Private Day Trip to Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain) & Birkat Al Moz
Why we love it?
The Private Day Trip to Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar, and Birkat Al Moz offers an immersive experience into the rich heritage and stunning landscapes of Oman. Ideal for travelers seeking a blend of cultural exploration and natural beauty, this 8.5-hour tour includes visits to the bustling Nizwa Market and the historic Nizwa Fort, showcasing the region's traditional crafts and architecture. The journey continues to Jabal Akhdar, known as the Green Mountain, where visitors can enjoy breathtaking views and the unique flora of the area. Transportation is provided in a comfortable air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, making it accessible for individuals and small groups looking to discover the charm of Oman in a personalized setting.
Inclusions
- Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence pick up & drop off
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD
- Bottled water
- Taxes
Exclusions
- Nizwa Fort entry fees
- Lunch
Itinerary
Nizwa Market (Souq)
The tour starts in the morning, we'll drive towards Nizwa, Nizwa was the capital of Oman during Al Yaruba Dynasty we'll visit the famous Nizwa Market (Souq), a wide variety of vendors offering their goods in the streets of the souk from here you can find, vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts, Omani sweets (halwa), dates, spices, 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 come to sell their, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open marketplace.
Please Note: if you stay in Muscat and you want to catch the cattle market on Friday you have to start at 05:45 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll message you back.
Nizwa Fort
Next to the Souq is Nizwa Fort and Castle the Fort was built in 1649 and the Castle in 888, 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 Fort, and castle with many passage rooms, the fort is an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba 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.
Please Note: if you stay in Muscat and you want to catch the cattle market you have to start at 05:45 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll get back to you.
Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain)
From Nizwa we drive up to (Jebel Akhdar) which is known as “Green Mountain” It is considered one of the most scenic areas in Oman, it's a part of Al Hajar Mountain Range. Jebel Akhdar is so-called because of the presence of green terraced gardens surrounding the villages you precede to the Saiq Plateau; this place can be reached only by Donkey for hundreds of years’s a variety of fruits like pomegranates, apricots, apples, olives, Grape, Rose, Peaches, and Walnut. Are grown here There are interesting walks in Wadi Bani Habib, Shrejah, Al Ain, and Al Aqur.
Birkat Al Moz
From Green Mountain we'll visit Birkat Al Moz, It has a large Falaj system that supplies water date palms, and vegetables for many orchards; it's listed by UNESCO, it's worth spending some time walking and discovering the old part of the village then drive back to Muscat.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not stroller accessible
- We pick up travelers from any place in Muscat:
- Muscat harbor (for shore excursions passengers)
- Muscat International Airport
- Residence
- Hotels
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
