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

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Overview

Available languages

German
English

9 hours

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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

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

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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 Not Applicable
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Wadi Dawkha

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

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Lunch

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German speaking guide

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English Guide

Pickup included

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  • Crazy dunes and stunning views!

    Aligh72,,Dec 22, 2022

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    5.00

    It was one of the most beautiful adventures, going to see the sunset and sleeping in the desert and then waking up to see the sunrise over the dunes. The lost city of Ubar is beautiful to see as it is a Unesco World Heritage Site.

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