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The 15 Best Private Tours in Salalah

23 tours  ·  from $90

Good private tours in Salalah fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Mountain Safari Private Tour - Jabal Samhan at 2,100 meters
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Mountain Safari Private Tour

1.Mountain Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews Our pick

Take a private air-conditioned tour from Salalah with a guide such as Mohamed or Khalid. Visit Jabal Samhan, Wadi Darbat, Hasheer Agher’s baobab trees, Tawi Ateer Sinkhole, Teeq Cave, and an anti-gravity point. Bottled water is included, while lunch, entrance fees, and activities cost extra.

“We took a halfday Mountain safari tour. We really enjoyed it. Mohamed is a very good guide, very friendly, polite, well organised, carefull driver. He provided us lots of information about the nature, Oman culture, all we were curious about...we really recommend to take his servise.”

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Sunset desert safari tour in Salalah(private tour) - Ubar, the old caravan stop at Al Shisr
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Sunset desert safari tour in Salalah(private tour)

2.Sunset desert safari tour in Salalah(private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $125

Start at Wadi Dawkha’s ancient frankincense trees, sip Karak tea in Thumrait, visit the Ubar archaeological site, and finish among the Rub al Khali’s towering dunes. Your private group travels with an English- or Italian-speaking guide, with guides including Mohammed, Ibrahim, and Mohamed.

“Mohammed was a knowledgeable, helpful, generous, courteous guide. He’s an excellent driver and we felt he looked after us and others on the highway and the dunes. We had history, tea, culture, and scenery from lush landscape, to farms, mountains, to wind blown barren dunes. Highly recommend”

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Private Guided Tour to West Beaches of Salalah - Marneef Cave and the blowholes near Mughsail
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Private Guided Tour to West Beaches of Salalah

3.Private Guided Tour to West Beaches of Salalah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private guide, often Mohamed, exploring Salalah’s western coast. Visit Marneef Cave and its blowholes, watch flamingos at Mughsail Lagoon, swim at Fazayah Beach, see frankincense trees, and stop at a viewpoint over Wadi Afoul. Pickup, transport, and bottled water are included.

“On this trip we crossed the wonderful city of Salalah, which although it is the second largest city in the country is very airy, clean and authentic. We made a short stop at a lagoon where we saw flamingos. After passing through banana, papaya and coconut farms we arriRead more”

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Salalah: Wadi Derbat, Jabal Samhan, & Sinkhole Private Tour - Taqah Castle gives the morning some context
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Salalah: Wadi Derbat, Jabal Samhan, & Sinkhole Private Tour

4.Wadi Derbat, Jabal Samhan, & Sinkhole Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · from $124

You’ll visit Taqah Castle, Wadi Derbat’s seasonal waterfalls, Taiq Cave at a huge sinkhole, and Jabal Samhan’s sea views in a private air-conditioned vehicle. English and Arabic guides include Hamed, Ali, Amin, Mohammed, and Salem. Bring lunch, and remember that swimming in Wadi Derbat is not allowed.

“We have an interesting day, our provider was amazing, funny and well known of the country. The transportation was comfortable provided by an air-conditioned vehicle. It is highly recommended but better to visit here in August. More nature will be seen!”

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Salalah: Sunset desert safari tour in salalah(private tour) - Thumrait Karak, Dates, and a Local Pause
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Salalah: Sunset desert safari tour in salalah(private tour)

5.Sunset desert safari tour in salalah(private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 8 hours - 2 days · from $90Best value

Join a private SUV tour from Salalah with a guide such as Mohammed or Abdullah. Visit Wadi Dawkha’s frankincense trees, drink Karak tea in Thumrait, see black camels, explore Ubar, and finish with dune driving and sunset in the Rub’ al Khali.

“Bardzo polecam! Pustynia i zachód słońca na niej jest niezapomnianym doświadczeniem! Jeśli jesteście w Salalah koniecznie skorzystajcie z tej wycieczki. Przewodnik Mohammed super! :)”

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8 Hours of West Salalah Best | Private Tour - The mountain road toward Fazayah
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8 Hours of West Salalah Best | Private Tour

6.8 Hours of West Salalah Best | Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $150

Spend eight flexible hours exploring Salalah’s wild western coast with a private guide such as Ahmed, Saeed, or Mahmoud. Expect Fazayah’s white sand, Mughsail’s blowholes, Marneef Cave, frankincense trees, Afoul Beach, Ain Garziz spring, snacks, drinks, WiFi, and hotel pickup. Lunch is not included.

“West Salalah is absolutely magical. The beaches were serene, and the landscapes felt untouched. A must-do if you love nature and peaceful vibes”

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Private Sunset Experience in Empty Quarter Desert - Leaving Salalah through the Dhofar mountains
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Private Sunset Experience in Empty Quarter Desert

7.Private Sunset Experience in Empty Quarter Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $195

Leave Salalah around 1:30 p.m. in a private air-conditioned 4x4 for the Empty Quarter. Visit Thumrait, black camels, Wadi Dawkah’s frankincense trees, and Ubar before dune driving and sunset on the sand. Guides associated with the tour include Ali, Ahmed, and Yosef. Water and snacks are included, but dinner is not.

“Had the best day. I live in the UAE & have been to the desert a few times before but the Empty Quarter was by far the best experience I’ve had. The sunset view is second to none. Firstly, Ali, my driver is the absolute best. So friendly and helRead more”

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8 Hours of Salalah Best: East & West Private Tour - Taqah, where fishing life meets old Dhofari homes
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8 Hours of Salalah Best: East & West Private Tour

8.8 Hours of Salalah Best: East & West Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $180

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Salalah’s coast, wadis, ruins, and frankincense country in a private vehicle. Visit Taqah Castle, Sumharam, Wadi Darbat, Mughsail Beach, Ayn Sahalnoot, and Taqah plateau. Guides such as Ahmed, Mehmood, Saeed, and Salim have led this route, with pickup and bottled water included.

“Just finished an amazing tour with Glory Tours in Salalah! We explored both the East and West of Salalah, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and flexible with the schedule. After the tour, he even took us to a local restaurant where tRead more”

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5 Hours of Salalah City Best | Private Tour - Souq Al Haffa, where frankincense becomes personal
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5 Hours of Salalah City Best | Private Tour

9.5 Hours of Salalah City Best | Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $99

Spend about four hours with a private guide exploring Salalah’s Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Al Haffa frankincense souq, Al Baleed Archaeological Park, Museum of the Land of Frankincense, Salalah Gardens Mall, and fruit plantations. Pickup is available from your hotel, airport, or port, with morning and afternoon departures.

“Our day in Salahal, Oman was wonderful! Our tour guide was friendly knowledgeable and flexible. We discussed our ideas and his for a very enjoyable day. In a short time I believe we were able to see all we wanted, strongly recommend!”

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Full-Day Private Salalah West Tour with Lunch - Fazayah Beach and the road over Jebel Qamar
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Full-Day Private Salalah West Tour with Lunch

10.Full-Day Private Salalah West Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $165

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Salalah’s west coast. Visit Fazayah, Al Mughsail, Marneef Cave, and Masood Beach, with time for swimming, blowholes, frankincense trees, camels, and a traditional Omani lunch with soft drinks. Guide Azuz has been praised for friendly, careful service.

“This was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend it to anyone who is visiting Salalah. We had a great day with our guide Azuz who was really friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and took great care of us. The beaches were stunning and the views breathtaking. Overall great way to spend some time in Oman.”

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East and West Salalah Combination Private Full-day Tour - Wadi Darbat, camels, water, and seasonal change
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East and West Salalah Combination Private Full-day Tour

11.East and West Salalah Combination Private Full-day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $190

Spend about eight hours exploring Salalah’s contrasting sides in a private, air-conditioned 4WD. Visit Taqah Castle, Wadi Darbat, Al Mughsail’s sea blowholes, and Fizayah Beach. Guides such as Said, Ahmed, Hasan, or Mussalam may lead the day, with pickup available and room for up to four people per vehicle.

“A very good travel agency, the itinerary was punctual and professional, and the tour guide was also very responsible”

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Desert Overnight in Private Bedouin Tent - Across the Qara Mountains to Thumrait
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Desert Overnight in Private Bedouin Tent

12.Desert Overnight in Private Bedouin Tent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $275

Travel from Salalah through the Qara Mountains and Thumrait to Ubar and the Empty Quarter. Ahmed or Mohamed may guide your private group, cook dinner, and serve tea, coffee, or fresh bread. You’ll sleep in a private Bedouin tent, with shared bathrooms, then visit Wadi Dawkah’s frankincense trees.

“The peaceful dunes, cozy tent, and traditional hospitality made it a unique experience. We enjoyed a delicious meal under the stars and woke up to a stunning desert sunrise. A perfect blend of adventure and tranquility!”

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West of Salalah private tour - fascinating mountains and beaches - Why western Salalah makes a good half-day outing
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West of Salalah private tour – fascinating mountains and beaches

13.West of Salalah private tour – fascinating mountains and beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $135

Spend about five hours exploring western Salalah with a private guide, including Ain Garziz and Jarzeez spring, Ittine heights, Nabi Ayoub’s Tomb, Mughsail Beach, and Marneef Cave. Guide Karel is named in the tour feedback. Expect mountain views, limestone formations, a lagoon with flamingos and herons, and sea water bursting through coastal blowholes.

“I fully enjoyed the tour. I don’t feel rushed. Karel is very knowledgeable about the local culture and the local tourist sites. I especially like the beach area west of Salalah. I highly recommended this tour!”

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East Salalah tour Full day (private tour) - Mirbat Castle and the old town
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East Salalah tour Full day (private tour)

14.East Salalah tour Full day (private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $100

Spend about six hours with a private guide exploring Mirbat Castle, Jabal Samhan, Tawi Ateer Sinkhole, Wadi Darbat, Sumhuram, and Taqah. Salem may be your guide, explaining local history clearly without overloading you. Pickup, bottled water, and snacks are included. Mirbat Castle costs OMR 3 per person.

“Sehr tolle Reise! Wir haben sogar mehr gesehen als geplant. Salem hat uns alles erklärt, uns aber dabei nicht überfrachtet. Komfortabler Transport, gerne wieder!”

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Private Luxury Airport Transfer From & To Salalah Airport - What happens when you land
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Private Luxury Airport Transfer From & To Salalah Airport

15.Private Luxury Airport Transfer From & To Salalah Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Arrange a private Salalah airport transfer with Arabian Travel Service. Your English-speaking driver meets you in the arrival hall with a name sign, helps with luggage, and drives you in an air-conditioned car. Choose a one-way ride for up to four people, with larger vehicles available on request.

“Driver was waiting for me with my name written on a paper. Very polite and helpful. Tried to give me some information about the areas we were passing through.”

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