Desert Sunset: Explore Oman's Empty Quarter

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Empty Quarter desert in Oman on a sunset trip from Salalah. Explore the historical site of Ubar and witness the Frankincense trade at Wadi Dawkah. Enjoy a thrilling desert drive and indulge in a delicious dinner.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dhofar Governorate - Amazing drive from Dhofar Mountains will take you to Wadi Dawkah. The mountains are green and unique in the Middle East.
  • Wadi Dawkah - Wadi Dawkah is on the northern Side of Salalah and is a UNESCO Heritage site. Here there’s a large natural garden of Frankincense Trees, which are the source of Dhofari Frankincense….
What's Included
  • Transport by private 4x4 vehicle for up to 6 adults
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Park
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
  • Entrance fees to ubar Archaeological site
Additional Information

This sunset trip is one of the best trips in the world. In the southern part of Oman, on a single day, you will be seeing the largest desert of the World ‘Empty Quarter’ that spreads across many countries of the Middle East. What else could be better than a walk on the desert and seeing the setting sun. Have sand bashing in the desert.
The guide and the…

Location
Dhofar Governorate
Cancellation Policy

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

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655micha_b
Feb 27, 2026
Desert dream - The desert trip was absolutely beautiful. The views were breathtaking and the atmosphere was unforgettable. Abo Salim took great care of us and made sure everything was perfect. We felt truly comfortable and had an amazing time. It was a wonderful experience.
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Europe61
Feb 22, 2026
Great Trip with Awesome Guide - The trip is fantastic and we had a great time seeing the desert with such magnitude and beautiful sunset. Our guide Muhammad Ali is such a fun and pleasant guy to be with. He picked us up ahead of time and dropped us off right back where we got picked up. Despite very long driving, especially during Ramadan, he tried hard to entertain us and enlightened us with many interesting knowledge along the entire Journey. The trip was well organized and the team did a great job putting this together.
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Gabrielaso2238mj
Feb 13, 2026
Amazing - We had the time of our lives. The guide Mohammed Ali was the best, funny, friendly and very careful with us. The best experience ever!
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Murdoch_s
Feb 8, 2026
Great trip to the Empty Quarter - Interesting visit to the desert to view the sunset with many Interesting other places on the way. Loved the experience after a delayed start.
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297desislavaa
Feb 8, 2026
Amazing Safari - We had a great day with Mohammed 😀 He picked up us from our hotel and all day he was our guide. We had a tour in English to explain all historical things. We visited black camels and we had amazing evening in the middle of desert. We waited for the sunset and after my dream to ride camel became real.Mohammed was so kind to be my photographer. We had traditional tea around the fire and traditional Oman dinner. In the end Mohammed stop the car to show as the beautiful sky with so many stars. Thank you 🙏 Mohammed 😀
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F4176seandream
Jan 24, 2026
Amazing Day in the Dessert with Abo Salim - We had actually booked the German tour, but one day before the trip we were informed that no German-speaking guide is available and if that is okay. At first we were not so enthusiastic, as only I speak English but our guide Abo Salim was the best thing about the tour! Before the 1st. Stop we stopped at a food stand and he bought us a typical Omani drink and bought us snacks. We made the indicated stops according to the tour and at the end came the most beautiful, the desert tour. He always asked us if everything was fine and how we liked it. He was not only a guide but also a photographer and took great pictures of us. On the way home we stopped again at a small street food market and he bought us camel meat skewers to try. We had a great day and wonderful excursion. Our small group consisted of 4 people and we all got along great. Thank you Abo Salim for this wonderful time!
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Voyager13491893154
Jan 21, 2026
Most amazing Desert a d stargazing tour! - My friends and I did the Empty Quarter tour with Beautiful Salalah and it was incredible. Our tour guide Mohammed Ali was amazing, we loved his energy which made the tour even better. Mohammed Ali was humorous, witty, caring, and extremely intelligent. He was punctual, and so easy to communicate with. We had the best time, and learnt so much from him. The views in the Desert were beautiful, the dinner at the campsite was delicious and the stargazing was out of this world. We highly recommend doing this tour and to go for Mohammed Ali as the tour guide !
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Guna777
Jan 10, 2026
Highly professional tour operator. - Highly professional Tour Operator. Their priced and itinerary are listed on their website. It was a long drive to the desert. If one has not been to the desert this is a good intoduction.
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X7880lrandreap
Jan 3, 2026
Fantastic. - The tour is something unique in the world. You have to take this tour and ask for Abo Salim! Boy of great culture, education, kindness and sympathy. Abo Salim It is the number 1 of all guides. Thanks again for the wonderful moments you made us spend. We'll be back soon.
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Bernard
Feb 8, 2026
Sand and sand - Very nice discovery You must take this excursion when you are in Salalah Only downside I had asked for a guide speaking French but the guide spoke Arabic, English and Italian. My English is bad but we managed to understand each other.
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From $110
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).