"Ahlan Wa Sahlan" (Welcome) and Hi everyone. Thank you for choosing Salalah city and visiting my profile.

My name is Hamid Ali, an officially licensed tour guide. I was born and raised in a small village called 'Hamtook' in Dhofar mountains before my parents move to the city when I was 6 years of age. It would be my great honour to take you through the details of our rich Arabian, national, and local culture. I really love travel and I always felt that I am a people kind of person as it makes me happy to meet new people and get to know different personalities. Also, a great opportunity for me to share with travellers my love to my country. This is why I chose this job.

About me?
Knowledgeable, punctual, enthusiastic, patience, communicative, funny, people person, engaging, outgoing personality, honest, safety oriented, storyteller, love culture, and adventure.
-I am certified and fully vaccinated (Pfizer dose) and I follow all safety precautions in my tours.

What about Salalah &amp; Dhofar province?
With its magnificent chain of mountains, rich history of the famous frankincense trade and the steep ancient culture that makes it one of the oldest civilisations in the world, Salalah city and generally Dhofar province is becoming a trendy tourist destination nationally and internationally.

Dear honoured travellers, for me, guiding is not only a tour content, a pick-up, site stops and drop-off. There are so many hidden stories between these words and I would go above and beyond it to narrate it to you.

Why me?
- Certified with NEBOSH IGC (Health, Safety &amp; risk management).
- Certified advanced cardiac nursing specialist with 20+ of experience.
- Excellent communicator (English &amp; Arabic)

What I offer?
City highlights, culture, history, archaeology, local food tours, local markets, beaches, mountain safari, nature, desert sunset.

Although I have just joined the wonderful team of Tour by Locals, I have been guiding travellers from all over the world since 2017 (refer to my photo gallery for previous tours).

In addition to the above services, it would be my pleasure to tailor a tour program to your wants and wishes (Just contact me). I would go above and beyond to make it a memory lasting experience for you. I can also provide you with information related to lodging, food and other amenities.

Truly looking forward to meeting you in Salalah city!

Sincerely yours,

- Licensed tour guide (Governmental).
- Certified with NEBOSH IGC (Health and safety).
- Certified Master (leadership and management).
- Certified cardiac nursing specialist.

I am not allowed to guide in the military areas.

Sit back and enjoy as you tour by air-conditioned vehicle from your pick up point to the east of Salalah city. A professional guide will narrate to you the hidden stories of the rich history of Oman and Dhofar Province. Like, how our ancestor traveled for miles riding camels caravan on the famous trail all the way from desert routs to Port of Sumhuram (UNESCO World Heritage site), trading Frankincenses.

Spend a half day time exploring a variety of sites, historical Castle that reflects our people life style hundreds of years ago.

Learn how the people in the region lived before Islam era, there food, there dress, thier wedding ceremonies now and then.

Enjoy a mesmerizing nature, experience our local people culture (Jabalies) (my people) and stories about their struggle back in the 70s during Dhofar Civil War.

Learn about baobab trees, anti-gravity point and many amazing geo and Eco sites.

Meet our culture and heritage and allow me to host you!

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