Half Day Guided Desert Tour (Sunset).

Salalah, Oman
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If you haven't truly experienced the thrill of Desert trip, please join us on this Tour and thank us later. Set back in our air-conditioned 4WD, while our experienced guide immerses you in the beauty of Rub' al Khali Desert. Start by a drive through Dhofar Mountains towards the Empty Quarter. Arrive at Wadi Dokah, where you will learn about frankincense trees in its natural habitat over an area of 5 km square grove. Proceed to Thumrait to taste the Arabian hospitality with coffee and dates while you learn about Bedouin’s culture. Continue on a paved road to the archaeological site of Ubar (the lost city), while our guide plunges you in the story behind this interesting World Heritage Site. Finally, arrive at dunes of empty quarter, where you will embark on an exciting dune-pashing activity before capturing a marvellous sunset scene. End your day happily relaxing on a high golden sand dune, while capturing the beauty of desert sunset in the Empty Quarter Desert. Return to pick up point.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Wadi Dawkha, Salalah Oman

Drive via 'Qara' mountains. On a road progressively zigzagging up a vertical hill, herds of Camels & Cattle are a commonly spotted on the way which gives a picturesque view of one of Dhofari environments. Stop and visit Wadi Doka in the beginning of Najd (semi-desert) district 35 kilometres north of Salalah towards toward Thumrait (Bedouins settlement). Arrive at this UNESCO registered national reserve that contains 1230 perennial frankincense trees covering an area of 5 km” and have a real experience about this valuable famous tree. In addition to its scented smell, frankincense is also used as a remedial element

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Thumrait, Oman

Proceed to Thumrait Town to have a few minutes refreshment and may be enjoying the Taste of Arabian cup of Coffee (Qahwah) and Dates (Tamer). The town of Thumrait has been a vital point in the ancient Frankincense trading routes. Gear up as you head to the next stop of lost city of Ubar archaeological.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Lost City of Wubar, 7J4X+548, Governorate, Ubar, Oman

Visit the city that has occupied, for centuries, the minds of historians and researchers for lost places, especially because its great reputation, in terms of its treasures, as well as its features that history was unable to forget despite its disappearance for a long time. Since 1930, the first failed attempt of search for the city by Bertram Sidney Thomas (his book- Arabian Felix), the English diplomat and explorer who is the first documented Westerner to cross the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter) and in 1940 by Sir Wilfred Patrick Thesiger another English explorer, whom wrote a book about his journey (Arabian Sands). Until the year 1992, the American researcher Nicolas clap with support of NASA satellites found great archaeological discoveries. Experience the remains of this ancient city and learn about the details of this UNESCO registered valuable history.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kzv camp tourist, Oman

Enjoy a safe thrilling experience dune pashing on the beautiful desert sand of Al khadaf. Have an awesome exiting time while our driver takes you through this desert adventure and get an unforgettable memories in this superb tour. Enjoy a fabulous desert sunset from the top of dunes.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • All site fees and taxes
  • Entry/Admission - The Lost City of Wubar
  • Entry/Admission - Wadi Dawkha

Exclusions

  • Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Avoid touching services while touring.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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