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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 1:30 PM
- Instant confirmation
- 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.
Experience
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
