Full-Day Private Tour to Nakhal & Wakan

4.7 (3 reviews) Muscat, Oman
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Oman has a unique heritage, and you can learn about and appreciate its ancient history and culture through its different forts and castles. Must-visit sites include Fortresses, Mountains, and Forts. Especially to try the Omani foods and many others in every corner of Oman.

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
  • Fuel
  • 4wd vehicle / comfortable
  • Bottled water during the tour
  • Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/port/airport (Muscat Area)
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Sultan Qaboos
    1h
    We will take you through the gorgeous city of Muscat where we will first visit the grand mosque for photo stop which, among a couple others, is one of the biggest 1-piece handmade Iranian carpet in the world. The carpet weighs a whopping 21 tons and can comfortably accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers.
  2. Nakhal Fort
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Nakhal Fort is a large fortification in Al Batinah Region of Oman. It is named after the Wilayah of Nakhal. The fort houses a museum, operated by the Ministry of Tourism, which has exhibits of historic guns, and the fort also hosts a weekly goat market
  3. Al Thowarah Hot Springs
    45m
    The al Thowarah hot spring, also called the Nakhal spring, is located a few kilometres from the Nakhal Fort in Oman, located off the road that connects Birka with Rustaq. It is a green area where a spring forms a stream in a wadi (valley)
  4. Wakan Village
    2h
    Located 2,000 meters above sea level and in the Western Hajar Mountains is Wakan village, a small mountain village with beautiful terraced gardens overlooking the surrounding mountains above and Wadi Mistal below. Wakan village is officially part of Wilayt Nakhal in the South Batinah Governorate, although its located right in the border with Al Dakhiliyah Governorate through Al Hajar mountain range.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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