Empty Quarter experience

Wadi Aldawassir
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3 Days / 2 Nigths

Day One - Thursday

  • TBA
    Depart from Dammam on SV 1143, transit via Riyadh, Jeddah (King Abdulaziz Airport) on SV 1924 or from Riyadh on SV 1927 (Domestic flight not included).
  • 17:55
    Arrive to wadi Aldawasir and drive to first overnight site 100km.
  • 18:15
    Welcome to first overnight site with dinner, introduction to Empty Quarter and open time around campfire
  • 20:00
    brief of the trip rout and general instructions.

Day Two - Friday

  • 07:00
    Enjoy a traditional breakfast.
  • 08:00
    Start driving into the great peaceful Empty Quarter dune formations and Bani Maraith high dunes.
  • 10:30
    Rest stop and light lunch .
  • 14:00
    Start travelling for 200km towards the dry lakebed through amazing dune formations .
  • 17:00
    Stop for the second camp out for dinner and overnight (no toilet)

Day Three - Saturday

  • 06:00
    Breakfast with then drive to dry lakebed.
  • 08:00
    Visit to dry lakebed for collecting colorful stones and spectacular shapes.
  • 09:00
    Cross challenging soft sand area through magical dunes formations (70km) .
  • 09:30
    Getting stuck at soft sands ☺ and learn locals desert technics .
  • 13:00
    Free style lunch on the way out
  • 14:00
    Drive thorough the fat empty desert 120km .
  • 16:00
    Exit Empty Quarter and drive back to Riyadh (300km).
  • 20:00
    Expected arrive to Riyadh
    • Accommodation two nights / three days.
    • All activities mentioned.
    • Transportation with desert experts.
    • Certified Guide.
    • sleeping tents.
    • Sleeping bag .
    • Desert equipment .
    • Meals mentioned .
    • Water: bottled water in vehicle.
    • Local Taxes.
    • International / Domestic Flight tickets.
    • Travel Insurance.
    • Saudi entry Visa.
    • Free style meals.
    • Beverages not referred to above.
    • Extra items not mentioned .

    Guests should wear light, loose clothes to stay cool. Cover up to protect from the sun and sand. Wear closed shoes for foot protection.

    •Sites & hotels mentioned might be replaced depending on the season & availability at the time of booking.
    •Please note that the tour reservation and its rates are subject to change due to availability
    •No Charges for cancellations before 10 days or more from the arrival date.
    •50% charge for cancellations 9 to 5 days prior to arrival date.
    •Full charge for no-show and cancellations 5 days prior to arrival date or less.
    •Rates and availability are subject to change.
    •The above service includes English speaking driver.
    •Payment method 100% upon confirmation.
    •Credit card payment will be subject to 2.5% additional charge.
    •Tour can be customized upon request.
    •Further terms and conditions apply please revert to your confirmation sheet upon booking.