Desert & Coastal Discovery – Wahiba Sands, Sur & Oman’s East Coast
3
Days
Private Combination Route - 2 Nights / 3 Days
Muscat · Bimmah Sinkhole · Wadi Shab · Fins Beach · Sur · Muscat
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation is arranged at the property named in the itinerary or at a carefully selected comparable alternative, subject to availability. All overnight stays are booked on a half-board basis and include dinner and breakfast. A local lunch is included during each touring day.
For 3 guests travelling together, the published rate is based on one triple room, usually arranged with one double or twin bed and one additional bed. An upgrade to one double or twin room plus one single room can be added within the checkout process, subject to availability and an additional supplement.
Travelling with children or as a group/individual?
Our standard packages and published online rates are designed for 2 to 4 guests travelling together in one private 4WD vehicle.
Families travelling with one or more children, as well as individual or groups of more than four guests, are kindly requested to use our enquiry form. This allows us to prepare a personalised offer and adjust the package according to the required room arrangement, additional beds, applicable child rates, suitable transportation and individual travel preferences. Our team will provide you with a tailored itinerary and final price.
Easy to Moderate - Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Overnight Package
English, Arabic / German, French, Italien, Russian: on request and additional charge
Private Tour with English-speaking driver guide
Available year-round. Best enjoyed from October to April.
Overview
Experience Oman’s desert, oasis and eastern coastline on one private three-day journey.
Cross the golden dunes of Wahiba Sands and spend the first night in a desert camp. Continue through Wadi Bani Khalid to the historic maritime city of Sur, where an optional turtle-watching excursion can be arranged. On the final day, discover Sur’s shipbuilding heritage before returning to Muscat via Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole.
Highlights
Cross the golden dunes of Wahiba Sands by private 4WD.
Experience sunset and an overnight stay in a desert camp.
Visit the turquoise oasis of Wadi Bani Khalid.
Spend the second night in the historic coastal city of Sur.
Add an optional turtle-watching excursion at Ras Al Jinz.
Discover Oman’s traditional dhow-building heritage.
Stop for photographs at Wadi Shab.
Visit the turquoise waters of Bimmah Sinkhole.
Experience desert, oasis and coast within three days.
Itinerary
Day 01
Muscat · Wahiba Sands
Following a morning pick-up from your Muscat hotel, travel towards Oman’s interior and the golden landscapes of Wahiba Sands.
An included local lunch is served during the journey. Upon reaching the desert, continue across the dunes in your private 4WD.
Experience an exciting desert drive, admire the vast golden landscape and watch the dunes change colour during sunset.
Check into your desert camp and enjoy dinner beneath the open sky.
Day 02
Wahiba Sands · Wadi Bani Khalid · Sur
After breakfast, leave the desert and continue towards Wadi Bani Khalid.
Explore this palm-lined oasis, known for its turquoise pools and surrounding rocky landscape. The length and nature of the visit depend on weather, local conditions and the day’s travel schedule.
After an included local lunch, continue towards the historic coastal city of Sur, once an important centre of wooden dhow construction and maritime trade.
Check into your coastal hotel and enjoy dinner.
In the evening, an optional excursion to Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve can be arranged.
Day 03
Sur · Dhow Museum · Wadi Shab · Bimmah Sinkhole · Muscat
After breakfast, discover the maritime heritage of Sur.
Visit the Dhow Museum, where you can learn about Oman’s traditional wooden shipbuilding and the historic importance of the port.
Continue along the eastern coastline and stop at Wadi Shab for photographs. This package includes only a photo stop and does not include the full hike or swimming excursion.
Visit Bimmah Sinkhole, a natural limestone depression known for its turquoise water and dramatic rock formations.
After an included local lunch, return comfortably to your Muscat hotel or Muscat International Airport.
The Cost Includes
Pick-up/Drop-off from all Muscat Hotels (extra charges from outside of the city)
Private, fully air-conditioned vehicle
Private English-speaking driver guide
Private sightseeing as per itinerary
Accommodation on half-board
Daily local lunch
Entry fees
The Cost Excludes
Additional Hotel Expenses
Optional activities
Your travel and medical insurance
Personal Expenses such as shopping, telephone, etc.
Visa to Oman, if needed
Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
Gratuities
Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is included in the trip?
The package includes pick-up and drop-off in Muscat as specified in the itinerary, private transportation in a 4WD vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, accommodation on a half-board basis, a local lunch during each touring day and the entrance fees specifically listed in the itinerary.
What is not included in the trip?
The package does not include personal expenses, optional activities, beverages unless specifically mentioned, visa fees or any service not expressly listed in the itinerary.
Single-room upgrades, alternative room arrangements and optional excursions may require an additional supplement.
Are the tours private or shared?
The packages are operated as private tours for your booking party. You will travel in a private 4WD vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide.
The standard vehicle arrangement is designed for a maximum of four guests. It is not a shared group tour unless this is expressly stated in the package description.
What accommodation and meals are included?
Accommodation is arranged at the property named in the itinerary or at a carefully selected comparable alternative, subject to availability.
All overnight stays are booked on a half-board basis and include dinner and breakfast. A local lunch is included during each touring day.
Depending on the selected route, accommodation may include city hotels, mountain hotels or resorts, coastal hotels and permanent desert camps.
Please inform us in the field "Additional Information" of allergies, intolerances, vegetarian requirements or other dietary preferences when making your booking.
We will communicate the information to the selected hotels, camps and restaurants. Dietary requests are subject to local availability and cannot always be guaranteed, particularly in remote mountain and desert regions.
Are the hotels named in the itinerary guaranteed?
The named properties are the planned accommodation but remain subject to availability.
When a named property is unavailable, we arrange a carefully selected comparable alternative that is suitable for the itinerary and offers a similar overall level of comfort and service.
The final property may therefore differ from the hotel or camp shown in the package description.
How is the room arranged for 3 guests?
For three guests travelling together, the published rate is based on one triple room, usually arranged with one double or twin bed and one additional bed.
An upgrade to one double or twin room plus one single room can be requested within the checkout process, subject to availability and an additional supplement.
At desert camps, the exact bed configuration may vary according to the confirmed accommodation unit.
How does the child policy work?
The standard online packages and published rates are designed for bookings of two to four guests without a separate online child calculation.
Families travelling with one or more children are kindly requested to use the Enquiry Form. We will prepare a personalised offer based on the children’s ages, the required room arrangement, additional beds, hotel or camp policies and suitable transportation.
Any applicable child rates or reductions will be reflected in the personalised quotation. Child discounts cannot be applied automatically during the standard online booking process.
Do you offer multilingual tour guides?
For guests who prefer a French-, German-, Russian- or Italian-speaking guide, we are happy to arrange this service upon request. Availability cannot be guaranteed and depends on guide scheduling. Additional charges are applied.
Can the trip be customized?
Yes. The route, accommodation, activities and selected stops may be adjusted according to your interests, available time and individual requirements.
Customisation is subject to availability, driving distances, local conditions and the feasibility of the requested itinerary. Changes may affect the final package price.
Please use the Enquiry Form for a tailor-made quotation before completing an online booking.
How do I book a trip on the website?
Select your preferred package, travel date and number of guests. You can then choose any available room upgrades or optional supplements, enter the required traveller information and complete the checkout process.
Bookings for families with children, groups of more than four guests or travellers requiring a customised itinerary should be submitted through the Enquiry Form.
Your booking is considered confirmed once you have received the corresponding booking confirmation.
Can I make changes to my reservation after booking?
Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to change your travel date, number of guests, room arrangement, pick-up details or other booking information.
Changes are subject to availability and the conditions of the hotels, camps and other service providers. Additional charges may apply, especially when changes are requested close to the travel date.
Changes are only confirmed once you have received written confirmation from us.
What are the cancellation policies?
Cancellation conditions are provided during the booking process and form part of your booking confirmation.
The amount that can be refunded depends on the time of cancellation and the conditions of the hotels, camps and other service providers included in the package. Optional services may have separate cancellation conditions.
Please review the applicable cancellation policy before completing your booking and contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel.
Can groups of more than 4 guests book these packages?
Yes. Groups of more than four guests are welcome, but they cannot be booked through the standard online package rates.
Please use the Enquiry Form so that we can arrange suitable transportation, the required number of vehicles, an appropriate room allocation and any additional driver-guides.
Special group rates may be available depending on the group size, travel date, accommodation and selected itinerary. A personalised quotation will be provided after reviewing the booking details
What kind of vehicles are used for the tours?
The standard packages are operated in a private, air-conditioned 4WD vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide.
The exact vehicle model depends on availability and the selected route. The standard arrangement accommodates a maximum of four guests.
Families, larger groups or travellers carrying substantial luggage should submit an enquiry so that we can arrange a suitable vehicle or additional transportation
Where does the tour start and end?
The packages normally begin with pick-up from your hotel in Muscat and end with a transfer back to your Muscat hotel or to Muscat International Airport, as confirmed in your booking.
Additional transfers before or after the selected package can also be arranged on request, including transfers from locations outside the standard Muscat pick-up area. These services are subject to availability and may require an additional supplement.
Can I book additional transfers with my package?
Yes. Additional private transfers can be arranged before or after your selected package, including airport transfers, hotel transfers and transportation from locations outside the standard Muscat pick-up area.
Transfer prices are calculated according to the route, vehicle category, number of guests and luggage requirements and generally apply per vehicle and one-way journey. Available options may be added during checkout or requested through our Enquiry Form.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Please inform us in the field "Additional Information" of allergies, intolerances, vegetarian requirements or other dietary preferences when making your booking.
We will communicate the information to the selected hotels, camps and restaurants. Dietary requests are subject to local availability and cannot always be guaranteed, particularly in remote mountain and desert regions.
Are optional activities included?
Optional activities are not included unless they are expressly listed as part of the package.
Experiences such as turtle watching at Ras Al Jinz, vintage-car tours, room upgrades or additional excursions may be booked for an extra charge, subject to availability and local operating conditions.
Wildlife sightings, including turtle sightings, cannot be guaranteed.
How much walking is involved?
The packages combine scenic drives with visits to forts, souqs, villages, viewpoints, wadis and natural attractions.
Most itineraries require light to moderate walking. Some locations may include steps, slopes, rocky paths or uneven surfaces. Wadi and mountain conditions can also change depending on the weather.
Please inform us before booking if a guest has limited mobility, uses a walking aid or requires an adapted itinerary.
Can I book as a solo traveller?
Yes. Solo travellers are kindly requested to use our Enquiry Form. Where possible, we may offer a shared departure with other travellers following the same itinerary, subject to availability and the agreement of all guests.
A private solo tour can also be arranged. In this case, the minimum charge is equivalent to the total package price for two guests.