2024 (Salalah) Private Sunset Experience in Empty Quarter Desert (2024)

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Private Sunset Experience in Empty Quarter Desert

By Salalah Safari Tours (Your Way, Your Stay)

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Embark on a sunset adventure through the Empty Quarter desert, one of the largest sand deserts in the world. What makes the desert safari trip to the Empty Quarter truly special is the unique blend of breathtaking landscape. The adventure includes stops to walk on the soft sands and capture stunning sunset photo. You'll also have the chance to explore the legendary Lost City of Ubar, also known as the city of the Pillars or Atlantis of the Sands. Additionally, visiting historical sites where frankincense was once traded as a precious commodity adds a fascinating cultural layer to the experience. This trip offers an unforgettable combination of natural beauty, historical intrigue, and cultural discovery.

from

C$273.83

per adult

Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation

Ages 2-75

Duration: 7–8 hours

Start time: Check availability

Mobile ticket

Live guide:

German, English, Italian

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  • Water & Snacks
  • Air-conditioned deluxe 4x4 vehicle
  • High-quality Omani guide
  • Transport by private 4x4 vehicle up to 6 adults
  • Entrance to Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Park

What's not included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch or Dinner
  • Entrance fees to Ubar Archaeological site (3 OMR) Per Person
  • Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.

    Hotel pickup offered

    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.

      Airport pickup offered

      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.

      • Salalah Airport, Salalah Oman

      Port pickup offered

      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.

      • Salalah Port, WXRW+H5R, Raysut, Oman

      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible

        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 463638P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travellers can participate
        • Total Duration Includes Travel time
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 463638P1

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        About the operator

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        • Salalah Safari Tours (Your Way, Your Stay)

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        • HungryCat_13

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          Amazing full day tour experience

          This tour takes you to many of the popular tourist spots. We left the hotel at 10 and were back by around 6:30. Since we were a group of 9, we had 2 guides in 2 very well-maintained Toyota Land Cruisers. Both Mohammad and Abdul were amazing - they were really knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor and put us immediately at ease. They also knew many of the back roads so were able to beat some bad traffic for the popular tourist spots. We were able to spend quite a bit of time at each spot so it didn’t feel rushed and they gave us reminders when it was time to leave. We had a lovely picnic on the mountain top and enjoyed our day. Would definitely recommend Salalah Safari Tours and both Mohammad and Abdul if you’re planning on visiting Salalah!

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          August 9, 2024

        • PetraA737

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          Beautiful daytrips west and east with best tour operator

          Second time back with Ali in amazing Salalah. This time two day-trips, west and east, to see all the usual highlights such as fantastic Mughsail, al-Marneef cave, Ain Athum Waterfall, Wadi Darbat etc but also less expected local fish restaurant and recommendations for the area. Ali is a very friendly and trustworthy tour operator and guide, you feel completely safe in his hands. He knows everyone and then also exactly where to go, when and how. Highly recommended!

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          July 20, 2024

        • 256tarika

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          Best guide in Salalah

          I strongly recommend the service of Mr. Ali, he is such a careful and educated person, have a lot of attention to detail and it’s always available, his English is perfect and he knows Salalah like nobody else, thank you, it was an amazing experience, I will definitely come back!

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          July 14, 2024

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        FAQs

        Which desert known as the Empty Quarter covers much of Saudi Arabia? ›

        Rubʿ al-Khali, vast desert region in the southern Arabian Peninsula, constituting the largest portion of the Arabian Desert.

        What is the closest desert to Salalah? ›

        Empty Quarter Oman is one of the most famous desert in the world. Also, it is one of the largest desert in the world. It is located after 2 hours drive on the North side from Salalah, Oman. The desert has a lot of uniqueness.

        Does anyone live in the Empty Quarter? ›

        People. Today the inhabitants of the Empty Quarter are members of various local tribes: for example, the Al Murrah tribe has the largest area mainly based between Al-Ahsa and Najran. The Banu Yam and Banu Hamdan (in Yemen and the Najran region of southern Saudi Arabia), and the Bani Yas (in the United Arab Emirates).

        Can you cross the Empty Quarter? ›

        This journey spans seven days in the largest sandy desert in the world. Crossing the Empty Quarter is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will talk about for the rest of your life, and it will add your name to the list of the few who have crossed this beautiful area.

        Which ocean is Salalah on? ›

        Salalah dive location in Oman, Indian Ocean | Dive Worldwide.

        What is Salalah called? ›

        Salalah
        Salalah صَلَالَة
        Nickname: Land of Authenticity أرض الأصالة
        Salalah Location of Salalah in Oman
        Coordinates: 17°01′11″N 54°05′23″E
        CountryOman
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        What is the famous Omani desert? ›

        Deserts in Oman
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        What desert covers most of Saudi Arabia? ›

        Arabian Desert, Desert region, Arabian Peninsula. It covers about 900,000 sq mi (2,330,000 sq km), occupying nearly the entire peninsula. It lies largely within Saudi Arabia but large portions extend into Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen.

        What is the desert in Saudi Arabia called? ›

        Including the world's largest and driest sand desert—the 'Rub'al-Khali'—the region lies predominantly in Saudi Arabia, crossing into Yemen and Oman on its southern fringes, and the United Arab Emirates in the east. Although 'Rub'al-Khali' translates from Arabic as 'The Empty Quarter', this area is far from desolate.

        What desert is about half of the Saudi Arabia _____? ›

        Rub' Al Khali, the biggest desert in the Arabian Peninsula and one of the largest sand deserts in the world, occupies southern Saudi Arabia.

        What is the white desert in Saudi Arabia? ›

        The white desert is named as such because it does not have the iron oxide red colours. It is yellow in colour, more familiar to sandy desert landscapes. It was however included into the Protected Area due to it beautiful scenery. As well as the different colour, the sandstone is softer and has eroded much more quickly.

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