Excursion The frankincense trail tour at Salalah

Discover Salalah by driving into the Salalah city and surrounding area to see the contrast between the lush vegetation of the Garden city and the barren, bleak landscape of the desert. Leaving the Port, the tour begins with a visit to the Salalah grand Mosque. You may even see a camel, roaming the roadside.

Al Kouf Salalah Souq

Stop at the New Salalah Souq and stroll among the vendors. The colorful stalls are heaped with mounds of frankincense, myrhh, incense, bottles of fragrant perfume oils and a large variety of fascinating artefacts.

Al Dahriz village & Lagoon

Khawr Al Dahriz is located at the eastern entrance of Salalah city in the Governate of Dhofar. It rises 3 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by a group of dense vegetation, making it a good location for the breeding of many types of birds. Spacious and convenient location for trips and away from hustle and bustle of the city. Its waters intermingle with Salalah basin waters, especially the wells located on the coastal strip. This lagoon is important to biodiversity as it is heavily frequented by migratory birds.

Mughsail Beach

Take a short walk and admire the 2-mile (3 kilometres) stretch of unspoilt, white sandy beach with steep cliffs at both ends. If your arrival coincides with the high tides, you may be able to witness the spectacular 'Blow Holes' shoot jets of water into the air before returning back to Salalah Port.

Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include:

Al Kouf Salalah Souq, Al Dahriz village & lagoon, Mughsail Beach.

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 900 yards (822 meters) over rough, uneven ground at the archaeological site and with 35 steps at Mughsail Beach. It is not recommended for guests utilizing a wheelchair or those with limited mobility. Air conditioning cannot be guaranteed. We suggest you wear sturdy walking shoes. Shorts, beachwear, and sleeveless shirts are not permitted. The order of sites seen or visited may vary. It is forbidden to take pictures of military facilities, borders and airports; observe the "NO PHOTOGRAPHY" signs.Sighting of the now rare frankincense trees cannot be guaranteed. Souvenir shops accept cash in US Dollars or local currency. Credit cards are mostly not accepted.