Magical Night Stay in Rub Al Khali Empty Quarter Desert Salalah

5.0 (40 reviews) Salalah, Oman
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Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, English, Italian, Polish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a magical journey to the Northern part of Salalah city, starting in the afternoon with pick up from the hotel in Salalah City or from Airport.

DAY 1 OF 2:
In 4WD, Passing through the stunning views of the Al Qara Mountains to the ancient lost city of Ubar, also known as Atlantis of the Sand. This is a UNESCO World heritage site. After walking around the site, we proceed to the Empty Quarter, also know as Rab al Khali, to experience the biggest sand desert in the World by driving and rambling on fascinating sand dunes.

Watch the sunset in the desert, have dinner and stay overnight at Bedouin camp See the stars over the sky at night.

DAY 2 OF 2:

Wake up in the desert, after an overnight sleep in the Bedouin camp, on the largest sand desert in the world.

After the breakfast, leave the desert with memories and proceed to Wadi Dawkah, a natural park of famous Frankincense trees, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Drop to the Hotel / airport in the morning.

Options

Desert Overnight Camp -Private

Desert Camp
Duration: 20 hours
Dinner & Breakfast
4x4 Car Jeep
Pickup included

Desert Overnight Camp -Group

Desert Camp
Duration: 20 hours
Dinner & Breakfast
4x4 Car Jeep
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entry to Wadi Dawkah, a natural park Frankincense trees
  • Stay overnight in Camp
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Bottled water/Snacks
  • Pick and drop from/to the hotel in 4x4 vehicles
  • Gratuities
  • Any thing not mentioned in inclusions
  • Ubar archeological site

What to expect

Day 1: Night Stay in Bendiun Camp on Empty Quarter Desert
  1. Pass by
    The drive in 4x4 vehicle will be through the Qara Mountain range with its spectacular view of the Salalah city. The drive will be from the mountains of Sahalnoot, Zeek, Nahiz and Qairoon Hairiti.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    The drive will continue past the town of Thumrait, to see the Lost City of Ubar, a UNESCO World heritage site. After walking around the site, we will proceed to the Empty Quarter.
  3. Empty Quarter
    14h
    After Ubar, we will proceed to the Empty Quarter, also know as Rab al Khali, to experience the biggest sand desert in the World by driving and rambling on fascinating sand dunes.

    View Sunset at the amazing sand desert and stay overnight. See the stars at the sky and explore and admire the universe.
Day 2: Drive Back to Salalah via Wadi Dawkah
  1. Empty Quarter
    1h
    Wake up in the desert, after an overnight sleep in the Bedouin camp, on the largest sand desert in the world and have breakfast.
  2. 1h
    After the breakfast, leave the desert with memories and proceed to Wadi Dawkah, a natural park of famous Frankincense trees, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up from Hotel in Salalah City, Hawana Salalah and Mirbat.

Mirbat is charged additional 30 $ per booking.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Guide availability in some European languages, such as German, Italian, French, and Polish, are limited in numbers and might not be available for your tour date. In such situations, an English-speaking guide with an Omani license will be arranged for your tour.
  • Temperature in the desert may vary according to the seasonal weather! Bring sufficient sun protection cream.
  • Desert sand gravels can cause inconvenience to the eyes on windy day, bring eye wear and scarf to cover head.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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