Desert Overnight in Rub Al Khali

5.0 (1 reviews) Salalah, Oman
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

A city escape and experience the pleasant night in the desert. Visit the widespread frankincense in Wadi Dawkha and the Lost City of Ubar which you can see the ancient civilization excavated and was accredited by the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the locations that have been accredited as UNESCO World Heritage locations, such as the archeological site of Ubar and the distinctive frankincense trees in Wadi Dawkha. Traveling from the City of Salalah/Taqah Hotels to the first location will take you at least one hour, and getting to each destination will take you half an hour to an hour.

Options

Bedouin Fixed Tents

Fixed Bedouin tents
Overnight
Duration: 1 day: 1 Day 1 night
Half Board: Dinner and Breakfast
4WD
Pickup included

Overnight Pop up Tents

Camping Equipment: Pop up tents
Overnight
Duration: 1 day: 1 Day 1 night
Half Board Basis: Dinner and Breakfast
4WD
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Tent or Camping Equipment
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fee: Ubar

What to expect

Day 1: Sunset Desert Safari
  1. Wadi Dawkha
    30m
    Pick up from the Hotel, around 1hr drive and drive to Wadi Dawkha (UNESCO World Heritage site), also known as the "Frankincense trees," which has the largest collection of naturally grown Frankincense trees in the region. Discover the history of Frankincense as well as its applications in the modern world.
  2. 45m · Admission ticket included
    Visit 'Lost the City of Ubar' (UNESCO World Heritage Site), one of the ancient sites in the Dhofar region where archaeologists using remote sensing equipment discovered the city's remains in 1992. Ubar is thought to have been inhabited from approximately 2800 B.C. to approximately 300 A.D. and was an important trading center for frankincense before being buried in the rising dunes. At the site, there is a small museum displaying archaeological discoveries. The entrance fee is included.
  3. Empty Quarter
    2h
    The bleak, arid desert of Rub al Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter, stretches from the mountain's foothills to an enormous sandy plain that covers the majority of the area. Enjoy the exciting and thrilling driving tactics in the fine sand of the Arabian Desert in Rub al Khali.
Day 2: Breakfast and return to Salalah
  1. Salalah
    Pass by
    After the breakfast, return to your hotel accommodation.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

From the hotel pickup, our driver will wait for you in the lobby. From the Airport / Port our representative will welcome you with your name upon the arrival gate of the airport or port.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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