Tours/Salalah/Salalah: Rub al Khali desert and the lost Bedouin city of Ubar
Viator · Private tour

Salalah: Rub al Khali desert and the lost Bedouin city of Ubar

5.0(1)Salalah1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)

Description

Discover the spectacular Rub Al Khalil Desert, visit a Bedouin settlement and see the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wadi "Dawka". Explore Rub Al Khali, the largest sand desert in the world See the lost city of Ubar and learn about its history Explore the "Frankincense Wadi", also known as Wadi Dawka A German-speaking tour guide can be booked for an additional charge of 100 omr

Tour Options

English Guide
  • Pickup included
German speaking guide
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

120 min

Get picked up directly from your hotel in Salalah or an agreed meeting point to begin your adventure journey through the unique Rub Al Khalil desert. First, it goes over the wonderful Qoura Mountains, from which you can enjoy the wonderful landscape. Then continue until you reach the Bedouin settlement of Thumrait, where you have a moment to rest. Then head towards the desert of Al Nejd, where you will visit the ancient Bedouin city of Ubar. Their remains were discovered by archaeologists in 1992 and are now visited by many visitors. Finally, you will reach the Rub al Khali Desert, which is the largest sandy desert on earth. It stretches from the foothills of the mountains to a huge sandy plain that covers much of the area Your exciting ride goes through the spectacular Al Hasman (Fasad) sand dunes, which are more than 200 meters high.

15 min

See the lost city of Ubar and learn about its history Discover the "Incense Wadi"

30 min

See the lost city of Ubar and learn more about the history and UNESCO World Heritage Site Wadi "Dawka".

Highlights

Lunch

What's included

Included
Lunch

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(1)

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Aligh72
December 22, 2022
Crazy dunes and stunning views!

It was one of the most beautiful adventures, going to see the sunset and sleeping in the desert and then waking up to see the sunrise over the dunes. The lost city of Ubar is beautiful to see as it is a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Operator response

Merci beaucoup, we thank you for your kind review and are very happy you've enjoyed the night in the desert. Hopefully you come again soon

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