Private tour · Salalah & Dhofar
East Salalah private tour
Taqah’s castle and coast, the lakes and seasonal waterfalls of Wadi Darbat, a giant sinkhole and the heights of Jabal Samhan.
- Full day (8:30 am – 4:30 pm); a half day is also available
- Sedans, SUVs, minibuses and coaches — 1 to 45 guests
- Hotel pickup in Salalah
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About the East Salalah Tour
East of Salalah the road follows the coast to Taqah, then climbs into the mountains, where Wadi Darbat fills with lakes and, in season, waterfalls.
Higher up, the Tawi Attair sinkhole — one of the largest in the world — and the Jabal Samhan viewpoint look out over canyons towards the Arabian Sea.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickupDepart Salalah with your driver/guide.
- Taqah viewpointPanoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the Taqah coast.
- Taqah CastleThe historic castle and Dhofar’s heritage.
- Wadi DarbatLakes, camels, green slopes and waterfalls in season; boating is optional.
- Lunch breakAt a local restaurant (optional, own expense).
- Tawi Attair sinkholeThe “Bird Well”, one of the world’s largest natural sinkholes.
- Jabal Samhan viewpointCanyon and mountain views from high in Dhofar.
- Baobab treesRare, ancient baobabs found in parts of Dhofar.
- Anti-Gravity PointThe optical illusion where cars seem to roll uphill.
- Ain HashirA quiet natural mountain spring.
- Back at your hotel
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Salalah
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch
- Entry tickets, where applicable
- Boating at Wadi Darbat
- Personal expenses
Good to know
- Waterfalls flow during and after the khareef season; routing can change with the weather.
- A shorter half-day version is also available — ask us.
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Salalah; Air-conditioned vehicle; Professional English-speaking driver/guide; Bottled water. Not included: Lunch; Entry tickets, where applicable; Boating at Wadi Darbat; Personal expenses.
Sedans, SUVs, minibuses and coaches — 1 to 45 guests. Tell us how many guests you are and we recommend the right vehicle.
Full day (8:30 am – 4:30 pm); a half day is also available.
We pick you up from your hotel or address in Salalah and bring you back at the end of the tour.
Each tour is quoted individually by vehicle and group size. Requesting a quote is free and there is nothing to pay until you confirm.