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Tours
Mystical
Muscat |
Fascinating
Forts |
Nakhl & Al
hazm | Snake
Gorge |
Al
Hajjar Mountain Trail |
Sun Mountain
A Wadi Bash
| A Wadi Dash
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Wadis of the northern region |
Green Mountain Jebel Al Akhdar |
Muscat & the batinah Coast |
Sharqyah (Wahiba) Wilderness
Mystical
Muscat: Duration 4 Hours
We first visit the grand mosque (visit
is possible Sat to Wed 0900-1100 hrs
only). Our tour of natural history & the
bait al zubair Museums is a brief
introduction that traces Oman’s history
and development. Drive along the
waterfront Corniche visiting the fish
market & the colorful muttrah souq.
Lying in the natural volcanic bowl,
Muscat, with it’s natural harbor, means
“Anchorage”. The al alam palace,
residence of His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos
is flanked by the 16th century
Portuguese forts Murani & Jalali. Muscat
offers the visitor a unique opportunity
to witness a modern commercial centre
existing in harmony with its traditional
culture.
OMR
40 / US$ 105 per car (1 – 3 Person)
with English speaking Chauffeur
(Museum Charges
not included)
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Fascinating Forts: Duration: 8
Hours
NIZWA, capital of the interior, is the
birthplace of Islam in the Sultanate of
Oman. It boasts of the famous ROUND
TOWER FORT, built in the 17th century,
and its souq is renowned for its Friday
cattle auction, intricately hand-carved
"Khanjars" (daggers) & ornamental silver
jewellery. BAHLA named after the ancient
Bahila tribe is known for its pottery.
The town is surrounded by a twelve
kilometer long defensive wall and has,
on several occasions been the capital of
the Nabhan dynasty from the mid 12th to
the early 17th century. The BAHLA FORT,
which dates back to pre-Islamic times
and is probably of Persian origin,
stands high over the village and now it
has been considered as a 'World Heritage
Site' by UNESCO. JABRIN, the finest of
Oman's castles built in the late 17th
century, became a seat of Omani
learning. The castle displays the
highest achievement in Omani ceiling
painting & beautifully executed
woodcarvings. Visit Al HAMRA VILLAGE
situated on the foothills of Jebel Al
Akhdar (green mountains) & enjoys a walk
through its oasis and its dense date
plantations.
OMR 85 / US$ 225 PER CAR (1
- 3 Person)
with English Speaking Chauffeur
(Late Lunch payable by guest directly.
Fort Entrance charges not included)
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Nakhl &
Al hazm Duration: 6 Hours
Drive along the Batinah coast, into the
hinterland, one of the most rugged
landscapes to be found in the northern
region. Visit the AL HAZM FORT and view
THE FALAl SYSTEM. Proceed onto RUSTAQ
village, famous for its natural Hot
Springs. View the oasis of NAKHL & visit
the NAKHL FORT, which is located on a
rocky outcrop guarding the entrance to
the oasis and village. Return to Muscat.
OMR 70 / US$ 185 PER CAR (1 - 3 Persons)
with English Speaking Chauffeur
(Picnic Lunch At
Nakhal Oasis & At An Extra Charge. Fort
Entrance charges not included)
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Snake Gorge
Duration: 8 Hours
Our journey takes us along the BATINAH
to NAKHL "the date palm" grove where you
can see the natural hot springs and the
NAKHL FORT. We continue our journey
along the loop to WADI BANI AWF. Our
climb through the Wadi will take us up
the 'lebel' where at a point along the
climb you can see the gorge below, which
indeed looks like a snake. As you drive
along you will come upon one of the most
charming villages ever - BILLAD SAYT
where time seems to have stood still for
ages. The village on top of the cliff is
a spectacular sight when seen from the
terraced farms below, which provide the
basic needs for the local residents. A
picnic lunch will be provided here,
before we commence our return journey
along the same route back to Muscat.
OMR 135 / US$ 355
Per 4 WD (1 - 4 Persons) with English
Speaking Chauffeur
(Picnic Lunch included. Fort Entrance
charges not included)
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Al
Hajjar Mountain Trail Duration:
10 Hours
NIZWA, here you will visit the Round
Tower Fort, Souq and drive around the
town.AL HAMRA is the sprawling date palm
oasis located at the foothills. From
here your journey will take you across
the mountains through various hairPin
bends to the village of BILLAD SAYT
located on top of the shadow side of the
AL HAJJAR mountain range where you can
see terrace farming. We travel through
the serpentine path of WADI BANI AWF to
NAKHL which is home to one of Oman's
most beautiful hot springs, visit the
NAKHL FORT, which is located on a rocky
outcrop guarding the entrance to the
oasis and village before returning to
Muscat.
OMR 140 / US$ 370
PER 4 WD (1 - 4 Persons) with English
Speaking Chauffeur
(Picnic Lunch
included. Fort Entrance charges not
included)
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Sun Mountain
Duration: 10 Hours
Our first stop en-route to the 'sun
mountain' will be NIZWA; the souq is
renowned for its silver ware & 'Khanjars'.
Drive to the towering mountains of JEBEL
SHAMS and deep ravines of WADI GHUL and
experience an untamed and rugged
countryside. A pristine
world interrupted here and there by tiny
settlements. Travel on to AL HAMRA, a
300-year-old town on the edge of a
sprawling oasis. Then up a winding road
into hills to the faraway village of
MISFAT AL ABRIEN, where time has stood
still. Return to Muscat.
OMR 135 / US$ 355
PER 4 WD (1- 4 Persons) with English
Speaking Chauffeur
(Picnic Lunch
included. Fort Entrance charges not
included)
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A Wadi Bash:
Duration: 8 Hours
A trip by four-wheel drive vehicle to
QURIYAT. We back~track to BIMAH
sink-hole. We drive onwards to the white
sandy MOKALLAH BEACH. WADI SHAB,is one
of Oman's most beautiful wadis. Shab
village on the coast is a Picturesque
fishing village overlooked by old houses
and a small fort. It guards the entrance
to this lush green wadi with fresh water
flowing most of the year alongside
banana plantations and rocky paths. The
pools are very inviting for those who
would like to take a refreshing swim in
the clear blue waters.
OMR 125 / US$ 330 PER 4 WD (1- 4
Persons) with English Speaking Chauffeur
& Picnic Lunch
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A Wadi Dash:
Duration: 5 Hours
For the willing but not so energetic, a
shorter duration triP like this, that
includes all the excitement and scenic
beauty, is available. Our trip commences
through the back alleys of Muscat along
the coast to YITI BEACH. We continue our
journey through WADI MAYH to the fishing
village of QURIYAT. WADI DAIQAH is the
last stop on the itinerary.
OMR 80 / US$ 210
PER 4 WD (1 - 4 Persons)
with English Speaking
Chauffeur.
(Soft drinks & Mineral water included)
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Wadis of the northern region
Duration: 8 Hours
A full day tour along the Northern
region will take us first to the SEEB
FISH SOUQ by the seaside. Drive through
the date palms to the sparkling springs
and the Fort at NAKHL. Off the main road
heading for the mountains as the road
meanders through the wadi, we begin our
climb on the 'Jebel' and halfway up the
mountain you will come to beautiful
WEKAN & HADASH villages, where you can
see terrace farming. WADI ABHYAD is very
pretty and as you drive along the wadi
you can see gentle cascades that have
cut through sandstone & limestone. There
are several areas where you can see wild
grasses and flowering oleanders along
the course of the flowing wadi and you
may be lucky to also see different types
of butterflies & birds as you drive
along.
OMR 125 / US$ 330
PER 4 WD (1 - 4 Persons) with English
Speaking Chauffeur
(Picnic Lunch
included. Fort Entrance charges not
included)
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Green Mountain Jebel Al Akhdar
Duration: 8 Hours
Our triP takes us first to NIZWA,
capital of the interior, the birthplace
of Islam in the Sultanate of Oman. It
boasts of the famous ROUND TOWER FORT,
built in the 17th century, and its souq
is renowned for its intricately
hand-carved "Khanjars" (daggers) &
ornamental silver jewellery. The JEBEL
AL AKHDAR tour will then take us to the
base of the Jebels where the pretty
oasis of BIRKAT AL MAUZ is located.
Here, you will visit the fort & drive
around the village. The road along the
wadi behind the fort will take you up to
Jebel Al Akhdar which is circa 2000
meters above sea level, where you will
see a number of villages scattered about
the SAIQ plateau. Here, fruits &
vegetables are grown on terrace farms by
the locals.
OMR 135 / US$ 355
PER 4 WD (1 - 4 Persons) with English
Speaking Chauffeur
(Picnic Lunch
included. Fort Entrance charges not
included)
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Muscat & the batinah Coast
Duration: 6 Hours
Lying in a natural volcanic bowl,
MUSCAT, with its natural harbour, means
"Anchorage". The AL ALAM PALACE,
residence of His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos
is flanked by the 16th century
Portuguese forts MIRANI & JALALI, which
can be seen from the outside. Our tour
of THE BAIT AL ZUBAIR MUSEUM is a brief
introduction that traces Oman's history
and development. Drive along the
waterfront Corniche visiting the FISH
MARKET & the colourful MUTTRAH SOUQ.
Muscat offers the visitor a unique
opportunity to witness a modern
commercial centre existing in harmony
with its traditional culture. SEEB
village has a spectacular corniche and
the BATINAH coast commences from here.
Our drive takes us through the date
palms to the sparkling springs and the
Fort at NAKHL. Here we will stop for a
picnic lunch along the fresh water
springs, before we commence our return
journey to Muscat
OMR 85 / US$ 225
Per car (1 - 3 Persons) with English
Speaking Chauffeur
(Picnic Lunch
included. Fort Entrance charges not
included)
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Sharqyah (Wahiba) Wilderness
Duration: 10 Hours
The WAHIBA SANDS, a vast mass of
undulating red and white" sea of sand"
with dunes rising up to 200 meters are
also host to a variety of flora and
fauna. The ever-changing patterns of the
dunes are a photographer's delight. In
stark contrast to this is WADI BANI
KHALID. It comprises of small pretty
villages embedded in the mountains. The
wadi has clear deep blue water and is a
perfect place for a swim.
OMR 135 / US$ 355 Per 4 WD (1 - 4
Persons) with English Speaking Chauffeur
& Picnic Lunch
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