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Journey Above the Clouds: A Dhofari Highland Expedition
Price
OMR 150 per couple or two people
Duration
5 hours
Recommended Dress
Comfortable and Respectable Wear
Carry shades and cap
Carry sunscreen
Additional Details
Picnic Basket provided
Experience
Let the wild heart of Oman take your breath away. Led by a local guide who knows his country’s secrets, this 4WD adventure winds through Dhofar’s most dramatic landscapes. Visit the mysterious Gravity Point, see centuries-old baobab trees, and rest at a hidden oasis known only to locals. Marvel at one of the world’s largest sinkholes, and descend into the depths of Taiq Cave—where nature tells its story in stone and silence. Finally, ascend to Jabal Samhan’s peak, where clouds roll below and ancient language still lingers. With Omani qahwa in hand and sky all around, the journey becomes a meditation on wonder itself.
Itinerary
Set Off in Comfort
Meet your guide and begin with Omani coffee, water, and cold towels before heading into Dhofar’s outback.
Defy Gravity
Stop at Gravity Point—a surreal moment where your car appears to roll uphill, perfect for video and wonder.
Among the Baobabs
Pause under ancient baobab trees and learn their medicinal and ecological importance to the region.
Oasis Reflection
Visit Ain Hashir, a hidden oasis nestled behind the trees—cool, sacred, and ideal for quiet reflection.
The Earth Opens
Explore the massive sinkhole near Taiq Cave—home to hundreds of bird species and breathtaking in scale.
Cave and Cloud
Descend into Taiq Cave, then ascend to Jabal Samhan to hike, picnic, and learn a few words of Jabali above the clouds.
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