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5-day trip from Salalah visiting From Airport to Salalah City Tour Half Day 4 Hours, Frankincense Museum and Frankincense Market. Operated by Oman Sharing Tours Adventure.
Highlights
- Discover the natural beauty, culture, and history of Dhofar on a private tour
Salalah: Private 5-Day Dhofar Highlights Tour with Guide: Key Facts
| Price | From $1684 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 days |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Salalah: Private 5-Day Dhofar Highlights Tour with Guide
Full description
A 5-day trip out of Salalah taking in From Airport to Salalah City Tour Half Day 4 Hours, Frankincense Museum, Frankincense Market and Lunch Stop Optional. There are 21 stops in all.
The running order is From Airport to Salalah City Tour Half Day 4 Hours, then Frankincense Museum, then Frankincense Market, then Lunch Stop Optional, then Taqah View Point, and on from there.
The price covers private air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, English-speaking Omani tour guide, Airport pick-up and drop-off and Bottled drinking water. It does not cover flight tickets to/from Salalah, All dinner and lunches to be paid directly on site by guest and All entrance and activities fees to be paid directly on site by guest, so budget for those separately.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
From Airport to Salalah City Tour Half Day 4 Hours
Visit Salalah Mosque, an important religious and cultural landmark.
Frankincense Museum
Frankincense Museum, where you can learn about Dhofar's famous frankincense heritage and ancient trade routes.
Frankincense Market
Explore the Frankincense Market, with its traditional frankincense, perfumes, oils, and souvenirs. Continue through Salalah's tropical plantations, seeing coconut, banana, papaya, and other crops that make the region unique.
Lunch Stop Optional
Our tour guide will take you to a local restaurant for lunch. Lunch is not included in the tour price, and guests are required to pay for their meal directly at the restaurant.
Drop Off to Hotel
Overnight stay at Kyriad Hotel Salalah
Taqah View Point
After breakfast, explore the beautiful eastern region of Dhofar. Stop at Taqah Viewpoint for panoramic coastal views.
Wadi Darbat
Then visit Wadi Darbat, a scenic valley surrounded by mountains. During Khareef, the valley becomes especially green and misty, with flowing water and spectacular scenery.
Jebel Shamran
Continue through Jebel Shamran for mountain views and visit the distinctive baobab trees of Dhofar.
Baobab Tree
You can visit rare, ancient African baobab trees (Adansonia digitata) thriving in the rugged mountains and wadis of southern Oman's Dhofar Governorate
Mirbat beach
Mirbat Beach is a quiet, scenic coastal destination in the historic town of Mirbat within the Dhofar Governorate of Oman, offering soft sands, clear blue waters of the Arabian Sea, and a peaceful escape from busier city shores.
Mirbat Fishing Village and Mirbat Old Village
Visit Mirbat Fishing Village & Old Town – Discover the traditional fishing life of Dhofar, see local boats and fishermen, and explore Mirbat’s historic old houses, narrow streets, old souq, and beautiful coastal views.
Drop off to Hotel
Overnight stay at Koofan House Salalah
Frankincense Tree
Visit a frankincense tree and learn about the traditional harvesting of this valuable product.
Ubar Archaelogical Site
Explore the Ubar Archaeological Site, associated with the legendary ancient settlement and the historic frankincense trade routes.
Lunch stop Optional
Our tour guide will take you to a local restaurant for lunch. Lunch is not included in the tour price, and guests are required to pay for their meal directly at the restaurant.
Rub' Al Khali (Empty Quarter)
Continue into the spectacular Empty Quarter, one of the world's largest continuous sand deserts, with enormous golden dunes and breathtaking desert landscapes.
Watching Sunset
If time permits, arrive at the desert before sunset and enjoy the breathtaking view as the sun sets over the golden dunes. Relax, take photos, and experience the peaceful beauty of the desert at sunset.
Drop off to the Camp
Overnight stay at A l Kadaf Camp
Dinner at the Camp
Enjoy a dinner at the desert camp, then relax under the peaceful night sky. If you wish, you can step outside your camp and enjoy the breathtaking experience of stargazing in the tranquil desert surroundings.
Al Fazayah Beach
After breakfast, explore the dramatic western coastline. Travel through the mountains to Al Fazayah Beach, where you can relax, take photographs, and swim when sea conditions are safe.
Visit another Frankincense Area
Visit another frankincense-growing area.
Shaat View Point Salalah
Then stop at Shaat Viewpoint for spectacular views of the Arabian Sea and surrounding cliffs.
Mughsail Beach
Continue to Mughsail Beach, one of Salalah's famous coastal attractions, surrounded by limestone cliffs.
Mughsail Blowholes
Visit the Mughsail Blowholes, where seawater can spray through natural openings in the rocks when sea conditions are suitable.
Al Marneef Cave
Finish at Al Marneef Cave, known for its limestone formations and panoramic coastal views.
Drop off to Hotel
Overnight stay at Kyriad Hotel Salalah
Transfer from Hotel to Salalah Airport
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Salalah Airport. The tour will end at the airport. Hotel check-out time is 12:00 PM. If you prefer to check out earlier, that is also possible. If you wish to stay at the hotel after 12:00 PM, you will need to arrange and pay for a late check-out or an additional night. Alternatively, you can check out at 12:00 PM and arrange your own accommodation until your airport transfer. Please inform your driver one day in advance for airport pick-up time.
Includes
- Private air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
- English-speaking Omani tour guide
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled drinking water
- Fuel and parking fees
- Accommodation as mentioned
- Breakfast
- Private tour
Excludes
- Flight tickets to/from Salalah
- All dinner and lunches to be paid directly on site by guest
- All entrance and activities fees to be paid directly on site by guest
- Personal expenses and souvenirs to be paid directly on site by guest
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts