8 hrs
Daily Tour
20 people
Arabic, English, German, Italian
This includes the most spectacular Desert Tour in Rub Al Khali! It is an absolute must for everyone who is visiting Dhofar, that you visit Ar Rub Al Khali (The Empty Quarter), Dhofars most remarkable and popular site with its unspoilt and magical sand dunes. We recommend it highly and you will take an unforgettable memory to share with your family and friends back home.
Salalah –Wadi Dawka – Ubar – Rub Al Khali (ca. 190 km)
We will start our tour from your hotel at 12:00 hrs. We drive into ‘Wadi 'Dawka' (UNESCO World heritage site) known as the 'Frankincense Wadi’, which is also well-known as the biggest collection of the naturally grown Frankincense trees in the region. Experience the Frankincense and its use in the past as well as in the modern World.
After having the Lunch break (not included) in Thumrait town, which was famous as a Bedouin settlement, we proceed west on graded road crossing the huge gravel desert of 'Al Nejd'.
Thereafter we will proceed to the 'Lost City of Ubar' (UNESCO World heritage site). This legendary ancient kingdom, known as Ubar, was said to have existed in one of the most inhospitable places on earth - a vast and forbidding Rub Al Khali desert, appropriately known as the Empty Quarter. According to myth, the desert swallowed up Ubar. Quite literally, it sank without trace -becoming the fabled "Atlantis of the Sands." This once buried city, which was spotted by satellite, gives you a glimpse of the value of work carried out by a team of explorers in 1982, led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Proceed to Wadi Malheet in Rub Al Khali, where we will settle down for camping. Enjoy a beautiful sunset over the sand dunes before you reach our camp site. Arabian Coffee and traditional dates are also served on arrival at the camp. Later you will be served a delicious B.B.Q. dinner with local specialties and Shisha (the Arabic water pipe).
Activities: Trekking, Dune Bashing
Overnight: at Khadaf camp
Hashman (ca. 95 km)
We continue our tour after the B’ fast at 8:00 am and proceed to Ramlat al Hashman for dune bashing.
Arriving the sand desert in Hashman, our experienced driver will drive up the hills in the most thrilling and exciting manner to show you an example of driving with force in the sand popularly known as Dune Bashing. Enjoy the exciting and thrilling driving tactics in the fine sand of Arabian Desert.
You have the opportunity for Trekking on Sand dunes. Experience the Biodiversity of the region. Our Guide will explain you with a detailed lecture about the animal and plant life of the region. You will also have the opportunity to ride a camel (on prior request). On the way we will have our lunch in the desert with local specialties. Hashman is well known for spectacular sand dunes at the border of the biggest sand desert in the World; “Rub Al Khali”. Camping in Al Hashman with a delicious BBQ Dinner with Shisha. Arabian Coffee and traditional dates are also served on arrival at the camp.
Activities: Trekking, Camel Riding
Overnight: Al Hashman camp
Hashman – Fazayah Beach – Hairpin bend road – Mughsail – Salalah (ca. 235 km)
We continue the tour at 8:00 am after the breakfast, served at the camp in the morning. On the way return to Salalah, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains Jabel Qamer. We pass the Jebali villages of Qaffa, Muday and Aydam and learn more about the traditional village life of Dhofar. After several scenic photo-stops we reach the Fazayah Beach at the West-coast of Dhofar. Fazayah Beach will add an unforgettable memory to your Oman tour. There is golden sand at the beach and it gives a more beautiful look to the beach with the pristine turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The Beach is bordered with wonderful landscape of Mountain cliffs together with typical desert fauna. After having the Lunch at the Beach we drive along the 'Hair-pin-bend' road with its breathtaking cliffs on either side down to Mughsail Beach. On the way along you can see the historical 'Frankincense trees' growing in their natural habitat, deep down in the valleys, dotting the dry & craggy countryside. Visit the natural titanic 'Blow Holes', where waves burst through at high tide, at the far end of the 'Rocky beach' with a cave-like entrance.
We proceed along the beach of Mughsail towards Salalah where the white sand touches the deep blue of the ocean.
Activities: Swimming (optional with the availability of the time and sea condition! At the customers own risk)
Return to the Hotel in the evening.
Route: Salalah – Thumrait – Shisr – Hashman – Baitna – Mudai – Aydam – Mughsail – Salalah
You can have a private and enjoyable time with your family.
No one else will join you on the tour.