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Oman Desert Sunset: Explore Empty Quarter
Experience Oman’s desert magic at sunset. Cruise the Empty Quarter, hike dunes, and explore the lost city of Ubar. A journey through time and wonder.
Experience Oman’s desert magic at sunset. Cruise the Empty Quarter, hike dunes, and explore the lost city of Ubar. A journey through time and wonder.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wadi Dawkha - Wadi Dawkha: Explore the otherworldly landscape of Wadi Dawkha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This dramatic valley is dotted with ancient frankincense trees, some believed to be centuries old. You’ll be enchanted by their gnarled branches and unique silhouettes against the stark backdrop of the mountains.
- Thumrait - While…
- Wadi Dawkha - Wadi Dawkha: Explore the otherworldly landscape of Wadi Dawkha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This dramatic valley is dotted with ancient frankincense trees, some believed to be centuries old. You’ll be enchanted by their gnarled branches and unique silhouettes against the stark backdrop of the mountains.
- Thumrait - While exploring the natural beauty around Thumrait city, you might also encounter some rare and fascinating creatures - Black camels. These aren’t your average camels.
- The Frankincense Trail - The Wubar Archaeological Site is a hidden gem in Oman, waiting to be explored by history enthusiasts and curious travelers. Located about 170 kilometers north of Salalah in Al Shisr, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts ancient ruins that offer a captivating glimpse into the past.
- Empty Quarter - The Empty Quarter in Oman, also known as the Rub al Khali desert, one of the most famous and tallest sand dunes The Empty Quarter in Oman offers a wild adventure: traverse towering sand dunes (up to 250 meters!), and learn about the Bedouin way of life.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
The journey begins at Wadi Dokah, where visitors can observe the frankincense tree and discover its historical significance as a part of Omani heritage. The next destination is Thumrait village, where guests can enjoy traditional Omani tea, known as Karak. The third stop is the archaeological site of Ubar, a former hub for frankincense caravans….
The journey begins at Wadi Dokah, where visitors can observe the frankincense tree and discover its historical significance as a part of Omani heritage. The next destination is Thumrait village, where guests can enjoy traditional Omani tea, known as Karak. The third stop is the archaeological site of Ubar, a former hub for frankincense caravans. Following this, the tour proceeds to view the black camels. The final stop is the Rub’ al Khali desert, the largest sand desert in the world, renowned as the best location in southern Oman to witness the sunset. The tour is available in English or Italian.
- The tour remaining hours are allotted for the travel time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sadiabutt
Jun 30, 2025
A well spent day - We had an amazing time on our tour to desert safari.Muhammad was very polite and professional.he went out of his way to make sure we were happy with everything.a well worth trip.highly recommended
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Taimoor
Jun 23, 2025
Action packed day - Mohammed was amazing, my wife and I had a great day exploring the desert, interacting with the landscape, the camels, and having a thrill near the dunes of the desert. A full action packed day and lots to learn from Mohammed
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Anja_b
Jun 23, 2025
A fantastic trip to the Empty Quarters! - We just returned from an absolutely fantastic afternoon tour of the Salalah desert and just had to share this experience! If you are looking for the perfect blend of history, breathtaking scenery and authentic Omani hospitality, then this tour is for you.
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A9865dwtaniam
Jun 19, 2025
Amazing experience - We had an unforgettable day with Mohammed, who accompanied us into the Rub al-Chali desert. On the way we tasted Oman's Karak tea and visited the ruins of the former fort of Ubar - the "Atlantis of the Sands". One of the highlights was the encounter of the rare black camels. At the desert, Mohammed gave us time to experience the dunes on our own. We then watched a terrific sunset and had the feeling of having the whole desert to ourselves - absolutely magical. Mohammed is a wonderful guide and we definitely recommend this trip.
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Journey56963513871
Jun 8, 2025
Highlight of our trip - It was the highlight of our visit. The organizers were accommodating to our changes we needed, and very friendly while on the tour. The desert views were beautiful.
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101amalm
May 26, 2025
Unforgettable Sunset Desert Safari with Mohamed - Mohamed picked us up right on time at 2 PM from our hotel – his car was spotless and comfortably air-conditioned. On the way to the desert, we stopped at the rare Laban trees, where he shared fascinating stories about their cultural significance. We also enjoyed delicious traditional Omani Karak tea.
Shortly after, we spotted rare black camels – a true highlight! We then visited the lost city of Ubar and continued into the desert, where Mohamed gave us an exciting dune-bashing adventure.
He then gave us time to quietly explore the desert on our own, returning at sunset to take beautiful photos of us.
What made this tour truly special was how Mohamed answered all our questions about Oman – it felt like a live and engaging history class. There were cold drinks, snacks, and his warm, friendly presence throughout the trip.
A wonderful experience – highly recommended!
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Go12137113722
May 23, 2025
An unforgettable experience - Mohammed accompanied us into the desert. We saw the incense trees and learned the value of this tree and its importance in the history of Oman. We tasted Oman's local tea, Karak, and then saw the black camels. Camel puppies are very beautiful. The desert was something else. The sand dunes and sunset were unique. An unforgettable experience. Thank you, Mohammed. You're great.
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Mariomn642ar
May 13, 2025
best experience ever! - The private tour with Mohammed was amazing! We could take as long as we wanted at each stop and he could answer all our questions. Also had local tea, water, softdrinks, chips and omani bananas. 10/10 experience, would recommend!!!!
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Alisonb639
May 6, 2025
Very good - Mohamed was a great guide and speaks very good Italian. In May the weather is very warm but we were able to enjoy the whole experience, the car very comfortable.
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Jvp_1814
May 22, 2025
Rub Al Khali - It was a nice experience visiting Wadi Dokah, the Frankincense trees, black camels and watching the sunset at Rub Al Khali. Mohammed was a nice guide. He gave us Karak tea, water and a packet of chips.
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