TROPICAL PARADISE – SALALAH
Quick Facts about this Tour
- Shared Tour with Guaranteed Departures: The “Oman Odyssey” is a shared 7-night, 8-day tour, operating on fixed dates and guarantees departure with a minimum of 2 passengers.
- Cultural and Historical Richness: Explore Oman’s rich heritage with visits to the Grand Mosque, Bait Al Zubair Museum, and the historic Nizwa Fort, showcasing the country’s architectural wonders and traditions.
- Natural Beauty and Adventure: Experience Oman’s natural wonders from the stunning Bimah Sinkhole to the thrilling dune bashing in Wahiba Sands, and witness the unique green turtle nesting at Ras Al Jinz.
- Authentic Omani Lifestyle: Delve into traditional Omani life with tours of ancient villages like Al Hamra and Misfat Al Abriyeen, offering insights into Oman’s centuries-old living traditions.
Fixed Departure Dates:
FIRST Trip – June 30th – July 7th
SECOND Trip – July 14th – July 21st
THIRD Trip – July 28th – Aug 4th
Trip Duration
9 Nights / 10 Days
Itinerary
Hotels
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Itinerary
DAY 01 : Arrival at Salalah International Airport
Arrival Salalah Airport, Meet & greet outside the airport then transfer to hotel.Overnight at Salalah Hotel
DAY 02 : Half Day City Tour of Salalah (Optional)
08:30 AM proceed to visit “The Museum of the Frankincense Land”. Opened in July 2007 at Al Balid Archaeological Park, a UNESCO heritage site located in Salalah, the Frankincense Land Museum is the latest addition to Oman’s heritage and cultural scene. It houses two main halls, namely the History Hall, depicting the geography, history of the ancient Frankincense trail and the historical background of the Sultanate through several archaeological findings, and The Marine Hall, featuring displays about the development of Oman’s rich marine history. A complete history of the Maritime trade & ship building industry of Oman could be experienced here, with meticulously carved replicas of the ancient boats & ships of the Omani Maritime trade. Drive through lush green plantations of vegetables & fruits. Make a brief stop to taste a fresh coconut water drink at fruit stalls (at own cost) lining the streets within the periphery of the old Salalah town (Haffah). Make a Photo stop at the impressive Sultan Qaboos Mosque. View the Official Palace of His Majesty the Sultan (Al Husn Palace) & stroll through the old Haffah souk, famous for the sale of high-quality Frankincense & numerous other Dhofari traditional souvenirs. The smell of frankincense fills the souk. Haffah souk is very attractive with its small shops lined up with straight piles of incense boxes, clay incense burners colorfully decorated with traditional patterns and bags of incense crystals. This gives us an ample opportunity for shopping before we return to the hotel.Overnight at Selected Hotel
DAY 03 : Half Day East Salalah (Optional)
Breakfast at hotel. 08:30 The excursion begins in the morning with a visit to the old fishing village of ‘Taqah’, famous for the manufacture of ‘Dried Sardines’ & its traditional & old ‘Dhofari Houses’. Visit the century old ‘Taqah Castle‘, the former official residence of the ‘Wali’ (Governor) of the region & obtain a glimpse into the rich history of the region. Continue onto the ancient ruins of the once famous city of Sumharam (Khor Rohri). The city was the easternmost outpost of the Hadramawt Kingdom on the ancient incense route between the Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf and India. Khor Rori was an important port on the coast of Dhofar, and one of the major trading cities with frankincense, believed to have been the hub & harbour for the shipping of Frankincense (UNESCO World Heritage site). Return to hotel.Overnight at the selected hotel
DAY 04 : Half Day West Salalah (Optional)
Breakfast at leisure We proceed to ‘Qara’ mountains to explore the western part of Salalah. On a road steadily winding up a steep incline, herds of Camels & Cattle are a common sight which gives a scenic view of a traditional Dhofari rural beauty. Visit the ancient tomb of ‘Prophet Job’ situated in the scenic green mountains of the Salalah Plains. Experience the legendary story of Prophet Job and his devoutness. Proceed to the beach of Mughsail where the white sand touches the deep blue of the ocean & at high tide, where waves burst through the natural titanic ‘Blow Holes’, at the far end of the ‘Rocky beach’ with a cave-like entrance. We thereafter continue along the ‘Hair-pin-bend’ road towards Western Border of Oman, with its breathtaking cliffs on either side, to see the historical ‘Frankincense trees’ growing in their natural habitat, deep down in the valleys, dotting the dry & craggy countryside. We take a short walk into the valleys to smell the ‘Holy Incense’ amidst the scenic view of the region. On our return journey we make a photo stop at the lagoon at Mughsail where migratory birds – occasionally flamingos – are a common sight. Return to the hotel.Overnight at Selected Hotel
DAY 05 : Full Day Lost City of Ubar (Optional)
Breakfast at hotel. Once you are in Dhofar, it is an absolute must, that you visit Ar Rub Al Khali (The Empty Quarter), Dhofars most remarkable and popular site with its unspoilt and magical sand dunes. We leave the Hotel at 07:30 hrs by 4×4 vehicle and drive towards the ‘Qara’ mountain range with its spectacular view of the Salalah plains dotted with thick shrub & woodland. After having a small break in Thumrait town, which was famous as a Bedouin settlement, we proceed west on graded road crossing the huge gravel desert of ‘ Al Nejd’. After a 175 Km journey from Salalah city we reach our first attraction in the desert, arriving at the ‘Lost City of Ubar’ (UNESCO World heritage site). This legendary ancient kingdom, known as Ubar, was said to have existed in one of the most inhospitable places on earth – a vast and forbidding Rub Al Khali desert, appropriately known as the Empty Quarter. According to myth, the desert swallowed up Ubar. Quite literally, it sank without trace – becoming the fabled “Atlantis of the Sands.” This once buried city, which was spotted by satellite, gives you a glimpse of the value of work carried out by a team of explorers in 1992, led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes. After walking around the site, we proceed to the Empty Quarter to experience the “biggest sand desert in the World” by rambling on fascinating sand dunes. A breath-taking overview of the vast desert awaits you on the top of the dunes.Overnight at Salalah Hotel
DAY 06 : Departure
Breakfast at leisure. Morning at leisure Later check out from the hotel (standard check out time 1200 hrs.) and transfer to Salalah Airport to board your flight back home.DAY EXCURSIONS FROM CITY HOTELS (COST PER PERSON)
| Day Excursion | 2 pax | 4 pax | 5 – 7 pax | 8 – 10 pax | |
| Arrival and Departure Transfer | $45.00 per person | ||||
| Half Day City Tour of Salalah (Per Person Cost) | $90.00 | $90.00 | $70.00 | $60.00 | |
| Half Day East Salalah (Per Person Cost) | $100.00 | $96.00 | $70.00 | $60.00 | |
| Half Day West Salalah (Per Person Cost) | $100.00 | $96.00 | $70.00 | $60.00 | |
| Full Day Ubar by 4x 4 jeeps (Per Person Cost) | $205.00 | $110.00 | $130.00 | $145.00 | |
DAY EXCURSIONS FROM TAQA HOTELS (AL FANAR , JUWEIRA BOUTIQUE & ROTANA)
| Day Excursion | 2 pax | 4 pax | 5 – 7 pax | 8 -10 Pax |
| Arrival And Departure Transfers | $55.00 | |||
| Half Day City Tour of Salalah (Per Person Cost) | $100.00 | $80.00 | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Half Day East Salalah (Per Person Cost) | $110.00 | $100.00 | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Half Day West Salalah (Per Person Cost) | $110.00 | $100.00 | $75.00 | $65.00 |
| Full Day Lost City of Ubar by 4x 4 jeeps | $215.00 | $115.00 | $134.00 | $150.00 |
Hotels
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION (RateS are per room per night valid from 1st July to 31st Aug 2024
| Hotel | Room Category | Daily Room Rate | Meal Plan | Extra Bed | |
| Single | Double | Per person per night | |||
| Samaharam Tourist Village | Deluxe Room | $108 | $138 | BB | $30 |
| Millennium Resort Salalah | Deluxe Room | $185 | $230 | BB | $40 |
| Crowne Plaza | Standard Garden View | $338 | $354 | BB | $46 |
| Al Fanar (5 star) | Deluxe Room | $253 | $270 | BB | $46 |
| Rotana Salalah | Classic Garden Room | $265 | $284 | BB | $46 |
| Juweira Boutique Hotel | Juweira Room | $268 | $288 | BB | $46 |
| Al Baleed Salalah by Anantara | Deluxe Room | $625 | $625 | BB | $92 |
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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Rooms are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- All current applicable taxes have been included while quoting. If there is any increase in government levies, existing tax structure, accommodation rates extended by respective hotels, hike in the fuel prices or air fare, etc will be charged extra as applicable at the time of travel.
- VAT (Value Added Tax) = Rates are inclusive of 5% VAT
- It is recommended that you take the necessary travel insurance to cover medical expenses in case of an accident/illness, loss of baggage/personal belongings/air tickets, change of air tickets and cancellation of the tour.
