Nizwa Fort, Castle and Jabal Alkhadar Mountain
301.000 $Short overview:
Muscat/ Fanja photo stop/ Nizwa Souq, Fort and Castle/ Jabal Alkhadar mountain/ Alkatmeen Falaj (old water canal)/ Birkat Al Mouz old village
Trip Details:
You will begin your tour at 8:00 am going towards the interior of the Oman Al Dakhiliyah region. On the way you will stop in the scenic Fanja village. Then you will reach Nizwa (the former capital of Oman), characterized by its unique architecture, busy market, old defensive fort and castle. Enjoy shopping different for local food, especially dates. Then you will walk to Nizwa Fort which was built in middle of the 17th century AD by Imam Sultan bin Saif Yarubi and the castle which was built in 9th century AD by Imam Assalt bin Malik Alkharousi. Later, you will go to Al Jabal Alkhadar Mountain (around 2,300m). Enjoy the spectacular view of agricultural terraces and the old village which located on the mountain. Next, you will go back to Muscat and visit an ancient (2000 year) old water canal (which is used until today for irrigation) and the old village of Birkat Al Mouz on the way back.
Trip duration: 8 hours
Including:
- Private 4×4 Car and gas
- Offical Omani guide, english speaking
- Car parking fees
- Omani traditional bread
Excluding:
- Nizwa Fort entrance
- Meals
Important note:
Dear guest please to dress appropriately in all visiting places. Short not preferred in this tour.
Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour.
Muscat City Tour Half day
182.470 $Short overview:
Sultan Qaboos grand mosque/ Royal Opera House/ Al Qurm beach/ Mutrrah souq/ Alam Palace/ Al Zubair Museum/ AlJalali and Mirani Forts/ Parliament Building
Trip Details:
The tour starts at 8:30am after breakfast going towards the biggest mosque in Oman (capacity 20,000 people) which was opened in 2001. The mosque is a unique combination of islamic design from around the world and Omani architecture. Especially unique is the huge main hall which has the second largest chandelier and single piece carpet in the world. Then you will continue to the Royal Opera House which was open in 2011 by the order of Sultan Qaboos. Enjoy the tour inside the opera house and.after that you willhave a short stop over in Al-Qurm Beach and see the mangrove trees.. From there the tour continues on to Muttrah souq which is a traditional Arab market housed under modern timber roofing. There you can buy frankincense which is locally produced in the south of Oman (Luban), you will also find local jewelry, kashmiri textiles and perfumes. You will visit Al Zubair museum to learn more about Oman history. Afterwards, you will have a photo stop on top of old Muscat City, Alam palace and two ancient Portuguese forts (built in the 1580s). Finally you will see the Parliament building and end the tour towards your hotel.
Trip duration: 5 hours
Including:
- Private Car and gas
- Offical Omani guide, english speaking
- Car parking fees
- Water
Excluding:
- Opera tour Ticket: 3 O.R per person
- AL Zubair museum: 3 O.R per person
Important note:
Dear guest please to dress appropriately in all visiting places. Scarf for women is important for Sultan Qaboos Mosque.
After 11:00 am sultan qaboos mousque is closed only outside
Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour.
Muscat City Tour Full day
262.000 $Short overview:
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque/ Royal Opera House/ Al Qurm beach/ Mutrrah souq/ Alam Palace/ AlJalali and Mirani Forts/ Oman National Museum/ Parliament Building/ Qantab viewpoint
Trip Details:
The tour starts at 8:30am after breakfast going towards the biggest mosque in Oman (capacity 20,000 people) which was opened in 2001. The mosque is a unique companation of islamic design from around the world and Omani architecture. Especially unique is the huge main hall which has the second largest chandelier and single piece carpet in the world. Then you will continue to the Royal Opera House which was open in 2011 by the order of Sultan Qaboos. Enjoy the tour inside the opera house and after that you will have a short stop over in Al-Qurm Beach and see the mangrove trees… From there the tour continues on to Muttrah souq which is a traditional Arab market housed under modern timber roofing. There you can buy frankincense which is locally produced in the south of Oman (Luban), you will also find local jewelry, kashmiri textiles and perfumes. Afterwards, you will have a photo stop on top of old Muscat City, Alam palace and two ancient Portuguese forts (built in the 1580s). Next, visit the Oman National Museum to learn more about Oman history, social life, tradition and customs, old civilization and many different collections from the past. Finally you will see the Parliament building and end the tour at Qantab beach village.
Trip duration: 8 hours
Including:
- Private Car and gas
- Offical Omani guide, english speaking
- Car parking fees
- Water, Omani bread and honey
Excluding:
- Opera tour (inside): 3 per person
- Oman National Museum entry: 5 per person
Important note:
Dear guest please to dress appropriately in all visiting places. Scarf for women is important for Sultan Qaboos Mosque and must cover everything, shorts not allowed for men.
Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour.
Best 10 Days in Oman
5,500.080 $Short overview:
Airport/Muscat/ Birkat Al Mouz /Jebal Alkhdar Mountain/ Wadi Bani Habib/ Al Hota Cave Misfat Al Abriyeen /Jebal Shams Grand Canyon /Bahla Fort /Jabreen Castle /Nizwa /Wadi bani Khalid /Wahiba Sand Desert/ Sur City/ Ras Al Hadd Turtle Beach/ Wadi Shap and Sinkhole/ Al Dimaniyat Island/ Muscat/Airport
Day 1
Upon arrival, a transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Welcome to the Capital of Oman. Enjoy dinner on your own at your hotel or outside.
Stay at Royal Tulip Muscat or similar.
Day 2
You will begin your journey to the west of Oman exactly Ad Dakhiliyah region. Visit an ancient (2000 year) old water canal (which is used until today for irrigation) and the old village of Birkat Al Mouz. You will countinue to Al Jabal Alkhadar Mountain (around 2,300m). Enjoy the spectacular view of agricultural terraces and the old village which located on the mountain. Visit Wadi Bani Habib ancient village.
Stay at DusitD2 Naseem Resort, Jabal Akhdar. Dinner will be offered for you in Iranian restaurant.
Day 3
After the breakfast you will go down of the mountain and direct to Al Hota Cave which is one of the beautiful cave in Oman. Then, you will visit Misfat Al Abriyeen which is one of the magnificent mountain old village located in Al Hamra. You will enjoy walking between old houses which use until now for local people. You can see also a beautiful water canal (Falaj) which used for irrigation by the gravity force. Enjoy some refreshments inside one of these old houses. Then, continue driving to Jabal Shams Mountain or Grand Canyon. You will reach a spectacular view in the top where you can make mazing pictures.
Stay at Sama Heighst Resort Jabal Shams. Dinner will be served for you.
Day 4
After the breakfast you will visit Bahla Fort which was built in different period from the history. There are three part inside the fort which are AlQasaba, Bait Al Hadith and Bait Al Jabal. You walk later to reach the souq of Bahla. Then, you will drive to Jabreen Castle. This castle was built by Imam Belarab Al Yourabi in 1670 with 55 rooms and many floors that reach to 43 metres.
Next, you will reach Nizwa (the former capital of Oman), characterized by its unique architecture, busy market, old defensive fort and castle. Enjoy shopping different for local food, especially dates. Then you will walk to Nizwa Fort which was built by Imam Sultan bin Saif Yarubi and the castle.
Stay at Intercity hotel Nizwa. Dinner will be in a local Omani restaurant.
Day 5
After the breakfast you will drive to Wadi bani Khalid. Enjoy the swimming and little hiking inside the wadi to reach some beautiful points behind the mountain. Then you will be taken to the golden desert famous by the name of Wahiba Sand according to the tribe native of this area. Also you will experience the sunset in the desert.
Stay at Sama Alwasil Desert Camp, The dinner will be served for you.
Day 6
after the breakfast you will visit Sur City which is famous of historic boat-building in Arabia. You will visit the Dhaw wooden ship factory where artisans use centuries old techniques to build traditional Arabian ship. You will get a chance to go with local boat for some minutes (if you like). In the way you will get photo stop for Sur City. Next, you will continue to Ras Al Hadd turtle area. After the dinner, you will be taken to Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve and witness the nesting of majestic Green Turtles, a truly unique opportunity (hope you are lucky).
Stay at Sama Ras Al Jinz,The Dinner will be served for you.
Day 7
The tour starts the breakfast exploring the beauty of the eastern coastal region of Oman. At Wadi Shap, you will cross the river by boat and then continue on foot walking between beautiful farms behind the mountains enjoying the spectacular view. Then you will reach a point where you start swimming to reach the waterfall cave by going between narrow rocks. After the wadi you can go for lunch at a local Omani restaurant. Next, you will continue on to the beach. You may even get the chance to see some wild Arabian deer. Then, you will visit Bimmah sink hole (Hawyat Najm) which is a hole 20 m deep. Afterwards you will go back to Muscat where the tour ends.
Stay at Royal Tulip Muscat or similar.
Day 8
The tour start at 8:30am after the breakfast going towards the biggest mosque in Oman (capacity 20,000 people) which was open in 2001. The mosque is a unique companation of islamic design around the world and from Omani architecture. Then you will be driven to the Royal Opera House which was open in 2011. Enjoy the tour inside the opera house. After that you will have photo stop in Al-Qurm Beach. Then you will visit Muttrah souq which is a traditional Arab market housed under modern timber roofing. Frankincense is important items in the souq which is locally from the south of Oman called Luban. Further, you will have a photo stop in top of old Muscat City, Alam palace and two Old Portuguese Fort (built in 1580s). Next, visit Oman National Museum which give you a clear idea about Oman history. In the way back, you will see a beautiful government building council of Oman (Council of State and Parliament).
Stay at Royal Tulip Muscat or similar.
Day 9
You will pick up from hotel at 7:45am towards the marina. Experience one of Oman’s best snorkeling site Al Dimaniyat Island. Enjoy snorkeling in clear water with beautiful marine life, seagrass fields, reefs, sea turtles, eels and dolphins. Take some rest with refreshments and some pictures.
Stay at Royal Tulip Muscat or similar. Dinner in Rozna Restaurant will be offered for you.
Day 10
You will have a transfer to the airport for departure and say goodbye to beautiful Oman.
Including:
- All accommodations for all night
- Omani professional guide all the days
- 4×4 car and gas
- All breakfast and 6 dinners
- All entrance fees (Wadi shab boat, Turtles watching, Dhaw factory, Nizwa Fort, Al Hota Cave, Bahla Fort, Jabreen Castle, Dune bashing 4x4car, Royal Opera tour,)
- All taxes, parking fees
- Water during the trip
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Emergency equipment
- Tea and Omani traditional bread
Excluding:
- Lunch
Notes to take:
- Sun block
- Walking shoes, water shoes
- Sunglasses
- Cap
- Scarf for the mosque
- Underwater camera
Important note:
One 4×4 car can fit form 2-4 pax.
If you book from 3-4 pax will add directly one more room for your accomodation.
Number of pax start after 5 years old and if you just need an extra bed, you should notes us so it may have extra charge which we can make it later in the beginning of the trip.
The price of accommodation will be in 4 star-classic midrange level and standard room, if you like to higher your accommodation to luxury level just let us know directly throw our contact.
Dear guest please to dress appropriately in all visiting places. Scarf for women is important for Sultan Qaboos Mosque and short not allowed.
Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour.
Walking Tour Mutrah
33.790 $Short overview:
This tour is especially for cruise ship guests at Sultan Qaboos Port Gate (Muscat). The tour will start going with a visit to the fish market and seeing local Omani boats. Then you will walk to the vegetables and fruit market. Next, you will continue on to Mutrah fort, located on top of a mountain. Enjoy the view of city from the fort and continue on to explore Mutrah souq (market) with local Omani and Indian products. From there you will go back to the port gate.
Duration:
3 hours
Meeting Point:
Mutrah, Sultan Qaboos Port Gate
Including:
- Water
- Professional Omani guide, English speaking
- Mutrah Fort ticket 3 O.R.
Note that your tour will begin depend on your arrival to the meeting point which we will confirm you.
Misfat Al Abriyeen and Jabal Shams
321.920 $Short overview:
Muscat/Misfat Al Abriyeen old village/ Jabal shams mountain/ Muscat
Trip Details:
You will start your tour at 8 am towards Misfat Al Abriyeen which is one of the magnificent mountains old village located in Al Hamra. You will enjoy walking between old houses which use until now for local people and for tourists. You can see also a beautiful water canal (Falaj) which used for irrigation by the gravity force. Enjoy some refreshments inside one of the old gust houses in village. Then, continue driving to Jabal Shams mountain or Grand Canyon. You will reach a spectacular view in the top where you can walk and make beautiful pictures. Finally, back to Muscat.
Trip duration: 9 hours
Including:
- Private 4×4 Car and gas
- Officials Omani guide, English’s speaking
- Car parking fees
- Water
- Omani traditional bread
Excluding:
- Meals
Important note:
Dear guest please to dress appropriately in all visiting places. Short not allowed.
Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour.
Dinner or lunch with Omani Family
37.000 $Short overview:
You will be taken to the Omani family home where you can experience the traditions of Omani people. Experience the traditional of Omani dinner or lunch and sweets, tea and coffee. Enjoy speaking with the family and sharing a meal together.
Please note that if you want to take any pictures you need to ask.
Duration:
2 hours
Including:
- Special Omani dinner or lunch, traditional homemade, sweets, Omani coffee and tea.
- Transfer from the hotel or Muttrah port gate cruise ship.
Dear guest please to dress appropriately, Scarf for women is important for respecting the Omani family and shorts not allowed for men.
Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour.
Experience fishing with local Omani boat
299.770 $Short overview:
The transfer will be waiting to take you to the Omani boat. You will experience traditional fishing with local Omanis. Your guide will explain the local traditions and you will be able to try your hand at fishing. The best time to start this trip is early morning to avoid the heat.
Notes:
The Omani local boat is a flat boat and doesn’t provide a lot of shade. The best time for snorkeling is early morning or afternoon.
Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Including:
- Omani fisherman
- Experience guide
- car
- Boat
- Water and coffee
- Transfer
Notes to take:
- Sun block
- Sunglasses
- Cap
- Underwater camera
Nakhal Fort، hot spring and old Wakan Village
316.710 $Short overview:
Muscat/Nakhal Fort/ Hot water spring/ old Wakan village/ Muscat
Trip Details:
You will start the tour at 8 am going towards Nakhal Fort, a magnificent fort built over 200 feet in rock. Next, you will drive by local farms to a hot water spring. From there you will continue on to Wakan village. It boasts unique cultivated terraces and old houses with heights of 2000m. From there you will go back to Muscat.
Trip duration:
8 hours
Including:
- Private 4×4 Car and gas
- Offical Omani guide, english speaking
- Car parking fees
- Entrance fees
- Water
- Omani traditional bread and tea
- Nakhal Fort entrance
Excluding:
- Meals
Important note:
Dear guest please to dress appropriately in all visiting places.
Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour.
Jebal Alkhdar overnight
1,032.240 $Day 1:
Short overview:
Muscat/ Nizwa Fort and Souq/ Jebal Alkhdar old village
Details:
You will begin your tour at 8:00 am going towards the interior gate of Oman Al Dakhiliyah region to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman characterized by its unique architecture, popular market, old defensive fort and castle. Enjoy shopping different food products especially the local dates. Then you will walk to Nizwa Fort (built in middle of the 17th century AD by Imam Sultan bin Saif Yarub) and the castle (built in 9th century AD by Imam Assalt bin Malik Alkharousi). From there you will continue to Al Jebal Alkhadar Mountain (around 2,300 m height) and enjoy the spectacular view of agriculture terraces and an old village located on the cliff of the mountain.
Stay the night at DusitD2 Naseem Resort, Jabal Akhdar.
Day 2:
Short overview:
Birkat al Mouz old village/Al Hota cave/ Misfat Al Abreen/ Muscat
Details:
After breakfast you will visit an ancient 2000-year-old water canal still used for irrigation of the local farms and stop by the old village of Birkat Al Mouz. Then, you will continue to Al Hota cavefor a tour inside . afterwards visit Misfat Al Abriyeen, an ancient mountain village located in Al Hamra.Afterwards you will be taken back to Muscat.
Including:
- Accommodation
- 4×4 cars and gas
- Official Omani guide
- Water during the trip
- Breakfast and dinner
- Parking fees
- Nizwa Fort entrance (5 O.R for 1 adult)
- Al hota cave entrance (8 O.R for 1 adult)
Excluding:
- Lunch
Notes to take:
- Sun block
- Walking shoes, water shoes
- Sunglasses
- Cap
- Scarf
- Underwater camera
Important notes:
One 4×4 car can fit form 2-4 pax.
If you book from 3-4 pax will add directly one more room for your accomodation.Number of pax start after 5 years old and if you just need an extra bed you should notes us so it may have extra charge which we can make it later in the beginning of the trip.
The price of accommodation will be in 4 star-classic midrange level and standard room, if you like to higher your accommodation to luxury level just let us know directly throw our contact.
Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour
Sea Activity 4 in 1
103.960 $Short overview:
The transfer will take you to the marina. Experience one of Oman’s best mountain sea coastlines. Enjoy snorkeling in the clear water and see marine life. You will also have the chance to drive jet-skis (for some minutes) and ride a banana boat. Have some refreshments, relax and start kayaking from the boat.
Notes:
Please notes that this activity will only be possible in good weather and is therefore subject to changes.
Duration:
5 hours
Pick up 9 am- Drop off 2 pm
Or
Pick up 2 pm- Drop off 6 pm
Including:
- Refreshments on the boat
- Transfer from the hotel (or Sultan Qaboos Port Gate for cruise ships guests)
- Snorking equipment ,jetski riding, kayaking and banana boat.
Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour.
Jabal Shams overnight
1,003.570 $Day 1:
Short overview:
Muscat/Misfat Al Abriyeen old village/ Jabal Shams Mountain/ Muscat
Details:
You will start your tour at 8 am going towards Misfat Al Abriyeen, a magnificent old mountain village located in Al Hamra. There you will see ancient houses and water canals (falaj) used for irrigation. Enjoy some refreshments inside one of the old guest houses in village. Then you will continue driving to Jabal Shams Mountain (Grand Canyon) for breathtaking views and have dinner and stay the night in a mountain camp.
Stay the night at Sama Heights Resort, Jabal Shams Grand Canyon.
Day 2:
Short overview:
Bahla Fort/Bahla Souq/Jabreen Castle/Muscat
Details:
After breakfast you will visit Bahla Fort (There are three parts inside the fort: AlQasaba (oldest), Bait Al Hadith (Youribi dynasty) and Bait Al Jabal(18 century)). From there you will walk to the souq of Bahla. Then, you will drive to Jabreen Castle (built by Imam Belarab Al Yourabi in 1670 with 55 rooms). The castle was used mainly for the Imam family home and his soldiers. From there you will be brought back to Muscat.
Including:
- Accommodation
- 4×4 car and gas
- Official Omani Guide, English speaking
- Water during the trip and tea
- Dinner and breakfast
- Parking fee
- All entrance fees (Bahla fort, Jabreen Castle)
Excluding:
- Lunch
Notes to take:
- Sun block
- Walking shoes, water shoes
- Sunglasses
- Cap
- Scarf
- Underwater camera
Important notes:
One 4×4 car can fit form 2-4 pax.
If you book from 3-4 pax will add directly one more room for your accomodation.Number of pax start after 5 years old and if you just need an extra bed you should notes us so it may have extra charge which we can make it later in the beginning of the trip.
The price of accommodation will be in 4 star-classic midrange level and standard room, if you like to higher your accommodation to luxury level just let us know directly throw our contact.
Note that your pick-up time depend on your location and our team will confirm you for the best time to begin the tour.