is the best way to see what Oman as a destination has to offer.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore Wahiba desert on a camel ride
  • Bedouin family encounter
  • Desert trail 4X4 off-road vehicle self-drive and camp BBQ dinner
  • Salt pans nature walk to the crystal clean waters of the Indian Ocean for swimming
  • Ferry crossing to Masirah Island from Shanna port
  • Kayaking, fishing and stand-up paddle
  • Mountain biking to the campsite
  • Sightseeing at the steep ledged Hajar mountain ranges and Salmah plateau
  • Hiking on the Salmah plateau
  • Muscat city tour

Trip Itinerary

Arrival in Muscat, meet & greet at the airport and transfer to Desert Resort in Wahiba Sands then relax in the Bedouin “majlis” with Omani dates and Arabic coffee, feast on delicious Oman delicacies. Enjoy your evening in the desert under the stars.


Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Arise at first light and warm up to the sun rising over the dunes, have a sumptuous breakfast followed by guidance by the camel herd leader on how to handle your camel and ride safe cross a 25km stretch of Wahiba desert navigating pristine red sand dunes. After lunch, set up camp before sunset. Dinner is served here then your camel herd leader will entertain you with local Bedouin tales before it’s time to sleep.


Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Early morning breakfast at the campsite. Hop aboard your 4X4 off-road vehicle for a self-drive experience and drive on a desert trail leading to your campsite close to the coast. Lunch en route to arrive at the campsite and camp BBQ dinner will be served.


Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Post breakfast, start your 35km walk through the isolated salt pans to reach the coast by mid-day and enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Picnic lunch will be served and watch the resident and other migratory birds including flamingos. Set up camp for the evening and feast on a freshly prepared seafood BBQ dinner before calling it a day.


Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Wake up to the aroma of coffee and prepare for breakfast, engage in leisure activities such as kayaking, fishing, stand-up paddle or witness the wildlife in the wetland’s eco-system. By mid-day, pack up and head towards Shanna port to catch the ferry to Masirah Island with lunch onboard the ferry. Upon arrival to the Island, embark on your mountain bikes on a 24km trail leading to the camping area set up camp whilst dinner is being prepared and served.


Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Wake up to the backdrop of an exhilarating Island scenery. Post a campsite breakfast and head to your kayak, Kayak to the nearby seagull nesting Island. You will have an opportunity to spot dolphins, turtles and other sea mammals. After lunch, drive around Masirah Island soaking in its picturesque locale before checking-in at your Hotel and relax in anticipation of a great dinner ahead of you.


Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Post breakfast, depart for the ferry to return to the mainland and drive along the scenic coast while witnessing the steep ledged Hajar mountain range, offering breathtaking views. Post lunch, take the winding steep hairpins of the mountains. Transfer to the set up camp before sunset at a high vantage point overlooking the Salmah plateau, dinner preparations will be underway then sleep under the beautiful twinkling night sky.


Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast at the camping site, your hike covers approximately 40km on the Salmah plateau, the mountain trail offers panoramic scenery. Have lunch and drive back to Muscat and check-in to your Hotel, unwind this evening after your adventurous journey through the Omani heartland.


Overnight: At the hotel

Basis: Bed and breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel, thereafter you will try out the Spa or enquire with us for optional excursions. Explore the city at your pace. Check out by noon and transfer to Muscat International Airport per your flight schedule.

Basis: Bed & Breakfast

Price

Include / Exclude

  • Accommodation
  • Transfers
  • Operating Language English speaking Guide
  • International and domestic flights.
  • Oman entry visa.
  • All tipping for guide, drivers, representatives, restaurants, cruise.
  • Any personal items like laundry, phone calls, drinks like water, juice, soft, hard drinks.
  • Any other item not mentioned above.
  • Bank transmitting fees

Map

Explore Oman

On Request/ Per Person

9 Days - 8 Nights

Highlights:

Get A Question?

Have A Question About Anything To Do With Our Unique Packages?

Got a Question?? We'll Gladly Help

We love to talk about world travel. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're here to help! For inspiring experiences, explore our social networks for all things travel.

Tour By Special Interest Tours

Book Special Interest Tour Packages! Special Interest Tours for travelers who want to experience something based on their special interest which include Art, Music, Culinary Tours, Religious Tours, Sports, and Cruises, etc.

Get More Information

We're Here To Help

Fill Out This Contact Form, Call Us At +256 394 890 803
Or Chat With One Of Our Travel Advisors.

How can I help you?