Desert Guided Overnight Camp Tour

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About this activity

The tour offers a perfect combination of Oman’s beautiful natural landscapes such as oasis, serene valleys, and stunning beaches, as well as cultural experiences. Wadi Bani Khalid is a lush oasis surrounded by breathtaking canyons, while Wahiba Sands is an enormous desert of distinctive red dunes. Sur is a beautiful fishing town with a distinctive atmosphere, boasting of a well-preserved traditional townscape; and Wadi Shab is an awe-inspiring canyon dotted with palm trees and a turquoise pool. The breathtaking yet diverse natural landscapes, the rich cultural experiences, and the mix of active and leisure activities make this two-day trip truly unique.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Choolo Tour By Nasser

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch

Itinerary

Day 1 · Wadi bani Khalid and Desert Sunset

Muscat

2 hours

Depart from your starting point towards Wadi Bani Khalid.

driving through the mountains and enjoy the land escape.
Wadi Bani Khalid

3 hours

Arriving wadi at noon time, so you can have a time for swimming and hiking in wadi.

having lunch in front of water pools in wadi
Wahiba Sands

4 hours

After swimming in wadi bani Khalid, head to Wahib sand desert and drive on sands dunes 45 minutes to reach the camp and do the check in. After that we are going to drive on big dunes and caught the sunset.

at 7:00 pm, we will enjoy BBQ dinner with clear sky.

at wadi restaurant or local restaurants.

Safar Dunes Camp

Day 2 · wadi shab and sinkhole

Wahiba Sands

one hour

Wake up early to witness the stunning views of sunrise.

have breakfast at 07:30 am.

leave the camp at 08:30 am.
Sur

30 min

We will have quick stop in sur to discover the dhow factory.
Wadi Shab

4 hours Admission included

one of the most wadis in Oman, the water has carved its way through the rock over centuries, creating deep gorges and freshwater pools. from the parking lot starts a 45-minutes hike along the wadi until reaching the deep aquamarine pools at the back of the valley. please be aware that you will have walk through the water towards the end of hike, so appropriate footwear is recommended. you will enjoy an afternoon of swimming in the pools.
Bimmah Sinkhole

one hour Admission included

located in Dabab village, 113 KM from Muscat. There are various stories behind the formation of Sinkhole. local inhabitants have a legendary story where by its meteorite fill in this location as its name indicates in Arabic " Hawiyat Najam" translates into English to " The Falling Star".

Yet upon scientific research conducted by experts and geologists confirmed that the crater was formed as natural consequence oh the interaction of dissolving limestone located at this location, which contain carbonate with water, which resulted in the collapse of earth upper crust layer
Muscat

one hour

drive back to muscat

local restaurant

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Dmas Hotel
Safeer Hotel Suites
Hotel Summersands Al Wadi Al kabir
Hotel Golden Oasis
OYO 136 Pioneer Hotel Apartments
Ramada by Wyndham Qurum Beach
Al-Saif Grand Hotel
Hala Suites
Haffa House Hotel
Golden Tulip Headington Ruwi
Ruwi Hotel
Swiss-Belinn Muscat

and 93 more pickup points

Sultan Qaboos Streest at Ghubrah Bridge, front of avenues mall parking

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.