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Very nice driver

Very nice driver! Was a great experience would highly recommend.

Date of experience : March 03, 2020

Fantastic experience.

Fantastic experience.. Safari Ride was awesome and it was so exciting. Driver was so humble and frndly

Date of experience : February 28, 2020

Wacky, weird and wonderful experience out in the dessert. Super surreal. Our driver Hussain was great and really had us on the edge of our seats during the sand bashing.

Date of experience : February 20, 2020

Desert ride 4x4

We had a family trip to the desert of Red Dunes with driver Hussain, who was very professional and kind. He demonstrated excellent driving skills and also was always on time or even few minutes early. Also, he called us in advance to notify about exact pickup time. I personally liked him and would recommend him for taking a ride in the desert and also for a city tour. Thanks again Hussain! Laur (Estonia)

Date of experience : February 13, 2020

It was an amazing experience

It was an amazing experience! Shihab, our Safari guy was very helpful and polite. He firstly wait for us as we reach late to our pick up location, later the safari ride was amazing and we got entertained for enough time more than expected. Everything was explained to us politely and we enjoyed everything there. Once again a big thank to Shihab😃

Date of experience : January 22, 2020

Desert Safari overall was a good…

Desert Safari overall was a good experience. On request, they offered Jain food which was edible including the veg starters. The Main Course-veg was pathetic with no Tandoori Roti and only Khaboos. Noodles were made in grease and tasteless. Our driver Shihab was nice helpful. We recommend the Desert Safari but request to provide branded cold drinks instead of non-branded Tiger Cola and a big improvement is required in food menu quality.

Date of experience : January 07, 2020

Hussain is very professional driver He arrived on time I must say he is very good to assist us. Definitely we will do it again Thanks Hussain

Date of experience : February 11, 2020

Very nice trip..

Very nice trip. Everything was wonderful

Date of experience : March 02, 2020

It’s a very bad experience Since the…

It’s a very bad experience Since the first activity which was horrible. The food was very bad, the activities were very bad. The camp is dirty, the bathrooms are very dirty. The workers are not qualified at all. It’s below my expectations and will not recommend for anyone

Date of experience : December 29, 2019

Shihab made our trip memorable along…

Shihab made our trip memorable along with my brother and sister from Canada. Very professional driver and good customer service. Always would recommend him for all my and my friend trips to this Al Ain desert camp.

Date of experience : January 10, 2020

Visiting Dubai for 4 days only.

Thanks instadubaivisa for the quick visa processing. And thanks York Tourism for the safe trip to the Safari. The Camel ride was a traditional experience for me. The sand dude was pretty amazing. I had to take off my shoes to feel the sand on my feet it was amazing feeling. I love Dubai surely. The immigration officer in Dubai are very polite 👌

Date of experience : January 23, 2020

A fantastic experience in Dubai

A fantastic experience in Dubai. My family enjoyed the ride to the desert followed by the dune bashing and the mini cultural event planned in the desert. We were picked up by a very professional driver Shihab. He was well informed and we had a gr8 conversation on the way, wherein he explained abt the various places we passed. He took gr8 care of me and my family

Date of experience : December 25, 2019

Amazing Excursion

I did the desert Safari package. Shihab did a great job with keeping me updated prior to meeting up, he provided all the information I needed, and he is a great driver. I had a wonderful time.

Date of experience : January 24, 2020

we done Abudhabi Tour Before 2 Days…

we done Abudhabi Tour Before 2 Days With Guide / MR.Gulfam / He’s Really Sach A Nice Guy HE explain Us Very Nicely He Told Us History Of UAE 🇦🇪 we Ask many Questions about UAE 🇦🇪 And Arabic calture He Has Good Knowledge About UAE 🇦🇪 he’ Waring Arabic dress We Take Pictures and We Learn Little Bit Arabic * kafal Hall * 😊 again and Again thankyou mr Gulfam i 100% Recommended This Company Dubai Advanture Gate

Date of experience : November 26, 2019

If You want sand boarding ask for Shihab!

Amazing experince filled with adrenaline from the sand bording made by our professional driver Shihab. Great food and live shows. Overall, I would totally recommend their services!

Amazing experience for the dessert…

Amazing experience for the dessert Safari....arrangement was good especially the attraction was our amazing driver Usamath Dube bash driver was very good and the experience was awesome...This is must if visiting Dubai

I am truly blessed Adventure gate…

I am truly blessed Adventure gate company the way you provided us facility of safari at desert. Our guider namely Gulfam virk provided facility upto mark and I am fully satisfied with your services and I shall recommend my friends and family members to enjoy safari with your company. Had an amazing journey there! Keep it up!

Date of experience : November 22, 2019

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Hi Rimsha, We are glad you have a great time at our desert safari camp. Mr. Gulfam appreciates the recommendation, and so do we; please come again. warm regards, AG Team.

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The dune bashing was amazing and thrilling. Shows were good. Just not happy with the food. Also on seat service wasnt good.

Date of experience : February 06, 2020

Fun dune driving

Nice Toyota Landcruiser, much fun, safe and quite thrilling dune driving with Hussain. The show and dinner part was OK, but for my taste too many people in one place. Not the place to enjoy a quiet desert evening.

Date of experience : November 28, 2019

Shihab was awesome showed us the real…

Shihab was awesome showed us the real experience have been to many desert safaris but Shihab was the best. Thank you for the experience.

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Al Faqa Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Desert Safari Packages from Adventure Gate Tours.

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Option 1: Self Drive package for 1 Adult AED 35 Option 2:  Centralized Pickup and Drop package for 1 person AED 75 Option 3: Pick-Drop at home Via 4x4 package for 1 person AED 190 Option 4: ATV for 20 Min Single Rider AED 75 

Includes: • Self Drive direct to al faqaa meeting point for option 1 (Not Required 4x4 car to reach at meeting point)  • Centralized Pick-up & Drop off by bus from from Abu Dhabi & Al Ain only for option 2 • Pick-up & Drop off at Home / Hotel from Abu Dhabi & Al Ain only by 4x4 Land cruiser for option 3 • Dune Bash Drive-In 4X4 By Professional Driver • Sand-boarding & View Point of Desert • Complimentary Drinks, Coffee & Tea • Soft Drinks & Water Pack • International Buffet Dinner, Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian with BBQ • Camel Riding (Short Camel Ride) • Arabic Costumes for Pictures – Male / Female • Arabic Hookah - Self-Service in Smoking Area • Henna Tattoo for Females & Kids • Live Entertainment Shows (2 Belly Dance – Tanura Dance – Fire Show )

•  For Option 1: Direct to desert at 5pm. Will Take you from meeting point by 4x4 for Dune Bashing & Camp •  For Option 2: Pickup by Bus at 2:30pm. Once we Reach to Desert, will move to 4x4 for Dune Bashing & Camp •  Al Ain: Al Ain Mall or Jimi Mall •  Abu Dhabi: Al Wahda Mall, Mazyad Mall & Safeer Mall Shabiya. •  For Option 3: Pickup from you home/Hotel in Abudhabi or Al Ain by 4X4 Land cruiser

- Valid for 30 days from the date of purchase - Prior booking required at least 24 hours, please call or email the merchant, contact details shown on your Great Deals voucher after purchase - Cancellation requires at least 6 hours of advance notice - Children aged under 3 years are free of charge - Printed or Mobile copy of voucher must be presented upon redemption - All prices shown are inclusive of VAT where applicable - For Option 1: Direct to desert at 5pm, See Location Map here - For Option 2: Pickup Time 2:30pm Al Ain : Al Ain Mall or Jimi Mall Abu Dhabi: Al Wahda Mall, Mazyad Mall & Safeer Mall Shabiya. -For Option 3: Pickup by 4x4 Landcruiser from your home/Hotel in Abudhabi or Al Ain at 2Pm

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Khorfakkan is an adventure & archaeological tourist spot in the United Arab Emirates. Khorfakkan Tour is characteristic of Shees Park, Al Shalal Waterfall, Al Rafisah Dam, Khorfakkan Beach, Amphitheater, & has Kayaking spot. The beach town is one of the most visited tourist places for relaxation & adventure.

Khorfakkan is rich in archaeological sites, such as ancient Portuguese forts over the biodiverse mountains. Villages of different tribes, natural pools & raining waterfalls. Enjoy the best climate with cooling winds from the pristine of Khorfakkan beach, huddled by photogenic rock forms and the rugged terrain Hajar mountains.

Khorfakkan Trip Includes:

  • Visit Shees Park
  • Visit Shea Fortress
  • Visit Al Rafisah Dam | Kayaking
  • Visit Swan Lake At Rafisah Lake
  • Visit Al Shalal Waterfall
  • Visit Khorfakkan Amphitheater
  • Khorfakkan Shore Walk
  • 360° City View At Al Rabi Tower
  • Bottled Mineral Water
  • Optional Lunch

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Shees Park is a perfect place to relax and explore amongst the khorfakkan mountains with 500m of winding walkways. Visitors can gaze over the splendidly designed park spans 11,300 sqm, vantage points to take mountain landscape. The Shess Park has a play area with 32 shaded benches for families. A scenic Man-Made 25M heigh waterfall with high standards of safety and environmental care.

The park was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, The Ruler of Sharjah, on 15 October 2020. “Shukran Sultan :)”

Head toward the vista of the beautiful Al Rafisah Dam, Nearby Wadi Shea Fortress, and the surrounding old plantations. Savor the peaceful pleasures of the area where a pure azure reservoir lake with Boating & Kayaking facilities in the foothill of Hajar mountains. Rafisah Dam has multi amenities such as a Mosque, separate restrooms, outdoor play areas & a restaurant with a lake view.

In Khorfakkan Tour, we collect the locations to ensure the true presents its clients with the opportunity to explore the beauty of Rafisah dam and Khorfakkan beach. We are introducing packages that will let you enjoy the stunning beauty of the beach and explore the surrounding hidden gems.

Cover up local culture at the grand Khorfakkan Amphitheatre. Inspired by Roman architecture, it has rapidly become a famous local landmark. The Amphitheater can accommodate over 3500 spectators.

A magnificent 45m-High waterfall cascades down next to the Amphitheater. The waterfall is Man-Made and carved with natural rocks, often illuminated at night. The Amphitheater and Waterfall face Khorfakkan bay so, you can enjoy a wander along the beach.

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Khorfakkan Sightseeing Tour.

100 aed / $28, central pickup locations..

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  • 30 Minutes Kayak

This Package Includes Sightseeing & With Photo Stop At Rafisah Dam.

Centralized Locations By Shared Luxury Bus. 10:00 AM – 08:00 PM (10 Hours)

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Sightseeing Tour + Kayaking.

175 aed / $48, door steps pick & drop..

This Package Includes Sightseeing & Visits , Photo Stops & 30 min Kayaking .

Doorsteps Transfer In Shared 4×4 Car. 07:00 AM – 02:00 PM (8 Hours)

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Sightseeing Tour + Kayak & Lunch.

250 aed / $65.

This Package Includes Sightseeing, Photo Stops, 30 Min Kayak & Lunch .

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Private Tour + Kayaking & Lunch.

849 aed / $230, exclusive for 2 persons..

All In One Private Package Includes Sightseeing , Kayak & Lunch  

Doorsteps Transfer In Private 4×4 Car. Flexible Timings (8 Hours)

Exciting Kayak Adventure Awaits You At Rafisah Dam.

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Khorfakkan Day Trip

Khorfakkan Trip feature 10 sights including Kayaking In Rafisah Dam, Visit to Shess Park , Najad Al Maqsar Village, Shalal Waterfall With A Optional Lunch At Authentic Restaurant.

Khorfakkan is situated approximately 130 km from Dubai (70 miles). This Trip starts with a pick up in 4WD Cruiser at your doorsteps.

Lunch During Khorfakkan visit

You can select 1 option in restaurant, Lunch is served at #rafisahlounge restaurant at rafisah dam. Menu is offering Meatarian & Vegetarian , the nutrition values are are listed per serving.

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  • Adventure Gate accept online payments preferred by you, either its an ATM transfers or cash-on-arrival facilities.
  • Apart from a khorfakkan trip, We offer numerous other trips. So, after you have enjoyed the tour, you can embark on another journey in the emirates such as Hatta Tour, Desert Safaris & Cruise-In Marina & Musandam Oman.
  • We are not just another company that offers services for Khorfakkan Tour, We dedicate a guide to making this experience the best one for you and your family. Therefore, you can expect us to go beyond the committed standards.

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Sharjah Emirates Town, known as Khor-Fakkan (creek of the two jaws) the Hajar mountains & archaeological sites. Based on travelers and local insights the most famous sites to visit in Khorfakkan are:

  • Khor Fakkan Beach
  • Al Rafisah Dam
  • AL Rabi Hiking Trail
  • Khorfakkan Waterfalls
  • Khorfkkan Amphitheater
  • 2700 Metters Al Multaqa Tunnel 
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Yes, All Khorfakkan tour packages include residence & hotel transfer anywhere in Dubai & Sharjah by 4WD vehicles.

Khorfakkan trip is scheduled every day from 07:00 AM – 02:00 PM, flexible timings are available in exclusive options.

The road distance between Dubai and Khorfakkan is 131 km, which takes 1 hr 28 min via Khorfakkan Rd.

At Rafisah Dam, You can enjoy azure reservoir lake with Boating & Kayaking facilities along with a rest area, a mosque, outdoor play areas for children, and a supermarket, as well as a popular eatery with a lake view.

You can take food with you from liquid to solid food. However, you are not allowed to carry sauces, ketchup, salsa, and dressings. You can ask your guide to make a stop at restaurant for lunch or to buy tea/coffee.

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  • Day 1 Arrive Paro & Paro-Thimphu (Distance: 54 km, estimated driving time: 1 hr)
  • Day 2 Thimphu Festival & Local sightseeing
  • Day 3 Thimphu-Punakha (Distance: 71 km, estimated driving time: 2 ½ hours)
  • Day 4 Punakha-Paro (Distance: 135 km, estimated driving time: 4 hr)
  • Day 5 Hike to Taktsang Ghoempa (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
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Posted: July 5, 2023 | Last updated: July 5, 2023

For as long as there have been people, there have been the adventurous types. You know, the individuals that will push things closer and closer to the edge to get their kicks. These are the kinds of people that climb mountains, trek to the poles and undertake all manner of outlandish expeditions. But with advances in technology, and an increasing number of super rich people with oodles of disposable income, entry into the exclusive club of explorers has been easier to come by. Travel agents can book you a helicopter that can drop you on the Antarctic peninsula, you can get a flight to the depths of the Himalayas and off-road adventurers edge ever closer to active volcanoes around the world. But despite the easy access, trips like this remain a risk and the dangers of such outlandish travel were plain to see when the OceanGate Titan submarine went missing earlier this month. But that disaster was the latest in a long line of mishaps that have befallen some of the most outlandish tourist destinations. Here are ten other adventurous trips that have been hit with disaster.

The OceanGate Titan imploded while visiting the wreck of the Titanic.

If there’s one thing rich people love, it’s taking on an outlandish adventure. Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson is one such person. He’s taken to space with his Virgin Galactic project, crossed the English Channel in an amphibious car and attempted to circumnavigate the globe in a hot air balloon. In 1998, Branson undertook his ‘round-the-world flight with teammates Steve Fossett and Per Lindstrand. However, the three were forced into the jaws of danger when the fabric in their balloon, called The Global Challenger, ripped apart ten miles off the coast of Hawaii. They were soon rescued and abandoned the trip.

Around The World Adventure

If you want to explore somewhere that remains untouched by humanity, the extremes of our planet are a good place to start. Regions in the Arctic offer a chance to explore untouched landscapes, pristine oceans and come face to face with wildlife you might normally never see (or want to). But they’re also harsh environments that can bite back at any moment. British polar explorer Hannah McKeand found that out when her attempted trip to the North Pole was cut short when the helicopter that was due to fly her and her crew to a remote Arctic island crashed and marooned all on board. All four people on the helicopter survived the ordeal.

Arctic Exploration

Disasters don’t just strike in far flung locations, they can also arise much closer to home. Earlier this year, upstate New York was rocked after an underground cave tour went horribly wrong. A boat touring an underground stretch of the Erie Canal capsized. The trip through the Lockport Cave saw 28 passengers and one crew member fall from the boat when it overturned, with 11 people needing medical treatment and one man dying after the incident, CNN reports.

Disasters Close To Home

“Because it is there” was the reason given by British climber George Mallory when he thought about why anyone would want to climb Mount Everest. He died on his third attempt to climb the world’s tallest mountain. In the years since, more than 6,000 people have summited the mountain in Nepal, with more than 300 people having died attempting the feat. So far, 2023 is proving to be the deadliest year on record for climbers on the mountain. In the 2023 season, which ended in May, 17 climbers lost their lives on the 29,000-foot mountain.

Climbing To Calamity

But people preparing to hike the world’s tallest peak must be aware of the risks they’re facing, right? Tourists hopping into a helicopter to see the Grand Canyon, on the other hand, might not. In 2018, a helicopter touring the Grand Canyon crashed, killing the five British tourists onboard. In the years following the incident, investigators uncovered the cause of the crash was due to “tailwinds, potential downdrafts and turbulence.” It also occurred in an area of the canyon where “air tours aren’t as highly regulated,” local news reported.

Canyon Crashes

The only cruise I’d consider taking would be one to the Antarctic Peninsula. But the harsh landscapes and icy waters around the South Pole are unforgiving, which forced the U.S. Coast Guard to investigate tour operators in the region. According to The Washington Post, authorities stepped in after a spate of deaths in Antarctica. According to the site, four U.S. citizens died on trips to the South Pole, including two that were killed when an inflatable vessel they were riding in capsized.

Into Cold Water

Most people that attempt a round-the-world adventure have been planning the trip for years. They’ve assembled a team themselves, or are undertaking the mission solo in some outlandish record attempt. But a trip onboard a round-the-world clipper is meant to take away some of those stresses. However, these mammoth sailing trips aren’t free from issues, as they see amateur teams take on some of the most challenging oceans on Earth. For 25 years, the Clipper Round the World yacht race has taken mixed-ability crews and trained them to take on the oceans. But according to a report from The Guardian the voyages can be fatal, with at least three paying crew members dying on the Clipper adventure between 2015 and 2017.

Sailing Civilians

If you prefer staying on dry(ish) land, then you might be the kind of person that takes to the off-road trails each weekend. Vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler or Land Rover Defender are built to tackle mud, dust and all manner of rocky obstacles, but having the best kit doesn’t really take away the risk. In 2022, a team of adventurers learned this the hard way while off-roading in Colorado. According to NBC News, the team was traveling from the Yankee Boy Basin area in southwestern Colorado as part of an organized overlanding expedition when their Jeep Gladiator drifted off the edge. The driver and two passengers fell more than 200 feet to their deaths.

Heading Off-Road

Visiting an active volcano is a pretty intense way to witness the raw power of our planet. But while we have a much better understanding of volcanoes now than we did just 50 years ago, we can still be caught off-guard. That’s what happened in 2019 when New Zealand’s Whakaari, or White Island, volcano erupted while tourists were visiting the site. The volcano, off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island, is the most active in the region, and regularly hosted tourists that were either shipped in from the mainland or flown over on helicopter. When it erupted on December 9, 2019, 47 people were stuck on the island. Rescue crews spent two weeks recovering those who were injured and over a dozen who were killed.

Island Adventures

You might think that flying is a safer way to navigate the globe these days, as more than 100,000 flights take off from airports around the globe daily. But sadly, these journeys can be just as risky. In 2014, 17-year-old Haris Suleman was attempting to set a new record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe in a single-engine plane, as well as being the youngest person to make such a journey. However, just days before the conclusion of his trip, Time reported that his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean.

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