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Desert Overnight in Rub Al Khali
- Duration2 days
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
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.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Sunset Desert Safari
Wadi Dawkha
Salalah, Oman
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
Oman
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.
Accommodation: Bedouin Tents or Mobile pop up tents
Day 2Breakfast and return to Salalah
Salalah
Salalah, Oman
After the breakfast, return to your hotel accommodation.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.
Pickup locations19
The operator lists 19 pickup points. 18 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences17
- Bristol Hotel Long StayerAl Saadah Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
- The Plaza Hotel & Resort18 November St, Salalah, 215, Oman
- Souly EcolodgeSutan Qaboos Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHGAl khandaq St, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Hilton Salalah ResortAs Sultan Qaboos Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Fanar Hotel and ResidencesHawana Salalah - Marina 215 Road, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Salalah Rotana ResortHawana Salalah, Taqah Road, Salalah, 215, Oman
- Atana Stay SalalahThumrayt Street, Salalah, 991, Oman
- Beach Resort SalalahAd Dahariz Street, 2 Way, Near Crown Plaza Hotel, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Al Baleed Resort Salalah by AnantaraAl Mansurah Street, Al Baleed, Salalah, Oman
- Salalah Gardens HotelAl Rabat Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Al Dyafa Hotel Suites214 Salalah, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Millennium Resort SalalahAr Rubat Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Belad Bont ResortAl Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib St, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Tulip Inn Majan HotelSamaharm Street, Al Awqadain, Salalah, 217, Oman
- Juweira Boutique HotelTaqa Road, Salalah, 215, Oman
- IntercityHotel Salalah21009 A' Tatawoor Street, Central Business District, Salalah, 211, Oman
Airports1
- Salalah AirportSalalah, Oman
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
From the hotel pickup, our driver will wait for you in the lobby. From the Airport / Port our representative will welcome you with your name upon the arrival gate of the airport or port.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Tent or Camping Equipment
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Tour Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fee: Ubar
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 4 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (5–99)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Muscat
- Product code
- 328102P8
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Passport expiry date
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
- Arrival airline
- Arrival flight number
- Departure airline
- Departure flight number
- Drop-off address
- How you are arriving
- Your arrival time
- Transfer departure date
- How you are departing
- Departure pickup address
- Transfer departure time
- Cruise arrival time
- Cruise ship name
- Cruise departure time
Traveller reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (1).
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