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Enjoy a Full-Day Tour Uncovering East Salalah’s Hidden Gems
Salalah, Oman
$300.00
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Overview
Set off on a full-day adventure through the wonders of East Salalah, where history, culture, and stunning landscapes await. Begin at Borj al Asker, a historic fort with panoramic views, then explore Taqah Old Town to witness local life and traditional architecture. Stop by the Taqah Rocky Viewpoint Cliff for breathtaking coastal vistas before visiting the enchanting Darbat Waterfalls, where you might spot herds of wildlife.
Discover the fascinating Tawi Attair Sinkhole, known as the "Birds Well," plunging 200 meters deep, and marvel at the unique baobab trees and the intriguing Zero Gravity Point. Finally, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sumhuram Ruins, where ancient history comes alive. This tour captures the diverse beauty and rich heritage of East Salalah in an unforgettable experience.
Discover the fascinating Tawi Attair Sinkhole, known as the "Birds Well," plunging 200 meters deep, and marvel at the unique baobab trees and the intriguing Zero Gravity Point. Finally, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sumhuram Ruins, where ancient history comes alive. This tour captures the diverse beauty and rich heritage of East Salalah in an unforgettable experience.
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Uncover Wonders of East Salalah-Full day guided tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- 2 WD 1-3 adults, 4-6 adults 4WD, and 7-9 adults two 4WD cars (one guide 2 drivers)
- Local Arabic/English speaking guide
- All sites admission fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions list.
- Gratuities
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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.
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Taqah CastleAfter 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).
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Taqah View PointTaqah 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.
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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.
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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.
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Earth Gravity ControversialYour 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.
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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.
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Sumhuram Old CityFinal 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.
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Enjoy a Full-Day Tour Uncovering East Salalah’s Hidden Gems
Salalah, Oman
$300.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!