Overnight Safari and Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Ride
Experience an African-style wildlife safari, camping in the desert, and a hot air balloon flight in this overnight trip from Dubai. Travel through Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage Land Rover to look for animals such as gazelles, oryx and camels, and enjoy a 4-course dinner under the stars at a Bedouin-style camp. In the morning, sail above the Arabian Desert in a hot air balloon to watch the sun rise.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Platinum Heritage, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Meet your guide at your Dubai hotel between 2:30pm and 4:30pm, depending on when the sun is due to set. Exact pickup times will be provided before 1pm on the day of the tour. Drive to the desert
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50, 118887 United Arab Emirates
Climb into the open-roof vintage Land Rover, a mode of transport often used in 1950s desert expeditions, and set off for the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
As you travel, listen to your guide’s stories about Dubai past and present, as well as the many customs and traditions you will experience throughout the evening.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50, 118887 United Arab Emirates
Pose for a photo in the sand dunes as the sun goes down, then enjoy a falconry display and relax with an Arabic coffee as dancers perform to traditional Emirati music. Perhaps smoke a shisha pipe (Arabic water pipe), get a henna tattoo, or try the traditional mode of Bedouin transport – a camel. Then take a seat at the shared table for a 4-course feast beneath the stars. Traditional Emirati dishes, which combine flavors from the Middle East, will set you taste buds alive.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai-Al Ain Road - Exit 50, 118887 United Arab Emirates
Early the next morning your guide will escort you to the hot air balloon site, only a few minutes from your camp. After a safety briefing, climb inside the basket of the balloon with an experienced pilot at the controls and feel your adrenaline race as you drift upward.
As you rise higher, marvel at the awesome sunrise views as your pilot shares interesting facts about the geology and wildlife of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. See falcons flying up to 4,000 feet above the earth from the Balloon and, down below, animals such as gazelle and camels roaming around the reserve. After approximately 1-hour in the air, enjoy a smooth touchdown and step back on to solid ground ready for a gourmet breakfast back at the Heritage Camp. If you wish, you can buy a professional video of your flight (own expense) so you can relive the experience at home.
After a Gourmet breakfast a minibus will take you back to your hotel in Dubai, where the tour ends.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes"
"Please note: Guides in the following languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Chinese, ) are upon request and availability."
"Children under 5 years are not permitted"
"At the camp there is running water and clean bathroom but no shower"
"One backpack or luggage not more than 50 cm in height is allowed per guest"
"The rate for a private vehicle depends on the total number of participants including children"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
02:30 PM
Duration: 18 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Please indicate your Hotel in the comment section if not found from the options.
Pickup from a residence or an apartment is possible if booked in a private vehicle.
Pick-up times will vary throughout the year based on sunset times. Please use the following schedule as a guideline when planning your day and preparing for pick-up.
October – February: 14:00h-15:00h
March – May: 14:30h-15:30h
June – September: 15:00h-16:00h
A confirmation of your exact pick-up time will be communicated to you via e-mail or a phone call around 13:00h on the day of the excursion. Should you not hear from us, please contact us at +971 4 412 6333.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Portugues
Español
English
