East of Salalah private tour - natural beauty and historical heritage

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Taqah Castle, Taqah, Salalah 211 Oman

Visit the Taqa castle where you can inspect the traditional setup of governor´s residence with original furnishings.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Wadi Darbat, 3CGP+F7, Taqah, Oman

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.

Duration: 1 hour

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

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.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all travellers from all hotels and apartments in Salalah, Taqah and Mirbat, from the Port of Salalah and from Salalah International Airport.


Airports

• Salalah Airport, Salalah Oman

Ports

• Port of Salalah

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Soda/Pop
• Bottled water
• entry fees
• Entry/Admission - Sumhuram Old City
• Entry/Admission - Taqah Castle

Not Included

Facilities