Enjoy a Full-Day Tour Uncovering East Salalah’s Hidden Gems

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What you'll see and do

1. Your first stop is Taqah beach. With its rich culture and history, Taqah town has one of the most beautiful sandy coastlines in the locale with a staggering tall palm trees spread along the coast line. you can value the prominent silver sparkling light of sun on the ocean water with its moderate melodic waves sound. Taqah shore also is mainstream with dolphins swimming around and if you are fortunate you may get the chance to find its outstanding carefree scene close to the shore.

   15 minutes here

2. Taqah Castle

   After the sea shore, your guide will drive you inside this old angling town of 'Taqah' through the local plantation farms. This is an excellent beach front town which is renowned for the production of 'Dried Sardines', numerous rural harvests and known for its conventional old Dhofari Mud Houses. Your stop will be at the exceptionally old 'Taqah Castle', the former Home of the 'Wali' (Governor) decades back, 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).

   60 minutes here · Admission included

3. Taqah View Point

   Taqah Viewpoint Cliff offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the surrounding landscape. Perched high above the coastline, this scenic spot provides a dramatic vantage point where visitors can witness the azure waters of the ocean meeting the rugged cliffs below. The cliffs, characterized by their steep drops and rocky formations, create a striking contrast with the vibrant blue of the sea. It’s an ideal spot for photography, relaxation, and enjoying the serene beauty of nature, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists in Taqah.

   15 minutes here

4. Next stop will be the close by 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 travelers 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 mansoon 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.

   60 minutes here

5. Your following stop is 20 minutes' drive up from Darbat valley and through the field open countryside of Jaballi settlement (Mountain Locals) to the sinkhole of Tawi Attair, known locally 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.

   30 minutes here

6. Earth Gravity Controversial

   Your next stop is 15 minutes away down the hills of Samhan mountain to the controversial gravity point. A natural mysteries phenomena that leaves you astonished. 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.

   25 minutes here

7. 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.

   30 minutes here

8. Sumhuram Old City

   Final stop to to a UNESCO registered world heritage site, where you will see the preserved remaining of the ancient Sumhuram city sit at the top of a small hill overlooking the Indian ocean. The city narrates a history that goes back few centuries BC, as it was an important port for the unique Dhofari frankincense trade. The information centre of the site provides the visitors with a 06 minutes clip briefing about the city ruins and gives a historical framing about the site.

   30 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

ar, en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Group size

Up to 9 travelers per booking

Operated by

Amazing Salalah Tourism

Know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• In some of the stops, such as the archaeological site and baobab valley there will requirement for slight physical effort, like, walking and climbing stairs.
• 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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