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Empty Quarter And Lost City Of Ubar

Salalah, Oman

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore southern Oman with ease on this full-day tour. Depart from your Salalah hotel in a private vehicle with a guide and make your way to the Nejd area of Dhofar to see the rolling sand dunes. Visit the former Bedouin settlement at Thumrait, the Empty Quarter at Rub Al Khali, and the site of the lost city of Ubar.

Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Salalah hotel
Travel comfortably in a private vehicle
Learn about the area from a guide
Explore sand dunes and historic sites

What's Included

Fuel surcharge
Local taxes
National Park fees
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Round-trip private transfer
Transport by private vehicle (Maximum capacity : Salon Car 3 seats / 4 X4 vehicles 6 seats

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

From 7:00 to 9:00 AM (Please provide and confirm your available pick up time during booking)

Arranged start time

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01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Itinerary

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Infant meals not included
Near public transportation
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide with Extra charge
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 10 reviews

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It is nice, but not worth...

Antonija_T, Jan 2022

It is nice, but not worth the money - way too expensive for what you get. First of all it is a very long car drive to the desert, where you only spend like 30 minutes - also the dune bashing is not really fun, as it lasts for about 5 min and that is it. On the way back there is a stop at the lost city, which is not that spectacular. And then drive back to the hotel. Basically you pay a lot of money for a private driver - not really for things to experience. Would not recommend.