Salalah East & West Combination
Description
Salalah East & West Combination Pick up : From Any place in Salalah Duration : 8 Hr Rate Includes 1- Transportation A/C vehicles as mentioned in the itinerary 2- English speaking driver / guide 3- Soft drinks and mineral water during the excursion.
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Itinerary
this tour is the most highly recommended tour among oman Day Tours The excursion begins in the morning with a visit to the old fishing village of Taqah, famous for the manufacture of Dried Sardines& its traditional & old Dhofari Houses.
Visit the century old Taqah Castle, the former official residence of the Wali (Governor) of the region & obtain a glimpse into the rich history of the region.
Continue onto the ancient ruins of the once famous city of Sumharam (Khor Rohri). The city was the easternmost outpost of the Hadramawt Kingdom on the ancient incense route between the Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf and India. Khor Rori was an important port on the coast of Dhofar, and one of the major trading cities with frankincense,believed to have been the hub & harbour for the shipping of Frankincense (UNESCO World Heritage site).
A picturesque drive then leads you to Mirbat, the ancient capital of Dhofar and the beginning of the Frankincense trail. Stroll through the streets lined with old Omani mud houses
Visit the twin-domed Bin Ali Tomb as a photo stop a classic example of medieval architecture.
On our way back to western Salalah, explore the natural spring of Ayn Razat, beautifully laid out amidst the tranquil lush mountains & nourished every day of the year by natural underground spring water.
Thereafter we proceed to Qara mountains to explore the western part of Salalah. On a road steadily winding up a steep incline, herds of Camels & Cattle are a common sight which gives a scenic view of a traditional Dhofari rural beauty.
Visit the ancient Tomb of Prophet Job situated in the scenic green mountains of the Salalah Plains. Experience the legendary story of Prophet Job and his devoutness.
Proceed to the beach of Mughsail where the white sand touches the deep blue of the ocean &at high tide, where waves burst through the natural titanic Blow Holes, at the far end of the Rocky beach with a cave-like entrance. We thereafter continue along the road towards Western Border of Oman, with its breathtaking cliffs on either side, to see the historical Frankincense trees growing in their natural habitat, deep down in the valleys, dotting the dry & craggy countryside. We take a short walk into the valleys to smell the Holy Incense amidst the scenic view of the region. On our return journey we make a photo stop at the lagoon at Mughsail where migratory birds occasionally flamingos are a common sight.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
As it is Private trip , Pick up time flexible . Recommended pick up time before 9:00 AM You will receive your pick up time after Confirmation Pick up from Any location inside Salalah or Salalah Airport or Salalah Harbor ( shore excursions passengers )
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide with Extra charge
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Reviews(3)
Through Tripadvisor we had booked a full-day excursion East and Westdhofar with Oman Day Tours and already indicated at the time of booking that we wanted to be picked up from our hotel Alila Hinu Bay near Mirbat. A few days before the planned tour, Oman Day Tours contacted us via WhatsApp and charged an additional pick-up fee of 30 ORM (= about 65 €) and also told us that this tour was not feasible in one day from our hotel and we would therefore only make one trip through East Dhofar. Of course, we were aware that our hotel was far outside the usual pick-up locations in Salalah, but thought, as we had indicated our hotel as a pick-up special request when booking, that the booking would go so fine. In this respect, it would be fair if these price surcharges were to be communicated to the customer immediately when booking. We felt, however, that the programme should be changed at short notice and without first consulting us. Also, the refund of our already paid amount has not yet taken place. We had more positive experiences with another booking platform. In this respect, I cannot recommend booking with Oman Day Tours. I can document my email and WhatsApp messages at any time.
I was on holiday in Salalah with a group of over 20 persons.We booked a tour Salalah East & West Combination organized by Oman Day Tours.We were very happy with the tour.Our guide was very professional and spoke good English. Besides, he was a very nice person and told us a lot of interesting things ,not only about the places we visited, but also about life in Oman and fascinating traditions of the country. The tour included both historic places and spectacular beauty spots, and was well-balanced.Our coach was comfortable and the driver was so keen on showing us the best of the region,even beyond the the itinerary ! On the whole I can fully recommend the company for those who want to see something more than only their hotel's grounds.
