• Dhofar Governorate - Enjoy a breathtaking drive from the Dhofar Mountains to Wadi Dawkah. These mountains are lush and uniquely beautiful in the Middle East.
• Wadi Dawkah - Located on the northern side of Salalah, Wadi Dawkah is a UNESCO Heritage site. It features a vast natural garden of Frankincense Trees, which produce the renowned Dhofari Frankincense. The wadi is home to over 1,200 Frankincense Trees.

A signboard at the park’s main entrance explains the sap tapping process. Each tree produces three to four kilograms of luban (frankincense) each season.

Dhofari Frankincense is considered the finest in the world.

• Thumrait - Pass through the town of Thumrait, historically known as a Bedouin settlement. This town is located north of Salalah City and is one of the wilayat of Dhofar.
• The Lost City of Ubar - The Lost City of Ubar is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The ruins of Ubar were discovered in the village of Shisr in the Dhofar Governorate of the Sultanate of Oman, about a 3-hour drive from Salalah and approximately 55 km from the main road of Thumrait. Discovered in the early 1990s, it was hailed as one of the greatest discoveries of that time.

Archaeological excavations indicate that this site was once part of the incense trade, likely for inland commerce.

Ubar vanished beneath the desert sands and has been called the “Atlantis of the Sands.”

This legendary ancient kingdom, known as Ubar, was believed to exist in one of the most inhospitable places on earth.

• Empty Quarter - The Empty Quarter (Rub al Khali in Arabic) in the Dhofar Region of Oman is the tour’s main attraction, offering one of the world’s best desert experiences.

Visitors will explore the Empty Quarter, the largest sand desert in the world, with opportunities for driving and trekking on its captivating sand dunes.

Witness a stunning sunset over the desert sands.

• Transport by private 4x4 vehicle for up to 6 adults
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance to Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Park
• Bottled water

• Lunch
• Gratuities
• Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
• Entrance fees to ubar Archaeological site

This sunset excursion is among the finest in the world. In southern Oman, within a single day, participants will witness the vast “Empty Quarter,” the world’s largest desert, spanning several Middle Eastern countries. What could be more delightful than a desert walk while watching the sun set? Enjoy an exhilarating sand bashing experience in the desert.

The guide and driver are highly skilled in desert navigation, ensuring safety is the top priority.

Visitors will explore the historical site of Ubar in the town of Shisr, famously known as The Lost City, Ubar, Atlantis of the Sands, or the City of Pillars. This city was a hub for the trade of Frankincense, once as valuable as gold and silver.

Additionally, visitors will see the expansive 5-square-kilometer Frankincense tree plantation at the Wadi Dawkah natural reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the frankincense trade.

The journey will be in a 4x4 vehicle through the Al Qara Mountains, offering breathtaking views of Salalah city.

Dinner will be provided before drop-off.

• The travel time from Salalah to Empty Quarter / Rub Al Khali Desert is 2 hours each way.
• There will be no cell phone coverage on the desert, avoid to travel if you are sick.
• There can be dust storms. Please keep hat, and scarf for both man and woman.
• This is a private tour daily and if you need a group tour, that is available once a week.
• Bring hat and scarf, as due to sand dunes, sometimes you get a lot of sand in the wind.
• Guide availability in some European languages, such as German, Italian, French, and Polish, are limited in numbers and might not be available for your tour date. In such situations, an English-speaking guide with an Omani license will be arranged for your tour.
• Kids below 6 years
• Any other medical condition, which can get bad with desert dunes bashing and long drive
• There will be no cell phone coverage on the desert, avoid to travel if you are sick

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