Desert Safari in Rub Al Khali: Explore Sand Dunes, Sunset and Experience the Lost City of Ubar
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Embark on a thrilling desert safari in Rub Al Khali and explore sand dunes, witness a stunning sunset, and discover the legendary Lost City of Ubar. Book now!
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wadi Dawkha - Wadi Dawkha is World Heritage Site & Wadi Dukah is a model valley of the areas where the frankincense trees grow

  • Thumrait - Almost the time, near Thumrait city you can see the Black camels (dromedary)

  • The Frankincense Trail - Wubar Archaeological Site is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located in Al Shisr, 170 kilometers North of Salalah

  • Empty Quarter - Empty Quarter Oman ( Rub al Khali desert ) is one of the most famous and it has the highest sand dunes in the world.

What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Snacks provided
  • Tea and coffee available
Additional Information

Start your journey in the afternoon with a 4×4 vehicle, driving towards the impressive ‘Qara’ mountain chain. From this vantage point, you’ll witness the Salalah plains peppered with lush shrubbery and woodland. Along the way, you’ll pay a visit to Wadi ‘Dawka’ (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), also known as the ‘Frankincense Wadi’. Get a taste of the historical and contemporary uses of Frankincense.

Explore the ‘Lost City of Ubar’ (a UNESCO World Heritage), an ancient kingdom said to have been situated in one of the most hostile terrains on earth – the vast and intimidating Rub Al Khali desert, aptly referred to as the Empty Quarter. Legend has it that Ubar was swallowed up by the desert.

After touring the site, proceed to the Empty Quarter and experience the “largest sand desert in the World” by exploring the intriguing sand dunes. A stunning panorama of the expansive desert awaits you atop the dunes. Witness a captivating Sunset over the Rub Al Khali Desert.

Note: An entrance fee of 3 OMR per person is applicable for Uber, which is not included.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Passionfortrips
Apr 28, 2024
I advise - We booked this private tour and it was a great choice. Ahmed gave us a beautiful experience in the desert.
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631jacopor
Mar 24, 2024
Amazing trip - Amazing experience in the desert with a private tour very well organized. We spent a night sleeping in the desert with a private dinner buffet and then the day after we had breakfast and picked up back to our hotel. I really recommend this excursion, the guide was very kind and helpful.
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I8787yysarahm
Mar 5, 2024
Highly Recommend - An absolutely exhilarating adventure! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights throughout the trip. They also displayed exceptional driving skills during the exciting desert dash. We highly recommend this experience
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Mendi9
Mar 5, 2024
Unfogetable - Unforgetable experience, we where lucky to have the chance to enjoy and expirience the desert with Ahmed our tourguide. Any time we would do it again. For overnight perhaps. Every moment was magic. We will tell everyone planing a trip to Salalah to not miss out booking a excursion with Glory Tours. We can highly recommend Ahmed Al-Mahri however we are sure the whole team is great.
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Jarnoh641
Feb 28, 2024
Perfect Family Tour - Perfect family fun with Glory Tours Salalah desert tour! Kids loved camel rides, sandboarding, and petting goats at a local farm. Great guide, Ahmed, kept everyone entertained and safe. Recommend for families with young children!
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Matt_lalala
Feb 1, 2024
Dreaming in the desert - We spent two days in the desert with Ahmed, nothing to say except fantastic! He is an expert guide, very knowledgeable and never boring, you feel involved in every moment spent with him; has lots of interesting desert stories to tell. Definitely the best guide in Salalah. And it's really true; you arrive as a guest but go home with an extra friend. Thanks Ahmed!
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Lea_davadantsigales
Jan 20, 2024
Unforgettable experience - I had an incredible trip with Glory Tours Salalah, guided by the welcoming brothers, Ahmed and Saïd. Every activity was amazing, especially the unforgettable desert trip and dune driving. I highly recommend this tour agency for a spectacular adventure with your family.
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B9129aecindyv
Jan 17, 2024
Amazing Excursion - It was an incredible, tailor-made excursion. It was a pleasure to discover the beauty of Oman alongside Said. We recommend with your eyes closed.
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Y7392qemariom
Jan 13, 2024
Fantastic tour! - Ahmed, a fantastic person and guide! We did 2 days of excursions with him, both in the desert and on the West coast of the country. He took us to places where there were no tourists but only us, so that we could fully enjoy the place that was only for us. Ahmed is a guide who never lets you get bored, very pleasant, prepared. He explained the history and culture of this country to us, so much so that we fell in love. I highly recommend hiking with him because, as his slogan says, “you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend”. Thanks Ahmed!
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Alessial100
Jan 17, 2024
so nice experience - it's not the best desert i saw , but it's surely a must in Oman on this area. the desert is ever a magic experience to do. It's not cheap area and attention to reserve to the camp becuase the cheapest one are on the street i suggest to stay on the dunes with just desert view :)
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