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The 15 Best Salalah Tours in Dhofar

39 tours  ·  from $36 a head

Salalah works on two calendars: monsoon green from late June, and beach weather the rest of the year. These 15 cover the waterfalls at Wadi Darbat, the frankincense coast west of town, and the Empty Quarter runs inland, priced and timed.

East Salalah Mountain Safari, Wadi Darbat, Beach, Camels, Dunes
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East Salalah Mountain Safari, Wadi Darbat, Beach, Camels, Dunes

1.East Salalah Mountain Safari, Wadi Darbat, Beach, Camels, Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $45Our pick

Review of Salalah’s east coast safari with Wadi Darbat, Taqah, Jabal Samhan, caves, dunes, camels, and private pickup.

“Great tour and great guide! See you again!! Il tour è stato completo di tutti i punti caratteristici della zona orientale di Salalah: ottima soluzione per chi ha poco tempo e vuole vedere più cose possibile!”

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Salalah: Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Baobab, Mirbat Sand Dune - Taqa’s castle, fort, and fishing coast
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Salalah: Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Baobab, Mirbat Sand Dune

2.Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Baobab, Mirbat Sand Dune

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 178 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $76

Review of Salalah’s East Side tour, with Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, baobabs, Taqa heritage sites, and Mirbat dunes.

“it's very hard to find group tours for solo travellers and Beautiful Salalah is one of the few who offer. The trip was great as was Mohammed the tour guide. There were 6 of us and we visited all the mentioned sites. We didn't stop for a lunch break but I imagine we could have asked for one if needed! Returned to hotel around 4.30pm”

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Mountain Safari Private Tour - Jabal Samhan at 2,100 meters
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Mountain Safari Private Tour

3.Mountain Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $195

Review of Salalah’s private mountain safari, with Jabal Samhan, Darbat waterfall, baobab trees, sinkholes, guides, price, and tips.

“We took a halfday Mountain safari tour. We really enjoyed it. Mohamed is a very good guide, very friendly, polite, well organised, carefull driver. He provided us lots of information about the nature, Oman culture, all we were curious about...we really recommend to take his servise.”

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Sunset Desert Safari Salalah Tour in Rub Al Khali - Empty Quarter - Wadi Dawkah and Dhofar’s frankincense trees
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Sunset Desert Safari Salalah Tour in Rub Al Khali – Empty Quarter

4.Sunset Desert Safari Salalah Tour in Rub Al Khali – Empty Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $95

Review of Salalah’s Empty Quarter sunset safari, with Ubar, frankincense trees, dune driving, practical tips, price, and itinerary details.

“Great way of hanging out in the Empty Quarter to enjoy the dunes and the sunset in the evening Muhammad Ali was a good guide to work with. On this trip though one of the woman (from Mxo) was the most selfish and inconsiderate traveler I ever encountered in my travels. Rather shocking.”

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Salalah: Sunset Desert Safari - Rub Al Khali - Empty Quarter - Wadi Dawkah and the frankincense trees
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Salalah: Sunset Desert Safari – Rub Al Khali – Empty Quarter

West Salalah Tour - Caribbean of Orient - Fazayah Beach with City - Frankincense and Local Shopping at Haffa Souq
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West Salalah Tour – Caribbean of Orient – Fazayah Beach with City

Salalah City Tour: Discover the Best of Oman’s Coastal Gem - Sultan Qaboos Mosque: start with local customs
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Salalah City Tour: Discover the Best of Oman’s Coastal Gem

7.Salalah City Tour: Discover the Best of Oman’s Coastal Gem

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

See Salalah’s mosque, markets, palace gates, Al Baleed ruins, and frankincense museum with an English-speaking guide for $45.

“Issa was a wonderful guide he gave a lot of insights on Omani culture it was a great experience and will be a great memory. Starting at the mosque then to the food market and souvenir souk and to the museum. Thanks a lot”

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Sunset desert safari tour in Salalah(private tour) - Thumrait, Karak tea, and black camels
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Sunset desert safari tour in Salalah(private tour)

8.Sunset desert safari tour in Salalah(private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $125

Review of Salalah’s private sunset safari, from frankincense trees and Ubar ruins to black camels and Rub al Khali dunes.

“Mohammed was a knowledgeable, helpful, generous, courteous guide. He’s an excellent driver and we felt he looked after us and others on the highway and the dunes. We had history, tea, culture, and scenery from lush landscape, to farms, mountains, to wind blown barren dunes. Highly recommend”

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East & West Salalah Combination Tour - Darbat Waterfall, Mughsail - Forty Minutes on the Wadi Darbat Canal
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East & West Salalah Combination Tour – Darbat Waterfall, Mughsail

Empty Quarter Desert Sunset tour - Ubar, the desert city linked to trade
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Empty Quarter Desert Sunset tour

10.Empty Quarter Desert Sunset tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $152

Explore Salalah’s frankincense trees, ancient Ubar ruins, camel encounters, and a spectacular Empty Quarter sunset on this private desert tour.

“Mohamed is an absolutely wonderful guide! So kind, helpful, and knowledgeable — he made the entire experience unforgettable. His warmth and patience made us feel very welcomed and comfortable. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. our kid also had a memorable time in the desert! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly special experience!”

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Private Guided Tour to West Beaches of Salalah - Flamingos at the Mughsail lagoon
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Private Guided Tour to West Beaches of Salalah

11.Private Guided Tour to West Beaches of Salalah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $195

Explore Salalah’s west coast on a private tour to Fazayah Beach, Mughsail, Marneef Cave, flamingo lagoons, and frankincense trees.

“Mohammad is one of the most exceptional people I have ever met. His kindness and respectfulness make every interaction a pleasure. As a highly professional guide, he takes you to hidden gems that few travelers know about. His wealth of knowledge and insightful storieRead more”

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Salalah: Half-Day Guided Tour to Wadi Darbat & Mount Samhan - Taqah Beach: a quiet start by the sea
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Salalah: Half-Day Guided Tour to Wadi Darbat & Mount Samhan

12.Half-Day Guided Tour to Wadi Darbat & Mount Samhan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · from $110

Review of Salalah’s half-day tour to Taqah Beach, Wadi Darbat, and Mount Samhan, with practical advice on value, weather, guides, and sights.

“This was the best guide we’ve ever had! Hammed was incredibly helpful and kind throughout the entire tour. We truly appreciated the care and hospitality shown to us. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the tour was very time-efficient. I would highly recommend this experience!”

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Desert Safari, Sunset & Sand Bashing (Rub Al Khali Desert) - Leaving Salalah for the Qara mountains
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Desert Safari, Sunset & Sand Bashing (Rub Al Khali Desert)

13.Desert Safari, Sunset & Sand Bashing (Rub Al Khali Desert)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $164

Review of Salalah’s Rub Al Khali desert safari, with frankincense trees, Ubar ruins, black camels, dune driving, and sunset views.

“The service was very nice when it comes to both the transport and personnel. The view of the desert was wonderful and all of us enjoyed the trip very much. The guide we were travelling with even brought snack to share with us.”

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East Salalah Mountain Safari - Wadi Darbat brings the green start
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East Salalah Mountain Safari

14.East Salalah Mountain Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $120

Review of East Salalah Mountain Safari, with Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, sinkholes, Taqah Beach, baobabs, price, and tips.

“A friend and I had heard that the Salalah area was worth a visit even before the true Khareef season so decided to try it. On the second day of our trip we took the tour, and very much enjoyed it. Our driver Amin was great. He was friendly, helRead more”

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Salalah: Wadi Derbat, Jabal Samhan, & Sinkhole Private Tour - Taqah Castle and the Coastal Start
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Salalah: Wadi Derbat, Jabal Samhan, & Sinkhole Private Tour

15.Wadi Derbat, Jabal Samhan, & Sinkhole Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · from $124

Review of Salalah’s private East Dhofar tour to Wadi Derbat, Jabal Samhan, Taiq Cave, Taqah Castle, and the sinkhole.

“Was a lovely tour! Our guide, Hamed, was so friendly and knowledgeable. He was a pleasure to spend the day with. He educated us about the area, culture, and even have us some insight on what it was like to be a kid growing up in this region. The sights were beautiful and the people were so friendly!”

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