Top Activities on the Ground in Salalah

Exploring Salalah without a guide may leave you with only a patchy take on the city’s sights and history. This private half-day tour ensures you see and get background on everything significant from a personal driver-guide. Explore the ancient treasures at Al Balid Archaeological Park and Museum; shop at souks; and enjoy private transport along with hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off rather than waiting for buses or cabs.

Salalah serves up everything from impressive mosques to archaeological treasures, museums, markets, and palm-fringed beaches. With this half-day tour, skip negotiating with cabs and explore the city with a private driver-guide and air-conditioned vehicle. It means you can concentrate on the scenery, cover Salalah’s highlights without overlooking anything, and learn facts about the city you might not hear otherwise. A choice of time slots provides useful flexibility.

Get an in-depth exploration of Salalah and the surrounding areas on this full-day private tour. Depart from your hotel or port in a private vehicle and make your way east. In the company of a guide, visit Marmura Palace, the ruins of Sumhurum, the old city of Mirbat, and more. Return to Salalah and pause at the natural spring of Ain Razat before continuing west to the Qara Mountains.

This 4 hours 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 (if its there at the time of your visit), a spring where you can do boating (kayaking, paddle boat, motor boat) overlooking the mountain of Jabal Qara series. A trip to Salalah is incomplete without visiting this beautiful valley. Sumharam Archeological site is a place where you can see the remains of an old city and a small museum is on site - Sumhuram Archeological Gallery. 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. Taqa Beach and Taqa city will also be covered in this tour, which is a great place to visit.

The region west of Salalah beckons with natural and historical sights that promise a rewarding half-day’s sightseeing. Book this private tour to discover its attractions without transportation hassles. Traveling by private vehicle with a driver-guide, experience the views and ancient tomb of the Prophet Job at Jabal Qara mountain; and call at white-sand Mughsayl Beach to see its blowholes—through which waves burst. A range of start times adds flexibility.

Explore southern Oman with ease on this full-day tour. Depart from your Salalah hotel in a private vehicle with a guide and make your way to the Nejd area of Dhofar to see the rolling sand dunes. Visit the former Bedouin settlement at Thumrait, the Empty Quarter at Rub Al Khali, and the site of the lost city of Ubar.

Explore the regions surrounding Salalah on this day trip. Your tour takes you to many of the historically significant sites in the area as you hear the history and legends that have helped shape the region. Visit the village of Taqah, the archeological site at Khor Rori, the ancient town of Mirbat, the natural springs at Ayn Razat, the Qara Mountains, and the white sand beach at Mughsail.

The countryside east of Salalah is sprinkled with historical and scenic highlights. This full-day private tour lets you discover them without having to hire a cab or self-drive car, and with a driver-guide to explain their history and secrets. Among others, visit Taqah Castle and Wadi Darbat, and explore Sumhuram’s ruins, once a home of the Queen of Sheba. Choose the earliest departure to see the sites at their quietest.

On this private trip by Takamul Travel you will explore the most fascinating natural sites in Dhofar mountains. You will be astonished by the green nature of Wadi Darbat where you can see cascades, huge waterfall and also camel herds crossing the azure waters of Darbat river. Then you will proceed higher to the Jabal Qara mountains to reach the impressive Tawi Attair (Well of Birds) sinkhole. Over the rim of the abyss you can look down to the depth of 211 metres. Next stop on the route will be the huge canyon-like sinkhole Tayq which is one of the largest sinkholes in the world. Afterwards you will arrive to the stunning viewpoint on the edge of Samhan mountains escarpment. From the elevation of 1340 m you will have the opportunity to view the vast Dhofar plain and the sea coast. Last stop will take you to the picturesque Hinae valley where you can admire the forest of giant baobab trees.

Oman has a wealth of stunning outdoor scenery, but visitors without their own transportation miss out on remote locations. During this action-packed private tour from Salalah, you can skip the hassle of arranging a car rental and settle back on a relaxing drive across the Qara mountains. Get a peek at magical Arabian desert landscapes, from towering sand dunes and Bedouin settlements to the fabled lost city of Ubar.

Oman’s landscapes are stunning at any time of day, but the desert truly comes alive at night. Watch the sun lower over rolling sand dunes during this overnight campfire tour, which takes you into the heart of Rub al’Khali. Visit a Bedouin settlement, enjoy traditional coffee, and hop a camel for one-of-a-kind safari ride. You’ll also get a peek at the lost city of Ubar—Oman’s fabled Atlantic of the Sands.

Empty Quarter or “Rub Al Khali Desert ” as it's pronounced in Arabic is the world second largest desert in the world, it occupies a Southern third of the Arabian peninsula the desert itself about 65,000 Square km, stretching to the north from Oman into Saudi Arabia, Yemen and up into the western UAE. The Huge Sand Dunes Reaches up to 300m

Discover the highlights surrounding Salalah during this fast-paced tour of the lush desert oasis, a subtropical region in arid Oman. Far-flung sights are tough to cover alone, but you’ll be whisked between attractions in your own comfortable transportation. Spot herds of camels crossing the stunning Qara mountains, explore the white sand beaches of Mughsayl, and visit colorful bird sanctuaries near the road to Yemen.

Cover all the main sights in the lush, southern oasis of Salalah during this in-depth city tour. Navigating the city takes local know-how, but your guide will bring you to all the time-tested spots. Sip fresh coconut water at a lush fruit plantation, and get a peek at traditional Dhofari souvenirs at a bustling souk, where you’ll have plenty of free time to explore jam-packed stalls.

We offer for You the most comprehensive city tour itinerary on the market. The tour includes a visit to all major monuments in Salalah and adds an exploration of interesting natural sites as well. You will start the trip with the visit to the interior of the Sultan Qaboos Mosque. Then you will move to the Tomb of Prophet Imran which is a unique 33 metres-long structure rarely visited by tourists. Then you will make a nice walk to the heart of the Salalah´s coconut and banana plantations where you can see the irrigation system and taste all kinds of local fruit. Next, you will proceed to the Museum of The Frankincense Land situated in the area of the medieval port of al Baleed. Our specialized tour guide will explain to you the details in the History Hall and Maritime Hall of the museum. You will end the tour with exploring the ecosystem of the Dahariz lagoon on the edge of the city where you can spot flocks of flamingoes, herons and other waders.

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".

Takamul Travel prepared for you a tour that lets you discover the wonders of Dhofar nature and rich ancient heritage of the frankincense land. First, you will visit a castle in Taqah Village where you can admire the traditional furnishings and set up of governor´s residence. Then you will drive to Wadi Darbat where you will view the spectacular escarpment with seasonal waterfalls. In the valley itself, you will be astonished by lush green vegetation and azure waters of Darbat river teeming with small fish. You can take photos of camel herds which you can see grazing around the river flow. Then you will descend to the coast where ruins of a UNESCO site Samharam are situated above large lagoon of Khor Rori. In the museum, you can discover more about the glorious past of this port city and its trade with frankincense. In the lagoon below you can spot flocks of flamingoes, herons, spoonbills and other waders.

This sunset trip is one of the best trips in the world. In the southern part of Oman, on a single day, you will be seeing the largest desert of the World "Empty Quarter" that spreads across many countries of the Middle East. What else could be better than a walk on the desert and seeing the setting sun. You will see the historical site of Ubar at the town of Shisr, known as The Lost City or Ubar or Atlantis of the Sand or the city of the pillars. This city was used for the trade of Frankincense, which was once traded as Gold and Silver. You will also see the 5 square kilometer spread plantation of Frankincense tree on the natural reserve at Wadi Dawkah. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the frankincense trade. The drive will be in 4x4 vehicle through Al Qara Mountains with amazing views of Salalah city. Dinner will be served before dropping off.

This tours cover the entire UNESCO Heritage route of Frankincense from Ubar to Wadi Dawkah (Trees) to Al Baleed port and Sumhuram (Khor Ruri) ports from where it was shipped to the world. Once Frankincense was traded as gold and silver.

This is the only group guided tour from Salalah cruise terminal, which is catered to the requirement of the cruise passengers. In the short time when the cruise is berth, the passengers will be taken to the exotic journey for exploring the diversity of Salalah, the second largest city in Sultanate of Oman. The pick up will be from the inside of the port. The customers shouldn't take the shuttle bus from the terminal to the outside. So this will be very convenient for the pick up. The tour will take you to Sultan Qaboos Mosque, which is the largest mosque in the Southern Oman and then to the largest indoor Museum - Frankincense Land Museum. The tour includes visit to an ancient port of Al Baleed, which is a UNESCO Heritage site. Haffa Souq is an open air traditional market selling frankincense, perfumes, Omani Dresses and Souvenirs. The tour bus will pass through the palace of the Sultan and the coconut and banana farms. You will go to the largest modern mall in Dhofar at the end.

Takamul Travel brings to you the most affordable, enjoyable and adventurous private tour to the Empty Quarter desert on the market. Explore the vastness of the desert areas with different shapes of dunes. Experience the adrenalin ride on the dunes with our expert drivers who will get the best performance out of the terrain cars. Then you will climb the dunes yourself dipping your feet in the moving sands. Enjoy the breathtaking views on the sea of sand from the dunes´ peaks while the sun slowly moves to the horizon. Before the sunset, you can take the best pictures of the desert landscape with the sun setting over the dunes. On the way to the desert, you will visit Wadi Dawka, a valley where thousands of precious Frankincense trees grow and give the valued harvest of frankincense drops. From there you will continue on the Frankincense route to the lost city of Ubar whose ruins stand witness to the glorious past when the city served as a center for the incense trade.

Discover the rugged, off-the-beaten-track terrain of eastern Oman on this action-packed sightseeing excursion from Salaha. Navigating the desert country takes insider know-how, but you’ll cruise between sights like a local as you follow the remote tracks of an ancient incense trail. Visit the rumored palace of the Queen of Sheba, traditional Dhofari houses, and the stunning foothills of the Qara mountains.

On this trip designed by tour specialists from Takamul Travel you will see wonderful mountain and coastal panoramas, sea views and enjoy the swimming in azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Explore the Mughsail beach with the backdrop of high peaks of Jebel Qamar. Visit Marneef cave with its incredible rock formations and adjacent blowholes where the sea water gushes out at high tide. Look down from the breathtaking 800m high cliff Shaat, have a swim on a deserted sandy beach in romantic coastal village Rakhyut – you will have definitely this beach just for yourself. Make your holiday in Oman really remarkable by joining this trip which you won´t find on the itineraries of other tour operators in Salalah.

Half day Salalah City Tour ( Private Tour) • Daily ( (AM) or ( PM)) • Duration : 4 hours Highlights • Museum • Silver and Gold market • Plantation • Haffa Souq • Sultan Qaboos Mosque • Camel Market Description This half day city tour leads you through Salalah, the biggest city in Dhofar, also called the “ perfume capital of Arabia’’ the journey starts with visit Sultan Qaboos Mosque (Opened Sat - Thu 8:30 – 11:00, Fri Closed ) (please adhere to the dress code) and then to Museum of the Land of Frankincenes, at Al baleed , a UNESCO world heritage site. In your way to Haffa souq ( frankincense market), you pass Sultan Qaboos Palace, In 1940 Sultan Qaboos was born there. After that drive to gold souk and silver handicrafts .Next stop to visit Camel market to see camels in the pickup cars and baby camels . End of the tour drive through the garden-like fruit plantations. We stop at a fruit stall for a refreshing coconut milk. Or try small sweet local bananas or papay.