East of Salalah Private Tour: Explore Dhofar's Natural Beauty and Ancient Heritage
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Salalah
Embark on a private tour east of Salalah and uncover the natural beauty and ancient heritage of Dhofar. Explore castles, waterfalls, lush valleys, and UNESCO ruins while spotting wildlife.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Taqah Castle - Visit the Taqa castle where you can inspect the traditional setup of governor´s residence with original furnishings.
  • Wadi Darbat - Enjoy a short walk in Darbat valley which boasts greenery all year round, dip your feet in azure waters of Darbat river and take a snapshot with camels or make a panoramic photo of Darbat´s huge escarpment with seasonal waterfalls.
  • Sumhuram Old City - In Samharam historic site (UNESCO) you will examine the ruins of the ancient port city with heavy fortifications. From the ruins, you will view the lagoon of Khor Rori which is an estuary of Darbat river abundant in bird species.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Entry fees
Additional Information

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.

Location
Taqah Castle
Taqah
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jim_v
Jun 19, 2023
Our guide! - Eissa Maashani was knowledgeable and very friendly. Made for a lovely tour. Felt safe during all driving.
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Daniel_g
Nov 7, 2023
Wonderful Experiences - We saw a beautiful Waddi, learned to speak :camel", saw two historic sights, and was a ble to drink coconut milk.
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