Salalah: East Salalah Tour with Wadi and Sumhuram Museum
ID: GYG992389-1539146
Category:
Country: Oman
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
The Wadi is a natural park with breath-taking views of waterfalls, a large number of camels, lakes, mountains, caves, and lush green vegetation.
Sumhuram Museum UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With the great blessings of Almighty starts Dhofar at Ain Razat, a collection of natural springs, some of which are perennial and others of which are seasonal and only appear during Khareef (monsoon season). This location is also popular all year round and serves as one of Salalah’s primary water sources. Dream Salalah Tours, ready to immerse you in the local culture of Salalah’s east side, we stop in Taqa, where you’ll step back in time at the 19th-century Taqa Castle. Explore the historic architecture and charm of this coastal town. Also other historical sites are Koofan Heritage house, to see the 150 years old Dhofari house. A new attraction, Burj Al Askar is at the top of the cliff, overlooking the castle and coast. Entrance for Taqa Castle (OMR 1), Koofan House (OMR 1) and Burj Al Askar (OMR 1) is to be paid on the place where you want to enter. Entrance is optional. than we drive to the most unexpected location in Dhofar, Wadi Darbat. It is hidden in the mountains overlooking Khor Rori, just after the Taqah coast. The Wadi is a natural park with breathtaking views of waterfalls, a large number of camels, lakes, mountains, caves, and lush green vegetation. During the Khareef season (monsoon), water from the mountains replenished the Wadi, creating magnificent waterfalls gushing from 30 meters (100 ft.) and cave chambers. Visitors can also enjoy a large picnic area. Continue to Khor Rori Creek, the location of the ruined city Sumhuram and the ancient Arabian frankincense trade capital. Sumhuram Museum / Archaeological Park is one of the components of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Land of Frankincense. It is located in Khor Rori, an ancient city where the frankincense and copper trade flourished. That’s the conclusion of the trip.
Highlights
- Wadi is a natural park with waterfalls, a large number of camels.
- Sumhuram Museum UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Koofan Heritage house, to see the 150 years old Traditional hotel museum.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is 4-5 hours activities.
Please note that lunch is not included.
INCLUDED
- Local English Guide Omani
- Snacks & water
- 4x4 Air-condition Car
- Pickup and drop as per guest requirement.
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Ticket of entry museum
- Unfortunately, no food will be served on this tour
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.