Around Dhofar

Welcome to Salalah, the second largest city in Oman. You will be welcomed at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel for check-in.
Relax at hotel. Stay overnight in Salalah.

Visit the Frankincense Museum, Drive through lush green plantations of vegetables & fruits. Make a brief stop to taste a fresh coconut water drink at fruit stalls. Visit the impressive Sultan Qaboos Mosque.
View the Official Palace of His Majesty the Sultan (Al Husn Palace) & stroll through the old Haffah souk, famous for the sale of high quality Frankincense & numerous other Dhofari traditional souvenirs.
Overnight in Salalah

Start a full day safari into the Dhofar Mountains. Visit the old fishing village of ‘Taqah’, Visit the century old ‘Taqah Castle’ and the ancient ruins of the once famous city of Sumharam (Khor Rohri). Drive into the ‘ever green Wadi Darbat’ for a relaxing stroll along the Wadi bed, surrounded by herds of Camels, Goats & Cattle.
Next stop is one of the world’s largest Sink Holes, also known as the “Well of Birds”.
Continue journey into the mountain range of Jebel Samhan to a breathtaking plateau at a height of almost 1700m. This location is commonly known as the ‘Grand Canyon’ of Dhofar.
Overnight in Salalah.

Start the tour in Salalah and continue along the coast to Shuwaymiah passing the coastal villages such as Sadha, Hadbin and Hasik. Passing through the coastal road, the view of the Jabal Samhan Mountains and the steep limestone hills which have been eroded since millions of years and the beautiful carved rocks along the seashore is a panoramic view. Arrived in Shuwaymiah take a walk in the spectacular landscape in the Wadi with a small waterfall. Overnight camping in Wadi Shuwaimiya. Enjoy a unique camping experience amidst a breathtaking landscape.
Outdoor camping in Wadi Shuwaymiah

In to the Empty Quarter. You will see the Dhofars oil fields by passing Marmul and arrive at a Farm amidst a deserted area. Arriving the sand desert in Al Kadaff, where the sand dunes emerge more picturesque and more spectacular, our experienced driver will give you the thrilling experience of Dune Bashing. Enjoy a beautiful sunset over the sand dunes before you reach our camp site.
Overnight in Al Kadaff camp. Permanent basic camp.

Proceed to the legendary ruines of the ‘Lost City of Ubar’. Drive into Wadi ‘Dawka’, known as the ‘Frankincense Wadi’, which is also well-known as the biggest collection of the naturally grown Frankincense trees in the region. Return to Salalah by early noon.
Overnight in Salalah.

Ayn Sahalnoot is one of the most attractive natural springs in Dhofar region, surrounded by astonishing landscapes with natural rock formations. Proceed along the beach of Mughsail where the white sand touches the deep blue of the Indian Ocean. A drive along the ‘Hair-pin-bend’ road with its breathtaking cliffs on either side takes you to one of the most attractive Beaches in Dhofar, The Fizayah Beach. On the way along you can see the historical ‘Frankincense trees’ growing in their natural habitat. Spend a relaxing time at Fizaya Beach.
Return to the Hotel in Salalah by evening.

Say good-bye to your memorable stay in Oman. Transfers are arranged to bring you to the airport for your departure flight.