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8 Days, 7 Nights
Availability : Jan - May & Sep - Dec
Salalah
Salalah, Empty Quarter
Min Age : 6+
Max People : 26
Overview

This is an extensive tour that covers all the highlights in Dhofar region. You will be stunned by the variety of Landscapes, rich culture and the enchanting nature during this epic journey.

Highlights of this tour

  • Salalah city tour
  • Jebel Samhan mountains, Wadi Derbat and Tawi Attir sinkhole
  • Hasik and wild camping at Wadi Shuwaymiah
  • night in the empty quarter desert
  • The lost city of Ubar, Frankincense trees
  • East Salalah including Taqa, Sumhuram ruins and Mirbat
  • West Salalah including Mughsail beach and blow holes
  • Ain Sahalnoot and Fizaya beach
Itinerary

Day 1ARRIVAL IN SALALAH - LEISURE

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.

  • Salalah: Intercity Hotel ***
  • No Meals

Day 2SALALAH CITY TOUR

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

  • Salalah: Intercity Hotel ***
  • Breakfast

Day 3EAST SALALAH – MOUNTAIN SAFARI

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.

  • Salalah: Intercity Hotel ***
  • Breakfast

Day 4SADHA – HASIK – SHUWAYMIAH – CAMPING

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

  • Wadi Shuwaymiah: Wild camping
  • Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5NIGHT IN THE DESERT

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.

  • Al Khadaf: The Sands camp
  • Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6UBAR – WADI DAUKA – BACK TO SALALAH

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.

  • Salalah: Intercity Hotel ***
  • Breakfast

Day 7NATURE AND SUN DRENCHED BEACHES

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.

  • Salalah: Intercity Hotel ***
  • Breakfast

Day 8DEPARTURE

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

  • NA
  • Breakfast
Accommodation

Intercity Hotel ***, Salalah

5 Nights including breakfast

Intercity Hotel Salalah is located in the center of business district in Salalah with close proximity to all government institutions and shopping centers. Intercity Hotel Salalah offers simple yet modern and fully air conditioned hotel rooms…

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Wild Camping, Wadi Shuwaymiah

1 Night including Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch

Wild camping in Oman is one of its own kind experience. We facilitate comfortable wild camping experience for you in remote areas where the Nature is at its best in Oman. We provide our guests all the required gear for outdoor camping.

The Sands Camp, Al Khadaf

1 Night including Dinner & Breakfast

The Sands Desert camp is located in the famous Empty Quarter desert, 190 km from Salalah. It is a basic Bedouin style camp to give the visitors the authentic experience of traditional desert camping.  

Tour Details

Details of the tour

Tour Code:R/S/786
Minimum participants: 01
Tour starts: Daily from Salalah
Duration: 8 Days (7 Nights)
Availability: January – April / September – December
Guided Tour? Yes
Languages: English. (German, French, Italian on request for private tours)
Transport: Saloon car/Micro van/ Mini bus/ Coach tour on day 1,2 & 8. 4WD Vehicle for the days 3-7

What is included?

  • Arrival and departure transfer from/to airport hotel
  • 7 nights’ accommodation in a selected hotel / camp or similar including breakfast
  • 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
  • Visits of all mentioned places in the program
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • English speaking guide during excursions
  • Complementary water during the tour

Not included

  • Visa fees
  • Airfares
  • Extra transfers
  • Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, mini bar charges, beverages, liquor, telephone charges, etc
  • Any other services not specified in above itinerary
  • Tips & porterage fees
Tour info

What to bring?

Sun screen † Steady shoes † Hat

Good to know

This tour involves walking over rough and inclined ground

Taking photographs/filming inside the museum is not permitted

Sultan Qaboos Mosque is only opened for visitors from Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 – 11:00 am.

Dune bashing during the desert tour is an adventures activity. Guest may participate this event at their own risk.

All the required gear for outdoor camping will be provided on day 4. Guests may bring their own camping gear, but not necessary.

Dune bashing during the desert tour is an adventures activity. Guest may participate this event at their own risk. 

One night in The Sands camp in Rub Al Khali desert. Camp is basic with simple tents with solid beds. Bed linen is provided. Toilets (not attached), piped water and electricity available. Buffet dinner with local specialties and simple breakfast will be provided.

Please note that the swimming at Fizaya beach is optional and limited to the time frame. Swimming is at guest’s own risk. No life guards are available.

This tour is not suitable for those with injuries or conditions, which may be affected by the bumpy ride. Pregnant women and children under 6 may not participate

Sometimes, there will be no basic facilities during this tour; such as public toilets, mobile phone connection, pharmacies or electricity in remote areas.

What to wear?

Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered during visit of religious places. Please pay attention to the specified dress code by visiting Sultan Qaboos grand mosque from inside.

Additional info

We can provide you visitors’ visa to Oman (conditions may apply)

We can help select your international and domestic flights

Extensions / Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged with supplementary charges

Airport transfers are included. We will pick up / drop off you at Salalah International airport

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