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Rub al Khali Sunset Safari: Full-Day Private 4WD Tour
Salalah, Oman
$380
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Leave the city behind and venture deep into the legendary Empty Quarter (Rub al Khali) — the world’s largest sand desert. On this full-day private 4WD expedition, you’ll journey nearly 400 km round-trip from Salalah, passing through desert towns, frankincense landscapes, and archaeological sites before reaching the untouched golden dunes. As the sun sets over endless horizons, experience the desert’s silence, enjoy local refreshments, and capture unforgettable photos far from the crowds. This is not a quick dune ride, but a once-in-a-lifetime adventure into the true heart of Arabia.
Highlights:
Travel by private 4WD deep into the Rub al Khali desert (400 km round trip)
Watch the heavens change colors over sweeping dunes
Pass through Thumrait town and the frankincense landscapes of Dhofar
Climb remote dunes and watch a dramatic desert sunset far from tourist areas
Enter the vast Rub al Khali (Empty Quarter) — the world’s largest sand desert
Highlights:
Travel by private 4WD deep into the Rub al Khali desert (400 km round trip)
Watch the heavens change colors over sweeping dunes
Pass through Thumrait town and the frankincense landscapes of Dhofar
Climb remote dunes and watch a dramatic desert sunset far from tourist areas
Enter the vast Rub al Khali (Empty Quarter) — the world’s largest sand desert
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Rub al Khali Sunset Safari: Full-Day Private 4WD Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Coffee and/or Tea
- All site fees and taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Fuel surcharge
- Any items not clearly listed under “Included”
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal gear (sun hat, flashlight, warm wrap, etc.)
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Wadi DawkhaDrive via 'Qara' mountains. On a road progressively zigzagging up a vertical hill, herds of Camels & Cattle are a commonly spotted on the way which gives a picturesque view of one of Dhofari environments. Stop and visit Wadi Doka in the beginning of Najd (semi-desert) district 35 kilometres north of Salalah towards toward Thumrait (Bedouins settlement). Arrive at this UNESCO registered national reserve that contains 1230 perennial frankincense trees covering an area of 5 km” and have a real experience about this valuable famous tree. In addition to its scented smell, frankincense is also used as a remedial element
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Proceed to Thumrait Town to have a few minutes refreshment and may be enjoying the Taste of Arabian cup of Coffee (Qahwah) and Dates (Tamer). The town of Thumrait has been a vital point in the ancient Frankincense trading routes. Gear up as you head to the next stop of lost city of Ubar archaeological.
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Visit the city that has occupied, for centuries, the minds of historians and researchers for lost places, especially because its great reputation, in terms of its treasures, as well as its features that history was unable to forget despite its disappearance for a long time. Since 1930, the first failed attempt of search for the city by Bertram Sidney Thomas (his book- Arabian Felix), the English diplomat and explorer who is the first documented Westerner to cross the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter) and in 1940 by Sir Wilfred Patrick Thesiger another English explorer, whom wrote a book about his journey (Arabian Sands). Until the year 1992, the American researcher Nicolas clap with support of NASA satellites found great archaeological discoveries. Experience the remains of this ancient city and learn about the details of this UNESCO registered valuable history.
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Ride the dunes, chase the light, and end the day with a golden horizon. Experience the thrill of dune bashing across the majestic Empty Quarter, then pause atop the highest dunes to watch the sun melt into waves of sand. A perfect mix of adrenaline and awe in one of the world’s most remote deserts.
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If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Rub al Khali Sunset Safari: Full-Day Private 4WD Tour
Salalah, Oman
$380
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!