Cultural

Discover the landmarks of Salalah and the natural wonders of the countryside in one trip on your stop with a cruise or when you have limited time? Then Takamul Travel has the right trip for you. Start with the visit to Salalah´s landmarks the Great Mosque and Palace al-Husn. You will also explore the traditional al-Haffa market - the best place to buy frankincense, perfumes, and shawls. Then enjoy coconut drink in Salalah´s plantations and inspect the irrigation systems. Leave the city to discover the Jarzeez spring surrounded by rock formations and caves. Next, drive up to the Ittine heights for panoramic views of Salalah and Jarzeez valley. After the descent from the mountains, you reach the spectacular Mughsail Beach. On its one end lies a serene lagoon frequented by flamingos. On the other, the cliffs of Qamar mountains loom out on the horizon. Under the imposing Marneef cave you will have the opportunity to wonder at water fountains gushing from the blowholes in the cliffs.

This tour will make your holiday in Salalah, Oman truly outstanding. You will experience a unique and unforgettable day with camel herders in the mountains of Dhofar. You can take pictures of the camels, try to milk the she-camels and chat with the locals about their daily lives. You will enjoy your lunch like the old nomads did in the cave in Dhofar mountains. Then you will discover a valley with hundreds of frankincense trees hidden in the rugged landscape of Dhofari mountains. There you can try on your own to harvest the precious frankincense drops from the trees.

Salalah night tour takes you to the main sites in the city when they have their evening charm. Explore oriental markets, tropical plantations and Dahareez lagoon natural reserve.

Really comprehensive Salalah city tour itinerary. The tour includes a visit to all major monuments in Salalah and adds an exploration of interesting natural sites as well. You will start the trip with a short stop at the exterior of Sultan Qaboos Mosque. Then you will make walk in the heart of Salalah´s vast coconut and banana plantations where you can see the irrigation system and taste all kinds of local fruit. In old Haffa quarter you will take in the atmosphere of traditional frankincense market. Next, you will proceed to the Museum of The Frankincense Land situated in the area of the medieval port of al Baleed. You will end the tour with exploring the ecosystem of the Dahariz lagoon on the edge of the city where you can spot flocks of flamingoes, herons and other waders.