Taqa Beach tours, things to do and tickets

It’s unique in that its biodiverse , mountains, waterfalls, and beautiful beaches. You will get a chance to discover the beauty of nature in Salalah. In this tour you will experience the beauty of nature starting by Taqa beach cliff view, then enjoying the waterfall of Darbat. After that we will see a sinkhole that considered one of the biggest in the world, and that place is unique by having many birds. Also we will be at a 2100 meters high, the highest point of Dhofar region. finally there is a stop for an archeology , for samhuram which is a unesco heritage site.

Explore the lush natural beauty of Wadi Darbat on this private tour from Salalah. Feel the sand between your toes at Taqah Beach and take in sweeping views from the summit of Mount Samhan.

This half day tour will take you to a magical journey to the Eastern side of Salalah, where one of best landscape of the Middle East awaits you.

The most popular valley of the Dhofar Region, Wadi Darbat will be your first stop. Here you will be seeing the seasonal waterfall (if its there at the time of your visit), a spring where you can do boating (kayaking, paddle boat, motor boat) overlooking the mountain of Jabal Qara series. A trip to Salalah is incomplete without visiting this beautiful valley.

Sumharam Archeological site is a place where you can see the remains of an old city and a small museum is on site - Sumhuram Archeological Gallery.

Taqa Castle is one of Dhofar’s most distinguished landmarks, which was built in the 19th century. Its walls were constructed from solid blocks of ‘Taqa Stone’, a local limestone material composed chiefly of fossilized shells and corals.

Taqa Beach and Taqa city will also be covered in this tour, which is a great place to visit.

This is ideal tour for those who have less time in Salalah and explore more.

This 8 - 10 hours tour will take you to a magical journey to both the Eastern & the Western sides of Salalah, combining the best of East and West in a day trip.

Thus you can discover the most popular tourist destinations in Salalah within a day.

Following will be covered on the East side of Salalah.

The most popular valley of the Dhofar Region, Wadi Darbat will be your first stop. Here you will be seeing the seasonal waterfall, a spring where you can do boating (kayaking, paddle boat, motor boat) overlooking the mountain of Jabal Qara series.

Sumharam Archeological site is a place where you can see the remains of an old city and a small museum is on site. Also Taqa beach and taqa castle is covered in this trip.

One the western side of Salalah, Mughsail Beach is the most visited place on along with Marneef cave and natural blowhole / geyser to explore.

And the city tour to Haffa, Souq, Fruit huts.

This 4 hours tour will have a mesmerizing journey to the western side of Salalah.

The journey of Salalah is incomplete without a trip to white sand beaches of Mughsayl and the blowholes overlooking Marneef cave. The blowholes are also referred as Mughsayl Natural Fountains by the tourists. The water jet from the blowholes vary according to the season, but can get as high as 28m in the sky in Khareef season. This is a unique trek in the Middle East where you start your walk from beach and go up to a cave and end up at blowholes.

Next stop will be the one of the most beautiful beach in the middle east - the Fazayah Beach. The white sandy beach offers amazing landscape. There is a cave as well.

On the return, stop at the photo stop of Masood Hidden Beach (Afoul Beach).

Explore the enchanting landscapes of East Salalah on an exciting tour that unveils the treasures of the region, both historical and natural.

We'll begin your journey by immersing yourself in the history of Taqah Castle with its fascinating stories, creating an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation to continue the tour amidst the greenery and waterfalls of Wadi Darbat. Witness the mystery and beauty of Taq Cave and Tayq Sinkhole, and enjoy stunning views of the beach in Taq, capturing a memorable souvenir that will make you yearn for this experience again.

The adventure is not over yet—take a deep breath and allow your senses and heart to enjoy panoramic views from Samhan Mountain. Feel the warmth within the countryside's unique beauty with scattered baobab trees.

Embrace the magic of Fazayah Beach, where nature's wonders unfold. Keep your eyes peeled and luck on your side, as you may be graced with the sight of camels leisurely strolling by the water's edge. This extraordinary experience adds an extra touch of enchantment to your visit, making Fazayah Beach a destination unlike any other. Discover the perfect harmony of pristine beaches, beautiful landscapes, and the occasional camel encounter, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

West salalah tour is natural tour , At the beginning you visit Ayn Razat beautiful natural spring water, Then drive to the Mughsail beach which is outlined by sculptured cliffs and blow holes, formed into the limestone rocks. Also have look at the Marnif cave, visit the nearby lagoon which is home for flamingos. Before returning to Salalah you drive thereafter continue along the ‘Hair-pin-bend’ road towards western border of Oman to visit the Frankincense trees growing in their natural habitat .

Sit back, relax and enjoy as you tour by air-conditioned vehicle from your pick up point to the east of Salalah city. Our guide will take you through the rich history of Oman, particularly, Dhofar Province. Spend a full day time exploring a variety of sites, Dhofar nature, beautiful golden sand beach, UNESCO registered World heritage & archaeology site and learn about the Omani culture. Utilize a great opportunity to uncover the natural phenomena of the magnetic gravity point and get a closer look at the rare giant baobab Trees at Hinna Valley. This tour experience would be simply described as "a flower from every orchard".

This half day city tour will show you the rich diversity of the city with lovely beaches, mountains, historical sites, museum, Palace, fruit farms and markets.

The first place will be Sultan Qaboos Mosque. The next stop is Haffa Souq - a traditional market that sells perfumes, clothes, souvenirs and the famous Frankincense, at the shores of Haffa Beach, with white sand beach and coconut trees.

Next place on the itinerary will be Al Baleed Archeological site, an open air Archaeological site across the Arabian Sea and a UNESCO World Heritage site, with an in-house museum - The Museum of Frankincense Land.

Before ascending to the mountains, you can see Salalah Gardens Mall, a modern mall.

Ayn Jarziz, & Ittin Mountains are two other attractions in the Dhofar mountain, and make you experience the mountain life and culture in Dhofar. In the mountain, the tomb of Prophet Ayub (also known as Prophet Job), is located, who is a prophet mentioned in the Bible and Quran.

Setback and relax while accompanied by a professional tour guide/driver who will take you through a brief history of Oman, local traditions, and Dhofar customs. Arrive at your first stop at Eftalquot high cliff, where you will enjoy the glimmering Indian ocean waves from the top of this beautiful high cliff. Move to Magsail beach and have a refreshing time and a relaxing walk on this soft sandy beach while listening to the thrilling music of waves next to you. Head to the natural fountains blowholes and get yourself a thrilling time with the natural water gushing high through these fountains in a spectacular view. Have a few minutes relaxation at the Marneef restaurant while enjoying the Indian ocean breeze. after that continue for a 20 minutes scenic to the top of mountains in an exciting ascending zigzag drive through the famous astonishing snake road of Qamar mountains.

Fazayah Beach Tour ( Private Tour)
• Full day tour
• Daily
• Duration : 8 hours

Highlights
• Blowholes ( Fountains )
• Spring water ( Ayn Razat )
• Frankincense trees
• Flamingo birds
• Fazayah Beach
Description
The journey of Salalah is incomplete without a trip to white sand beach of Fazayah . At the beginning you visit Mughsail beach which is outlined by sculptured cliffs and blow holes, formed into the limestone rocks. Also have look at the Marnif cave, visit the nearby lagoon which is home for flamingos. Continue to use zig zag road towards western of Oman to visit the Frankincense trees growing in their natural habitat. Last stop, you reach the beautiful beach in Oman and tidy up your tent and enjoy the wonderful place without people almost the time .

Start the tour in the morning by 4X4 vehicles, on a full day safari into the Dhofar Mountains.
Drive through the scenic village of Taqa making a photo stop at the village for a panoramic view from above a cliff, well known as Taqah Plateau.
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 , situated at Tawi Attair – also known as the “Well of Birds”, who frequent this location, the year through.
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, gives one a complete view of the east coast to the one side & the vast ‘Qara’ mountain range to the other.

The excursion begins 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). Khor Rori was an important port on the coast of Dhofar, and one of the major trading cities with frankincense,
(UNESCO World Heritage site). A picturesque drive then leads you to explore the ‘ever green Wadi Darbat’ for a relaxing stroll along the Wadi bed, surrounded by herds of Camels, Goats & Cattle.ON WEST OF SALALAH visit beach of Mughsail where the white sand, where waves burst through the natural titanic ‘Blow Holes’. See the historical ‘Frankincense trees’ growing in their natural habitat.

Note: entrance fee to Taqa Castle & Sumharam 3 OMR, not included.

This is a trip to the beaches on the western side of Salalah.

Fazayah Beach (also spelled as Al-Fazaiah or Al-Fizayah) is one of the best beaches in Oman. Its a 5 kilometers long pristine white sand beach with clear water and a stunning landscape at the back-ground. Experienced driver in 4x4 vehicle will take you there. It's a pristine beach for swimming and picnic.

The journey of Salalah is incomplete without a trip to white sand beaches of Mughsayl and the blowholes overlooking Marneef cave. The blowholes are also referred as Mughsayl Natural Fountains by the tourists. The water jet from the blowholes vary according to the season, but can get as high as 28m in the sky in Khareef season. This is a unique trek in the Middle East where you start your walk from beach and go up to a cave and end up at blowholes.

The tour also features some other amazing spots on the west side, like Eftalqout beach and Afoul Beach (Masood Hidden Beach).

This excursion offers you the perfect opportunity to discover the nature and culture of Oman. Your local guide will introduce you to the country and its history and tell you many things you will not find in any guidebook. You will be able to ask all your questions and extra wishes will be taken into account, also regarding the itinerary of the tour. We are sure that this trip will be one of your best vacation memories and many pictures will be taken for your vacation album. Highlights of the tour are the Fazayah Beach, Al Mughsail Beach both known as the "caribbean of the orient", the blowholes and the traditional Omani lunch.

Explore Fortified towns, Nature, and villages of the southern part of Oman on a day trip filled with history, adventure, and culture.

Discover the old town of Taqah, Beach, and Taqah Plateau, then Drive to Enjoy Nature at Wadi Derbat one of the biggest waterfalls in Oman, then Drive to the western side of Salalah to visit a Different Landscape.

You will see the Beauty of Al Mughseal Beach and the Blow Hole Followed By Hidden Beach.

Enjoy a Half Day Mountain Safari tour exploring the highlights Dhofar mountain range (Samhan Mountain). Arrive at the fascinating Darbat Valley cascades as you might also spot the wondering locals’ herds of camels, cattle and gouts at the valley. After that, drive further up to the highest point of Dhofari mountains (Jabal Samhan), get a panoramic view at a height of 1,100 metres above sea level. Enjoy a refreshing lunch. Drive back and stop at the baobab tree valley and experience this rare and giant tree. Proceed to experience the phenomena of zero gravity point. Lastly, driving back and stop at Taqah cliff overlooking the Indian ocean and then visit Borj Al asker old fort converted to a museum). Back to start point and end of the tour.

Begin the day for a full day tour in East and West side of Salalah. Experience the different side of Salalah in Historical and a relaxing view of the beach side of Dhofar. Visiting in the East, Historical and cultural side of Taqah and Wadi Darbat an exquisite natural park where you can visit all year round with breathtaking views of waterfalls, camels, lake beside the mountain, and green vegetation which only you can see on this location.

Continue the trip to the west part to see the Al Mughsail and Fizayah beach. In Al Mughsail, you can see the sea water gushing to the underground channels due to the high pressure of the sea current and looks like a geyser like eruption in the cliff. And lastly, the Fizayah beach with the turquoise water with white sands. The breathtaking view will surely capture the beach goers.

West of Salalalah tour by Takamul Travel will show you the highlights of western Dhofar with all the remarkable places included in the itinerary. First you will visit the enchanting Sahalnawt spring with its azure waters and travertine rock formations. Then you will drive up to the Ittine heights where you will have spectacular views on Salalah and Jarzeez valley. Afterwards you will drive across the Jebel Qara mountain range to reach the resting place of Phrophet Ayyoub. From there you will once again have the breathtaking views of the Salalah plain. After descent from the mountains you will reach the spectacular Mughsail Beach. On the one end of Mughsail beach lies a serene lagoon where you can spot flamingoes and herons. On the other end you will see the looming Jebel Qamar mountain range. Under the imposing Marneef cave you will have the opportunity to wonder at water fountains gushing from the blowholes in the cliffs.