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

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9 hours (approximately)
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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

What's Included

Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Empty Quarter

    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 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Wadi Dawkha

    See the lost city of Ubar and learn about its history Discover the "Incense Wadi"

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ubar

    See the lost city of Ubar and learn more about the history and UNESCO World Heritage Site Wadi "Dawka".

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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Cancellation Policy

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