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Prepare to be wowed by this intimate and authentic setting. A 20 minute taxi ride from downtown Muscat takes you to our house in Qalhat, a village (yes, give your taxi driver our GPS coordinates: 23.538141, 58.402706... it's that secluded) at the foothills of the Al Hajar mountains.
You will explore this traditional Omani village in our guided tour, take an easy walk through the scenic Wadi Boucher, and follow an historic Falaj irrigation system. You'll learn all about Omani heritage, village life, and ancient water systems. Then you'll come back to the home and dine atop the rooftop on the expansive terrace, enjoy a homemade Omani & Arabic dinner in a stunning setting. Experience the sunset over the mountains and palm groves. End your day by relaxing with tea and dessert under the stars or in a traditional Arabic tent.
Example Menu
Starter
Harees Soup
Traditional Harees Soup with beef, awholesome cracked wheat soup.
Main
Lamb
Omani lamb Shuwa with Qabooli rice
Dessert
Muhallabiya
Muhallabiya is a milk-based pudding with ever-changing toppings like pistachios, nuts, figs, orange blossom water, etc.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet us at Qalhat Village, Way 6509 at our house where you will dine. You can tell the taxi the GPS is 23.538141, 58.402706.
What to expect
-Walk through a scenic wadi and follow a historic falaj irrigation system
-Learn about Omani heritage, village life, and ancient water systems
-Enjoy a homemade Omani & Arabic dinner in a local home, on their rooftop terrace
-Watch the sunset from a rooftop with mountain and palm grove views
-Relax with tea and dessert under the stars or in a traditional Arabic tent
We focus on a small-group, intimate, and authentic setting
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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