East Salalah Mountain Safari Tour – Wadi Darbat, Beach, Camels

This 8 hours, Dhofar mountain safari tour, will take you to a magical journey to the Eastern side of Salalah, where one of best landscape of the Middle East awaits you. The most popular valley of the Dhofar Region, Wadi Darbat will be your first stop. Here you will be seeing the seasonal waterfall, a spring where you can do boating (kayaking/paddle boat/motor boat) overlooking the mountain of Jabal Qara series. Taqa Castle is one of Dhofar’s most distinguished landmarks, which was built in the 19th century. Taqa Beach and Taqa city will also be covered in this tour. Sumharam Archeological site is a place where you can see the remains of an old city and a small museum is on site. Visit Tayq and Tawi Attair (bird well) sinkholes. Jabal Samhan is the highest point in Dhofar, which is above 4000 feet. From here the view is amazing and if you are lucky, you will see mountains passing below you. Anti Gravity Point and Wadi Hanna (baobab trees) also covered in the full day safari.

Although Taqa is famous for its castle but Taqa has a great beach also and is a great spot for birds watching. The view of Taqa city is great from the beach side.

This is old house, entrance inside is optional if you want to pay. It is good from outside as well. The place has a souvenir shop as well.

Taqa Castle is one of Dhofar’s most distinguished landmarks, which was built in the 19th century. Its walls were constructed from solid blocks of ‘Taqa Stone’, a local limestone material composed chiefly of fossilized shells and corals. You can see the well, roofless jail, formal sitting area also known as majlis, bedrooms, kitchen and stores. In these areas you will see traditional weaponry, jewelry, every day household items and fascinating traditional colorful pieces of clothes.

Here you will be seeing the seasonal waterfalls (if its there at the time of your visit), a spring where you can do pedal boating, kayaking and motor boating (boating at own cost) overlooking the mountain of Jabal Qara series. A trip to Salalah is incomplete without visiting this beautiful valley and it is one of the most visited place in Dhofar Region. You can do trekking from one point of the valley to another.

Tawi Atair Sinkhole Oman is the most famous sinkhole in the Dhofar (Dofar) governorate. There is a trek to go to the down side of the sinkhole, but requires you to be physically fit to go down. The upward trek needs good health.

Jabal Samhan is the highest point in Dhofar region, which is above 4000 feet. From here the view is amazing and if you are lucky, you will see mountains passing below you. It’s a perfect place for a recording timelapse and taking photographs of clouds being over it.

Wadi Hannah (also called wadi Hinna) has Baobab trees, natural water pool and waterfall of Ayn Hasheer.

This is a magnetic hill in Dhofar, commonly known as Anti Gravity Point, where car travels up hill on Netural Gear

Sumhuram Archeological site is an ancient city, which was once used to trade Frankinscene to the world. The ruins sit atop a small hill above the tranquil waters of Khor Rori and was build in 3rd century BC. This is also known to be a place of Queen Sheeba Palace. There is a walking track to cover the site on foot. It's a great walk and you can see the birds and water at Khor Rori, which is visible from this area. There is also a gallery - Sumhuram Archaeological Galley where the artifacts excavated from this site are displayed.

This is a fascinating place, where you can see the water and birds from Sumhuram Archaeological site

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This is a private tour DAILY and if you need a group tour, that is available once a week.
• Guide availability in some European languages, such as German, Italian, French, and Polish, are limited in numbers and might not be available for your tour date. In such situations, an English-speaking guide with an Omani license will be arranged for your tour.

• Private Tour European Language
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  Tour in European Language
  Duration: 8 hours
  German/Italian/Other Guide: Guide will be speaking German, Italian, & other European languages. This tour will be a private tour. Ask for more languages.
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• Tour with Lunch (Omani Food)
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  Private tour with Lunch: Picnic lunch or lunch at traditional Omani restaurant. This tour will be a private tour.
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• 8 Hours Group Tour
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  Group / Sharing tour: This option is for group tour every week on Tuesday & Saturday & when cruise berths at Salalah Port.
  Duration: 8 hours
  SUV/Jeep/Van/Coaster: This option is for groups. It can be in SUV, Van or coaster, depending on the number of bookings on that day.
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• 4 Hours Group Tour (Mon/Fri)
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  Duration: 4 hours: 4-5 hours for the tour. Special tour price for the group tour. From 1.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
  Half Day Tour: Wadi Darbat. Tawi Attair Sink hole. Anti gravity Point. Baobab tree & Mirbat sand dunes.
  SUV / Bus: The vehicle depends on the size of the group. Upto 6 people SUV, more than 6 people it will be in bus.
  Group / sharing Tour: This will be a group / sharing tour.
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• Private Tour Local Omani guide
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  Duration: 8 hours: Full day tour 6-8 hours
  Lunch is not included: Tour includes a lunch break and pay at the restaurant directly.
  SUV/Jeep: This tour will be a private tour.
  Local Licensed Omani guide: A licensed Omani guide will be in the tour. He can speak English, Italian, German and Arabic. Contact us for other languages.
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• Transport by private vehicle: 4x4 AC Car for up to 6 PAX, Mini Van / Coaster for 7 or more adults
• Pick and Drop from Hotel or Airport or Seaport
• Experienced Omani guide who can speak English and Arabic

• Boating (Paddle & Kayak 3 OMR for 2pax / Motor 5 OMR for 6 pax)
• Entrance fees to Sumhuram Archaeological site (OMR 3 / Person) and / or Taqa Castle (OMR 3 / Person)
• Entrance fees to Koofan House and / or Burj Al Aksar (OMR 1 each per person)

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• This Tour is Provided by Beautiful Salalah Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Muscat.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 179 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.