Enjoy the beautiful desert landscape of the Empty Quarter Desert. Discover a unique oasis that you won't find elsewhere in the world. Experience a sense of being away from the crowds and enjoy dinner in a bedouin tent.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Arabic, English
Pickup included: The tour guide will be holding a sign with your surname and the supplier logo on it at the agreed meeting point. Please be vigilant and visible when you are there. If you fail to meet our driver/guide please call +94900666 from you GSM phone or text us via WhatsApp message on +968 94902501 before you take any action.
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Highlights

Visit the ancient city of Thumrait
Explore the Duka Valley
Hear about the lost city of Ubar
Spend time in the world's largest sand desert

Full description

Begin your tour by driving towards the north to visit the city of Thumrait - a small town in southern Oman on the main road between Dhofar and Muscat. Your next stop will be at Duka Valley, home to many old Frankincense trees. Afterwards, head to the UNESCO city of Ubar - the so-called lost city, allegedly destroyed by the southern Arabian sands. Then, enjoy a spectacular day out in the desert of Rub' al Khali (the Empty Quarter Desert), the largest continuous sand desert in the world. Interact with Bedouins and have dinner in the desert whilst you learn all about the Bedouin lifestyle.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-speaking guide.
Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea, and juice
Dinner at the desert camp
Entrance fees

Gratuities

Not suitable for

Children under 4 years
Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
Children under 2 years

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What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Comfortable clothes
Long-sleeved shirt
Sunscreen

Know before you go

This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
This tour is not recommended for children under 4 years old

Sunset Desert Empty Quarter Desert - Full Day With Lunch

Sunset Desert Empty Quarter Desert - Full Day With Lunch

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