Co-Pilot
35OMR
per person · passenger seat
Let the team drive. Enjoy the dunes beside a FOXATVs driver.
ONE HOUR. A WHOLE NEW WAY TO FEEL THE DESERT.
Desert Rush
Guided dune buggy adventures in Sharqiya Sands, near Bidiyah. Take the wheel or ride with a FOXATVs driver.
Choose your experienceFrom OMR 35 · Co-Pilot per person
1 houron the dunes · plus briefing time
Drive or ridethree ways to join
First-timer friendlyinstruction before you drive
Al Rakah / BidiyahSharqiya Sands · September–April
LEAVE THE ORDINARY ROAD BEHIND
You drive. We guide.
Leave the road behind and take the driver’s seat. Follow your FOXATVs guide over dune climbs, sweeping descents and open sand in Sharqiya Sands, also known as Wahiba Sands. Choose Captain or Elite Pro to drive yourself, or enjoy the same desert adventure beside a FOXATVs driver with Co-Pilot.
We introduce you to the vehicle, explain how to follow the guide’s line and support you throughout the route. Your hour on the dunes is yours to experience, with a team beside you from the briefing to the return.
Desert Rush is a one-hour guided dune-buggy tour from Al Rakah, near Bidiyah, in Wahiba Sands, also called Sharqiya Sands. It suits a desert-camp stay or a road-trip stop when you want time on the dunes without a full-day expedition. Drive a two-seat buggy with Captain or Elite Pro, or choose Co-Pilot to ride beside a FOXATVs driver. Allow extra time for arrival, equipment and the briefing.
- Dune climbs, sweeping descents and open sand.
- No dune experience needed. A driving licence is required for self-drive.
- Share a two-seat buggy, or choose Co-Pilot with a team driver.
- Scenic photo stops when trail conditions allow.
From the briefing to the dunes.
Your drive lasts one hour. Allow extra time beforehand for check-in, equipment and the briefing; the team confirms your arrival time.
- 01
Arrive and meet your guide
Follow your confirmed arrival instructions to the Sand Hub. Allow extra time before the drive for check-in, equipment and the briefing.
- 02
Get comfortable with the vehicle
The team explains the controls, safety equipment, spacing and how to follow the guide’s line. Co-Pilot guests settle in beside a team driver.
- 03
Head into the dunes
Follow the guide through climbs, descents and natural corridors in the sand. The pace responds to the group and the conditions.
- 04
Take in the desert
Enjoy open views and photo stops where conditions allow. Morning, daytime and late-afternoon departures each bring different light.
- 05
Return to the Sand Hub
Finish your one-hour drive back at the hub. Leave time afterwards to continue to your camp or the next part of your day.
A real off-road drive includes bumps, slopes and changing surfaces. Your guide may adjust the route, pace or photo stops to suit conditions.
The essentials are included.
Included with your experience
- Your selected vehicle category or Co-Pilot seat
- Fuel
- Guide and on-route support
- Safety briefing and vehicle introduction
- Basic driving instruction for self-drive guests
- Helmet and required safety equipment
- Bottled water and light refreshments
Plan separately
- Transport to and from the meeting point.
- Full meals.
- Personal travel or medical insurance.
- Gratuities are optional.
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SAVE THIS BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Your arrival guide to the Sand Hub.
We meet in Al Rakah, near Bidiyah, at the edge of Sharqiya Sands. Save both pins and confirm your final approach with the team.
02
Follow the confirmed approach
The hub approach follows a gravel route beside the power lines. Check the latest instructions before continuing.
Open hub approachArriving in a standard car?
Do not enter soft sand. Arrange parking near the mosque or follow only the hard-packed route confirmed by the team. Ask about pickup availability and any separate charge.
A little preparation. A better drive.
Bring a valid driving licence for self-drive. Confirm participant ages and suitability with the team before booking.
Driver and passenger requirements
A valid driving licence is required for self-drive dune experiences. Previous dune-driving experience is not required. Confirm participant ages, guardian arrangements and suitability with the team before booking.
What should I bring?
Wear comfortable outdoor clothing and closed shoes. Bring sun protection, identification, your driving licence for self-drive, and the saved arrival instructions.
Health and suitability
This experience includes bumps, slopes and sudden movement. It is not suitable during pregnancy or for guests with back, heart or other conditions that rough movement may aggravate, or anyone unable to use the safety equipment correctly. Ask the team before booking if unsure.
Season, weather and booking terms
The main season is September to April. The team confirms your departure and may adjust the route to the weather and sand. Review the linked booking terms before confirming. Transport, meals and personal insurance are separate.
Wear your helmet and seat belt, follow the guide’s line, keep your distance and never overtake. No phone use while driving, racing, drifting or unapproved dune lines. The guide may adjust the route and pace to conditions.
Before you choose your date.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
Do I drive the buggy myself?
Yes if you book Captain or Elite Pro. Co-Pilot is the passenger option beside a FOXATVs driver.
Is a Wahiba Sands buggy tour suitable for a first-time driver?
Previous dune-driving experience is not required for Desert Rush. You receive a vehicle introduction and instruction before following the guide. A valid driving licence is required for self-drive, and the team confirms participant suitability. If you prefer not to drive, Co-Pilot lets you ride beside a FOXATVs driver.
Do I need a driving licence?
Yes for self-drive dune experiences. Previous dune-driving experience is not required. Co-Pilot guests ride with a FOXATVs driver.
Can I fit Desert Rush into a day trip or desert-camp stay?
The drive lasts one hour. Allow additional time for travel to Al Rakah near Bidiyah, check-in, equipment and the safety briefing. This is a short activity at the desert, rather than a full-day tour from Muscat. Tell the team your camp or onward travel plans before choosing a departure.
Is the price per person?
Co-Pilot is OMR 35 per person. Captain at OMR 75 and Elite Pro at OMR 98 are priced per two-seat vehicle.
What is the difference between Captain and Elite Pro?
Both are self-drive. Elite Pro uses a higher-performance category above 150 hp, subject to available fleet allocation.
Can I experience the dunes without driving?
Yes. Co-Pilot is one passenger seat beside a FOXATVs driver, priced at OMR 35 per person. Captain at OMR 75 and Elite Pro at OMR 98 are self-drive options priced per two-seat vehicle. Choose according to who will drive and how many people are joining.
When is the best time to plan this desert activity?
The main Desert Rush season is September to April. Morning, daytime and late-afternoon departures offer different light and conditions. Availability and the confirmed departure time depend on your date and the conditions; a sunset view is not guaranteed.
Can I book a sunset departure?
Morning, daytime and sunset periods may be available. Choose your preferred date; the team will confirm availability and departure time.
Do I need a 4x4 to reach the hub?
You do not need to bring a dune-driving vehicle for the activity: the booked buggy is provided. Access to the meeting point is a separate question. If arriving in a standard car, confirm parking and the final approach with the team before travelling. Do not enter soft sand; pickup availability and any separate charge must be confirmed.
Is transport from Muscat or my desert camp included?
Transport to and from the Al Rakah meeting point is not included in the base price. Ask the team about a separate transfer or pickup and confirm availability, meeting point and any charge before booking.
Is the route always the same?
Not necessarily. Sand and weather conditions can require route changes.
Do I need insurance for this adventure?
Personal travel insurance is strongly recommended for this adventure. Suitable cover is required for any full-day or multi-day adventure or programme. FOX ATVs does not provide or include it; you arrange and pay for your own policy. Before booking, obtain written confirmation that it covers Oman, emergency medical care, medical evacuation and repatriation, and guided self-drive dune driving in a high-performance UTV, SSV or dune buggy, or participation as a passenger, for your role as driver or passenger. Standard policies may exclude these activities. Do not assume vehicle damage or your obligations under the Terms and Waiver are covered.
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