Wadi Shab full day tour (Muscat tours):Oman Shore excursions
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Wadi Shab full day tour (Muscat tours):Oman Shore excursions
By Oman Day Tours
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Duration: 7–8 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Round-trip private transfer
- Transport by private vehicle (Maximum capacity : Salon Car 3 seats / 4 X4 vehicles 6 seats
What's not included- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Recommendation Pick up before 9:00 AM But As it is private trip , Pick up time can be flexible . Pick up from any location in Muscat .
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Seeb Airport, Oman
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Muscat
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13787P40- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide with Extra charge
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Confirmation voucher must be received to confirm booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13787P40
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- pankaj765790 contributionsJust Amazing!!!Excellent Tour, The driver Mr Said Al Kiyumi was absolutely amazing. Apart from driving, he explained nearly all the things which were asked to him in addition to the guidance which he had to give. Enjoyed a lotWritten March 15, 2025
- Climber292434592250 contributionsBeyond expectations!Had the best time with our 'fab' guide, Jihad! Right as we left, he had us try some local Omani chips and tea. We love trying local snacks and this was amazing. Went dune bashing.. Took a camel ride and feed the camels some bread. Thanks to Jihad, the camels came up and close and it was such a different experience. We then went to Wadi Bani Khalid and were encouraged to swim. It was magical. No crowds, crystal clear oasis water and some fish pedicure. Can never to back to 'normal' swimming pools now. Jihad's playful energy added to the fun. Some great conversations about Omani culture and lifestyle on our way back. Great restaurant recommendations for us foodies. What better way to experience a city than have well travelled and young local guide showing us around. Great day!Written February 10, 2025
- sahilm6870 contributionsThe best Oman day tour experienceWe had a splendid day tour of the glorious Wahiba sands and the mesmerising Wadi Bani Khalid with our tour guide Jihad. He picked us up from our hotel and we had the greatest time with him till the time he dropped us back in the evening. He introduced us to the oman culture and history, showed us various spots even on the way to our destinations, provided us with delicacies and coffee regularly and it was a pleasure having conversations with him about everything. He took us to great places to dine at and also captured photos and videos of us whenever we asked. The Sand dunes were glorious and Jihad made sure we had fun when we were driving through the desert. The Oasis we saw at the Wadi Bani Khalid is the most beautiful destination we have come across and we even got to swim in the clear water. Overall it was the best day of our tour and it was all thanks to the wonderful company of Jihad.Written February 9, 2025
- sahilm6870 contributionsGreat day tourGreat day tour with great company. Our driver cum guide Khalid made sure we enjoyed every single moment. He introduced us to the local culture and cuisines and showed the region in great detail. Not to mention he has great taste in music and even better driving skills. Completely worth our time and money.Written February 8, 2025
- roven18230 contributionsRoyal Oman experienceOur trip to the dunes and the wadi was made special by our guide Jihad Almamari who gave us a taste of Oman. He kept us thoughouly engaged throughout the day with content about Omani culture and way of life. He ensured that we got the best of shopping and food by giving us a flavor of buffet and street food and did not leave any stone unturned to give us a amazing experience.Written January 30, 2025
- IanH5200 contributionsMuch more than we ever expectedThis was our first time in Oman, and we loved every minute of our adventure exploring coast desert and mountain on our 6 day tour. It will take a while to process all of the brilliant experiences we had. The incredible beauty of this country spans its amazing geography and geology. Its ancient history so beautifully restored, its delicious food influenced from the surrounding countries and beyond. And most of all the calm kind hospitality of the Omani people. We lucked out getting Adil as our wonderful, knowledgeable, patient and generous guide. We laughed and we learned. And we are left keen to come back to continue the adventure. Thank you Adil. Only tweak we would suggest would be to stay in central Nizwa rather than on the outskirts.Written January 16, 2025
- Benjamin M0 contributionsIncredible day trip from MuscatThis was the absolute best thing we did on our trip to Oman and UAE. Nizwa fort is amazing, and Jebel Shams was absolutely dizzying and breathtaking. Our guide, Khalid, was extremely kind, courteous, and pleasant over the long 11 hour trip, and we loved getting to know him. He was especially helpful in the Nizwa Souq, where he gave us a tour of various dates, spices, halva, saffron, honey, and more. Unlike other souqs we visited, the merchants were helpful and patient rather than pushy. If you're in Muscat, you have to get out of the city to see more of this beautiful country.Written January 15, 2025
- Z2439MXfrankp0 contributionsGreat Trip to Jebel ShamsSaid was a great guide and the trip to Jebel Shams and Nizwa was perfect. We couldn’t have been happier with the time in the Nizwa souq, visiting the mountain and talking with Said throughout the day. And you so much for the wonderful memories!Written January 7, 2025
- Iriana I0 contributionsGreat private tour in OmanJihad our tour guide was lovely and patient. Gave us great museum suggestions for kids. Took us for Halwa (Omani sweets) and we stopped for shawarma while at the souk. Jihad gave us tips on what's considered a reasonably priced things and what isn't just to put things in context. Grand mosque was stunning even in moonlight. We didn't make it for visitor times 8-11 but we still get to experience the mosque.Written December 14, 2024
- sianagh0 contributionscancelled last minutecancelled last minute because there were not enough people booked. I received a text late the night before and had to reorganise something the following morning. Mine was a late booking, but still disappointing.Written December 9, 2024
- canajian10 contributionsMemorable cruise!!We cruised on the jewel and had a great 7 island cruise. The boat was beautiful the staff was friendly and helpful and we had a wonderful time, Puerto Rico, U s virgin islands, St Kitts, Antigua, Barbados, and St Maarten..Written November 27, 2024
- laurarP4026TV0 contributionsUnforgettable tour with amazing tour guide!Our trip to Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid was an incredible experience, thanks to our amazing guide, Jihad, who went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. From the start, Jihad’s professionalism and warm personality set the tone. His deep knowledge of the region, its culture, and his genuine passion for sharing Oman’s beauty made the journey exceptional. In the Wahiba Desert, he guided us to stunning photo spots, a local Bedouin house for tea, and shared fascinating stories. At Wadi Bani Khalid, Jihad showed us the best swimming spots and hidden gems in this oasis paradise. His attention to detail—ensuring we were comfortable, hydrated, and capturing perfect photos—made all the difference. If you want a mix of stunning landscapes, adventure, and cultural immersion, this is it. With Jihad as your guide, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!Written November 26, 2024
- marcomS5470LU0 contributionsfantastic day with fantastic Omani guideWe had a fantastic day and all this thanks to our friend Said our guide who accompanied us on all the routes both on the sand with 4x4 cars and in the Oasis where we refreshed ourselves... For lunch he made us taste the Omani cuisine... What can I say? Everything super. Recommended trip for those who do not want to worry about anything.. Relaxxx .. Thanks again to the driver Said for the explanations and for his super advice.. Marco and AlessioWritten November 26, 2024
- Expedition4916480 contributionsFantastic tour of MuscatWe had a fantastic tour of Muscat with Khalil. All the places we went to were very interesting and the Mosque and the Opera House were beautiful. Khalil was a great guide, very courteous and friendly and he gave us excellent information on every place we visited. We particularly enjoyed trying the local bread, snacks and sweets. Thank you Khalil for a great morning!Written November 17, 2024
- SilviVerY0 contributionsAmazingWe had an amazing time on our 5 days tour! A big thanks to our guide & driver Yassir who made our experience unforgettable! Professional, friendly, patient & funny! Definetly highly recommend it!! Nice hotels, great spots visited! Thank you again for this amazing time in beautiful Oman!Written November 16, 2024
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Lynn F
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Feb 2019 • Couples
This was a full-day tour to get from our cruise ship in Muscat to the Wadi Shab, but it was worth it!! Our tour guide was waiting to meet us at the designated place and once we got in the clean 4x4 vehicle, we were on our way to the Wadi Shab. The drive was scenic and our guide tried to point out several points of interest. Once we were at the Wadi Shab, we had to take control for ourselves. Our guide was so nice that his answers to our questions of when and where do we change into our water clothes, were answered with "wherever and whenever you want". I appreciate the effort to be agreeable, but I wish our guide was more informative and more take-charge. After I told him I had read about the building/bathrooms at the entrance and that's where I wanted to change, he agreed. We then proceeded on our trek. The walk/hike was beautiful and as expected, took almost 45 minutes one way. It was worth it!! Once we arrived, we went in the water for awhile and then explored the area before heading back due to stormy weather. Let me say some things I wish someone else would have said - you need water shoes - you can change into swim wear upon entering the Wadi Shab parking lot - you'll need to put on clothes over it for the walk/hike until you reach the water - you can change back into dry clothes afterwards at the same building in the parking lot. Once you reach the water, you have your swim suit on and can jump into the water. Bring a towel in your backpack to dry off and to sit on while relaxing by the water. The water bed is all gravel and rocks. You'll definitely want water shoes. It was a fabulous experience and everyone should try it out!!
Written March 18, 2019
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I am planning this tour on June 7 or 8 Is there anyone who would like to share this trip?
Written May 19, 2019
Hi, my wife and I will arrive on the MSC Lirica on March 19 and will be in port from 8am to 5pm. Can we fit this tour in without running the risk of missing the ship when we return?
Written February 15, 2019
Hallo. Ist this tour also possible for our son 2,5 years old? Greetings Nehle Meier-Esseling
Written January 20, 2019
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