Uncover Wonders of East Salalah-Full day guided tour


6 to 8 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 9
Mobile ticket

Overview

Sit back, relax and enjoy as you tour by air-conditioned vehicle from your pick up point to the east of Salalah city. Our guide will take you through the rich history of Oman, particularly, Dhofar Province. Spend a full day time exploring a variety of sites, Dhofar nature, beautiful golden sand beach, UNESCO registered World heritage & archaeology site and learn about the Omani culture. Utilize a great opportunity to uncover the natural phenomena of the magnetic gravity point and get a closer look at the rare giant baobab Trees at Hinna Valley. This tour experience would be simply described as "a flower from every orchard".

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • All sites admission fees
  • Local Arabic/English speaking guide
  • 2 WD 1-3 adults, 4-6 adults 4WD, and 7-9 adults two 4WD cars (one guide 2 drivers)
  • Entry/Admission - Mirbat Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Taqah Castle

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Taqah Beach, Unnamed Road, , 29MM+GXJ، ولاية طاقة، Oman

Your first stop is Taqah beach. With its rich culture and history, Taqah town has one of the most beautiful sandy coastlines in the locale with a staggering tall palm trees spread along the coast line. you can value the prominent silver sparkling light of sun on the ocean water with its moderate melodic waves sound. Taqah shore also is mainstream with dolphins swimming around and if you are fortunate you may get the chance to find its outstanding carefree scene close to the shore.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Taqah Castle, Taqah, Salalah 211 Oman

After the sea shore, your guide will drive you inside this old angling town of 'Taqah' through the local plantation farms.

This is an excellent beach front town which is renowned for the production of 'Dried Sardines', numerous rural harvests and known for its conventional old Dhofari Mud Houses. Your stop will be at the exceptionally old 'Taqah Castle', the former Home of the 'Wali' (Governor) decades back, which is as of now utilized as historical centre with bunches of displays and get a look into the rich history of the city and local people's antiquated way of life. You will get the opportunity to pass by the close by ignoring monitor tower (old Fort) on slope alongside the manor (see the photos).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wadi Darbat, Oman

Next stop will be the close by Wadi (valley) Darbat. This valley is the most well-known, delightful and grand nature spot in the region. It is among the best 2 spots visited by travelers every year in Dhofar and an ideal spot for a vital day, particularly with your family. The valley is celebrated with its spring that has a characteristic underground water shaping a lovely lake. There are numerous occasional engaging water exercises, particularly after mansoon time, like, pedal kayaking, speedboats and kayak pontoons. The spot has a rich environment, numerous wonderful little regular falls and a lovely climate where you can have magnificent crisp loosening up time. Likewise, Many local people's herds can be frequently observed around, such as, camels, caws and goats.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: حفرة اذابة اعتير, Unnamed Road, Oman، 4H75+J79, Kizetakhayf, Oman

Your following stop is 20 minutes' drive up from Darbat valley and through the field open countryside of Jaballi settlement (Mountain Locals) to the sinkhole of Tawi Attair, known locally as “well of birds”. It is an impressive topology karst of limestone formation with a 211 m depth – like 60-floor high building. Your guide will explain to you about it and take you to the view point spot, where you will notice many flying birds echoes and Twitters around the opening as there a big number nestling in the walls of this giant limestone plateau. This place is just a natural miracle.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Baobab Trees | أشجار التبلدي, 1703'13.2"N 5436'35., 8, Oman

Situated at the middle of Wadi (valley) Hinnah at Samhan mountain, your next stop is to experience the unique giant Tabaldi Baobab Trees, also "scientifically known as dansonia digitata”. With its rare unique giant form, baobab tree, locally known as Ankiji or Al Mashwa, is definitely an interesting type of tree . There are about 200 Baobab trees in Dhofar, which can get up to 25 m tall and a width of diameter up to 2m. These amazing trees are usually seen in Africa (mostly in Madagascar). Get your chance to take memorable photos and experience such rare type of habitat.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Earth Gravity Controversial, Mirbat, Salalah 211 Oman

Your next stop is 15 minutes away down the hills of Samhan mountain to the controversial gravity point. A natural mysteries phenomena that leaves you astonished. A bleak stretch of road that go against gravity as you put your car in Neutral gear it will simply appear moving uphill, in a mind blowing scene. A real phenomena to experience yourself.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Mirbat Castle, Center of Old Town, Mirbat 220 Oman

After the gravity point your following visit will be to the notorious old seaside city of Mirbat about 75 km from Salalah to east of the region. This old fishing town is well known with the breeding and trading of the distinctive Arabian horses and fishing of the unique Abalone (locally known as sofailah). Make a visit to Mirbat Castle and get to know in-depth about the city and its rich history and diverse culture. Get a glimpse about the locals' antiguated beliefs, rituals and their way of life.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sumhuram Old City, 49 Sumhuram Street, Salalah 211 Oman

Final stop to to a UNESCO registered world heritage site, where you will see the preserved remaining of the ancient Sumhuram city sit at the top of a small hill overlooking the Indian ocean. The city narrates a history that goes back few centuries BC, as it was an important port for the unique Dhofari frankincense trade. The information centre of the site provides the visitors with a 06 minutes clip briefing about the city ruins and gives a historical framing about the site.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • In some of the stops, such as the archaeological site and baobab valley there will requirement for slight physical effort, like, walking and climbing stairs.
  • Taqah Castle site is currently under maintenance, Thus, customers will be offered extra time at the nearby Taqah Cliff view point a cliff view.
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • - Avoid touching services while touring. - Practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette. - Advised to pack a mini personal sanitizing wipes or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
786nazeerk
November 2022

Was going to the mosque and the market ....also the mountain drive was awsome .Hamad is such a patient and good guide to people as he really gave us info in detail . That frankincense tree wow was shocked ..

GetAway041216
September 2022

Salalah is a beautiful place. There are so many attractions to visit in your limited stay that you need an accomplished local guide. We worked out a comprehnsive 3-day itinerary with Hamid, including East of Salalah, that had a mix of nature, trails, beaches, culture and food. The first thing yo...

513nidhinp
July 2022

We had a great time in Salalah. Thanks a ton to Hamed who made our trip a memorable one, he was more than a guide and the way he cares his guests is remarkable. Thank you again :)

Fanjawe
February 2020

Professional company with very well experienced guides. We enjoyed our time in salalah. Highly recommended tours company

D9247HUnancyp
January 2020

Full exposure to the sea east of Salalah, the cliff, the castles and seaside towns took one from the past to the present in just one day. Learning about boobab trees and enjoying the gardens and pools in the valleys was very much enjoyed. The guide was knowledgeable and curteous. He enjoyed sh...

Carl_martin8
January 2020

We had a great time in Salalah. Thank you Amazing Salalah Tourism for making our trip an absolute joy. I love your professionalism and how you took care of the all details... We loved the weather, heritage, the pure nature, the people and the foooooood was tiptop. We had a lovely anniversary in...

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