Salalah: Best of West Half Day Tour
ID: GYG177099-269421
Category:
Country: Oman
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
See the rural beauty of the Dhofar mountains and the sandy beaches of Mughsayl. Visit the final resting place of the Islamic prophet, Job, and smell the rich scent of frankincense as you drive towards the coast.
Travel across the Qara mountains where the beauty of Dhofar mountains manifested. Spot herds of camels and cattle throughout the scenic view of the traditional Dhofari rural beauty. Visit the tomb of Job, the reputed final resting place of the Islamic prophet, where you can experience the legendary story of Prophet Job and his devoutness.
Then, continue towards Mughsayl where the white sand touches the deep blue of the ocean. Pass by Frankincense trees, growing in their natural habitat, deep down in the valleys, dotting the dry and craggy countryside.
Take in the fragrance of the holy incense then reach the fabulous sandy beach that was anciently determined by sculptured cliffs and blow holes, where water reaches a height of 30m or more. Take in the view from the top of the coast and see the mountains drop into water. Then, head to visit the famous Mughsayl and Salalah Bird sanctuaries. Pass the new road of Yemen before returning to your hotel.
Highlights
- Take in the rural beauty of the Dhofar mountains
- Visit Oman and feel like a true local
- See the beautiful white sandy beaches of Mughsayl
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
•The tour may be operated by a multi-lingual guide at an extra charge
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant women
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Salalah Hotels
Salalah Airport
Salalah harbor ( for shore excursions passengers , please take the free shuttle bus in front of your cruise exit door to the port main gate , where your guide will be waiting for you)
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.