Private Day Trip to Wadi Al Hoqain & Al Hazm Castle

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Wadi Al Huqain & Al Hazm Castle are not far from each other, a short drive from Muscat approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Wadi Al Hoqain has blue clean sparkling water pools, water flowing all year round, a calm place lunch green because of the collection of date palms and garden.

Al Hazm Castle is an architectural masterpiece inspiring, it was built by the Imam Sultan Bin Saif in 1708, it was built as the residence for the Imam, he was buried within the castle.

What's Included

Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence Pick up & Drop off
Bottled Water
Taxes
Transportation By Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD or Saloon
Al Hazm Castle entry fees
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up travelers from any place in Muscat: - Muscat harbor (for shore excursions passengers) - Muscat International Airport - Residence - Hotels

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Fun swimming in the deep blue water pools, Wadi Al Hoqain it's about 01:15 Hrs drive from Muscat once we reach there we walk over the Wadi slopes which is not too high, and easy walk up to the end where are the tunnels of Wadi Al Hoqain, then we walk from the tunnels which include some easy swimming, then no walk any more only swim in beautiful marvelous water pools.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    From the Wadi we'll visit Al Hazm Castle, located in the town of Al Hazm in the Wilayat of Rustaq in the Al Batinah region its very near from Wadi Al Hoqain, the great military stronghold of Al Hazm is full use of traditional Omani defensive features such as the huge wooden gate, secret escape tunnels, dungeons, cannon towers and slots on the upper floors and there are troughs above the main entrance to pour boiling oil or honey (dates Syrup) on the rushing attackers. It was built by Imam Sultan bin Saif Al Yarubi, son of Imam Saif bin Sultan, nicknamed “The Land of the Land” in 1711 AD, he made Al Hazm his capital when he moved to it from Rustaq, it contains his tomb where he was buried, and it was restored by the Ministry of Heritage & Culture in 1996. Architecturally, the fort is characterized by the absence of any timber in its ceilings, which are round arches fixed on cylinders - columns - and the width of one wall - is not less than three meters.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
Supplied by Discover Mazoon Tours Oman

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Car Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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