Muscat Excursions

Morning, you will be met at the hotel for a half day City Tour. The tour begins with a visit to the beautiful Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque one of the largest mosques in the Middle East.  Visit the Natural History Museum, exhibiting the wealth of Oman’s history and thus imparting knowledge about the country’s rich culture and traditions to the visitor. Later you drive along the picturesque Corniche to the once walled district Muscat. You will have photo stops at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali.    You will be strolling through Muttrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items.(Tour Duration: 4 Hours). Tour by small car OMR 38 Tour by 4WD car OMR 55 Prices per car(1- 3 passengers).  

Morning we will drive to Nakhl, Our first stop is at Nakhl Fort, a 350 years old magnificent fort and is dramatically located at the top of rock mountain cliff. The area is surrounded with date plantations. The narrow road through the town winds up to the Hot Springs, which is a popular picnic, spot. After spending some time at Nakhl we will continue for Rustaq (about 55 kms Southwest of Nakhl), once the capital of this area and always a major trading center of Oman, Later we will drive back to Muscat via Al Hazm (Only Photo stop, Closed for renovations). 
(Nakal & Rustaq forts are open Saturday–Thursday: 09 AM – 04 PM & Friday: 08 AM–11 AM.)

(Tour Duration: 8 hours). Tour by small car OMR 72; Tour by 4WD car OMR 105 ;Price per car(1- 3 passengers).

Morning we will drive to Nakhl, which has a 350 years old magnificent fort and is dramatically located at the top of rock mountain cliff. The area is surrounded with date plantations. The narrow road through the town winds up to the Hot Springs, which is a popular picnic, spot. After spending some time at Nakhl we will continue to Wakan Village , one the Beautiful Omani village of Sultanate of Oman , located 150 Kms away from Muscat City , at Wadi Mastal , Wilayt of Nakhal , it is 2000 meters above  the sea level.There are number of valleys on the way to Wakan Village. Later proceed to Rustaq (about 55 kms Southwest of Nakhl), once the capital of this area and always a major trading center of Oman, and drive back to Muscat. (Nakhl & Rustaq forts are open Sat–Thu: 09 AM – 04 PM & Friday: 08 AM–11 AM.) 

(Tour Duration: 8 hours). Tour by 4WD OMR 110; Price per car(1-3 passengers)

Morning drive to Jabel Shams via Nizwa , the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. You visit the powerful Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman and the traditional Souq, and Wadi Ghul. After visit the Grand Canyon of North Oman continue to Bahla, one of the oldest small towns of Oman and in the 12th century the capital of the tribe living in the region. A photo stop is planned at Bahla. Later proceed to Jabrin castle built in 17th century is one of the finest of its kind. Its magnificent plasterwork, the carved doors and the painted wooden beams of the ceilings makes this castle amazingly different.  Then drive back to Muscat.

(Tour Duration: 8 hours). Tour by 4WD OMR 110; Prices are per car(1-3 passengers).

Morning drive to Jabel Akdhar. In Arabic Jabel Akdhar means green mountains. Jabel Akdher is famous for gardens, farms and terrace plantations. Visit Wadi Habib to see one of the remote villages and fruit plantations. Also visit one of the private terrace rose plantations. (Jan – Feb is the season). After noon drive to the historic town of Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital. You visit the powerful Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower, one of the most impressive forts in Oman and the traditional Souq. 
 (Nizwa fort is open Saturday–Thursday: 09 AM – 04 PM & Friday: 08 AM–11 AM.) 

(Tour Duration: 8 hours). Tour by 4WD OMR 122; Prices are per car(1-3 passengers).

Morning drive to Wahiba sands, via traditional Old Omani village Ibra, Al Mintrib. You will stop at each place for photo sessions. Your first destination today is Wadi Bani Khalid – an Oasis spot in the middle of the barren and dry mountains. It is one of the most beautiful wadis in Oman and its pools with clear deep blue water give you an opportunity to take a refreshing dip. Then proceed to Wahiba sands, a vast mass of undulating red and white sea of sand.  The ever-changing patterns of the dunes are a photographer’s delight. After some exciting sand dune driving which offers excellent thrills and chills for all, you will arrive at the home of a Bedouin Family in the desert, maybe you even feel like going on a short camel ride. Later drive back to Muscat.

(Tour Duration: 8 hours). Tour by 4WD OMR 133; Prices are per car(1-3 passengers).