Muscat: Desert Sunset Tour with Horse and Camel Ride

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Explore the Wahiba Sands Desert on a tour from Muscat. Visit a Bedouin house, ride a camel, and enjoy a horse ride during sunset.

Desert tour in Wahiba Sands with camel and horse rides from Muscat

This guided desert tour suits travelers based in Muscat seeking cultural and outdoor experiences in Wahiba Sands.

Highlights

  • Ride a camel through Wahiba Sands Desert
  • Visit a traditional Bedouin house with Omani coffee and dates
  • Enjoy a 45-minute horse ride during sunset
  • Choose morning or late morning departure times
  • Pickup and drop-off service from hotels in Muscat

Description

Your journey begins with hotel pickup in Muscat. Select a departure time: 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM for a daytime tour, or 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM for a sunset experience.

Travel to Wahiba Sands, where vast golden dunes form a traditional Arabian desert landscape. Visit a Bedouin house and taste authentic Omani coffee and dates or halwa.

The tour continues with a camel ride lasting about 7 to 10 minutes. If you chose the sunset option, enjoy a 45-minute horse ride as the sun sets over the dunes.

Return to Muscat after the experience, with memories of Omani culture and nature.

Includes

  • Bottled water
  • Private 4WD transportation
  • Licensed Omani driver and tour guide fluent in English and Arabic
  • Fuel and parking fees
  • Pickup and drop-off anywhere in Muscat area
  • Omani coffee and dates
  • Camel ride (7 to 10 minutes per person)
  • Horse riding (45 minutes per person)
  • Sunset watching

Excludes

  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Pickup available anywhere in Muscat
  • Start times: 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM for non-sunset experience
  • Start times: 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM for sunset experience

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

For best experience, bring sun protection and comfortable clothing. Book in advance to secure your preferred time slot.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes camel and horse rides, a visit to a traditional Bedouin house with Omani coffee and dates, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Muscat.
The tour explores Wahiba Sands Desert, located near Muscat.
The tour is suitable for travelers based in Muscat seeking cultural and outdoor experiences in Wahiba Sands.
Departure times vary with options at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM; check the website for current schedules.
The horse ride lasts approximately 45 minutes during the sunset portion of the tour.
Yes, pickup and drop-off service from hotels in Muscat is included in the tour.
Yes, the tour features both a camel ride and a 45-minute horse ride.
Yes, the tour includes a visit to a traditional Bedouin house with a tasting of Omani coffee and dates.
The tour is designed for travelers of all experience levels, including beginners on both camel and horse rides.
Check the official tour website for the most current departure times and availability details.

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