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Full-Day Tour Of Al Hamra & Jebel Shams In Muscat
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, History, Cave

  • Duration

    9 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Go deep into the history and nature of Oman on this full-day tour of Muscat. Visit the Al Hamra Heritage Village, Misfat Al Abriyeen, mountain oasis. Also, enjoy a Wadi Ghul hike and explore Al Hoota Cave with stalactite and stalagmite formations.

Highlights
  • Visit Bait Al Safa musuem
  • Explore Al Hoota Cave 
  • Check out the Al Hamra Heritage Village
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    • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Muscat and begin the tour.
    • Visit the ancient village, Al Hamra Heritage Village and Bait Al Safa living history museum where locals demonstrate old Omani traditions in a restored 400-year-old mud-brick house. You will be encouraged to take a photo dressed in national costumes.

    • Walk to a picturesque old mountain oasis, Misfat Al Abrieen with banana groves and garden terraces. It is possible to find famous Omani mountain honey here in one of the local shops.

    • Take a ride on an electric train into the depths of the stunning Al Hoota Cave to explore 2 million-year-old stalactite and stalagmite formations and admire this natural wonder in complete silence. It is 5 km long and hosts a unique ecosystem with a number of lakes where endemic Bu Naseh blind fish swim. There is also a geological exhibition showcasing a variety of rocks and corals in the Visitors Center.

    • Go on a short and easy hike to admire Wadi Ghul – unforgettable views of the Grand Canyon of Arabia. Mountain of the Sun is part of Hajar Mountain range and at 2,997 meters is the highest point of Oman.

What's Included
  • Pick-up from and drop-off at the hotel or airport

  • Experienced English-speaking Omani guide (check for other languages)

  • 4wd transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees to all tourist places as per the itinerary

  • Bottled drinking water during the tour

  • Lunch at a traditional restaurant

What's Excluded
  • Anything not mentioned

  • Tips

Know before you go
  • Traveller pick-up is offered. We will pick up all our travellers.

  • Departure Time: 8.00 AM

Meeting Point

Muscat, Oman

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 220 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 40 Per Person

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USD 220 / person