Desert Adventure: Explore Salalah's Hidden Gems

Embark on a magical journey to the Empty Quarter Desert from Salalah. Explore the ancient lost city of Ubar, drive through the stunning sand dunes, and camp overnight in a Bedouin tent. Wake up to the largest sand desert in the world and visit the famous Frankincense trees in Wadi Dawkah. Book now!

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Night Stay in Bendiun Camp on Empty Quarter Desert

Qairoon Hairitti - The drive in 4x4 vehicle will be through the Qara Mountain range with its spectacular view of the Salalah city. The drive will be from the mountains of Sahalnoot, Zeek, Nahiz and Qairoon Hairiti.
The Lost City of Wubar - The drive will continue past the town of Thumrait, o…

What's Included
  • Overnight stay at camp
  • Dinner included
  • Breakfast included
  • Bottled water and snacks provided
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in 4x4 vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Any thing not mentioned in inclusions
  • Entrance fees to Ubar archeological site (~8 $ per Person)
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting excursion to the North of Salalah city, kicking off in the afternoon with pick up from a hotel in Salalah City or the airport.
DAY 1 OF 2:
In a 4WD vehicle, traverse the breathtaking Al Qara Mountains to reach the historically enigmatic city of Ubar, often referred to as the Atlantis of the Sand. This is a UNESCO World heritage…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Frequ_traveller_12
Jan 29, 2025
But the desert makes you want more... - I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a taste of the desert. As the journey (from Salalah) is around 200km, we decided to take the overnight tour and spend the night in a tent on the edge of the desert. The food in the camp was excellent and probably beats anything the hotel can offer. The tents are simple with a bed, sanitary facilities are centrally located on the property.
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Beath
Jan 12, 2025
We would do it again! - Even the journey was an impressive experience. There are green meadows in the middle of the desert, mountains like pyramids and eternally long straights. The ride in the dunes and the sunset very special. Wonderful food and excellent beds in the Bedouin tent complete this day perfectly. Breakfast and the return journey is additional enjoyment.
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Christinajm3487jr
Dec 28, 2024
Stunning desert experience - A must for anyone visiting Salalah! Overnight in the Empty Quarter and visiting the sand dunes in the Rub al Khali desert were definitely an unforgettable highlight of our tour of Oman. A very special thanks to our guide Abo Salim. He gave us many insights into life and customs in Oman during the trip - really exciting and informative!
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Federicoc516
Dec 16, 2024
Great experience in tented camp with Beautiful Salalah and Ali. - Great experience with Beautiful Salalah Tours and our Ali guide. Ali was extremely helpful and professional. With his sympathy and spontaneity he guided us to discover the Rub Al Kahli and its spectacular dunes. The tented camp is very basic, but ideal for enjoying the peace of a night in the desert and allows you to fully enjoy the starry sky away from the chaos.
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591kwstasv
Nov 28, 2024
Perfect - Best driver is Abu salim. He was willing to show us to many places nearby. Cheerful and enjoyable character. Last but not least we had great time dine with Abu and other drivers
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Amiramt8953rr
Apr 3, 2024
Amazing experience - Abo Salim has been a very kind, generous and thoughtful guide. He was always willing to help and answer any question. With him we have seen black camels, beautiful dunes, frankincense trees and infinite stars before going to sleep. We had one of the best dinners of the trip at the camp and we slept well in the tent. We would definitely recommend this tour to families, couples or anyone really.
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Christoph_d
Mar 4, 2024
Unforgettable sun set and sun rise in the sand dunes. - A very memorable overnight trip into Rub Al Khali with interesting stop-overs in Ubar and Wadi Dawkah on the way there. We also stopped at a camel farm which is interesting if you have not seen camels elsewhere. Our guide Ibrahim was very friendly and did an excellent job in finding quiet places on the sand dunes to enjoy an unforgettable sun set and sun rise the next morning. He also provided us with a lot of information on the way of life in Oman which helped us to better understanding the country and its people.
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Francescag161
Feb 3, 2024
Amazin night in the desert - We did the night in the desert with our guide Mohammed Ali. He has been very nice and ready to show us all the beautiful places that are here in Oman. He explained us Omanite culture and made us feel very welcome. He speaks very good english.
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S6240taalessandrab
Feb 2, 2024
Magical! - Night in the desert with excursion booked from home (with Francorosso). Marvelous! Night in a simple 2-person tent, with low but very comfortable IKEA-type beds, very clean chemical toilets and 1 shower. Priceless sunset, stories around the bonfire, spectacular dinner and breakfast.
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Andreabo1293qb
Jan 3, 2024
Magical Desert - If we have ever seen magic, it’s in the desert✨This tour was a great experience! Many thanks to our nice and friendly tourguide, Abo Salim, who accompanied us on this trip. Many greetings from switzerland:) Family Bader
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