Overview
This tours cover the entire UNESCO Heritage route of Frankincense from Ubar to Wadi Dawkah (Trees) to Al Baleed port and Sumhuram (Khor Ruri) ports from where it was shipped to the world. Once Frankincense was traded as gold and silver.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Pick and Drop from Hotel or Airport or Seaport
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
This is old city and port of Al Baleed (8th century till 16th century AD), which was one of the 2 ports to ship Frankincense to the world
Stop 2
The museum has artifacts excavated from the ancient sites of Al Baleed, Sumharam and Ubar (Waber)
Stop 3
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)
Stop 4
Ubar Archeological site is important part of Frankincense Trail around 200 kms from Salalah city
Stop 5
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.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels