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8-Hour Nizwa Jebel Akhdar Private Tour From Muscat

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Nature, History

  • Duration

    8 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a tour from Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman and visit the famous Nizwa Fortress. Explore the fortress and see views of the ancient town and surrounding mountains. Drive to the foot of Jebel Akdhar to a village known as Birkat Al Mauz and pay a visit to the irrigation system of Al Kattmyn. Climb up the Green Mountain to cherish the hill and the views.

Highlights
  • Visit the glorious Nizwa Fort
  • Hike up the Jebel Akhdar (The Green Mountain)
  • Nizwa Fort - Nizwa Souq - Birkat Al Mouz Old Village - The Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn - Jebel Akhdar expand_more
    • We depart from Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. 
    • Visit the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the fort is a museum showcasing the fort's history and the surrounding area. 
    • Walking through the fortress, you see amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains. This impressive fortress was a base used in the military to hold off the hardest attacks and sieges. 
    • Next to the fortress is the large Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace that offers a variety of goods, including jewellery, pottery, fish, and meats. The list goes on! 
    • Afterwards, we drive to the foot of Jebel Akhdar, an old village called Birkat Al Mauz, and then visit the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of the 5 irrigation systems by UNESCO. 
    • From there, we go up to Jebel Akhdar. Also known as the Green Mountain, Jebel Akhdar houses many fruit plantations and rose gardens. Take the time to walk through the hills and cherish the valley views. There is a lot Jebel Akhdar has to offer.
    • Drive back to Muscat.
What's Included
  • Water during the tour
  • Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel (Muscat Area)
  • English-speaking Omani Tour Guide
  • 4wd vehicle/comfortable 
  • Nizwa Fort entry ticket 
  • Fuel 
What's Excluded
  • Lunch
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 331 Per Person
2 To 2 USD 174 Per Person
3 To 3 USD 122 Per Person
4 To 4 USD 96 Per Person

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USD 331 / person