Empty Quarter and Ubar Private Full Day Sunset Tour From Salalah

5 (25) 8h

Overview

Salalah’s Empty Quarter route visits Wadi Dawkha’s frankincense trees, the Lost City of Ubar, and a camel farm, with the journey passing through the Dhofar mountains. A private 4x4 carries you to the desert dunes for sunset, where you can walk on the sand, try sand bashing, and take sunset photos.

What's included

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

What to expect

Private tour

  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 min

  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 min

  3. 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

    1h

  4. 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

    1h

  5. 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

    3h

Good to know

  • 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
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total Duration Includes Travel time

Cancellation policy

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

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