4391SightseeingDay tripsSafari and wildlife

    East Salalah Mountain Safari, Wadi Darbat, Beach, Camels, Dunes

    4.9(289 reviews)
    By Beautiful Salalah ToursProduct code 113082P7
    Wadi Darbat waterfall during Khareef Season
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    Jabal Samhan - Clouds below the view pointAd Damar Beach and Sand Dunes in Half Day Group TourTaqa Beach - Birds watchers ParadiseEast Salalah Group TourEast Salalah Group TourEast Salalah TourTaqa BeachEast Salalah Group TourKoofan Heritage HouseWadi Darbat Travertine WaterfallTaqa CastleJabal Samhan - Clouds below the view pointPicnic Lunch for the groupEast Salalah Group TourKhor RoriJabal Samhan - Clouds below the view pointTawi Attair Sink holeAnti Gravity Point and Frankincense TreeEast Salalah Group TourPhoto of Tourists on East SalalahEast Salalah TourWadi Darbat cascade waterfallWadi Darbat Boating canalPick up from Alila Hinu BayWadi Darbat waterfall during Khareef SeasonWadi Darbat waterfall during Khareef SeasonJabal Samhan - Clouds below the view pointJabal Samhan - Clouds below the view pointJabal Samhan - Clouds below the view pointBaobab Tree at East sideSumharam Archeological SiteTaqa CliffTaqa Koofan HouseEast Salalah Group TourWadi DarbatTaqa BeachWadi DarbatTaqa Castle, Burj Al AksarAd Damar Beach and Sand Dunes in Half Day Group TourPhoto of Tourists on East SalalahPhoto of Tourists on East SalalahPhoto of Tourists on East SalalahPhoto of Tourists on East Salalah

    Duration

    6 hours to 8 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    En, Guide, Ar, Service Guide, De, It, Pl

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Muscat

    Why Travelers Love This

    4.9 rating from 289 reviewsMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    This 6 to 8 hours, Dhofar mountain safari tour, will take you to a magical journey to the Eastern side of Salalah, where one of best landscape of the Middle East awaits you. Taqa Castle is one of Dhofar’s most distinguished landmarks, which was built in the 19th century. Taqa Beach and Taqa city will also be covered in this tour. Koofan House and Burj Al Askar are also in Taqa. The most popular valley of the Dhofar Region, Wadi Darbat will be your main stop. Here you will be seeing the seasonal waterfall, a spring where you can do boating (kayaking/paddle boat/motor boat) overlooking the mountain of Jabal Qara series. Visit Tawi Attair (bird well) sinkhole. Jabal Samhan is the highest point in Dhofar, which is above 4000 feet. From here the view is amazing and if you are lucky, you will see mountains passing below you. Anti Gravity Point and Wadi Hanna (baobab trees) also covered in the full day safari. Visit Mirbat Sand Dunes at the beach.

    What's Included

    Food and drink

    Bottled water

    Other

    Transportation (Bus/Van/Coach)

    Other

    Pick and Drop from Hotel or Airport or Seaport

    Other

    Experienced Omani guide who can speak English and Arabic

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Food and drink

    Breakfast / lunch / dinner not included, but can be provided at additional cost of 5 Omani Rial per person

    Other

    Boating (Paddle & Kayak 3 OMR for 2pax / Motor 5 OMR for 6 pax)

    Other

    Entrance fees to Koofan House and / or Burj Al Aksar (OMR 1 each per person)

    Meeting And Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup Everyone
    Custom traveler pickup may be available
    Contact Supplier Later

    Itinerary

    Standard6 hours to 8 hours
    1

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    20 minutesNot Applicable

    Although Taqa is famous for its castle but Taqa has a great beach also and is a great spot for birds watching. The view of Taqa city is great from the beach side.

    2

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    15 minutesNo

    This is old house, entrance inside is optional if you want to pay. It is good from outside as well. The place has a souvenir shop as well.

    3

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    30 minutesNo

    Taqa Castle is one of Dhofar’s most distinguished landmarks, which was built in the 19th century. Its walls were constructed from solid blocks of ‘Taqa Stone’, a local limestone material composed chiefly of fossilized shells and corals. You can see the well, roofless jail, formal sitting area also known as majlis, bedrooms, kitchen and stores. In these areas you will see traditional weaponry, jewelry, every day household items and fascinating traditional colorful pieces of clothes.

    4

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    Not Applicable

    View from Outside

    5

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    1 hourNot Applicable

    Here you will be seeing the seasonal waterfalls (if its there at the time of your visit), a spring where you can do pedal boating, kayaking and motor boating (boating at own cost) overlooking the mountain of Jabal Qara series. A trip to Salalah is incomplete without visiting this beautiful valley and it is one of the most visited place in Dhofar Region. You can do trekking from one point of the valley to another.

    6

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    30 minutesNot Applicable

    Tawi Atair Sinkhole Oman is the most famous sinkhole in the Dhofar (Dofar) governorate. There is a trek to go to the down side of the sinkhole, but requires you to be physically fit to go down. The upward trek needs good health.

    7

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    30 minutesNot Applicable

    Jabal Samhan is the highest point in Dhofar region, which is above 4000 feet. From here the view is amazing and if you are lucky, you will see mountains passing below you. It’s a perfect place for a recording timelapse and taking photographs of clouds being over it.

    8

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    20 minutesNot Applicable

    This is a magnetic hill in Dhofar, commonly known as Anti Gravity Point, where car travels up hill on Netural Gear

    9

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    30 minutesNot Applicable

    Wadi Hannah (also called wadi Hinna) has Baobab trees, natural water pool and waterfall of Ayn Hasheer.

    Additional Info

    Wheelchair Accessible

    Wheelchair accessible

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible

    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    This is a private tour DAILY and if you need a group tour, that is available twice a week.

    Other

    Guide availability in some European languages, such as German, Italian, French, and Polish, are limited in numbers and might not be available for your tour date. In such situations, an English-speaking guide with an Omani license will be arranged for your tour.

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    Standard

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

    Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    4.9

    289 reviews

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