Salalah: Rub al Khali desert and the lost Bedouin city of Ubar

5.0 (1 reviews) Salalah, Oman
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the spectacular Rub Al Khalil Desert, visit a Bedouin settlement and see the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wadi "Dawka".

Explore Rub Al Khali, the largest sand desert in the world
See the lost city of Ubar and learn about its history
Explore the "Frankincense Wadi", also known as Wadi Dawka
A German-speaking tour guide can be booked for an additional charge of 100 omr

Options

German speaking guide

Pickup included

English Guide

Pickup included

What's included

  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Empty Quarter
    2h
    Get picked up directly from your hotel in Salalah or an agreed meeting point to begin your adventure journey through the unique Rub Al Khalil desert.

    First, it goes over the wonderful Qoura Mountains, from which you can enjoy the wonderful landscape. Then continue until you reach the Bedouin settlement of Thumrait, where you have a moment to rest.

    Then head towards the desert of Al Nejd, where you will visit the ancient Bedouin city of Ubar. Their remains were discovered by archaeologists in 1992 and are now visited by many visitors.

    Finally, you will reach the Rub al Khali Desert, which is the largest sandy desert on earth. It stretches from the foothills of the mountains to a huge sandy plain that covers much of the area
    Your exciting ride goes through the spectacular Al Hasman (Fasad) sand dunes, which are more than 200 meters high.
  2. Wadi Dawkha
    15m
    See the lost city of Ubar and learn about its history
    Discover the "Incense Wadi"
  3. 30m
    See the lost city of Ubar and learn more about the history and UNESCO World Heritage Site Wadi "Dawka".

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (1)

Parts of this description were translated automatically.

From
$234.88 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in Salalah
From
$234.88 per person
Check availability