From Abu Dhabi: Dune Bashing Desert Safari

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Enter the desert surrounding Abu Dhabi on a morning or evening safari by 4WD Land Cruiser. Take part in desert activities like sand boarding or camel rides, watch traditional dance shows, and more.

Highlights

  • Drive across the dunes of the Abu Dhabi desert by 4WD vehicle
  • Visit a camel farm, and experience the desert sunset from the summit of a dune
  • See a traditional Arabic camp and enjoy first-class Arabian hospitality
  • Get a photo shoot in traditional Arabic clothes
  • Enjoy unlimited Arabic sweets and Bedouin coffee

Description

Take part in a desert adventure and embark on a dune bashing safari by 4WD. Visit a camel farm, see a traditional camp, and enjoy some famous Arabic hospitality. Depart from Abu Dhabi and journey to the desert on the outskirts of the city for an arrival at a desert camp in Al Khathim in around 45 to 60 minutes. Take an exciting drive across the sand dunes by 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with a multilingual driver, and stop at a camel farm to catch your breath. Continue to the camp to take advantage of a host of thrilling activities, including the chance to cross the desert sands by Quad Bike (own expense), glide down the dunes on a sand board, or put on some traditional Arabic costume for a photo shoot. Try riding a camel and experience the desert's original mode of transportation. See an original Arabic camp, and enjoy some famous Arab hospitality. Choose the evening desert safari option to watch a magnificent sunset from the desert and sample Arabic sweets and Bedouin coffee. A BBQ dinner and live entertainment are included with the evening tour, and you can even have your picture taken with a falcon. Whichever option you choose, benefit from a package specially timed for guests arriving on one of the following cruise ships: • AIDAstella • Azamara Journey • Celebrity Constellation • Costa Fortuna • Costa neoRiviera • Crystal Esprit • NCL Norwegian Star • Oceana Nautica • Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas • Seabourn Encore • Silversea Silver Cloud • Mein Schiff 3 TUI Cruises

Includes

Pickup and drop-off in Abu Dhabi Desert safari in 4WD vehicle Dune bashing Sand boarding Camel farm stop and camel ride Unlimited water and soft drinks Arabic traditional dress (for taking pictures) BBQ dinner (evening tour only) Belly Dance Arabic tea, coffee, and dates (evening tour only) Tanoura dance Falcon (for taking pictures, evening tour only)

Important Information

  • It is recommended not to eat 2-3 hours before the trip to avoid any vomiting or sickness during the dune bashing
  • Pregnant women and those with back or neck problems are not allowed to participate in dune bashing
  • The tour duration includes pickup and drop-off
  • Any damage, injuries sustained, or items lost during the sand boarding or the optional quad biking activities are not covered by insurance and are solely the participant's responsibility
  • Bring a hat, sandals or flip flops, your camera, sunscreen, and a light sweater during the winter or casual, loose fitting clothes in the summer
  • Tanoura dance will not be available on public holidays in UAE
  • Transportation in the land cruiser will be on a sharing basis with 6 people per car

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