Salalah
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FromUSD 104per person for 4
Salalah
East and West Salalah Tour (Full Day)
- 8 hours
- Guided in English
Overview
This full-day tour joins the east and the west of Salalah. In the east, the ancient ruins of Sumharam (Khor Rohri) stand on the Incense Route, which linked the region with the Roman Empire, India and Asia. Mirbat, the ancient capital of the region of Dhofar, is where the frankincense trail begins.
In the west, a road winds up a steep incline into the Qara Mountains, a mix of forest and desert where you may see herds of camels and cattle. It leads to the tomb of the Prophet Job, the beach of Mughsail and Oman's western border.
Where you'll go
- Qara Mountains
- Salalah
Your day
Pickup from anywhere in Salalah. The tour starts in the morning.
Visit Taqah, an old fishing village known for its dried sardine factories and the traditional houses of Dhofar.
At Taqah Castle, the former residence of the wali (governor) of Dhofar, take a quick look at the rich history of the region.
Walk through the ancient ruins of Sumharam (Khor Rohri) on the Incense Route, which linked the region with the Roman Empire, India and Asia. It is believed to have been the hub and harbour of frankincense shipping.
In Mirbat, the ancient capital of the region of Dhofar, where the frankincense trail begins, walk the narrow streets lined with Dhofari mud houses.
Stop for photos at the twin-domed Bin Ali Tomb, an example of medieval architecture.
Head back to visit the west of Salalah, and see Ayn Razat, a natural spring set among quiet, lush mountains, which runs every day of the year.
Drive up the winding road into the Qara Mountains, where you may see herds of camels and cattle in a mix of forest and desert.
Visit the ancient tomb of the Prophet Job, in the green mountains of Dhofar.
See the beach of Mughsail, which looks like the entrance to a cave.
Continue to Oman's western border, with breathtaking cliffs on both sides.
On the way back to Salalah, stop for photos at Mughsail Lagoon, where you are very likely to see flamingos.
Return to your hotel in Salalah.
What's included
Included
- Pick up from your hotel.
- Drop off at your hotel.
- Expert guide driver (English speaking).
- Transferring during the tour by the determined vehicle.
- Fees of entrance to any site included in the itinerary.
- Taxes and service charges.
Not included
- Sultanate of Oman entry visa.
- Lunch.
- Personal spending, tipping and optional activities.
Good to know
- Confirmation
- Confirmed by our team
- A guide speaking a language other than English costs 225 USD more, shared by the group.
The more of you, the less each pays
Choose your group size.
- Ages 4 to 10
- · USD 198
- Under 4
- · free
We'll pick you up
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A hotel, an area, the airport or the cruise port.
Try
- Within 20 km of Salalah: free pickup
- Everywhere else: our team confirms the pickup after you book
If plans change
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- Full refund1 day or more before
- No refundOn the day
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