Desert Safari Sunset Empty Quarter 'Rub Al Khali' from Salalah
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This sunset trip is one of the best trips in the world. In the southern part of Oman, on a single day, you will be seeing the largest desert of the World "Empty Quarter" that spreads across many countries of the Middle East. What else could be better than a walk on the desert and seeing the setting sun. Have sand bashing in the desert.
The guide and the driver is experienced in the desert driving. Your safety is our priority.
You will see the historical site of Ubar at the town of Shisr, known as The Lost City or Ubar or Atlantis of the Sand or the city of the pillars. This city was used for the trade of Frankincense, which was once traded as Gold and Silver.
You will also see the 5 square kilometer spread plantation of Frankincense tree on the natural reserve at Wadi Dawkah. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the frankincense trade.
The drive will be in 4x4 vehicle through Al Qara Mountains with amazing views of Salalah city.
Dinner will be served before dropping off.
- 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
- The travel time from Salalah to Empty Quarter / Rub Al Khali Desert is 2 hours each way.
- There will be no cell phone coverage on the desert, avoid to travel if you are sick.
- There can be dust storms. Please keep hat, and scarf for both man and woman.
- This is a private tour daily and if you need a group tour, that is available once a week.
- Bring hat and scarf, as due to sand dunes, sometimes you get a lot of sand in the wind.
- Guide availability in some European languages, such as German, Italian, French, and Polish, are limited in numbers and might not be available for your tour date. In such situations, an English-speaking guide with an Omani license will be arranged for your tour.
- Kids below 6 years
- Any other medical condition, which can get bad with desert dunes bashing and long drive
- There will be no cell phone coverage on the desert, avoid to travel if you are sick
- Dinner is only included in the private tour (if the dinner option is selected). In the group tour it is no included.
- Transport by private vehicle: 4x4 Car up to 6 adults
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Park
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
- Entrance fees to ubar Archaeological site
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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