Cool and Green Jabal Akhdar Tour from Muscat

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Drive through Sumail Gap and Izki. Stop at Birkat Al Mouz, see the old and new village. See the roof of Oman, the Saiq Plateau which for hundreds of years has been accessible only by donkeys.

What's Included

Private tour
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Lunch
Expenses of any personal nature
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

What to expect

At 08:30am you will be picked up from your hotel or accommodation in Muscat city where you will board your 4x4. You will drive via Fanjah, Izki. On the way you stop at Birkat Al Mouz for a photo stop. The old and the new villages are both immerse in a lush green date and banana plantation. Birkat Al Mouz is also home of one the most famous and longest falaj system in Oman, the “Falaj Daris”, which runs from here all the way to Nizwa.

You proceed to the roof of Oman, the Saiq Plateau which for hundreds of years has been accessible only by donkeys. The sight of terraced gardens is very interesting. A variety of fruits like, pomegranates, apricot, and lemon are grown here. There are rose gardens here and they bloom in April. There are interesting walks in Wadi Bani Habib, Shrejaya, Al ain and Aqur. You will then have a picnic lunch before returning to Muscat at approximately 16:30.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supplied by Mark Tours

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Involves Animals
Zombie
Zombie Slice
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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