Overview
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2 days
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Sunset Desert Safari
Accommodations
Bedouin Tents or Mobile pop up tents
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Wadi Dawkha
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.
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.
Empty Quarter
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.
Breakfast and return to Salalah
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Salalah
After the breakfast, return to your hotel accommodation.
Options
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
Bedouin Fixed Tents
Fixed Bedouin tents Overnight Duration: 1 day: 1 Day 1 night Half Board: 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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rub’ Al-Khali
G9713DPandreab,Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super reliable agency, they organized five days in Dhofar, two fantastic nights in the desert of the Empty Quarter! Two cars with driver, serious and competent!
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