Private tour - Salalah city and nature tour (Darbat valley, Sumhuram (UNESCO)

Private tour - Salalah city and nature tour (Darbat valley, Sumhuram (UNESCO)

Do you want to discover the landmarks of Salalah and natural wonders of the countryside in one trip during your stop on a cruise or when you have limited time? - then this is the right trip for you! The trip starts with the visit to the interior of Sultan Qaboos Mosque. You will then proceed to Palace al Husn for a photostop at the grand gate and unique clocktower. Then you will visit the traditional al-Haffa market where you can buy the best quality frankincense, perfumes and shawls. The tour will then take you to the vast Salalah´s plantations of coconut and bananas where you can also explore the irrigation system. Then you will leave the city to discover the Ayn Razat spring sourrounded by gardens and rock formations. In Darbat valley you can admire the seasonal waterfall and cascades, limestone rock formations as well as camel herds grazing in the lush vegetation. The tour will finish with visit to the ancient ruins of Sumhuram situated above the impressive Khor Rori lagoon.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sultan Qaboos Mosque, 23.July Street, Salalah 211 Oman

visit of the interior of the mosque

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Al Hosn Palace, As Sultan Qaboos St., Salalah 211 Oman

Taking photos of the main gate of the Palace, the clocktower and neighbouring gardens.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Al-Husn Souq, Sultan Quaboos Street, Salalah 211 Oman

Inhale the scent of the best frankincense and other fragrances and perfumes. Shopping for the traditional items like incense burners, basketry, Omani national dress and other souvenirs.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Al Haffa, Salalah, Oman

A short walk in the vast plantations where you can explore the irrigation system watering coconut palms, bananas, papayas and many other fruits and vegetables. You can also enjoy drinking the coconut water and tasting various fruits in the local stalls.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: عين رزات، Oman

Discover the fascinating gardens around the springwaters. You can see how the water of the spring gushes from the rocks.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Wadi Darbat, Oman

Enjoy a short walk in Darbat valley which boasts greenery all year round. Dip your feet in azure waters of Darbat river and take a snapshot with camels or make a panoramic photo of Darbat´s huge escarpment with seasonal waterfalls.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sumhuram Old City, 49 Sumhuram Street, Salalah 211 Oman

In Sumhuram historic site (UNESCO) you will examine the ruins of the ancient port city with heavy fortifications. From the ruins you will view the lagoon of Khor Rori which is an estuary of Darbat river abundant in bird species.

Duration: 1 hour