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Private Sunset Experience in Empty Quarter Desert
- Duration7 hours – 8 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Embark on a sunset adventure through the Empty Quarter desert, one of the largest sand deserts in the world. What makes the desert safari trip to the Empty Quarter truly special is the unique blend of breathtaking landscape. The adventure includes stops to walk on the soft sands and capture stunning sunset photo. You'll also have the chance to explore the legendary Lost City of Ubar, also known as the city of the Pillars or Atlantis of the Sands. Additionally, visiting historical sites where frankincense was once traded as a precious commodity adds a fascinating cultural layer to the experience. This trip offers an unforgettable combination of natural beauty, historical intrigue, and cultural discovery.
What to expect
After picking you up around 13:30, the journey to the desert takes us through the Dhofar mountains, home to diverse flora and fauna. We'll stop to take photos along the way.
We pass by the town of Thumrait, which historically served as a crucial point along the Arabian caravan routes. We drive for approximately 30 minutes until we reach our first stop, a camel farm to learn about the significance of camels to the Omani people and discover the different types, including the unique black camels found in Oman. We spend about 30 minutes here
Wadi Dawkha
Salalah, Oman
Then we drive around 20 minutes to Wadi Dawka, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wadi Dawka is a protected area for frankincense trees, where we experience the most iconic trees in Sultanate of Oman. Wadi Dawka is specifically a habitat for the Boswellia Sacra type of frankincense tree, known for producing the highest quality of frankincense resin. Here we stop for about 30 minutes
After that, we drive for about 20 minutes to reach the Lost City of Ubar, the Lost City of Ubar (Wubar), also known as the Atlantis of the Sands. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Al Shisr. Ubar (Wubar) was significant in ancient times along the Arabian trade caravan routes. Here we stop for 40 minutes
Empty Quarter
Oman
After that, we drive for another 30 minutes until we reach the the Empty Quarter Desert, also known as Al Rub’ Al Khali, where we experience one of the largest sand deserts in the world. We relish its magical, fine golden sand dunes. One of the most unforgettable experiences is the sand bashing on these golden dunes. • One of the experiences we can’t miss in Oman, is enjoying the breathtaking sunset in the Empty Quarter. On one of the tallest dunes, we arrange our setup to witness the sunset, to savor one of life’s most unforgettable experiences. Here we have a 2-hour stop
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations13
The operator lists 13 pickup points. 12 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences11
- The Plaza Hotel & Resort18 November St, Salalah, 215, Oman
- Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHGAl khandaq St, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Hilton Salalah ResortAs Sultan Qaboos Street, 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 Gardens HotelAl Rabat Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Fanar Hotel and ResidencesTaqa Road, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Millennium Resort SalalahAr Rubat Street, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Belad Bont ResortAl Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib St, Salalah, 211, Oman
- Juweira Boutique HotelTaqa Road, Salalah, 215, Oman
Airports1
- Salalah AirportSalalah, Oman
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
What's included
Included
- Water & Snacks
- Transport by private 4x4 vehicle up to 6 adults
- High-quality Omani guide
- Air-conditioned deluxe 4x4 vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch or Dinner
- Entrance fees to Ubar Archaeological site (3 OMR) Per Person
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Child (2–9), Adult (10–75)
Additional information
- Total Duration Includes Travel time
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
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Muscat
- Product code
- 463638P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
- Drop-off address
- How you are arriving
- Cruise arrival time
- Cruise ship name
Traveller reviews
Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (24).
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From USD 195 per person · Free cancellation available
Activity information provided by Viator, an authorized travel partner. Gateera does not operate this activity.


