Oman · Desert Safari

8-Hour Rub' al Khali Desert Safari Tour with Ubar and Wadi doka

8 Hours Round trip from Empty Quarter Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Rub' al Khali, the vast Empty Quarter desert of Oman
  • 02 Stop at the frankincense park in Wadi doka on the way
  • 03 Visit the supposed archaeological site of Ubar, the lost city
  • 04 Spot black camels along the desert route
  • 05 Enjoy a splendid desert safari among serene sand dunes

Travel through Oman's Arabian desert on an 8-hour journey to Rub' al Khali, the Empty Quarter. Experience the calm and serenity of vast sand dunes, stop at the frankincense park in Wadi doka, and continue to the supposed archaeological site of Ubar, the lost city. Along the way, look out for black camels before enjoying a splendid desert safari and lunch in Thamrit village.

Embark on a splendid desert safari.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Salalah, Rub' al Khali
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Rub' al Khali Desert Safari and Ubar Visit

  • Start the journey towards the Empty Quarter desert, or Rub' al Khali Desert, with the Salalah tour guide.

  • Stop at the frankincense park in Wadi doka on the way.

  • Drive towards the supposed archaeological site of Ubar, or the lost city.

  • Enjoy spotting black camels on the way to the desert.

  • Embark on a splendid desert safari.

  • Have lunch in Thamrit village before returning to the hotel.

Rub' al Khali dunes, Wadi doka frankincense park, Ubar archaeological site

Where this trip takes you

Rub' al Khali dunes, Wadi doka frankincense park, Ubar archaeological site

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Empty Quarter 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Water

  • All meals or food on an overnight tour

  • Omani tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Add $10 for lunch.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Empty Quarter
Tour start
Empty Quarter
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Empty Quarter.

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