7 Days / 6 Nights Extended Safari, Culture and Wadi Discovery GROUP Package

Welcome to Salalah! Upon arrival, our representative will greet you at the airport and assist with your transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening after check-in.

Drive towards the east of Dhofar to Ain Razat, a collection of natural springs, some of which are perennial, while others are seasonal and only appear during Khareef (monsoon season). This location is also popular all year round and serves as one of Salalah’s primary water sources. Following that, we will travel to Taqah, a coastal town in Dhofar Governorate.
Taqah is an old town and fishing village with an interesting castle. The castle is surrounded by watchtowers and stone houses. The room inside the castle is filled with ancient pieces of jewelry, weapons, furniture, paintings, and everyday items that make the castle inhabitable. After stopping at Taqah, we will drive to the most unexpected location in Dhofar, Wadi Darbat. It is hidden in the mountains overlooking Khor Rori, just after the Taqah coast. The Wadi is a natural park with breathtaking views of waterfalls, a large number of camels, lakes, mountains, caves, and lush green vegetation. During the Khareef season (monsoon), water from the mountains replenished the Wadi, creating magnificent waterfalls gushing from 30 meters (100 ft.) and cave chambers. Visitors can also enjoy a large picnic area.
Continue your exploration of the Tawi Ateer, also known as the “Birds Well” and one of the most famous and dramatic sinkholes in the Salalah Mountains’ porous limestone. You can descend a rocky path to the bottom with the help of a local guide. Visitors can visit the Teeq Sinkhole/ Cave about 14 km from Tawi Ateer. The depth of this massive cavity is 211 meters (692 ft) and its plunges range from 130 meters (427 ft.) to 150 m (492 ft).
Continue to one of the major mountain ranges of Jebel Samhan, a breathtaking plateau with the highest peak of around 2100 meters and an area of 4500 sq. km (1700 sq. mi). On the way, stop for a photo in a Babul tree (Baobab) and drive to Salalah Anti-Gravity Point to see their cars climbing the hill in Neutral gear (without any acceleration).
This is an incredible experience and a one-of-a-kind trip because the car can travel at speeds ranging from 40 to 60 km/hr. without requiring any acceleration. End of the trip. (This tour involves walking over uneven and slanted terrain, please wear comfortable steady, or walking shoes.)

Entrance Fees: Taqah Castle = OMR 2 per person | Taqah Fort = OMR 2 per person
Optional Lunch: OMR 8 per person
Children are free of charge up the age of 11 years

At 13:00 pick up from the hotel and drive to Wadi Dawka (UNESCO World Heritage site), also known as the “Frankincense trees,” which has the largest collection of naturally grown Frankincense trees in the region. Discover the history of Frankincense as well as its applications in the modern world.
Visit ‘Lost the City of Ubar’ (UNESCO World Heritage Site), one of the ancient sites in the Dhofar region where archaeologists using remote sensing equipment discovered the city’s remains in 1992. Ubar is thought to have been inhabited from approximately 2800 B.C. to approximately 300 A.D. and was an important trading center for frankincense before being buried in the rising dunes. At the site, there is a small museum displaying archaeological discoveries. The bleak, arid desert of Rub al Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter, stretches from the mountain’s foothills to an enormous sandy plain that covers the majority of the area. The area is well-known for its archaeological sites. On your way back, you’ll have to stop at Thumrait for some refreshments. End of the trip.

Entrance Fees: Lost City of Ubar – ancient trading city ruins = OMR 3 per person
Optional Lunch: OMR 8 per person
Children are free of charge up the age of 11 years.

The first place to go is Ain Garziz, which was one of the springs in the Dhofar region. Drive to the mountains next to see Nabi Ayoub (Prophet Jobs Tomb), which can be seen from a high point in the Jebel (mountain).
Because of its historical significance, this location is also one of the most visited in Salalah. He is referred to as Nabi Ayoub in the Quran and Prophet Job in the Bible. Also, we will go for a photo stop at the viewpoint near the Nabi Ayoub location where they can see beautiful landscapes and mountains. Following our visit to the historical site, we will travel to Al Mughsail Beach, which is known for its blowholes. Al Mughsail Beach is a must-see in the Dhofar Region. Seawater rushes with high pressure through an underground channel and shoots out in a geyser-like eruption on the cliff. The spout can reach heights of several meters in response to the forces of the waves. We’ll make a photo stop at Mughsail Lagoon, which is home to migratory birds.
(Please bring your towels and change of clothes if you plan on swimming on the beach.)

The sights are magnificent due to the heights involved on the Zigzag Road, which is around 10 to 15 km. The stark shape of the leafless Frankincense Tree adorns the countryside as you reroute. Dhofar’s frankincense is regarded as the best in the world. After that, drive to Fizaya Beach, which has pristine turquoise waters in the Indian Ocean, along the hairpin bend road near Oman’s western border. Spend some time relaxing and taking in the scenery. (The current is very strong, and the coast is rocky, therefore swimming is not recommended). End of the trip. (This tour involves walking over uneven and slanted terrain, please wear comfortable steady, or walking shoes.)

Optional Lunch: OMR 8 per person
Children are free up to the age of 11 years.

We make our first stop in Mirbat fishing village and go through the settlement, which is spread around the Fort. After viewing the settlement, we proceed to Hasik Waterfall. Water running off Jebel Samhan, the mountain plateau above, drips constantly throughout the year, even in the hottest months, causing the limestone to melt like candle wax down the cliff face. After heavy rains, a waterfall rushes over the tongues of limestone much to the delight of the resident swifts. Set out towards Wadi Ash Shuwaymiyyah village. This untouched nature with breathtaking rock formations is sculpted by nature out of the surrounding country. We travel through the Wadi until we stop for a picnic lunch near the waterfall and its falaj. The chance to immerse yourself in the Wadi’s pure water. After we will return to Salalah, with a possible photo stop on the way or overnight in Shuwaymiyyah by mobile camp. (This tour involves walking over uneven and slanted terrain, please wear comfortable steady, or walking shoes.)

Entrance Fees: Mirbat Castle = OMR 3 per person
Optional Lunch: OMR 8 per person
Children are free of charge up the age of 11 years

Begin the day by paying a visit to the magnificent Sultan Grand Mosque, which features exquisite artwork and stained tiles. We can visit the mosque every day in the morning (8:30 – 11:00 am), except Friday, and we recommend that you bring a headscarf or the equivalent of a hijab for ladies and dress modestly. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not permitted.
The garden farms with coconut, banana, papaya, and vegetable plantations will be the next stop. Following that, we’ll go to Al Baleed, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Museum of the Frankincense Land. It displays the region’s historical and archaeological heritage, as well as its exceptional maritime tradition. The Al Baleed site is open from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm on Sundays through Thursdays and from 3:00 to 8:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Following our visit to the historical site, we proceed to the Al Haffa Souq (shops are closed from 1:00 to 4:30 pm) and a photo stop at Al Husn Palace. The best place to buy Frankincense gum and incense is at Al Haffa Souq. The Souq also sells a wide range of products, such as gold and silver jewelry, textiles, clothing, and other traditional artifacts. End of the trip. After the trip going for the Souq (Gardens mall, Al Qoof Souq )

Entrance Fees: Al Baleed Museum = OMR 3 per person
Optional Lunch: OMR 8 per person
Children are free up to the age of 11 years.

Drop off to Salalah International Airport, travel back to home with thousands of photographs and lots of sweet memories.