Explore UNESCO sites and experience thrilling dune bashing in the Empty Quarter. Visit Ubar, Wadi Dawkha, and more on a morning safari from Salalah.
Explore UNESCO sites and experience thrilling dune bashing in the Empty Quarter. Visit Ubar, Wadi Dawkha, and more on a morning safari from Salalah.
- Wadi Dawkha - Guests will be picked up from the hotel for a one-hour drive to Wadi Dawkha, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known as the “Frankincense trees,” this location boasts the largest collection of naturally grown Frankincense trees in the region. Visitors can explore the history of Frankincense and its modern-day uses.
- **The Lost City of…
- Wadi Dawkha - Guests will be picked up from the hotel for a one-hour drive to Wadi Dawkha, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known as the “Frankincense trees,” this location boasts the largest collection of naturally grown Frankincense trees in the region. Visitors can explore the history of Frankincense and its modern-day uses.
- The Lost City of Ubar - Explore the ‘Lost City of Ubar,’ a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Dhofar region. Archaeologists discovered the city’s remains in 1992 using remote sensing technology. Ubar is believed to have been inhabited from around 2800 B.C. to 300 A.D. and served as a significant trading hub for frankincense before being buried by shifting dunes. The site features a small museum showcasing archaeological finds, with the entrance fee included.
- Empty Quarter - The vast, barren desert of Rub al Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter, extends from the mountain’s base to a massive sandy expanse covering most of the area. This region is renowned for its archaeological sites. For those opting for the 12:30 pick-up, a sunset view is included. After the excursion, there is a minimum 1 hour and 30-minute drive back to the city.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entrance Fee: Ubar Site
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entrance Fee: Ubar Site
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities, tips
- Transfer in Mirbat Hotels additional USD 45 per person
- Gratuities, tips
- Transfer in Mirbat Hotels additional USD 45 per person
Visit the locations that have been accredited as UNESCO World Heritage locations, such as the archeological site of Ubar and the distinctive frankincense trees in Wadi Dawkha. Traveling from the City of Salalah/Taqah Hotels to the first location will take you at least one hour, and getting to each destination will take you half an hour to an hour. Our…
Visit the locations that have been accredited as UNESCO World Heritage locations, such as the archeological site of Ubar and the distinctive frankincense trees in Wadi Dawkha. Traveling from the City of Salalah/Taqah Hotels to the first location will take you at least one hour, and getting to each destination will take you half an hour to an hour. Our driver will transport you to the morning safari locations at 09:00, and clients can anticipate the sunset at 12:30. Dune bashing is an option for both in the Empty Quarter.
- Total tour duration will be 9hrs including the pick up and drop off to the hotel and including the visiting the tour locations.
- All 4WD vehicles maximum of 4 pax per vehicle due to safety regulations.
- Most of the tours involve walking over rough and inclined ground please wear comfortable steady or walking shoes.
- Dune bashing is a thrilling activity. Guests are allowed to take part in the activity at their own risk.
- Guests should wear comfortable clothing and avoid wearing expensive accessories in desert trips.
- Please note that there is limited to no signal at the camp/desert.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
