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Uncover Wonders of East Salalah-Full day guided tour

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Uncover Wonders of East Salalah-Full day guided tour
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Uncover Wonders of East Salalah-Full day guided tour

Our tour product offers a variety of sites to visit. With our experienced guide, learn a lot about the wonders of east of Salalah. This itinerary would be simply described as "a flower from every orchard". Because, you will be acquainted with the local people heritage, view beautiful sandy beaches, get a real closer look to Dhofari cultural diversity and enjoy many splendid breath-taking Eco sites and experience a real natural phenomena attractions.

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Stop At: Taqa Beach, Unnamed Road، Taqah, Oman

In addition to its rich cluture and history. Taqah city has one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the region with an amazing tall palm trees, where you can enjoy the magnificent silver shimmering light of sun on the ocean water with its slow musical waves sound. Taqah shore also is famous with dolphins swimming around and if you are lucky you might have the chance to sight its unique playful scene close to the shore.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Taqah Castle, Taqah, Salalah 211 Oman

After the beach, your guide will drive you inside this old fishing town of 'Taqah'. This beautiful coastal town which is famous for the manufacture of 'Dried Sardines', many agricultural crops and its traditional old Dhofari Mud Houses. Your stop will be at the century old 'Taqah Castle', the former official residence of the 'Wali' (Governor), which is currently used as museum with lots of exhibits & obtain a glimpse into the rich history of the city and locals' ancient lifestyle. You will have the chance to passby the nearby overlooking guard tower (old Fort) on hill next to the castle (see the photos attached).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wadi Darbat, Oman

Wadi (valley) Darbat is the most popular, beautiful and scenic nature spot in the region. It is among the top 2 places visited by tourists annually in Dhofar and a perfect place for a memorable day, especially, with your family. The valley is famous with its spring that has a natural subterranean water forming a beautiful lake. There are many seasonal entertaining water activities, especially after mansoon time, like, pedal kayaking, motor-boats and canoe boats. The place has a lush surroundings, many beautiful small seasonal cascades and a pleasant atmosphere where you can have awesome fresh relaxing time. Also, Many locals' Cattle can be often seen around, like, camels, caws and goats.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: حفرة اذابة اعتير, Unnamed Road, Oman، Oman

Your next visit is 20 minutes’ drive up from Darbat valley and through the Qara countryside to the natural sinkhole phenomena of Tawi Attair (place name). It is a karst feature that developed in the thick limestone of the Qara (mountain name) plateau. Your guide will take you to the view point platform, where you will be amazed by the birds' echoes of coos and Twitters flying around the hole. This place is just a natural wonder.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Baobab Trees, 17°03'13.2"N 54°36'35., 8, Oman

Situated at the middle of Wadi (valley) Hinnah at Samhan mountain, you will stop to experience the unique giant Tabaldi Baobab Trees, also "scientifically known as dansonia digitata” and English common names include dead-rat tree. This tree has been a top listed destination for ecologists and nature-life lovers. This phenomenal tree locally known as Ankiji or Al Mashwa is located only in this valley. There are about 200 Baobab trees in Dhofar, which are 15 metres high with trunks that are nearly two metres in diameter. In places such as Africa, the number of such trees is almost double, because there they grow and multiply in large numbers.There are nine species of the Baobab in the world. Seven of them are in the island of Madagascar and one each in Oman, Yemen, and Australia.” (March, 2015, Times of Oman)

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Earth Gravity Controversial, Mirbat, Salalah 211 Oman

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.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Mirbat Castle, Center of Old Town, Mirbat 220 Oman

A 20 minutes drive from earth gravity point to this iconic old town of Mirbate which is about 75 km to east of Salalah is really a must visit site. This old fishing town is famous with the breeding and trading of the distinctive arabian peninsula horses and also trading of the unique Ablone (sea snails or ear shells) and Lobster. Mirbat Castle is a witness to the city history and its rich diverse culture, it also narrates the locals' ancient beliefs, rituals and life style.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Sumhuram Old City, 49 Sumhuram Street, Salalah 211 Oman

This is 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 few centuries before Christ birth, as it worked as an important port for the unique Dhofari frankincense trade. The information centre of the site provides the visitors with a 06 minutes video clip briefing about the city ruins and gives a historical framing about the site.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ayn Razat, Oman

Your last stop is the Natural spring water of Ayn Razat , water bubbles up from the ground and seeps through made channels and river down to reach the Mamorah Palace of Sultan Qaboos and to then to his Royal farms. Located in a tranquil place next to a beautiful flower garden and surrounded by mountains, it is difficult to not feel the calmness and enjoyment of the place, specially after a long touring day.

Duration: 40 minutes



Duration:6 to 8 hours
Commences in:Salalah, Oman
Country:Oman
City:Salalah

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