Empty Quarter & Lost City from Salalah
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$535
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Drive across the Qara Mountains and on to the Nejd area of Dhofar. Dhofars most remarkable and popular site with its unspoilt and magical sand dunes. We recommend it highly among Salalah Tours and Oman Day Tours as a whole and you will take an unforgettable memory to share with your family and friends back home. We make a brief stop at Thumrait which was famous as a Bedouin settlement. We drive further to the daunting Empty Quarter or Rub Al Khali. Here we find high sand dunes that rise to a height of 250 metres and above. From here, we drive to the lost city of Ubar, 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. We will have lunch at Thumrait. On our return to Salalah, we pass by Frankincense trees.
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Salalah, Oman Information
Salalah, Oman, offers docking at Salalah Port. Travelers explore Al Baleed’s UNESCO ruins and frankincense markets. Excursions visit Wadi Darbat’s waterfalls. Local markets sell halwa. The peak season, September to April, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient sites and Arabian Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes shuwa, an Omani favorite. Souvenirs, like frankincense, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dhofar history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Salalah’s cultural allure offers a vibrant Omani stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites, scenic wadis, and frankincense culture, making Salalah an engaging destination for exploring Oman’s southern coast.
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480 minutes
bottled water
surcharges on fuel
gratuities
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide with Extra charge
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.