PRIVATE (Daily) Samhan Mountain Tour. A stunning mountain reserve of Dhofar’s eastern mountain range.
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4WD
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1-4 Pax
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Adventures, Birdwatching Tours
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English / Arabic
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Lunch
Overview
The Samhan Mountain Tour. Private 9-hours tour to discover the unique wildlife and stunning nature of eastern Dhofar mountain range. In this day adventure we will explore Samhan Mountain National Reserve famous for its dramatic cliffs, deep canyons, and unique wildlife, including the endangered Arabian leopard. Will discover one of the world’s biggest sinkholes, track & investigate the unique wildlife of Dhofar, and explore the ancient history & town of Mirbat.
Book Samhan Mountain Tour. Experience the charming eastern mountain of Dhofar the land of majesty and mystery.
Highlights
- Discover the unique nature of Dhofar.
- Explore one of the world's largest sinkholes.
- Discover one of Dhofar unique caves.
- Tracking and investigate the wildlife of Samahan Mountain National Reserve.
- Discover the ancient history & town of Mirbat.
Itinerary
08:00 AM TOUR STARTS.
Pickup from any location in Salalah.
EXPLORE A ATUNING CAVE.
A short hike through a stunning valley to explore the wildlife and discover a 250m length cave (no climbing required). The cave is home to thousands of pats with stunning stalemate and stalactite formations.
DISCOVER A WORLD CLASS SINKHOLE/CAVE.
The hour-long hike to the bottom of the sinkhole is a great experience to explore the dramatic size and rock formation as well as explore the wildlife.
JABAL SAMHAN NATIONAL RESERVE.
Jabal Samahan is the highest mountain in the Dhofar range and is declared by a royal decree as a national reserve.
The most charming carnivore of Dhofar is the Arabian leopard, one of the few mammals native to the Arabian Peninsula and the major predator of the Samhan’s Mountain Nature Reserve.
LUNCH
EXPLORE THE ENDANGER BOBAB TREES.
View the endangered Baobab Trees. There are 90 types of these native trees in Africa and extremely rare in Arabia.
INVESTIGATE GRAVITY POINT.
There are several anti-gravity spots in Oman and the world.
EXPLORE VISIT MIRBAT CASTLE.
Built in the 17th century, and it served till the late 1980s as an administrative building hosted by the governor. It’s converted into a Museum that presents life in Dhofar in the past and focuses on Mirbat’s history, people, and nature.
05:00 PM END OF THE TOUR.
Drop off at your place of choice.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Cost Includes
- Transportation in 4WD.
- English/Arabic speaking driver guide.
- Lunch.
- Bottled water & refreshments.
- All gov. taxes including service charge & VAT tax.
- Pick up & Drop off.
Cost Excludes
- Gratitude.
- Travel insurance.
- Any expenses that are not particularly mentioned in the inclusion list.
Availability Date
- Guaranteed Group Discount Available Available PackagesTuesdaySeptember 30, 2025OMR 47.004Available
- Guaranteed Group Discount Available Available PackagesWednesdayOctober 1, 2025OMR 47.004Available
- Guaranteed Group Discount Available Available PackagesThursdayOctober 2, 2025OMR 47.004Available
- Guaranteed Group Discount Available Available PackagesFridayOctober 3, 2025OMR 47.004Available
- Guaranteed Group Discount Available Available PackagesSaturdayOctober 4, 2025OMR 47.004Available
- Guaranteed Group Discount Available Available PackagesSundayOctober 5, 2025OMR 47.004Available
- Guaranteed Group Discount Available Available PackagesMondayOctober 6, 2025OMR 47.004Available
- Guaranteed Group Discount Available Available PackagesTuesdayOctober 7, 2025OMR 47.004Available
- Guaranteed Group Discount Available Available PackagesWednesdayOctober 8, 2025OMR 47.004Available
- Guaranteed Group Discount Available Available PackagesThursdayOctober 9, 2025OMR 47.004Available
Practical Information & Considerations
- This is a private tour, which you can book at any time.
- Starting & Ending Point: The tour begins and ends in Muscat.
- Booking Deadline: Please book at least 7 days in advance for instant confirmation. Later requests will require an availability check.
- Flexibility: Activities and site visits may change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Physical Requirements: Expect steps, cobbled streets, and uneven terrain at some sites.
- What to Bring: Comfortable, conservative clothing, sturdy footwear with good grip, a small backpack, hat, and sunscreen are recommended.
- Pick-up: We will meet you at your hotel or any location in Muscat.
- Additional Services: We can arrange your entire Oman journey, including hotels and airport transfers, if desired.
- Groups & Customization: For larger groups or tailored experiences of the Salalah City Tour, please contact us with your details.
- Travel note: We recommend checking the latest travel advisories (travel aware) and the Oman weather forecast before your trip to ensure the best experience.
Physical Endurance
All Panorama Travel programs require that participants have a good degree of fitness enabling 3-4 hours of walking a day. However, if you have any doubts about your ability to this manage Boat Trips in Muscat, please ask our travel counselor whether Muscat dolphin watching is a suitable trip for you.
Terms and Conditions
- Full payment is required to reserve the Muscat Geology Day Tour
- If we are unable to provide the required services. We will refund you in full using the method you used to make the payment
- Force Majeure applies.
- If you decide to cancel your booking the following charges apply:
- 7 full days prior to tour – 100% refund
- Less than 7 full days before the tour = No Show – 0% refund.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, the tour is private for you, your guests, and your companions.
The tour starts at 09:00 AM from any location of your choice in Salalah.
The tour ends at 05:00 PM at any place of your choice in Salalah.
Yes, let us know when you make booking.
The tour is private for your guests & companions. Please, share your requirements and we will tailor the best suggestions.
About ~ 400 KM
Yes, Let us know more about your requirements and our travel specialist will tailor the best fit for you.
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By Louise Spira(Oman)February 13, 2024 YOU DID A FABULOUS JOB. THERE WERE NO HITCHESI loved your country and do miss being there. My comments are as follows: - ITINERARY Perfect, felt that there was enough time to see everything. - HOTELS The Crowne Plaza Salalah was perfect, and the desert camp was excellent. - GUIDES All the guides were excellent. - TRANSPORT Excellent. You did a fabulous job. There were no hitches. Thank you again for all your work planning this trip. Louise Spira -
Verified PurchaseBy Gary Samore(Oman)February 12, 2024 THANK YOUR FOR THE WONDERFUL TRIPDear Reem & Panorama Team Thank you for the wonderful trip. Our day tours in Salalah were more than expected. The itinerary emphasizes culture, history, archaeology, comfort, and camaraderie. Sohail & Badar were exceptional guides who attended to each guest's interests and needs and were exceptional hosts. We enjoyed the swimming in secluded bays, the wonderful food quality, and the historical sites were fascinating. Wish you all the best Gary & Geela
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Verified PurchaseBy Waleed Al Owaiyesh(Oman)February 9, 2024 WONDERFUL TOURS OF DHOFARDear Reem, Thank you for organizing our holiday. The accommodation, the meals & the tours were Excellent. Our day trip exploring Dhofar was extraordinary. Ahmed was a fantastic guide, he introduced the city's history and current development very well. We love the UNESCO sites & The frankincense museum. We loved the birding day. It was our first birding tour, and the experience was beyond expectations. The western coast was the highlight of your trip. We love the secret beach and swimming in crystal clear waters. I recommend you to anyone wanting a fun, relaxed, educational holiday with fine food. It was a wonderful tour of Dhofar as you recommended. Regards Waheed Al Owaiyesh Kuwait
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Verified PurchaseBy Karen Spira(Oman)February 2, 2024 WE ENJOY THE ENTIRE TRIPWE ENJOY THE ENTIRE TRIP Thank you, thank you, thank you. Dhofar is a great place with amazing people, we enjoyed the trip! Everything was as planned, Suhail was very available and helped us many times, accommodation was excellent you recommended. The whole group is happy. All the arrangements for hotels, flights, vehicles, etc worked seamlessly. I am particularly grateful to you for the very speedy and helpful replies to every email I sent. The other guests on the tour from Australia, the USA, Brazil, and Malaysia were a very friendly and interesting bunch. Again, we are satisfied with this trip. Well done Panorama Travel Karen Spira
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