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The Empty Quarter desert Tour Go off the map
Duration: Approx 8 Hours
Language: English
Location: Qara Mountains, East Salalah
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About the Empty Quarter desert Tour
You’ll drive through the misty Qara Mountains where green cliffs literally pop up out of nowhere at the desert’s edge. Then you will step into Wadi Dawkah – the UNESCO spot with ancient frankincense trees. Moving next to check out the Lost City of Ubar (the “Atlantis of the Sands”) that was hiding under dunes for centuries. Finally, you will end up in the Rub’ al Khali, on the Empty Quarter desert tour – one of the biggest deserts on Earth. Golden dunes swallowing the horizon at sunset? Yeah, that happens.
Included
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Pickup from your hotel,
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Ride in a deluxe AC 4×4
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Your Omani guide who actually knows the desert (not just memorizing facts)
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Bottled water all day
Excluded
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Gratuities
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Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
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Entrance fee for Ubar: 3 OMR
Empty Quarter desert Tour Itinerary
Journey across the Qara Mountains
We start our Empty Quarter dsesert tour by climbing the Qara Mountains – Salalah’s green lungs. There you will enjoy the last greenery exactly before the Empty Quarter Desert, discover green curls around the cliffs, and take pictures with the frankincense trees, and let the pure air enter your lungs while smelling the odor of rain mixed with the resin.
Wadi Dawkah
The next stop in our Empty Quarter dsesert tour is the valley of Dawkah – where ancient frankincense groves changed the world. A UNESCO protected heritage, Breathe that warm, earthy scent as your guide tells how this sticky resin built empires and traveled globally for 5,000+ years. It will both natural and historical tour.
Camel Farm
The third destination in our empty quarter tour is camel farms where you Face the real “ships of the desert.” At this traditional camel farm, you’ll see how these amazing animals carried tribes and trade across brutal sands for generations. Play with, them ride them if you like and take picture with those baby camels they are very cute !
Thumrait
In the fourth stop in our tour we will Visit thumrait Once a lifeline for caravans crossing Arabia, Thumrait’s where Bedouin history pulses through modern times. Hear real survival stories here – how people actually lived before the Rub’ al Khali took over. Gives you chills .
Lost City of Ubar (Wubar)
In the second to last empty quarter tour you will visit the lost city of Ubar. Call it the “Atlantis of the Sands”. Thought to be a myth until the 90s when ruins popped up from the dunes. Walking those crumbled walls and immerse yourself with the “desert Atlantis” guides will tell you different stories and rumors about it it is a historical place full of questions perfect for curious people
Empty quarter - The Grand Finale
Lastly discover the empty quarter desert. An ocean of gold sand stretching forever under the sky. Dunes rise at the height of half-mountains. Once we reach the Empty Quarter dunes, we enjoy an exhilarating dune bashing experience. Afterward, we step out of the vehicle to trek to the top of one of the dunes and prepare to witness an unforgettable sunset over the vast Empty Quarter Desert. Enjoy the time when the sunset hits the whole desert and ignites it into a red-golden fire, time kinda stops there. Take picture that will surely outlast you and remain as a proof for your desert adventure !
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Number Of People |
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Solo |
312 USD Per Person |
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2 People |
169 USD Per Person |
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3 People |
122 USD Per Person |
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4+ People |
99 USD Per Person |
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Booking & Payment
How to Book
Payment Policy
- Full payment is required at the time of booking if made within 1 days of the tour date. For bookings made more than 3 days in advance, a 30% deposit is required, with the balance due one day before the trip. Payments can be made via credit or debit card (Visa/MasterCard) through our secure Pay fort system.This flexible payment arrangement ensures that your booking is a risk-free investment.
- Our prices are listed in US Dollars per person, per trip. However, payments can be made in any other currency.
Children Policy
- Children from 1-5 years are free of charge.
- Children between 6-11 years get 50% off.
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the Empty Quarter desert Tour FAQs
At Go Safari Salalah, we are a leading local tour company dedicated to providing unique and exhilarating travel experiences. Our mission is to offer travelers the chance to discover Oman from every perspective, whether it’s through thrilling adventures like the Empty Quarter desert tour, cultural exploration, or serene landscapes. Whether you’re interested in classic historical tours, adventure-packed journeys, or nature-focused explorations, we craft each experience to meet the diverse interests of our guests. With our deep connections and local expertise, we guarantee the highest level of enjoyment, comfort, and commitment to every traveler.
How long does this take?
Full day, usually. Gives you time to actually experience each spot - especially that sunset in the Rub' al Khali. Rushing? Not happening here.
Why choose our tour ?
Small groups. Real local guides. Itinerary that actually blends history, culture, and adventure - not just checking boxes. From UNESCO sites to sunset dunes? We do it right
Is this empty quarter tour fully safe?
Totally. Our guides eat, sleep, and breathe this desert. Vehicles? Maintained .
What dress is most suitable for this empty quarter tour ?
Normal clothes . preferably light clothes
Should I book early?
Yeah, especially during peak season. We keep groups small so you actually get the experience.
Payment?
Secure online - cards or bank transfer. Pay upfront to lock it in.
Mobile signal out there?
Nope. That's the point. Really disconnected . Embrace it.
Food included?
Not really, but we'll stop somewhere or you can bring snacks. Water's covered though.
Do you offer English-speaking and foreign language guides?
Yes. All our guides speak fluent English — with options for Arabic, French, German, and more upon request.
What’s included in the tours?
Transport, licensed guide, hydration, cultural insights, flexibility, and the kind of thoughtfulness you only notice when it’s missing somewhere else.
Is there any upcoming events
Yes of course the khareef season which hide the the nature marvels that attract 2 million tourists from across
