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Rub al Khali Sunset Safari: Private 4x4 Tour

By Amazing Salalah Tourism
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$582 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
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 4x4 expedition, you’ll journey nearly 400 km return 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 4x4 deep into the Rub al Khali desert (400 km return)

Watch the heavens change colours 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

Activity location
  • Wadi Dawkha
    • Salalah, Oman
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Wadi Dawkha
    • Salalah, Oman

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Desert Sunset & Night + Dinner
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Experience the desert in night: Feel the peaceful silence of the desert under a starry sky.

Watch the shifting colours of the dunes fade into night.

Dinner and bone fire on dunes : Sunset on the Dunes: Watch the sun set over the golden sands.

Dinner on the Dunes: Enjoy a traditional dinner served on the
Pickup included

Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
NZ$582.16 x 1 AdultNZ$582.16
Total
Price is NZ$582.16
Rub al Khali Sunset Safari: Full-Day Private 4x4 Tour
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
NZ$632.05 x 1 AdultNZ$632.05
Total
Price is NZ$632.05

What's included, what's not

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    Fuel surcharge
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    Bottled water
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    Snacks
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    All site fees and taxes
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    Coffee and/or Tea
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    Personal gear (sun hat, torch, warm wrap, etc.)
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    Service charge (optional)
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    Any items not clearly listed under “Included”

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wear comfortable clothes, sunglasses & sunblock Light jacket recommended for cooler evenings, Moderate fitness level required; hold tight on uneven terrains.

Activity itinerary

Wadi Dawkha
  • 35m
  • Admission ticket included
Drive 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 towards 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
Thumrait
  • 20m
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.
The Lost City of Wubar
  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the legendary Lost City of Ubar, discovered in 1992 with the help of NASA satellites. Optional entry is available for 3 OMR per person (not included in the tour price). Alternatively, guests can enjoy a free photo stop from outside, with the guide sharing the history and significance of this ancient UNESCO site. This option allows more time to explore the beautiful desert dunes.
Kzv camp tourist
  • 1h
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.

Location

Activity location
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    Wadi Dawkha
    • Salalah, Oman
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Wadi Dawkha
    • Salalah, Oman

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