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Private Day Trip from Salalah to Rub Al Khali
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8 to 9 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
It's memorable and never forgettable experience to see the biggest sandy desert in the world, at the same time seeing some history of the country like the frankincense Garden which is listed to the UNESCO, and the Lost City which is mentioned in the holy book and listed to the UNESCO as well.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes
- Private tour
- English speaking guide
- bottled water
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD
- Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence, pick up and drop off
- Lunch
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup points
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Pickup details
We pick up travelers from any place in Salalah - Salalah harbor (for shore excursions passengers) - Salalah Airport - Residence - Hotels
What To Expect
Today we drive towards Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter) the biggest sandy desert in the world, on the way, we’ll visit Wadi Dawkah, Wadi Dawkah is located in the Najd area behind the northern slopes of the Dhofar mountain range, 35 km north of Salalah city, and extends north towards the state of Thumrait. It's one of the growth areas of the frankincense trees in the Dhofar Governorate, it's a natural reserve for large frankincense trees and it’s listed with the World Heritage and Culture organization UNESCO.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
From Wadi Dawkah we’ll visit Al Shisr (the Lost City) one of the sites of Al Luban (Frankincense) Road, which is part of the World Heritage Sites in the Sultanate of Oman, it’s located in the province of Dhofar the state of Thamrit, the capital of the Badia (Najd Dhofar), it's at the southern end of the desert of the Empty Quarter, evidence suggests that the site has been inhabited since the Stone Age. Exploration and excavation work at Al-Shisr site revealed the existence of an ancient archaeological city (believed to be the city of “Erm” which is mentioned by God in the Holy Quran, the land of the people of Hood who did not create the same in the country as mentioned in the Qur’anic text) Continuous exploration of this important archaeological site, this archaeological site was discovered in 1990 by a group of archaeologists and was included in the World Heritage Organization UNESCO for the most important.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Empty Quarter
From Al Shisr we drive towards Rub’ Al Khali the largest contiguous sand desert in the world, encompassing most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula, the desert covers some 650,000 km2 (250,000 sq. mi) including parts of Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, it's part of the larger Arabian desert, Wherever you look, you'll see tall white dunes and crystal stone that have been toned due to erosion.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not stroller accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
Operated by Discover Mazoon Tours Oman
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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