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 wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Most travelers can participate. 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. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Traveler pickup is offered
Free Pick and Drop from all Hotels / Apartments / Villas in Salalah city (including Hawana Salalah), Salalah Cruise Port and Salalah Airport.
In case of pick up from hotels in Mirbat and Hinu Bay (Alila Hinu Bay, Wyndham Gardens Salalah Mirbat, Jabal Samhan Sama Resort), additional pick up charges are applicable (OMR 10).
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