Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding Shared Tour
ID: GYG387603-701758
Category:
Country: UA Emirates
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Experience life in the desert on a 4WD safari from Abu Dhabi. Watch traditional dance shows, ride a camel and enjoy a barbecue buffet dinner.
After pickup in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, you’ll enjoy a comfortable ride to the desert. Once there, visit a camel farm to get up close to these animals who are well adjusted to desert life.
Next, take part in an exhilarating dune bashing experience. Feel your stomach jump as the vehicle heads up and down the steep sand dunes. Then, try your hand at sandboarding by sliding down the dunes on a board.
Arrive at the Bedouin desert camp to enjoy a warm welcome of traditional Arabic coffee and dates. Then, walk up a dune to take pictures as the desert changes color as the sun sets on the horizon.
At the camp, dive into the local customs and culture of the Arabian peninsula. Enjoy cultural activities such as henna painting, shisha smoking and camel rides. Then, try on traditional Arabian costumes and take pictures with a falcon.
Watch captivating performances of Tanoura dancing and belly dancing, before tucking into a barbecue dinner. Finally, the lights of the camp will be switched off. Sit back and admire the star-lit sky for a peaceful moment of contemplation before returning to the bright city lights of Abu Dhabi.
Highlights
- Feel your heart pounding as your 4WD vehicle climbs up and down the sand dunes
- Watch the sun set over the desert near Abu Dhabi
- Try local customs like smoking a shisha pipe or getting a henna hand tattoo
- Enjoy a lavish barbecue dinner including Arabian kebabs and Arabic salads
- Feel like a Bedouin in a desert camp with low-lying tables and Arabic cushions
- Go for a short camel ride to witness the beauty of the desert at dusk
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• It is recommended not to eat 2-3 hours before the safari trip to avoid any vomiting/sickness during the dune bashing
• Please note that if your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it
• Traditional dance shows will not be available during Ramadan from April 12 to May 11 2021, or on any special Islamic days as per UAE law. Dates may vary as per the UAE law and season
• Infants under 3 years old are not allowed in the car during the dune-bashing activity
• Dune bashing is not allowed for pregnant women
• Tour duration includes pickup, traveling, and drop-off time
• Pickup will be within 45 minutes of your booked starting time
• Separate bathroom facilities are available
• Personal expenses and gratuities are not included
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
We’re enforcing extra health and safety measures for GetYourGuide Originals
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup is available from any hotel or apartment in Abu Dhabi, as well as the cruise port of Port Zayed.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
