Sunset Desert Safari Tour in Empty Quarter with Lost City of Ubar
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Salalah into the heart of southern Oman with our Sunset Desert Safari in the Empty Quarter with Ubar. Travel through the dramatic landscapes of Dhofar to discover the region’s rich frankincense heritage, ancient history, and spectacular desert scenery. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive towards the legendary Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter), one of the world’s largest continuous sand deserts. Along the way, discover the fascinating history of Shisr (Ubar), an archaeological site traditionally associated with the legendary Lost City of Ubar and the ancient frankincense trade routes. Explore the archaeological remains at Shisr and learn about the site’s connection to the historic trade in frankincense, which once linked southern Arabia with distant markets across the region. Continue deeper into the vast desert landscape for an exciting 4x4 dune drive across the golden sands. As the afternoon turns to evening, climb a scenic dune and watch the spectacular desert sunset as the changing light transforms the surrounding landscape. Before returning to Salalah, relax and enjoy a taste of traditional Omani hospitality in the peaceful desert surroundings. This memorable experience combines adventure, history, culture, and breathtaking desert scenery in one unforgettable journey.
Location Map
Highlights
- Food;
- Entrance fees;
- Tips (optional);
Exclusions
- Guided tour;
- Water;
- Snacks;
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle;
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off;
- Driver guide;
Terms & Conditions for This Tour
These are the key terms that apply to tour bookings. They form part of your contract with 1860 Travels — see the full Terms & Conditions for the complete text.
Pricing, Inclusions & Exclusions
- Prices are per person unless stated otherwise, and may change at any time until your booking confirmation is issued.
- The Inclusions and Exclusions listed on this page are specific to this tour — anything not listed under Inclusions is excluded from the price.
- Prices exclude local taxes, charges, gratuities, food and beverages, and transfers unless expressly stated otherwise. Gratuities are entirely at your discretion.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Student and senior (60+) pricing requires valid ID at the time of booking and on the day of travel.
- Group tariffs may be available for parties of 10 or more — contact us for a quote.
Amendments & Cancellations
- Amendments to this booking can be made by contacting us at least 96 hours before the departure date.
- Cancellation notice must be received at least 1 week before departure, otherwise a 100% cancellation charge applies.
- Theatre tickets, dining products, and overnight tours cannot be amended or cancelled unless otherwise stated at the time of booking.
- For health or pandemic-related cancellations, options may include a travel credit voucher, rebooking on flexible dates, or a full refund, subject to the specific product's conditions.
- If you miss a coach tour through no fault of 1860 Travels, no refund will be issued; a discounted rebooking rate may be offered as a gesture of goodwill.
Refunds & Compensation
- If a venue cannot be visited during the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, a partial refund of the admission value may be issued at our discretion.
- No refund is given for non-operational air conditioning or washroom facilities on an assigned vehicle.
- Refund requests cannot be accepted more than 30 days after the tour's completion.
- Approved refunds are processed within 15–20 working days via the original payment method.
- Third-party tours where 1860 Travels acts as an agent are non-refundable and subject to the supplier's own terms.
Payment
- Full payment is required at the time of booking unless otherwise specified.
- We accept Visa and MasterCard and charge no service fee, though your card issuer may apply its own charges.
- Customer payments are held in a dedicated client money trust account until your booking is completed or cancelled.
