Things to do in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate: The Best Bus Tours

Tour : East and west of Salalah combination  Duration : 8 Hours Pick up : Salalah or any place inside Salalah Drop off : Salalah or any place inside Salalah

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle (Maximum capacity : Salon Car 3 seats / 4 X4 vehicles 6 seats

Exclusions: Gratuities

This is a trip to the beaches on the western side of Salalah. Fazayah Beach (also spelled as Al-Fazaiah or Al-Fizayah) is one of the best beaches in Oman. Its a 5 kilometers long pristine white sand beach with clear water and a stunning landscape at the back-ground. Experienced driver in 4x4 vehicle will take you there. It's a pristine beach for swimming and picnic. The journey of Salalah is incomplete without a trip to white sand beaches of Mughsayl and the blowholes overlooking Marneef cave. The blowholes are also referred as Mughsayl Natural Fountains by the tourists. The water jet from the blowholes vary according to the season, but can get as high as 28m in the sky in Khareef season. This is a unique trek in the Middle East where you start your walk from beach and go up to a cave and end up at blowholes.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Pick and Drop from Hotel or Airport or Seaport, Experienced Omani guide who can speak English and Arabic, Transport by private vehicle: 4x4 Car for up to 4 adults

Exclusions: Gratuities, Breakfast / lunch / dinner not included, but can be provided at additional cost at 5 Omani Rial per person, Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

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.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Pick and Drop from Hotel or Airport or Seaport, Experienced Omani guide who can speak English and Arabic, Transport by private vehicle: Saloon Car for up to 3 adults or 2 adults, Transport by private vehicle: 4x4 Car for 4 adults to 6 adults, Transport by private vehicle: Mini Van / Coaster for 7 or more adults, Entrance fees to Sumhuram Archaeological site, Al Baleed Archeological Site and Ubar

Exclusions: Gratuities, Breakfast / lunch / dinner not included, but can be provided at additional cost of 5 Omani Rials per person, Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

This 4 hours tour will have a mesmerizing journey to the western side of Salalah. Tour will begin with a trip to Ittin moutains on Jabal Qara and will have a great view of Salalah city from an altitude of over a thousand feet. There is an amazing cave and the trek to the cave has fascinating views of Jabal Qara and Salalah city. Journey will continue on the mountain till Prophet Ayub (Prophet Job) Tomb, who is a famous prophet for all the religions and mentioned in the Holy Quran and Bible. The journey of Salalah is incomplete without a trip to white sand beaches of Mughsayl and the blowholes overlooking Marneef cave. The blowholes are also referred as Mughsayl Natural Fountains by the tourists. The water jet from the blowholes vary according to the season, but can get as high as 28m in the sky in Khareef season. This is a unique trek in the Middle East where you start your walk from beach and go up to a cave and end up at blowholes.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Pick and Drop from Hotel or Airport or Seaport, Experienced Omani guide who can speak English and Arabic, Transport by private vehicle: Saloon Car for up to 3 adults or 2 adults..., Transport by private vehicle: 4x4 Car for 4 adults to 6 adults, Transport by private vehicle: Mini Van / Coaster for 7 or more adults

Exclusions: Gratuities, Breakfast / lunch / dinner not included, but can be provided at additional cost of 5 Omani rials per person, Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

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.

Inclusions: Soda/Pop, Bottled water

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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.

Inclusions: Soda/Pop, Bottled water

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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.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick and Drop from Salalah Cruise Terminal (from the berthing location, no need to take shuttle bus), Entrance Fee to the Archaeological site and Museum

Exclusions: Gratuities, Anything not mentioned in Inclusions, Lunch

West of Salalalah tour by Takamul Travel will show you the highlights of western Dhofar with all the remarkable places included in the itinerary. First you will visit the enchanting Sahalnawt spring with its azure waters and travertine rock formations. Then you will drive up to the Ittine heights where you will have spectacular views on Salalah and Jarzeez valley. Afterwards you will drive across the Jebel Qara mountain range to reach the resting place of Phrophet Ayyoub. From there you will once again have the breathtaking views of the Salalah plain. After descent from the mountains you will reach the spectacular Mughsail Beach. On the one end of Mughsail beach lies a serene lagoon where you can spot flamingoes and herons. On the other end you will see the looming Jebel Qamar mountain range. Under the imposing Marneef cave you will have the opportunity to wonder at water fountains gushing from the blowholes in the cliffs.

Inclusions: Soda/Pop, Bottled water

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Do you want to discover the landmarks of Salalah and natural wonders of the countryside in one trip on your stop with cruise or when you have limited time? Then Takamul Travel has the right trip for you. Start with the visit to Salalah´s landmarks the Great Mosque and Palace al-Husn. You will also explore the traditional al-Haffa market - the best place to buy frankincense, perfumes and shawls. Then enjoy coconut drink in Salalah´s plantations and inspect the irrigation systems. Leave the city to discover the Jarzeez spring sourrounded by rock formations and caves. Next drive up to the Ittine heights for panoramic views on Salalah and Jarzeez valley. After descent from the mountains you reach the spectacular Mughsail Beach. On its one end lies a serene lagoon frequented by flamingos. On the other the cliffs of Qamar mountains loom out on the horizon. Under the imposing Marneef cave you will have the opportunity to wonder at water fountains gushing from the blowholes in the cliffs.

Inclusions: Soda/Pop, Bottled water

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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.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner