Private Tour

Desert Overnight in Rub Al Khali

Overview

Available languages

English

48 hours

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Tent or Camping Equipment

Dinner

Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast

Tour Guide

Gratuities

Entrance Fee: Ubar

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Day 1

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

45 minutes • Admission 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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Breakfast and return to Salalah

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Salalah

After the breakfast, return to your hotel accommodation.

Admission Not Applicable

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

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Rub’ Al-Khali
G9713DPandreab,
Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super 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!