At 08:30 am, guests will be picked up from their hotel or residence in Muscat city. They will board a 4x4 vehicle and head towards Fanjah, where there will be a stop at the roadside to capture photos of an abandoned village. The journey continues with a turn near Bidbid, following the route to Ibra. Visitors will explore the ruins of an abandoned village at Al Mansfah near Ibra, where much of the old mercantile village’s charm and character remain intact.

The next destination is the captivating Wadi Bani Khalid, often referred to as the lost Shangri-La. Upon arrival at this magnificent Wadi, guests will find cool, deep, and stunning pools, surrounded by palm trees and vast, orangey-red rocky outcrops with silky water. After enjoying some time there, lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Bidiya.

Post-lunch, the adventure continues to the rolling golden sands of the Wahiba Desert. The expansive Wahiba sands feature longitudinal dunes stretching 200km long and 100km wide, extending south from the Eastern Hajars to the Arabian Sea. This area is the traditional home of the Bedouin, resilient people who thrive in these challenging desert conditions. Guests can experience the excitement of dune bashing before returning to Muscat in the evening, around 16:30.

Points of Interest

• Wadi Bani Khalid

• Mark Tours - Oman Tours

• Private tour
• Bottled water
• Driver/guide
• Lunch

• Expenses of any personal nature
• Gratuities

Embark on an adventure to the Sharqiya Sands, where the golden dunes roll endlessly. Delight in the breathtaking desert scenery and experience the excitement of Dune Bashing. Then, proceed to the captivating Wadi Bani Khalid. As you drive, admire the village’s vast date plantations. Arrive at the splendid Wadi, where the pools are refreshingly cool, deep, and incredibly beautiful. Take a relaxing swim before heading back to Muscat.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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