Oman, Yemen · City Tours

9-Hour Scenic Drive in Oman with Dhalkout and Rakhyout Views

9 Hours Round trip from Oman Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire gorgeous views of cliffs and valleys on a long drive
02 See panoramic views from Dhalkout, Deem village, and Rakhyout
03 Pass through the famous frankincense tree valley
04 Take in the Shaat view of the breathtaking Arabian Sea

Travel west through Oman's mountains on this full-day tour, visiting cities and villages along one of Dhofar's most scenic routes. Admire spectacular views from the green city of Dhalkout, enjoy the beautiful setting of Deem village near the Oman/Yemen border, and continue to Rakhyout for breathtaking Arabian Sea panoramas. Along the way, see the famous frankincense tree valley and the renowned Shaat viewpoint.

Dhalkout is the last city of Dhofar Governorate before the Yemen border, and it is considered a green natural city with a beautiful sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Scenic Drive to Dhalkout, Deem Village, and Rakhyout

You will be picked up by your tour guide from your hotel or airport in Oman and start your full-day sightseeing tour.
Drive to Dhalkout City (port and beach), covering 185 km through the mountains. Dhalkout is the last city of Dhofar Governorate before the Yemen border, and it is considered a green natural city with a beautiful sea.
Enjoy a local lunch in one of the beautiful natural places.
Then, visit Deem Village on the Oman/Yemen border for a panoramic view. It is considered one of the most beautiful natural villages, enabling visitors to enjoy panoramic views of the valleys beside the Yemen border.
Drive to Rakhyout City, covering 140 km through the mountains. Rakhyout is considered a city of beautiful views over the Arabian Sea. On the way, pass through many places worth visiting, such as the famous frankincense tree valley and the famous Shaat view of the Arabian Sea, where clouds form.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel or airport.

Where this trip takes you

Dhalkout City green coast, Deem Village panoramic valleys, Rakhyout City Arabian Sea views

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off from hotel or airport
Experienced Omani guide who can speak English
4WD transfer
Mineral water during the tour
Entrance fees to the tourist places
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Anything not mentioned
Lunch, breakfast, and dinner

Know before you go

Preferred pickup time is before 8:00 AM.
This tour may be operated with guides in other languages for an extra charge of USD 350.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
Salalah West Tour 2 (long mountain drive), 500 km drive (full-day tour).

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