Discover Oman’s green south
Fly south to Salalah and discover a completely different side of Oman. During the khareef season, the hills of Dhofar turn green and the wadis fill with waterfalls. In the cooler months, white beaches and coconut groves take over. This private three-day tour shows you the best of the region, from monsoon landscapes to the ancient frankincense trade.
Highlights
- Lake and waterfalls of Wadi Darbat
- Al Mughsail Beach and its sea blowholes
- Al Baleed Archaeological Park and the Museum of the Frankincense Land (UNESCO)
- Ancient port of Sumhuram at Khor Rori
- Frankincense, spices and incense in Al Haffa Souq
What’s included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Salalah
- Private vehicle with driver-guide for 3 days
- 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Bottled water
Not included
- Flights between Muscat and Salalah (we can help you book)
- Lunch, dinner and entry fees
Good to know
- Khareef season (July to mid-September) is very busy, so book early
- Mountain roads can be foggy during the khareef
- The sea is rough during the monsoon, so swimming is not recommended then
Learn more about Salalah.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival and the city
- Airport pick-up, hotel check-in, Al Baleed Archaeological Park and Al Haffa Souq.
Day 2 – East Salalah
- Wadi Darbat, Sumhuram and Khor Rori, Mirbat fishing town and Taqah castle.
Day 3 – West Salalah
- Frankincense trees, Al Mughsail Beach and blowholes, the zig-zag mountain road, then transfer to the airport.
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- Photo: Francesco Bini / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/130649623@N05/ / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Photo: MURSHID THALI PARAMBAN / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Price
Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.
