Salalah East & West Combination

3.7 (3 reviews) Salalah, Oman
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Salalah East & West Combination

Pick up : From Any place in Salalah

Duration : 8 Hr
Rate Includes

1- Transportation A/C vehicles as mentioned in the itinerary

2- English speaking driver / guide

3- Soft drinks and mineral water during the excursion.

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • National Park fees
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Driver/guide
  • Local taxes
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 1h
    this tour is the most highly recommended tour among oman Day Tours The excursion begins in the morning with a visit to the old fishing village of Taqah, famous for the manufacture of Dried Sardines& its traditional & old Dhofari Houses.
  2. Taqah Castle
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the century old Taqah Castle, the former official residence of the Wali (Governor) of the region & obtain a glimpse into the rich history of the region.
  3. Sumhuram Old City
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue onto the ancient ruins of the once famous city of Sumharam (Khor Rohri). The city was the easternmost outpost of the Hadramawt Kingdom on the ancient incense route between the Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf and India. Khor Rori was an important port on the coast of Dhofar, and one of the major trading cities with frankincense,believed to have been the hub & harbour for the shipping of Frankincense (UNESCO World Heritage site).
  4. Mirbat
    1h
    A picturesque drive then leads you to Mirbat, the ancient capital of Dhofar and the beginning of the Frankincense trail. Stroll through the streets lined with old Omani mud houses
  5. Bin Ali Tomb
    Pass by
    Visit the twin-domed Bin Ali Tomb as a photo stop a classic example of medieval architecture.
  6. 1h
    On our way back to western Salalah, explore the natural spring of Ayn Razat, beautifully laid out amidst the tranquil lush mountains & nourished every day of the year by natural underground spring water.
  7. 1h
    Thereafter we proceed to Qara mountains to explore the western part of Salalah. On a road steadily winding up a steep incline, herds of Camels & Cattle are a common sight which gives a scenic view of a traditional Dhofari rural beauty.
  8. Prophet Job's Tomb
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the ancient Tomb of Prophet Job situated in the scenic green mountains of the Salalah Plains. Experience the legendary story of Prophet Job and his devoutness.
  9. Mughsail Beach
    1h
    Proceed to the beach of Mughsail where the white sand touches the deep blue of the ocean &at high tide, where waves burst through the natural titanic Blow Holes, at the far end of the Rocky beach with a cave-like entrance. We thereafter continue along the road towards Western Border of Oman, with its breathtaking cliffs on either side, to see the historical Frankincense trees growing in their natural habitat, deep down in the valleys, dotting the dry & craggy countryside. We take a short walk into the valleys to smell the Holy Incense amidst the scenic view of the region. On our return journey we make a photo stop at the lagoon at Mughsail where migratory birds occasionally flamingos are a common sight.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

As it is Private trip , Pick up time flexible .
Recommended pick up time before 9:00 AM
You will receive your pick up time after Confirmation
Pick up from Any location inside Salalah or Salalah Airport or Salalah Harbor ( shore excursions passengers )

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide with Extra charge
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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