East of Salalah - natural beauty and historical heritage

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Soda/Pop
Bottled water
entry fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Taqah Castle

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

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Wadi Darbat (Wilayat Taqah)

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sumhuram Old City

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Takamul Travel and Rent a Car

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
DSA non-compliant
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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