Salalah Getaway
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL SALALAH OMAN
Flight and arrival to Salalah. Transfers to your hotel.
DAY 2 - DHOFAR SPLENDOR 8 hours with lunch - DAILY - BY 4x4
Breakfast. One of the most interesting excursions to discover places of extraordinary beauty. Off-road 4x4 departure for West Salalah, driving along the coastal road towards Mughsail where the tide and the waves allow it, you will be able to observe the so-called "blowholes", which are jets of water that can reach meters in height due to the breaking of waves on the rock face tormented by large cracks. Continue along a spectacular scenic mountain road (zigzag road) and descend to one of the most beautiful beaches in Oman, Fisaya Beach. The beach, flanked by the mountain, alternates delightful coves, with rocks and rock formations that emerge from the sea and ends in an inlet bathed by emerald waters. Then depart towards Salalah to continue towards East Salalah until you reach Wadi Darbat, one of the most spectacular wadis in Dhofar, especially after the Khareef pass with waterfalls and a rich stream flowing through it. It is easy to observe numerous dromedaries among the vegetation. Then leave for Sumharam / Khor Rori, to visit one of the UNESCO protected sites. Sumhuram is an ancient port city dating back to the 3rd century BC, used to ship frankincense by sea. After visiting the excavations, descend into the beautiful lagoon of Khor Rori, often visited by birds, flamingos and other animals, until you reach the beach. Lunch in a local restaurant included. DAY 3 - INCENSE & DESERT - RUB AL KHALI EXPERIENCE: 9/10 hours with lunch - DAILY - OFF-ROAD 4x4 Breakfast. An excursion not to be missed to discover one of the most fascinating deserts in the world: Rub Al Khali. First stop is UNESCO-listed Wadi Dawkha to admire the frankincense trees. We will then reach Ubar, the lost city mentioned in the Arabian Nights. After the visit, you will drive to Rub Al Khali desert, Hashman, a place of outstanding beauty, in the heart of Oman of this desert. Packed lunch. Return in the late afternoon.
DAY 4 : CLASSIC DHOFAR: EASTERN & WESTERN DHOFAR: 8 Hours Lunch – DAILY
Breakfast. Departure from one of the most significant religious places that unites three different religious cults: the tomb of the Prophet Job, a place of pilgrimage common to Muslims, Christians and Jews. Continuation to Mughsail Beach, a beautiful beach with a lagoon, a stopping point for many migratory birds. You will climb towards the plateau to observe the famous "holes", similar to geysers formed by the sea that creeps into the fissures of the rocks with the tide. The splashes can reach several meters in height. Lunch. In the afternoon we will continue to Taqa, where we will observe the panorama of the city from the Taqa plateau; he will then visit the Fort. Continuation to Sumharam where we will visit the archaeological area. Finally we will reach Mirbat, the ancient capital of Dhofar with a stop at the old houses and port.
DAY 5 : SALALAH CITY TOUR: 4 Hours - DAILY MORNING
Breakfast. Excursion to discover the most important monuments of Salalah. We will visit the Grand Mosque (outside), Al Husn Palace (outside), residence of the Sultan when he visit Salalah, Al Balid archaeological site and Museum, old stone houses. Spends time strolling through the souks. Lunch and flight back to your country. ** End of our services **
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