Journey from the clear pools of Wadi Bani Khalid into the golden expanse of the Sharqiya Sands, then cross the desert to the secluded shores of Ras Ruways. This private experience brings together Oman’s contrasting landscapes, warm hospitality and quiet moments in nature, with two nights at Desert Rose Camp.

Meet your private Omani guide and travel by comfortable 4x4 toward Wadi Bani Khalid and the Sharqiya Sands.

Walk through one of Oman’s best-known wadis, where clear pools sit among rocky canyon walls and date palms. Relax beside the water or swim when conditions allow.

Pause for a thoughtfully prepared lunch before continuing toward the desert.

Visit a local Bedouin home for an introduction to life in the desert. Share Omani coffee and dates while learning about local traditions and hospitality.

Settle into your tent, then climb a nearby dune to watch the sunset across the sands, weather permitting.

Climb a nearby dune to watch the sunset across the sands, weather permitting.

Return to camp for a freshly prepared barbecue dinner featuring Omani and regional dishes.

Begin the morning with breakfast, tea and coffee before setting out on the desert crossing.

Travel south through the changing landscapes of the Sharqiya Sands. Your experienced driver will navigate remote tracks and sweeping dunes, adjusting the route and style of driving to the day’s conditions and the comfort of the group.

Arrive at Ras Ruways, where pale dunes descend toward the Arabian Sea, creating one of Oman’s most striking landscape contrasts.

Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the sea, with time to walk, relax and photograph the dunes above the shore.

Begin the journey back across the sands as the changing afternoon light brings new colors and shadows to the dunes.

Freshen up and spend a relaxed final evening at camp with dinner and time around the campfire.

Spend a relaxed final evening at camp with dinner and time around the campfire.

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and traveling toward the coast.

Take a short boat crossing to the trailhead and walk through a canyon of rocky cliffs, date palms and natural pools. Confident swimmers may continue through the pools toward the hidden cave and waterfall when conditions are safe.

Enjoy lunch at a scenic location along the coast.

Stop at this natural limestone depression filled with clear blue-green water and take a short walk around the site.

Continue along the coastal road and arrive at your Muscat hotel in the early evening.