4x4 Empty Quarter, Oman
Eight days driving deep into the Empty Quarter — the largest contiguous sand desert on earth. Wadis, Bedouin tea in the dunes, and stargazing in total silence.
Itinerary
Arrival in Muscat
Airport pickup and welcome dinner along the corniche
Up the mountains
Drive the Hajar range to Jebel Akhdar with high plateau and terraced villages
Wadi day
Hike and swim through Wadi Bani Khalid's clear pools
Coastal night
Drive to Arabian Sea coast for turtle beach overnight
Into the sand
Enter Wahiba Sands for first dunes and off-road driving
Empty Quarter
Deep into Rub' al Khali with endless dunes and silence
Back across
Return drive via hidden oasis and final desert camp
Departure
Return to Muscat for onward flights
What's included
- ✓4×4 vehicle rental and fuel
- ✓Lead guide convoy with recovery vehicle
- ✓7 nights lodging (hotels and desert camps)
- ✓All meals and water
- ✓Off-road driving briefing and dune training
- ✓Airport transfers
Not included
- ✗International flights
- ✗Travel insurance
- ✗Alcohol
- ✗Personal gear
- ✗Tips
What to expect
Eight days driving deep into the Empty Quarter — the largest contiguous sand desert on earth.
The expedition features wadis carved into mountains, a turtle beach coastal experience, Bedouin tea in the dunes, and stargazing in total silence.
Moderate fitness required — long vehicle days and warm afternoons in camp.
Practical Info
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required — comfortable with long vehicle days and warm afternoons in camp. No prior driving experience needed.
Meeting Point
Muscat International Airport (MCT), Oman
Cancellation Policy
Full refund up to 60 days before departure. 50% refund 30–59 days. No refund within 30 days. Travel insurance strongly recommended.
Gear List
- •Lightweight, breathable clothing
- •Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- •Closed-toe shoes for dune walking
- •Warm layer for cold desert nights
- •Personal medications
- •Camera or phone for the landscapes
Free to apply · Every application will be personally reviewed