East & West Combined Tour - Darbat Valley, Waterfall, Mughsail Beach, Blowholes
East & West Combined Tour - Darbat Valley, Waterfall, Mughsail Beach, Blowholes
This is ideal tour for those who have less time in Salalah and explore more. This 8 hours tour will take you to a magical journey to both the Eastern & the Western sides of Salalah, combining the best of East and West in a day trip. Thus you can discover the most popular tourist destinations in Salalah within a day.
Following will be covered on the East side of Salalah. The most popular valley of the Dhofar Region, Wadi Darbat will be your first stop. Here you will be seeing the seasonal waterfall, a spring where you can do boating (kayaking, paddle boat, motor boat) overlooking the mountain of Jabal Qara series.Sumharam Archeological site is a place where you can see the remains of an old city and a small museum is on site.
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Taqah Castle
Taqa Castle is one of Dhofar’s most distinguished landmarks, which was built in the 19th century. Its walls were constructed from solid blocks of ‘Taqa Stone’, a local limestone material composed chiefly of fossilized shells and corals. You can see the well, roofless jail, formal sitting area also known as majlis, bedrooms, kitchen and stores. In these areas you will see traditional weaponry, jewelry, every day household items and fascinating traditional colorful pieces of clothes.
30 minutesTaqah Beach
Although Taqa is famous for its castle but Taqa has a great beach also and is a great spot for birds watching. The view of Taqa city is great from the beach side.
20 minutesWadi Darbat
Here you will be seeing the seasonal waterfalls (if its there at the time of your visit), a spring where you can do pedal boating, kayaking and motor boating (boating at own cost) overlooking the mountain of Jabal Qara series. A trip to Salalah is incomplete without visiting this beautiful valley and it is one of the most visited place in Dhofar Region. You can do trekking from one point of the valley to another.
1 hourWadi Darbat Boating
Boating area is on beautiful canal, surrounded by mountain of Al Qara Range of Dhofar Mountains. Boating cost is not included
40 minutesKhor Ruri
This is a fascinating place, where you can see the water and birds from Sumhuram Archaeological site
Sumhuram Old City
There is also a gallery - Sumhuram Archaeological Galley where the artifacts excavated from this site are displayed.
40 minutesFrankincense Tree Farm
There is a farm on the way to Mughsail Beach, which will be covered while exploring the western side. The farm is not open to public but Frankincense can be seen from outside.
Al Mughsail Beach
Mughsail Beach is the most visited places on the western side of Salalah. It's a beautiful beach on the Arabian Sea, and is a great place to visit during your stay in Salalah
30 minutesMarneef Cave
Marneef cave is a natural cave, which has a trek, natural fountain (blowhole / geyser) at the mughsail. These natural fountain can go up to 28 m high in the sky, based on the season.
40 minutesIncluded
- Experienced Omani guide who can speak English and Arabic
- Transport by private vehicle: 4x4 Car for 4 adults to 6 adults, or Mini Van / Coaster for 7 or more
- Pick and Drop from Hotel or Airport or Seaport
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch - Breakfast / lunch / dinner not included, but can be provided at additional cost of 5 Omani Rial per person
- Boating (Paddle / Motor / Kayak) or other paid activities at Wadi Darbat
- Entrance fees to Sumhuram Archaeological site, Taqa Castle is not included
Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.