Discover Ancient Rock Art
Take a full-day trip to discover the most interesting historical locations in Dhofar, along the coast and the spectacular Piedmont of Jabal Samhan. Visit the town of Mirbat where fishermen still sail on the traditional boats of the Arabian Sea, the dhows. Move on to the historical fort and the new museum of the city, followed by feeling the spirituality of a medieval Islamic cemetery. Continue to the spectacular lagoon of Khor Rori and the archaeological site of Sumhurram. Afterward, travel to the beautiful Ain Razat spring at the foot of the mountain, where you can relax for a pleasant picnic lunch in the shade of tamarind and acacia trees. Enjoy a trip focused on history and designed especially for those who desire a panoramic view of the most interesting cultural locations.
Discover Historical Dhofar
Take a full-day trip to discover the most interesting historical locations in Dhofar, along the coast and the spectacular Piedmont of Jabal Samhan. Visit the town of Mirbat where fishermen still sail on the traditional boats of the Arabian Sea, the dhows. Move on to the historical fort and the new museum of the city, followed by feeling the spirituality of a medieval Islamic cemetery. Continue to the spectacular lagoon of Khor Rori and the archaeological site of Sumhurram. Afterward, travel to the beautiful Ain Razat spring at the foot of the mountain, where you can relax for a pleasant picnic lunch in the shade of tamarind and acacia trees. Enjoy a trip focused on history and designed especially for those who desire a panoramic view of the most interesting cultural locations.
Explore The Frankincense Route
An ideological and cultural journey to explore a historical commercial route, once dedicated to the trade of the precious frankincense. Visit the archaeological site of Al Baleed, the ancient capital of Dhofar. The route will lead to the Khor Rori natural reserve, where you will discover the ancient walls of Sumharam (a UNESCO heritage site), an ancient port city founded for the incense and spice trade in the Arabian Sea. Then feast your eyes on the lagoon of Khor Rori, a spectacular natural inhabited by flamingos and silver herons.
Later, travel to the pre-desert belt of the Nejd, the natural habitat of the sacred Boswellia trees, from which the precious resin exudes. Then continue to Wadi Sahnawt, where there are ancient Iron Age storehouses that were used to collect incense. Follow the stone markers laid by ancient caravan travelers to reach the water springs on the way.
Explore The Underground
Explore one of the largest sinkholes and caves in the region, starting with a drive to the great Tawi Attair Sinkhole, locally known as the “well of birds”. On your way, admire the greenery that surrounds the vertical stone walls during the Khareef season, and gaze at the myriad of birds that seek shelter in the sinkhole’s walls.
Then travel to Teeq Cave, one of the largest caves in the region. Another beautiful trek awaits where you descend into the canyon, incredibly shaped by time, wind and water. Reward yourself with a glorious picnic inside the cave.
Explore Mirbat’s Past
Travel back in time to discover the charming town of Mirbat, well known for the breeding of stern Arabian steeds and trading of frankincense. Once the capital of Dhofar and the site of the 1972 battle, the town of Mirbat is now primarily known for fishing.
Explore Mirbat Castle and its ancient complex, distinguishable by its Islamic architecture as well as the ancient merchant houses, the tombs and graves of scholars, before a visit to the local fish market or the old marketplace.
