Adventure to Salalah & Empty Quarter

Best time to go: September to November & March to May
Best for: Repeat Visitors, Adventure & Off-the-beaten track, Historical

Salalah is located in southern Oman in the dramatically beautiful region of Dhofar. The area is synonymous with the frankincense trade, and you will uncover a land of incense-infused souqs, white-powder beaches, whitewashed forts and dramatic mountain scenery.

The area experiences a summer monsoon, and this turns this corner of the Middle East into a verdant backwater. This is totally at odds with the rest of Oman. Spend two nights exploring the areas to the north and south of Salalah. You will explore ancient fishing villages, picture-perfect white sand beaches, historic forts and tombs.

You then turn inland for an adventure in the remote Empty Quarter. Explore the Atlantis of the Sands – the lost city of Ubar. Spend a night under canvas as you explore wild wadis, the mountain scenery of Jebel Qamar and Wadi Aful where frankincense trees grow wild. 

Return to Salalah for another two nights. You will visit the stunning Mirbat Beach before returning home.

This itinerary can be tweaked and changed and added to any of our suggested itineraries which focus on the area in and around Muscat, or indeed Musandam.

Guide Pricing

Starting At

  • LOCATION:
  • £2495 - £3650
    Silver Gold
    Price per person including all accommodation, private transfers, unique experiences and excluding international flights. We can arrange international flights should you wish.

    Highlights

    • Spend a night under the stars in the Empty Quarter
    • Explore the Frankincense Coast with your private driver/guide
    • Explore amazing beaches, historic tombs and ancient fishing villages
    • Truly off-the-beaten-track
    Days Location Hotel
    Day 1-3 Salalah Juweira Boutique Hotel Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah
    Day 4 Empty Quarter Overnight Mobile Camp
    Day 5-7 Salalah Juweira Boutique Hotel Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah
    Day 8 Fly home

    Suggested Hotels

    Day 1-3
    Juweira Boutique Hotel

    Juweira Boutique Hotel

    $ $ $ $ $  

    Juweira Boutique Hotel is the perfect base to explore the Salalah and Dhofar regions of Oman. With just 65 rooms, it makes for a wonderful extension to a tour of northern Oman.

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    Day 1-3
    Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah

    Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah

    $ $ $ $ $  

    The Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah is located in southern Oman and is a luxury beachfront hotel.

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    Day 5-7
    Juweira Boutique Hotel

    Juweira Boutique Hotel

    $ $ $ $ $  

    Juweira Boutique Hotel is the perfect base to explore the Salalah and Dhofar regions of Oman. With just 65 rooms, it makes for a wonderful extension to a tour of northern Oman.

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    Day 5-7
    Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah

    Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah

    $ $ $ $ $  

    The Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah is located in southern Oman and is a luxury beachfront hotel.

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