Private Sunset Experience in Empty Quarter Desert

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

Embark on a sunset adventure through the Empty Quarter desert, one of the largest sand deserts in the world. What makes the desert safari trip to the Empty Quarter truly special is the unique blend of breathtaking landscape. The adventure includes stops to walk on the soft sands and capture stunning sunset photo. You'll also have the chance to explore the legendary Lost City of Ubar, also known as the city of the Pillars or Atlantis of the Sands. Additionally, visiting historical sites where frankincense was once traded as a precious commodity adds a fascinating cultural layer to the experience. This trip offers an unforgettable combination of natural beauty, historical intrigue, and cultural discovery.

What's Included

Water & Snacks
Transport by private 4x4 vehicle up to 6 adults
High-quality Omani guide
Entrance to Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Park
Air-conditioned deluxe 4x4 vehicle
Gratuities
Lunch or Dinner
Entrance fees to Ubar Archaeological site (3 OMR) Per Person
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    After picking you up around 13:30, the journey to the desert takes us through the Dhofar mountains, home to diverse flora and fauna. We'll stop to take photos along the way.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We pass by the town of Thumrait, which historically served as a crucial point along the Arabian caravan routes. We drive for approximately 30 minutes until we reach our first stop, a camel farm to learn about the significance of camels to the Omani people and discover the different types, including the unique black camels found in Oman. We spend about 30 minutes here

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Wadi Dawkha

    Then we drive around 20 minutes to Wadi Dawka, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wadi Dawka is a protected area for frankincense trees, where we experience the most iconic trees in Sultanate of Oman. Wadi Dawka is specifically a habitat for the Boswellia Sacra type of frankincense tree, known for producing the highest quality of frankincense resin. Here we stop for about 30 minutes

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ubar

    After that, we drive for about 20 minutes to reach the Lost City of Ubar, the Lost City of Ubar (Wubar), also known as the Atlantis of the Sands. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Al Shisr. Ubar (Wubar) was significant in ancient times along the Arabian trade caravan routes. Here we stop for 40 minutes

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Empty Quarter

    After that, we drive for another 30 minutes until we reach the the Empty Quarter Desert, also known as Al Rub’ Al Khali, where we experience one of the largest sand deserts in the world. We relish its magical, fine golden sand dunes. One of the most unforgettable experiences is the sand bashing on these golden dunes. • One of the experiences we can’t miss in Oman, is enjoying the breathtaking sunset in the Empty Quarter. On one of the tallest dunes, we arrange our setup to witness the sunset, to savor one of life’s most unforgettable experiences. Here we have a 2-hour stop

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Supplied by Salalah Safari Tours (Your Way, Your Stay)

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Cancellation Policy

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