Jebal Akhdar Overnight Tour

Itinerary

DAY 01

We are driving first to Nizwa to visit the famous Nizwa Souq. It is among the largest of its kind in Oman. A wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk from 05:00 am to about 10:00 am each morning. Here you can find fish, meat, vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts, and souvenirs which are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast. Especially interesting is the Friday cattle market when the locals from the nearby Villages come to sell their donkeys, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus style open marketplace.

Next to the Souq is Nizwa Fortress. The fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains. You can walk around in this impressive fortress and visit its many rooms, passages, and towers. The fort is an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yoruba dynasty from the mid-17th century. It was a military stronghold designed to withstand even the strongest of attacks at the time. Even along the corridors, many traps were laid to deter any intruders that might have penetrated the defenses.

Then we take you to Birkat al Mauz, a beautiful oasis at the edge of the sharply rising cliffs of Jebel Akhdar Mountain. We will walk around the old ancient village of the town and then we walk through some of its large beautiful Banana and Date plantations. Then we drive up to Mountain road. After a stop at some of the stunning valley viewpoints, we will check to our Hotel for the night. Overnight in Jebel Akhdar Hotel

Day 02

Akhdar means green in Arabic, and in view of the lush gardens on the top plateau, it is easy to understand why it was given this very appropriate name indeed. Here you can see impressive fruit and vegetable gardens, which are built on terraces on the side of the mountain.

In the morning we will visit the famous rose gardens of the Sultan. Over the centuries, rose distillers in Jebel Akhdar wait for the spring season for the earliest blooms of rose. The man-made terraces in the villages of Al Ain, Al Shiraijah, and Al Aqua are covered in pink with native roses, and the aroma of the rose water from the local distilleries mixes with the mountain air. The rose water is kept in clay urns for ninety days until the distillation process is complete. The rose harvesting season is from march-may.

Then we take a beautiful scenic walk (1 ½ hour) along the edge of the mountain and through some villages. You will be rewarded with spectacular views over the deep valley and the garden plantations. Then we go for a walk into one of the Wadis to visit an old abandoned village, before driving back to Muscat.

Including

• Dolphin Watching tour in muscat.
• Photography & Swimming
• Transfers, A/C Vehicle & Saloon Vehicle
• English Talking Guide
• Entry Fees
• Daily Breakfast at the hotel (Buffet)
• Airport pick up & drop off

Features

• Mountain Watching
• Photography
• Explore The Beauty of Hard Rock Mountain

Not suitable for

• People with mobility impairments
• Wheelchair users
• Mother & Baby with a pram

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Important information 

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Sun cream
• Camera

Not allowed

• Pets
• Smoking
• Luggage or large bags

Dress code (for both man & women)

• No revealing dress
• The dress should not be above the knees
• No sleeveless dress

Excludes

• Visa Entry
• International flights
• Airport taxes
• All meals and drinks, not specified
• Tips and gratuities
• Items of a personal nature

Terms & Conditions

Please note if you have a group of 4 paying pax, all excursions will be exclusive in a mini-van or SUV.

This is a fixed program; hence any changes in timing or program from the client’s end may result in extra charges.

All timings inland program are indicative and may change slightly based on real-world conditions such as traffic, weather, etc. This rate is based on a minimum of 2 full paying pax.

No alcohol is included anywhere in the program.

Insurance: Please make sure to carry your travel insurance as this is not included in the package. Insurance can be provided at an additional cost.

Oman Visa: Entry permit to the UAE is not included in this package and can be provided at an additional cost

Meals: All meals included in this package are served Halal. If you have additional specific requirements of any kind, please do advise us in advance.