The most highly recommended tour. The excursion begins in the morning with a visit to the old fishing village of Taqah, famous for the manufacture of dried sardines and its traditional and old Dhofari houses. Visit the century-old Taqah Castle (Panoramic View), the former official residence of the Wali (Governor) of the region, and obtain a glimpse into the rich history of the region.Continue onto the ancient ruins of the once-famous city of Sumharam (Khor Rori). The city was the easternmost outpost of the Hadramawt Kingdom on the ancient incense route between the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and India. Khor Rori was an important port on the coast of Dhofar and one of the major trading cities with frankincense, believed to have been the hub and harbor for the shipping of frankincense (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

A picturesque drive then leads you to Mirbat, the ancient capital of Dhofar and the beginning of the Frankincense Trail. Stroll through the streets lined with old Omani abandoned houses. Then, visit Mirbat Fishing Port. Thereafter, we proceed to the Qara Mountains to explore the western part of Salalah. On a road steadily winding up a steep incline, herds of camels and cattle are a common sight, providing a scenic view of traditional Dhofari rural beauty. Proceed to the beach of Mughsail, where the white sand touches the deep blue of the ocean. 

At high tide, waves burst through the natural titanic blowholes at the far end of the rocky beach, with a cave-like entrance. We thereafter continue along the road towards the western border of Oman, with its breathtaking cliffs on either side, to see the historical frankincense trees growing in their natural habitat, deep down in the valleys, dotting the dry and craggy countryside. We take a short walk into the valleys to smell the holy incense amidst the scenic view of the region. On our return journey, we make a photo stop at the lagoon at Mughsail, where migratory birds, including flamingos, are occasionally a common sight.