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Half Day Tour - Discover beauty of east Salalah.

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Highlights

Experience the enchanting beauty of the East of Salalah on a half-day tour that showcases the region's stunning landscapes and rich culture. Begin your journey at the breathtaking Darbat Oasis, where lush greenery and serene waterfalls create a picturesque setting. Explore the charming countryside, dotted with traditional farms and vibrant flora, as you make your way to the captivating Sinkhole of Tawi Attair, a natural wonder surrounded by steep cliffs and abundant wildlife. Immerse yourself in the local culture as you visit nearby cultural sites and experience the unique heritage of this beautiful area. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration, revealing the hidden treasures of East Salalah.

Itinerary

  • Taqah Castle

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    First stop will be at Taqah Castle, (passing by Taqah sandy Beach) your guide will drive you inside this old angling town of 'Taqah'. This excellent fishing town is known for the production of 'Dried Sardines', numerous rural harvests and its conventional old Dhofari Mud Houses. Your stop will be at the exceptionally old 'Taqah Castle', the previous authority home of the 'Wali' (Governor), 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).
  • مزار سياحي منصة مشاهدة

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Then, you will experience the spectacular rocky cliff situated at the end of Taqah coastline. The cliff is around 15 meter height and beautifully overlooking the Indian ocean and Taqah city. It is simply a breath-taking view point, where you will be as you reach to the top feel the refreshing ocean breeze, have some mind relaxing moments and of course capture a memorable photos at this astonishing view point. Additionally, there is a high chance of spotting the aquatic mammals of Dolphins plying underneath the cliff in an amazing view. Superb Place.
  • Wadi Darbat

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Next visit will be to 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 travellers 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 monsoon 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.
  • حفرة اذابة اعتير

    25 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Your following visit is 20 minutes' drive up from Darbat valley and through the field open countryside to the sinkhole marvels of Tawi Attair, known by locals 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.
  • Baobab Trees | أشجار التبلدي

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Earth Gravity Controversial

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Your next stop is 15 minutes away down the hills of Samhan mountain to the controversial gravity point. Experience a natural mystery phenomena that will will astonish you. 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.
  • Sumhuram Old City

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Your last stop will be at the World Heritage site of Sumhuram, a registered site under UNESCO, where you will see the preserved remaining's of the ancient Sumhuram city sit at the top of a small hill overlooking the Indian ocean. This city narrates a 5 BC history of human settlement and stories of the place being an important port for the unique Dhofari frankincense trade in years after. The information centre of the site provides the visitors with a 06 minutes video clip about the city ruins and gives a historical framing about the site.

What's included

INCLUDED

2 WD 1-3 adults, 4-6 adults 4WD, and 7-9 adults two 4WD (1 guide 2 drivers)
Bottled water
Fuel Surcharge
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Local Arabic/English speaking guide

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
Anything else not mentioned in inclusion

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Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Taqah Castle site is currently under maintenance, Thus, customers will be offered extra time at the nearby Taqah Cliff view point a cliff view.

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