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Magical Night Stay in Rub Al Khali Empty Quarter Desert Salalah

5.0(40 reviews)Salalah, OmanOperated by Beautiful Salalah Tours
  • Duration2 days
  • GroupShared · max 15
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesArabic, German, English
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

This is a magical journey to the Northern part of Salalah city, starting in the afternoon with pick up from the hotel in Salalah City or from Airport.

DAY 1 OF 2: In 4WD, Passing through the stunning views of the Al Qara Mountains to the ancient lost city of Ubar, also known as Atlantis of the Sand. This is a UNESCO World heritage site. After walking around the site, we proceed to the Empty Quarter, also know as Rab al Khali, to experience the biggest sand desert in the World by driving and rambling on fascinating sand dunes.

Watch the sunset in the desert, have dinner and stay overnight at Bedouin camp See the stars over the sky at night.

DAY 2 OF 2:

Wake up in the desert, after an overnight sleep in the Bedouin camp, on the largest sand desert in the world.

After the breakfast, leave the desert with memories and proceed to Wadi Dawkah, a natural park of famous Frankincense trees, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Drop to the Hotel / airport in the morning.

Day-by-day itinerary

2 days2 daysShared tourMax 15 travellers
Day 1Night Stay in Bendiun Camp on Empty Quarter Desert
  1. Pass by

    The drive in 4x4 vehicle will be through the Qara Mountain range with its spectacular view of the Salalah city. The drive will be from the mountains of Sahalnoot, Zeek, Nahiz and Qairoon Hairiti.

  2. 30 minutesAdmission included

    The drive will continue past the town of Thumrait, to see the Lost City of Ubar, a UNESCO World heritage site. After walking around the site, we will proceed to the Empty Quarter.

  3. Empty Quarter

    Oman

    14 hours

    After Ubar, we will proceed to the Empty Quarter, also know as Rab al Khali, to experience the biggest sand desert in the World by driving and rambling on fascinating sand dunes. View Sunset at the amazing sand desert and stay overnight. See the stars at the sky and explore and admire the universe.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in the Camp on the Empty Quarter Desert (Rub Al Khali)

Day 2Drive Back to Salalah via Wadi Dawkah

  1. Empty Quarter

    Oman

    1 hour

    Wake up in the desert, after an overnight sleep in the Bedouin camp, on the largest sand desert in the world and have breakfast.

  2. 1 hour

    After the breakfast, leave the desert with memories and proceed to Wadi Dawkah, a natural park of famous Frankincense trees, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 5 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations144

The operator lists 144 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences39

  • Star House SalalahAs Salam St, Salalah, 112, Oman
  • Itten Plaza Hotel 2Tariq Salalat Aldaayirii, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Nassayem SalalahSalalah, 211, Oman
  • Tulip Inn Majan HotelBuilding 24 Samahram Street, Salalah, 217, Oman
  • Souly EcolodgeSutan Qaboos Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • The Club By FanarHawana Salalah - Taqa Road, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Alpha Suites Hotel SalalahBayrahaa, Ma'Abillah, Building, Opposite Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Central Salalah, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Beach Resort SalalahDhariz, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • JS2 Shamukh Gondola SalalahAttaquadum St, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Alila Hinu BayMirbat, 221, Oman
  • City Resident44/A 4 Al Zawiyah, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Nassayem SalalahSalalah, 211, Oman
  • Al Dhariz Beach BuildingDahariz Street, Salalah, 201, Oman
  • Al Mazar Hotel ApartmentsAwqad Street, Salalah, Oman
  • RED22 ALsalam suitesAl Salam St, Badr Al Samaa Hospital, Salalah, Oman
  • Almazar Lilshuqaq AlfunduqiaEuqid Alshamaliat Euqid Alshamaliat Khalf Mahatat Almha, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHGAl khandaq St, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Hilton Salalah ResortAs Sultan Qaboos Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • EvanSamahram Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Fanar Hotel and ResidencesHawana Salalah - Marina 215 Road, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Salalah Rotana ResortHawana Salalah, Taqah Road, Salalah, 215, 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 Royals Hotel SuitesAlsooq 2, Salalah, 155, Oman
  • Mile 1 Serviced Apartments Al Wadi, SalalahAn Nama St, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Salalah Hotel OneAn Nahdah St, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Global Arrivals23rd July Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Qasayed HotelSalalah Gardens Mall Road, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Almazar Lilshuqaq AlfunduqiaAwqad North, Behind Al Maha Station, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Dhofar HotelSharie Alfareii Almatar Alqawf, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Tulip Inn Majan HotelAl Awqadain, Industrial area, 7, Salalah, 700, Oman
  • Arsh Furnished Apartments23rd July Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • QsaydMateam Tawaahin Alhwa Muqabil Salalih Jaliri Mwl, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Al Jabal HotelAs Sultan Qaboos St., Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Darbat Hotel23rd July St, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Al Sabeel BuildingSaada, Salalah, Oman
  • Gateway Salalah Serviced ApartmentsAr Rubat Street, Near Salalah Gardens Mall, Shell Gas Station, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • Star Emirates Downtown23rd July Street, Near Pizza Hut, Salalah, 211, Oman
  • OYO 114 Star Emirates RoyalAl Salam Street Near Badar Sama Hospital, 150, Near Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Salalah, 111001, Oman

Airports1

  • Salalah AirportSalalah, Oman
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We will pick up from Hotel in Salalah City, Hawana Salalah and Mirbat. Mirbat is charged additional 30 $ per booking.

What's included

Included

  • Entry to Wadi Dawkah, a natural park Frankincense trees
  • Stay overnight in Camp
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Bottled water/Snacks
  • Pick and drop from/to the hotel in 4x4 vehicles

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Any thing not mentioned in inclusions
  • Ubar archeological site

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Temperature in the desert may vary according to the seasonal weather! Bring sufficient sun protection cream.
  • Desert sand gravels can cause inconvenience to the eyes on windy day, bring eye wear and scarf to cover head.

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Child (3–12), Adult (13–100)

Additional information

  • 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.

Languages

Guide
Arabic, German, English, Italian, Polish

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 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Muscat
Product code
113082P21

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 540 reviews
  • 538
  • 42

Ratings aggregated from Viator (10) and Tripadvisor (30).

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