Salalah Day Trip

We will pick you at 9 AM drive to Wadi Darbat. Here you will be seeing the seasonal waterfalls (if it’s there at the time of your visit), a spring where you can do pedal boating, kayaking and motor boating 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 places in the Dhofar Region.

Duration: 1hr

The archeological site is an ancient city, which was once used to trade Frankinscene to the world. The ruins sit atop a small hill above the tranquil waters of Khor Rori and were built in 3rd century BC. This is also known to be a place of Queen Sheeba Palace. There is a walking track to cover the site on foot. It’s a great walk and you can see the birds and water at Khor Rori, which is visible from this area. There is also a gallery – Sumhuram Archaeological Galley where the artifacts excavated from this site are displayed.

Duration: 1hr minutes

This is a fascinating place, where you can see the water and birds from Sumhuram Archaeological site

Duration: 5 min

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, the formal sitting area also known as majlis, bedrooms, kitchen, and stores. In these areas, you will see traditional weaponry, jewelry, everyday household items and fascinating traditional colorful pieces of clothes.

Duration: 35 minutes

Although Taqa is famous for its castle it has a great beach also and a magical spot for birds watching. The view of Taqa city is great from the beachside. You will have your lunch here at a local restaurant before dropping you off at port around 3 PM

Duration: 45 mins
Lunch: 1hr at around 1 PM