Heritage Safari by Vintage Land Rover with Overnight and Hot Air Balloon -Shared
Supplied by: Platinum Heritage Desert Safari
Experience the most-awarded desert safari in Dubai. Explore the desert in a vintage Land Rover.
An exciting afternoon safari that flows into a blissful evening filled with educational and cultural activities followed by an overnight stay in the desert and a Balloon flight into the morning sunrise.
Overview
Embark on the most awarded desert safari in Dubai. Be a part of history and experience the desert like never before. Your professional Conservation guide will take you on a 60-minute nature safari through the Dubai Desert Conservation Drive while telling you all about the desert fauna and flora and how the Bedouin used to survive. The Vintage Land Rover ensures a throwback to when the first vehicles were introduced to the UAE in the 1950s, feel the wind in your hair and take irreplaceable pictures in these classic cars. Take in a magnificent Arabian sunset while watching a spectacular falconry performance. Ease into the evening with a delicious Emirati dinner and aromatic shisha. Be entertained with traditional performances like Yola and Drumming.
After an unforgettable evening spent around the bonfire in a traditional majlis, retreat to your private room, these Arabic stone dwelling rooms are inspired by how the Bedouin designed and built their accommodation. Enjoy a restful sleep with no sounds or lights from the city to interrupt. Your room is fully equipped with a bed and comfortable bedding.
Rise before the sun to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime hot air ballooning experience. Floating at sunrise over the pristine dunes of the Dubai desert is something you will never forget. A gourmet breakfast awaits you after landing and will compete your unforgettable time in a magical setting in the desert, you’ll return to Dubai with your appetite for adventure fully satisfied!
Highlights
- Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to receive your Adventure Pack and put on your Sheila or Ghutra (traditional headscarf)
- Nature drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a legendary 1950’s Land Rover followed by Falcon demonstration and sunset photo stop among the dunes.
- Scrumptious authentic dinner in an exclusive camp set among the rolling dunes of a Royal desert retreat including Camel rides, henna tattoos, bread making, Arabic coffee making and aromatic shisha pipes available at the camp with cultural entertainment performance (not available during Ramadan).
- Stay overnight in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling room. You will be provided with all the amenities like a comfortable bed, pillows, sheets and a peaceful night's sleep..
- Hot Air Balloon ride in the morning with gourmet breakfast.
What's included
- Shared pick-up from Dubai hotels between 02:30 PM and 04:30 PM, depending on the season. We will inform you of the exact pick-up time around noon on the day of your desert safari.
- Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and receive your Adventure Pack (Headscarf, Stainless Steel Water Bottle and Bag). Embark on a 60-minute nature safari (choose between a Vintage Land Rover or Camel Caravan when booking).
- Marvel at a spectacular sunset falcon show against an Arabian sunset backdrop.
- Arrive at an authentic torch-lit Bedouin Camp and receive a warm Arabic welcoming with coffee and dates.
- Enjoy live bread making, coffee making, camel rides and shisha.
- Indulge in a four-course traditional dinner.
- Watch and partake in interactive Emirati performances like drumming and Yola.
- Stay overnight in a traditional Arabic stone dwelling room. You will be provided with all the amenities like a comfortable bed, pillows, sheets and a peaceful night's sleep. Awake to a gourmet breakfast.
- Spectacular sunrise hot air balloon flight the next morning. The overnight Bedouin camp is located only 15 minutes away from the hot air balloon take-off site. After the flight, you will return to the camp to enjoy a delicious breakfast before returning to the city.
- Return to the hotel between 010:30 AM and 11:30 PM, depending on the season.
- Optional photos and videos
- Gratuities
Know before you go
• Pick-up times will vary through-out the year. In order for you to plan your day, please be prepared for a pick-up between the following times:
October to February: 14:30h-15:30h
March to May: 15:00h-16:00h
June to September: 15:30h-16:30h
•The operator will contact you within 24h to 48h of the tour date to confirm pick up location and time. If we were not able to reach you, we kindly ask you to contact our office 04-440 9827 a day before your tour. •
• We strongly recommend that you take out adequate travel insurance that will cover you in case of unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from joining your scheduled tour. We will be more than happy to provide evidence to your insurance company if you were unable to join us.
• We don't pick up guests from private residences in Dubai unless you have booked a private car. If you are staying at a private residence, we can pick you up from the nearest hotel.
• Children between 5 to 11 years old will be accepted at the child rate.
• Due to health concerns, the tour is not recommended for pregnant guests after their first trimester and children below 5 years old.
• So that you never feel overcrowded, we restrict numbers to 75-100 guests in our very spacious camps.
• The camel ride is at our camp after dark. For the safety of the camels and our guests, these are short rides in a lit area. For longer camel rides, please see our Heritage Safari by Camel.
• Some vehicles can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests.
• Shared bathroom facilities available throughout the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before booked date. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
Opening times
- Monday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wednesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thursday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Friday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Saturday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Additional Information
•A portion of your desert safari fee is contributed towards local conservation in Dubai.
•Pick-up from Dubai hotels is included and will be in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle (unless booked otherwise). We can pick you up from the nearest hotel if you live in a private residence unless a private car is booked.
•As the desert can get quite warm during the day all year round, we suggest bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and cool, comfortable clothes. For desert safaris in the winter (November to March), we recommend bringing something warm to wear for the evening.
•Children between the age of 5-11 years will be charged at a child’s rate.
•A private car booking is required if travelling with children under five years old.
•This safari includes a traditional dinner; however, please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking. We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, kosher-style, gluten-free.
Bathroom facilities are available at the camp.
•The nature drive is not recommended for guests more than six months pregnant.
•If you booked a shared vehicle, we can accommodate one overnight backpack or carry-on per guest (not exceeding 50cm in height). Please leave big luggage pieces at your hotel.
•Enjoy a restful sleep with no sounds or lights to interrupt as the camp's power gets switched off from 11:00 PM - 06:00 AM.
•Your room is equipped with a bed and comfortable bedding.
•Ensure to wear clothes appropriate for the weather as there are no air-conditioning or heaters in the overnight rooms.
•There are shared bathroom facilities, however no showers on-site.
