UNESCO World Heritage sites – Land of Frankincense – Salalah Oman

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8 Hours
Max Guests : 40
Jan - July

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Tour UNESCO world heritage sites and other iconic spots in Salalah, Oman. The tour covers Al Balid archaeological sites, the museum of the Frankincense land, Sumhuram Old City, the Frankincense trail, and Wadi Dawka. We have experienced and friendly Oman guides who will take you on tour.

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Stop At: Al Balid Archeological Site, Sultan Quaboos Street, Salalah 211 Oman

Visit the UNESCO-listed Al Balid Archaeological Site, one of Oman’s most important historical landmarks. Once a thriving ancient port city, Al Balid played a key role in the frankincense trade. Today, you can explore the impressive ruins, including old city walls, gates, and the remains of a grand mosque. The site offers well-maintained walking paths and informative displays, providing insight into Salalah’s rich maritime and trading history.

Stop At: Museum of the Frankincense Land, As Sultan Qaboos Street, Salalah 211 Oman

The museum has artifacts excavated from the ancient sites of Al Baleed, Sumharam and Ubar (Waber)

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sumhuram Old City, 49 Sumhuram Street, Salalah 211 Oman

One of the 2 ports, which shipped Frankincense in the past and is located in Khor Rori (4th century BC to the 5th century AD)

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Frankincense Trail, Salalah Oman

Ubar Archeological site is important part of Frankincense Trail around 200 kms from Salalah city

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wadi Dawkah, 83QG+HHH، قيرون حيرتي، Oman

This is Frankincense trees park where visitors can see the actual frankincense tree in the Dhofar Region of Oman, for which it is famous for.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Experienced Omani guide who can speak English and Arabic

Exclusions

Gratuities
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Entrance fees to Sumhuram Archaeological site, Al Baleed Archeological Site and UbaR

Entry/Admission - Sumhuram Old City
Entry/Admission - The Frankincense Trail

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From$380

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Vitalij Chilenko

A beautiful day we will never forget ❤️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ On October 29th, we booked a half-day city tour in Salalah through GetYourGuide, organized by Beautiful Salalah Tours. We thought we would be joining a normal group tour with a bus and other tourists. But when we came out of our hotel, we were pleasantly surprised to see a Jeep waiting just for the two of us. Our guide Almahry and our translator Rana welcomed us with such warmth that we immediately felt comfortable. Almahry asked us what we would like to see and experience, and from that moment on, the tour was arranged around our wishes. It felt less like a standard excursion and much more like spending a day with people who genuinely wanted to show us their home. We visited the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Mosque, the old souq, drove through the old part of Salalah and stopped at a shopping center to buy some gifts. Along the way, Almahry and Rana shared so many interesting stories and useful information with us. We learned a lot about Salalah, Oman and the local way of life. One of the nicest surprises came during one of our stops, when Almahry brought us fresh coconut water, papaya and bananas. Such a simple gesture, but it really showed how thoughtful and caring he was. ❤️ Rana was also wonderful. He explained almost everything to us, answered all our questions, helped us whenever we needed it and always made sure that we understood. His friendly and patient nature made the day even more enjoyable. What touched us most was the genuine kindness of both of them. By the end of the tour, it honestly didn’t feel like we were saying goodbye to our guide and translator anymore — it felt like saying goodbye to two people we had really enjoyed spending time with. And the only thing we didn’t like about the whole experience? The time went by far too quickly. Thank you, Almahry and Rana, from the bottom of our hearts for this wonderful day, for your kindness, your time and all the beautiful moments you gave us. We will remember this experience and especially the two of you for a long time. ❤️ And a big thank you to Beautiful Salalah Tours for organizing everything so perfectly. You have a wonderful team! Highly recommended — not only because of the places we visited, but because of the people who made the experience so special. ❤️

Umar Fayyaz

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Experience with Beautiful Salalah Tours! We had an absolutely amazing experience with Beautiful Salalah Tours! From the very beginning, the customer operations team was outstanding—professional, friendly, responsive, and extremely helpful in making sure everything was perfectly arranged. A special thanks to our tour guide, who made the entire journey so enjoyable, informative, and memorable. Their hospitality, knowledge, and attention to every little detail truly made a difference. The entire tour was exceptionally well organized, with beautiful experiences, wonderful places, and unforgettable memories. Everything was handled with great care and professionalism, making us feel comfortable and well looked after throughout. A big thank you to the entire team for making our trip so special. I highly recommend Beautiful Salalah Tours to anyone visiting Salalah. If you want excellent service, a knowledgeable guide, smooth arrangements, and a truly memorable experience, this is the team to choose! Keep up the fantastic work! You deserve all five stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

K N

We had great time with our guide Mohammed Ali. He took us to many places including the beach sunset which was really beautiful. Thank you.

Resa G.

Die Tour in den Osten Salalahs hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Man bekommt viele schöne Orte zu sehen. Am besten hat mir die Bootsfahrt gefallen. Der Guide (Abu Simel) war sehr hilfsbereit und kundenorientiert. Leider ist der Wasserfall schon länger ausgetrocknet, das ist sehr schade. Die Tour lohnt sich aber trotzdem.

salahe

We had a wonderful time exploring Salalah with Beautiful Salalah, and a big part of that was our guide, Mohammed. It's rare to find a guide who is both so experienced and so genuinely passionate about what he shares. His knowledge of the region, its history and culture made every stop more meaningful, and his warmth and enthusiasm made us feel completely at ease throughout the day. Everything was well organized, and Mohammed took the time to answer all our questions and make sure we enjoyed every moment. We left with great memories and a real appreciation for this beautiful part of Oman. Highly recommend Beautiful Salalah, and if you can, ask for Mohammed! Thank you both for making our trip so special. 🙌

Nadia Senn

Nice tour to different spots with local guide Mohammad Ali. We enjoyed it a lot!

Manisha Bisht

Great experience with Ali Al Mashaikhi ( beautiful Salalah travels ), highly recommended. Covered best location within 2 days.

Michael B.

Great tour with guide Abu Salim.

7_de_10

Very nice experience A day before the tour we were added to a WhatsApp group were some last minute information was provided and questions could be asked. We were picked up by Abu Salim from our hotel as planned. On the way to the Empty Quarter we visited Wadi Dawkah, The Lost City of Wubar and a camel farm. At all locations. At each location he told us interesting information about the locations. In the car, on the road, he told us information about everything that we could see in the route about the farms etc. In the car there is plenty of water and some snacks and After a quick stop at the camp we went to high sand dunes to drive a bit through the dunes and see the beautiful sunset. Then we went back to the camp where we had a very nice dinner, watched the stars and did a short ride on a camel. Abu also told us stories about the past and the actual situation in Oman, which is very interesting to understand how Oman has and is improving in many ways. We slept very quiet in the bedouin tent, where you can hear the absolute silence of the desert. And in the morning we woke up early to see the sun rising again from the sand dunes. After that we had a nice breakfast before heading back to Salalah. We were treated very well by Abu, he explains many things and will try to answer all your questions. Also, for us very important, we had the idea that the camels in the farm, and the camel in the camp, are all treated very well. All in all a very nice experience that we will never forget.

Jena

Expérience inoubliable 🤩🤩🤩 Tout d’abord je tiens à saluer la communication de l’équipe. Rabeea m’a aidé à personnaliser la réservation afin de l’adapter à mes besoins. Je remercie tout particulièrement Ali Qahoor notre guide. Au delà d’être un guide qui a fait preuve d’une grande hospitalité et a partagé ses merveilleuses connaissances avec nous, c’est aussi un homme avec de grandes valeurs et une grande richesse d’esprit. Il a partagé des histoires de son mode de vie qui m’ont particulièrement touchée. Aussi il a su me mettre à l’aise et me faire sentir en sécurité, je me dois de saluer son immense bienveillance. Merci Ali qui a rendu cette expérience mémorable !!! L’itinéraire était si bien pensé ! Le temps était bien équilibré entre les différents sites. Nous avons visité l’endroit où poussent les arbres qui produisent du Luban et avons eu le droit à une démonstration de sa production. Les paysages sur le trajet sont à couper le souffle. Trajet qui d’ailleurs était très agréable grâce à un véhicule confortable et moderne. Nous nous sommes arrêté pour nous restaurer plusieurs fois. Nous avons aussi visité une ferme de chameaux la où nous avons bu du thé/café et du lait de chamelle. Puis nous avons visité un site riche d’histoire et sommes arrivés au cœur du désert dans les dunes pour profiter du coucher de soleil, c’était magnifique. Enfin, nous nous sommes dirigés vers un camp pour dîner autour d’un feu de bois sous les étoiles. C’était très riche en émotions et je recommande cette expérience à tout le monde !!!!!! Merci à l’équipe de beautiful salalah tour

Fred B

Bedouin Camp I had a wonderful experience with our guide Abu Salim. I thoroughly enjoyed the camel farm, time at the Dunes, camel ride and overnight stay in the Bedouin tent. Abu Salim was very knowledgeable and made the visit that much better. I will definitely recommend this tour to others.

David O

Wonderful trip with Abu Salim Wonderful trip with Abu Salim a fantastic friendly and very knowledgeable guide who speaks excellent English. Highlights included: -Great communication before the trip. -A clean comfortable vehicle. -Visiting the area where Frankincense is grown/harvested. -Making a stop at the lost city to see the ancient area which was the jumping off point to enter the desert (Empty Quarter). -Short dune driving and magnificent sunset over the dunes. -Camel ride at the camp. -Comfortable Bedouin camp with welcoming fire side and beverages. -Excellent and plentiful dinner, including camel meat (delicious). -Stunning night sky. -Good breakfast and drive back to Salalah. -Best of all was our guide/driver who was very friendly and a pleasure to be with.

helsvr

Reliable airport transfer Arranged our airport transfers with them - very reliable and good value. Thank you!

Global16334222838

A wonderful day that we will not forget ❤️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ On October 29, we booked a half-day excursion through Salalah via GetYourGuide, organized by Beautiful Salalah Tours. We assumed that it would be a completely normal group excursion with a bus and several tourists. However, when we were standing in front of our hotel, the first big surprise came: Instead of a bus, a jeep was waiting – and just for the two of us. Our guide Almahry and our translator Rana greeted us so warmly that we felt comfortable immediately. Almahry asked us what we would like to see and experience, and then the entire route was put together according to our wishes. Because of this, the excursion didn't feel like an ordinary booked excursion at all, but rather like a day spent with people who really wanted to show us their home. We visited the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Mosque, the old souq, drove through the old town of Salalah, and made a stop at a shopping center to buy gifts. Throughout the entire trip, we learned many interesting stories and information about Salalah, Oman, and the people there. A small surprise during a stopover was especially nice: Almahry brought us fresh coconut water, papaya, and bananas. We hadn't expected that at all. It was a small gesture, but it said a lot about his warm and attentive nature. ❤️ Rana also did a great job. He explained an incredible amount to us, answered our questions, helped us, and always made sure that we understood everything. His friendly and patient manner made the day even more beautiful. What touched us the most was the genuine warmth of both of them. By the end of the excursion, we almost felt like we weren't just saying goodbye to our guide and our translator, but to two people with whom we had spent a truly wonderful day. And the only thing we didn't like about this excursion at all? The time simply passed much too quickly. Many thanks, Almahry and Rana, from the bottom of our hearts for this wonderful day, your kindness, and all the beautiful moments. We will remember this excursion and especially both of you for a long time. ❤️ A big thank you and praise also to Beautiful Salalah Tours for the great organization. Absolutely recommended – not only because of the beautiful places you see, but above all because of the people who make the excursion something very special. ❤️

explorer

Dessert night Beautyfull tour, Abu Salim drove us trough the dessert and sand dunes without any problems… Had wonderful food and an amazing night

Giulia Cantinotti

A Thousand and One Nights in the Rub' al Khali An unforgettable experience! We spent a night in the desert and everything was simply perfect, from the organization to the hospitality. The people were very kind, helpful, and always attentive to every detail, making us feel truly at ease. The landscapes are wonderful and experiencing the desert, especially at sunset and under a starry sky, was a unique emotion. Everything exceeded our expectations! We absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to experience something authentic, special, and unforgettable. Heartfelt thanks for this beautiful adventure! Many thanks to our fantastic guide Abu Salim. Fantastic!

Florian Pfammatter

Super excursion We had a wonderful day with

Florian Pfammatter

Beautiful We had a wonderful day with Musalam. The guide was top-notch and explained everything to us during the tour

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Nancy P

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The Frankincense Trail was a grand experience from the museum to the tree. Realizing the importance of this incense in trade through the centuries, helped one to appreciate the history of Oman, particularly Salalah. The guide was knowledgeable and curteous. Stopping to purchase camel meat to eat was an added treat. I highly recommend this tour to all traveling through Salalah.

January 17, 2020

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UNESCO World Heritage sites – Land of Frankincense – Salalah Oman

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Itinerary

Stop At: Al Balid Archeological Site, Sultan Quaboos Street, Salalah 211 Oman

Stop At: Museum of the Frankincense Land, As Sultan Qaboos Street, Salalah 211 Oman

Stop At: Sumhuram Old City, 49 Sumhuram Street, Salalah 211 Oman

Stop At: The Frankincense Trail, Salalah Oman

Stop At: Wadi Dawkah, 83QG+HHH، قيرون حيرتي، Oman

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