Oman · Desert Adventure

8-Hour Rub Al Khali Safari Excursion with Ubar and Wadi Dawkah

8 Hours Round trip from Dhofar Governorate Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the famous Frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkah
  • 02 Visit the lost city of Ubar, an archaeological site
  • 03 Experience sunset views in Rub Al Khali, the Empty Quarter
  • 04 Explore one of the biggest deserts in the world

Explore the Rub Al Khali Desert on an 8-hour safari excursion in Oman, with stops at Wadi Dawkah to see its famous Frankincense trees and at the lost city of Ubar, an archaeological site. Continue into the Empty Quarter, one of the biggest deserts in the world, and marvel at its stunning sunset views. Keep your camera handy to capture this remarkable desert landscape.

Continue into the Empty Quarter, one of the biggest deserts in the world, and marvel at its stunning sunset views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Rub' al Khali
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Wadi Dawkah, Ubar and Rub Al Khali Sunset

  • Stop at Wadi Dawkah to see the Frankincense trees. They produce the prized aromatic resin traded along the ancient incense trail.

  • Proceed to the lost city of Ubar, an archaeological site.

  • Then head to the Rub Al Khali Desert (Empty Quarter), one of the biggest deserts in the world, for sunset views.

Wadi Dawkah Frankincense trees, the lost city of Ubar, Rub Al Khali sunset dunes

Where this trip takes you

Wadi Dawkah Frankincense trees, the lost city of Ubar, Rub Al Khali sunset dunes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dhofar Governorate 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Snacks and water.

  • Omani guide.

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner.

What to bring

  • Bring your hat and sunglasses.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dhofar Governorate, Oman
Tour start
Dhofar Governorate, Oman
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Dhofar Governorate.

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