Full-day Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve Tour

A small-group guided tour of the historical and natural highlights around Salalah

Early booking recommended
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 8 hours

On this full-day sightseeing tour, you’ll discover some of the historical and natural highlights of the Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve with a local guide. You’ll travel by four-by-four and your first stop will be at the 19th-century Taqah Castle. You’ll continue to the ancient ruins at the UNESCO-listed site at Khor Rori, which was once a major trading port for frankincense.

After this, you’ll explore the natural side of the area with a trip to a large canyon that has panoramic views of the mountains and the coast. You'll then go into an evergreen wadi. Here, you’ll stroll along the wadi bed, surrounded by animals and dense vegetation.

On your way back to your hotel, you’ll stop at Ayn Razat to see a natural spring at the base of Qara Mountain in a lush valley.

Why Visit

  • Opportunity to discover the highlights of Salalah on a small group drive
  • Chance to stroll along the Wadi bed surrounded by herds of animals
  • Natural waterfall that flows into numerous lakes and lush green vegetation
  • Grand Canyon of Dhofar with panoramic views from the top

What's included

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Guide services

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Food
    • Child car seat

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Please ensure your shoulders and knees are covered for the entire duration of the tour.

    You may need to bring a jacket or a jumper in the winter months.

    Child car seats are available for USD 20. Please book your car seat during checkout.

    This tour is partially suitable for wheelchair users. The Khor Rori, Taqah castle and Ayn Razat sites are not suitable for wheelchair users.

    This tour can accommodate a maximum of four participants per vehicle and 20 participants in total.

    Location

    Pick-up point

    Salalah
    Meet your guide in the reception area of your accommodations. The meeting time will vary depending on the location of your accommodations.

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