Day Trip to Wadi Bani Awf, Balad Sayt, Nakhal Fort & Hot Spring
Why we love it?
The Day Trip to Wadi Bani Awf, Balad Sayt, Nakhal Fort, and Hot Spring offers a comprehensive exploration of Oman’s stunning landscapes and rich heritage over 7 hours and 30 minutes. This tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and history buffs, providing an opportunity to hike through the dramatic Snake Canyon, visit the picturesque village of Balad Sayt, and explore the historic Nakhal Fort. A distinctive feature of this experience is the combination of natural beauty and cultural insight, culminating in a relaxing visit to a natural hot spring. Participants are picked up from their hotels or residences in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey throughout the day.
Inclusions
- Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence pick up & drop off
- Transportation by Air-conditioned Vehicle 4WD
- Bottled water
- Taxes
Exclusions
- Nakhal Fort entry fees
- Lunch
Itinerary
Wadi Bani Auf-Snake Canyon-Balad Sayt
In the morning we'll leave Muscat towards Wadi Bani Awf, the road leads us through the Wadi, and we'll pass by impressive Wadi Canyons (Snake Canyon) and several villages, the most beautiful village is Balad Sayt surrounded by mountains from all directions, its located in the east Al Hajar mountains.
Nakhal Fort
From there we continue our tour to Nakhal, where you can visit the beautiful Nakhal Fortress, it lies at the foothills of the mountains in a nice small town that grows extensive date palm plantations.
This magnificent 1500-year-old fortress rises out of the mountain rock, towering high above the ancient village as if still warning would-be attackers of its ominous strength, It has witnessed many battles and is packed full of hidden escape routes and secret passages, You can stroll around the inside of this restored fortress and visit all the rooms which have been nicely decorated in the original old style, the view from the top of the fortress over the mountains and green date plantations is outstanding.
Hot Spring
From Nakhal Fort we visit the hot spring, the spring is tucked away among date farms a couple of kilometers from Nakhal Fort, and it flows year-round with warm mineral water collected in the site pools several chairs and shades are provided in the “picnic area” near the pool.
From the hot spring, we 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
