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What to do and see in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate: The Best Sightseeing Tours
Salalah (Arabic: صلالة transliterated Ṣalālah), is the capital and largest city of the southern Omani governorates of Dhofar. Its population in 2009 was 197,169.
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1. Salalah East & West Combination
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Salalah East & West Combination Pick up : From Any place in Salalah Duration : 8 Hr Rate Includes 1- Transportation A/C vehicles as mentioned in the itinerary 2- English speaking driver / guide 3- Soft drinks and mineral water during the excursion.
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
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 207luciek
I'm really happy that I choose this company because these 2 days of trips (Forts trip and Grand Canyon of Oman) were incredible. It was one of my best vacations ever and especially I must say THANK YOU to their guide Mr. Khalfan because he was very professional, careful, always focusing on details and thinking about to make the trip more interesting for me. He told me also lots of things about the history of the country, its culture, traditions etc. Thanks to him I enjoyed these 2 days so much and I'll definitely come back to Oman and would like to book another trips guided by him. I highly recommend this company to the others.
2. East and West of Salalah combination
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
Reviewed By Haneefrahman
we visited during first week of July. Enjoy lush green nature. Even tough it was season starting, all mountains were covered with green shrubs.
3. West Salalah Beach Excursion (Swim at Fazayah Beach) Half Day Private Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
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
Reviewed By playah8a
My wife and I only have one complete day to spend in this part of Oman, and this was perfect. We learnt so much, and saw some sights we have never seen before. Mohammad was a great tour guide, really knowlegable and personable. Would highly recommend
4. West Salalah Tour - Half Day - Private - By Beautiful Salalah
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
Reviewed By playah8a
My wife and I only have one complete day to spend in this part of Oman, and this was perfect. We learnt so much, and saw some sights we have never seen before. Mohammad was a great tour guide, really knowlegable and personable. Would highly recommend
5. Tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites - Land of Frankincense - Salalah Dhofar Oman
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By playah8a
My wife and I only have one complete day to spend in this part of Oman, and this was perfect. We learnt so much, and saw some sights we have never seen before. Mohammad was a great tour guide, really knowlegable and personable. Would highly recommend
6. Desert Safari in the Rub al Khali
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
A tour to take you to discover the wonderful dunes of the Rub al Khali. We will see the incense valley and the ruins of the ancient city of Ubar, before moving on to the largest and still unexplored sandy desert in the world. You will be accompanied by expert sand drivers and careful guides who do this job with passion.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Lunch
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Reviewed By 67kt
Alice and Geraldina were very friendly and helpful. They provided great tips to help me to select the right tour as well as giving me some great insights of the culture / history of Oman. I would highly recommend their company.
7. Mountain Safari private tour - Darbat valley, Samhan mountains,sinkholes,baobabs
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
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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Reviewed By KiwiCzech
My wife and I did the 5 hour West Salalah tour with Karel Tomastik on 8 February 2020. Pick up time was 9am and he arrived at our hotel right on time. It was a surprise to us that Karel was Czech. My wife is Czech too so they conversed in Czech occasionally during our trip. Karel also speaks perfect English and Arabic. He has a Master's degree from Charles University in Prague, in Arabic language and History of the Middle East. Karel was excellent in his knowledge of all the areas we visited, and we appreciated his additional commentary while driving about the history of the region. His driving was excellent and the car we travelled in was clean, comfortable, and in excellent condition. Karel didn't rush us at all, letting us explore the places at our leisure, considering we had to be back at our hotel at 2pm so we could shower, clean up, and check out by 2.30pm. We stopped off at the Al Hafa Fort Market where my wife bought a cashmere scarf and we also bought some Frankincense products. We arrived back at our hotel at 2pm. Overall, excellent tour and we appreciated Karel for his knowledge, driving, commentary, and not rushing us. We recommend Takamui Travel for your Salalah tours.
8. West of Salalah private tour - fascinating mountains and beaches
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
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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Reviewed By ElsaH716
We had the greatest tour with Karel Tomastik from Takamul Travel in Oman 8 hours of Sightseeing including 4 hours trek at the Tayg (Teeq) Sinkhole and Cave We can highly recomend Karel, he is an outstanding tour guide We will be back next year :-)
9. Salalah City Half Day Tour ( Private Tour)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By kresnap
Had a great day exploring East Salalah with Ahmed, the company owner who this time was also my guide, driver, and travel companion as I was his only guest! Ahmed picked me up on time at the dot, but from here, he's very flexible and would happily accommodate some extra time sightseeing or taking pictures and not once did I feel rushed during the trip. We started with a visit to a coconut & banana farm where we had freshly cut young coconut and bananas. The next stop was Taqah. Unfortunately both the castle and watchtower were closed), but then he drove me to a cliff with one of the most gorgeous views and he set up a mini breakfast of local pastries for me. Then we drove to Sumhuram to see one of the most important frankincense trading ports some one thousand years ago, then on to Mirbat to see Bin Ali Tomb, Mirbat Castle, and the fish market (it wasn't really special but I had fun posing for pictures with lobsters and a tuna!) From here, we passed by the anti gravity point and climbed to Samhan (the highest mountain in Dhofar). It was already a long day at this point, but Ahmed insisted that we see Wadi Darbat natural pools. I was a bit skeptical as this was not the season to see natural pools, but of course Ahmed knew what he was talking about! We didn't swim there BUT he took me to a big waterfall nearby with a crystal clear turquoise pool where we took a dip in the cool, calm water. What's best is there was hardly anyone around at any of the spots mentioned above (we were the only ones in Sumhuram, both castles, the tomb, and the waterfall - and there were maybe just another 5 other tourists at Samhan View Point). Yes, the khareef/monsoon season is probably the best season to visit Salalah, but if you don't mind not seeing a "green Salalah", you can still enjoy A LOT of things in this region outside of khareef. In fact, during khareef you'll have limited visibility (due to fogs) and lots of rains (which is cool and nice but not when you have limited time for sightseeing like me). And when you decide to visit Salalah, don't hesitate to contact Ahmed. He's one of the most accommodating guides I've ever encountered and I've visited hundreds of cities in over 40 countries :)
10. Ultimate Tour - Salalah city highlights
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4.9 based on 8 reviews
Experience a hassle-free guided tour of Salalah city remarkable landmarks. Get enlightened with the UNESCO archaeological site of Al-baleed city ruins, landmarks that shows the ancient Islamic architecture, such as the sultan grand Mosque (the biggist in Dhofar), and have a direct experience of the famous Dhofari frankincense resin. Visit the unique city central market with your guide who can take you through the ancient Omani culture and the diversified life of local people.
Inclusions: bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide/Driver, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities, Anything else that is not mentioned in the inclusions.
Reviewed By sainabm2021
I enjoy this city,it is an awesome place to live for older people and kids it’s so quiet and everything you need is around the corner.
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