8-Hour Wadi Dawkah and Ubar Tour from Salalah with Empty Quarter

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See frankincense trees (Boswellia sacra) at Wadi Dawkah
• 02 Explore Ubar, the lost city known as the "Atlantis of the Sands"
• 03 Cross the magnificent mountains of Dhofar
• 04 Enjoy a sunset visit to the dunes in the Empty Quarter

Pass through the magnificent mountains of Dhofar to reach Wadi Dawkah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where frankincense trees (Boswellia sacra) can still be found and harvested. Continue to Ubar, the lost city known as the "Atlantis of the Sands," about 180 km north of Salalah in the Empty Quarter. The experience ends with a visit to the dunes to enjoy the sunset.

Pass through the magnificent mountains of Dhofar to reach Wadi Dawkah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where frankincense trees (Boswellia sacra) can still be found and harvested.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Salalah

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Wadi Dawkah, Ubar and Empty Quarter Sunset

• Get picked up from your hotel.
• Cross the beautiful mountains of Dhofar.
• Stop by Wadi Dawkah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where frankincense trees (Boswellia sacra) can still be found.
• Proceed to Ubar, the lost city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site about 180 km north of Salalah in the Empty Quarter.
• Visit the dunes in the Empty Quarter and enjoy the sunset before returning to Salalah.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation in a modern 4x4 vehicle with A/C
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Entrance to all places visited

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Tips
• Anything not included in "What's Included?"

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel in Salalah

Tour start

Salalah, Oman

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.