Dhofar East Tour

Overview

Start the tour in the morning by 4X4 vehicles, The excursion begins with a visit to the old fishing village of ‘Taqah’, famous its century old ‘Taqah Castle'. Continue onto the ancient ruins of the once famous city of Sumharam (Khor Rohri)and(UNESCO World Heritage site). Then drive into the ‘ever green Wadi Darbat’ for a relaxing stroll along the Wadi bed, surrounded by herds of Camels, Goats & Cattle. In the Khareef season (monsoon period), one could also witness an almost 100m natural Water-Fall, spreading its ‘tentacles’ into numerous lakes & lush green Vegetation. Next stop is one of the world’s largest Sink Holes (211 m deep & 150 m in diameter), situated at Tawi Attair Continue journey into the mountain range of Jebel Samhan to a breathtaking plateau at a height of almost 1700m. This location is commonly known as the ‘Grand Canyon’ of Dhofar. Then continue the journey from the plateau into the adjacent ‘Qara’ mountain range & drive through scenic Jebali villages & landscape.

Itinerary

1. Wadi Darbat

   The ‘ever green Wadi Darbat’ for a relaxing stroll along the Wadi bed, surrounded by herds of Camels, Goats & Cattle. In the Khareef season (monsoon period), one could also witness an almost 100m natural Water-Fall, spreading its ‘tentacles’ into numerous lakes & lush green Vegetation.

   · 20 min

2. Teeq Cave and Tawi Ateer Sinkhole

   The world’s largest Sink Holes (211 m deep & 150 m in diameter), situated at Tawi Attair – also known as the “Well of Birds”, who frequent this location, the year through.

   · 30 min· Admission included

3. Taqah Castle

   The excursion begins with a visit to the old fishing village of ‘Taqah’, famous its century old ‘Taqah Castle’.

   · 20 min· Admission included

4. Jabal Samhan

   The mountain range of Jebel Samhan to a breathtaking plateau at a height of almost 1700m. This location is commonly known as the ‘Grand Canyon’ of Dhofar.

   · 20 min· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

We will pick you up at the selected hotel lobby or selected area point.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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