Empty Quarter 'Rub Al Khali' Day Tour - 4X4 Safari Adventure


8 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 6
Mobile ticket

Overview

Empty Quarter or “Rub Al Khali Desert ” as it's pronounced in Arabic is the world second largest desert in the world, it occupies a Southern third of the Arabian peninsula the desert itself about 65, 000 Square km, stretching to the north from Oman into Saudi Arabia, Yemen and up into the western UAE. The Huge Sand Dunes Reaches up to 300m

Inclusions

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional local guide
  • Hotel/port/airport pickup & drop off

What to expect

• Empty Quarter or “Rub Al Khali Desert ” as it's pronounced in Arabic is the world second largest desert in the world, it occupies a Southern third of the Arabian peninsula the desert itself about 65, 000 Square km, stretching to the north from Oman into Saudi Arabia, Yemen and up into the western UAE. The Huge Sand Dunes Reaches up to 300m
• Drive towards the desert and settlement of Ubar the well known lost city which is believed to be swelled by the desert without leaving any traces .this Place was visited by many explorers like Wilfred Thesiger and Ranulph Fiennes. It is also associated with texts in the Quran.
• Beyond Ubar are the Mega Dunes of the Empty Quarter that rise to a height of 250 meters and above.
• Search in the sand for the small Geodes which are scattered around (Rare in this tour)
• Have lunch at Thumrait (Optional).
• On your way back to Salalah you may see a UNESCO site with Frankincense Trees (Availability not guaranteed).

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Excludes
  • Visa Entry
  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Dana_M
September 2022

Our tour guide was Khaled. Very nice tour & even he has been surprised that me & my husband we the only one to go to the Empty Quarter in the heat. We weren't lucky to find any geodes, but the experience was amazing.

624antoined
January 2023

Nous avons passé une excellente journée dans le désert. Très belle excursion dans les grandes dunes. Guide très sympathique et professionnel. Ponctuel, avenant et bon chauffeur.

RogerioMu
November 2022

Experiencia excelente. Linda paisagem. Apenas ocorreu dificuldade com local de encontro. Esperamos varias horas para ser guiados ao destino final. Apesar disto, vimos o por do sol nas dunas!

carlabP1714SD
December 2019

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Elisabeth C
February 2019

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