Have breakfast at your accommodation for an early start, or if you'd prefer a café, the Al Baleed Museum café (if you want a museum start) usually opens around 8:30am — the hotel option lets you depart early for the Wadi Darbat area.
Estimated drive from central Salalah to Gravity Hill (see your link). This positions you on the road towards the Wadi Darbat area for the southern loop.
A quirky optical-gravity hill where cars appear to roll uphill — quick photo stop and short walk; best visited in daylight. Good for 20–40 minutes of photos and curiosity.
Visit the famous Salalah sink-hole (Tawi type). A dramatic natural cavity popular for photography and short exploration — allow time to walk around the rim and take photos.
Drive southeast to the Wadi Darbat valley — scenic drive along Dhofar landscapes. This puts you at the heart of the Wadi Darbat area for the late morning.
Explore Wadi Darbat's lakes, seasonal waterfalls and grassy picnic areas; take a short local boat ride on the lake if available (usually daytime services). It's one of Dhofar's highlights and perfect for an extended visit.
Have lunch here — either a picnic (prepare from Salalah) or eat at local stalls/tea-houses near the Wadi Darbat parking area; lunch is simple local food and gives you energy for afternoon sites. Food stalls typically open late morning to early evening.
Attend Jumua. There are local mosques in nearby towns (Taqah/Mirbat area or a local Wadi Darbat prayer facility). Plan to be at the nearest mosque by about 12:45–13:30 for Jumua (time varies by season).
Short drive/walk to the Ayn Hamran spring near Wadi Darbat — a pretty natural spring and shaded pools prized for photos and short walks. Great to cool off after Jumua.
Visit the tomb/shrine of Ayub Nabi in the general Wadi Darbat/Ayn Hamran area — a local religious and cultural stop of interest for context and photos (respectful behaviour requested).
A viewpoint on the escarpment offering wide panoramas over Dhofar; ideal for late-afternoon vistas and photos. Spend time at the viewpoint and short walks on the rim.
Dine at a seaside or central Salalah restaurant near Al Haffa Beach for seafood and Dhofari specialities (many beachside restaurants and hotels serve fresh fish and local dishes). Most beachfront restaurants open until late evening; confirm the specific restaurant hours on arrival.
Breakfast at the Al Baleed Museum café (Museum of the Frankincense Land) if you want a museum morning — café typically opens around 8:30am; otherwise grab breakfast at a central café in Al Haffa near the accommodation.
Visit the Imran Nabi tomb site — a local religious/historical site worth a respectful short visit to learn about local heritage and take photos from the surrounding area.
Explore the hidden/less crowded beach for 30–45 minutes; great for coastal photography and a short relaxing stop before lunch. Beach access is best in daylight hours.
Lunch at a coastal restaurant near the Abandoned Ship or back in Salalah depending on timing. Opt for seafood or Dhofari specialties; most coastal restaurants serve lunch from 12:00–15:00.
Visit the abandoned ship site along the southern coast (the well-known shipwreck/derelict vessel popular for photography). It's an evocative spot for pictures; access is generally by short walk from the parking point.
Return drive toward central Salalah and the Al Baleed Archaeological Park (Museum of the Frankincense Land) to explore Dhofar's maritime/archaeological history.
Visit the open-air archaeological park and the Museum of the Frankincense Land — displays on frankincense history, archaeology and maritime trade. Museum typically open around 8:00/8:30am until late afternoon (confirm seasonal hours).
Stroll Al Haffa beachfront and promenade, browse small stalls and frankincense shops; great for late afternoon sea breeze and souvenir shopping. The promenade is generally open at all hours (shops close earlier).
If you want a calmer end to the day, return to a favourite spot (Ayn Hamran or a quiet beach) to relax before dinner. Alternatively, return to hotel to freshen up.
Enjoy a final meal at a reputable Salalah restaurant (seafood, Arabic mezze or international). Popular hotels/restaurants near Al Haffa offer a good mix — most restaurants open until 22:00–23:00 but check local closing times.