2-Day Salalah Desert Camping Tour in Empty Quarter Overnight and Lost City of Ubar

 Thumrait, Lost City of Ubar & Empty Quarter Sunset

Your Salalah desert camping adventure begins at 1:00 PM with hotel pickup. The road leads through the rugged Qarah Mountains until the green slopes give way to open desert plains.

The first cultural stop is Thumrait, a historic Bedouin settlement once known for camel caravans and frankincense traders. It offers an authentic look into old desert life, a reminder that this route was once the backbone of Dhofar’s trade network.

Next, you arrive at the iconic Lost City of Ubar, also known as the Atlantis of the Sands. Walk between excavated stone walls and learn how this fabled trading hub vanished under shifting dunes for centuries. This site links perfectly to the Salalah Frankincense Trail, making it a highlight for heritage lovers.

As the day cools, your guide enters the vast Empty Quarter, the world’s largest sand desert. Golden dunes rise like slow, steady waves, perfect for dune bashing and climbing for wide, open views. The sun begins to dip, painting the dunes with warm red light, a quiet moment that naturally fits the rhythm of any Salalah Desert Camping Tour.

Your campsite for the night is a Bedouin tent camp nestled between tall dunes. Enjoy Arabic coffee upon arrival, followed by a freshly prepared Omani dinner.
The night is yours:

• sit by the fire

   

• listen to stories of old desert tribes

   

• stargaze under one of the clearest skies in the world

   

A signature moment of every Oman desert experience.

Included: Dinner
Accommodation: Private Bedouin Tent