Oman · Religious & Spiritual

Full-Day West Salalah Frankincense Trail Tour with Mughsail Beach

29 Hours Round trip from Salalah Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the old grave of the Prophet Job in the green mountains of Salalah
  • 02 See Wadi Jarziz, one of the most attractive valleys in Salalah
  • 03 Marvel at Mughsail Beach's white sands and blowholes at high tide
  • 04 Get a chance to see frankincense trees and learn about Omani Luban

Explore western Salalah on a scenic journey to the old grave of the Prophet Job, set in the beautiful green mountains of the Salalah plain. Visit Wadi Jarziz, one of the most attractive valleys in Salalah, continue to Mughsail Beach to see its white sands and natural seawater fountains known as blowholes at high tide, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere overlooking the sea. Along the way, get a chance to see frankincense trees and learn about Luban, one of Oman's most treasured cultural and heritage products.

Here, you can marvel at the natural seawater fountains at high tide, also known as blowholes.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 29 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Salalah
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

West Salalah Frankincense Trail and Mughsail Coast

  • Meet your tour guide and visit the old grave of the Prophet Job, located in the beautiful green mountains of the Salalah plain.
  • Find out more about the legendary story of the Prophet and his piety.
  • Stop by Wadi Jarziz, one of the most attractive valleys in Salalah, home to many huge green trees and several types of animals such as camels, cows, and goats.
  • Continue to Mughsail Beach, where the white sand meets the deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Here, you can marvel at the natural seawater fountains at high tide, also known as blowholes.
  • Get a chance to see frankincense trees. Frankincense is an integral part of Oman's culture and heritage. This aromatic resin, locally known as Luban, is mostly used in incense and perfume and is obtained from the bark of trees of the Boswellia genus. Oman is known for producing some of the world's finest frankincense.
Tomb of Job, Wadi Jarziz valley, Mughsail Beach, frankincense trees

Where this trip takes you

Tomb of Job, Wadi Jarziz valley, Mughsail Beach, frankincense trees

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Salalah 1 city · 29 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
  • English-speaking guide
  • Car entrance fees
  • Drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel, airport, or cruise port in Salalah, Oman
Tour start
Salalah, Oman
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 29 hours finish where they began, in Salalah.

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