Private Full Day Tour in Al Seeb to Nakhal and Wakan Village

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Start from Muscat & the first stop in Al Seeb, a colorful fish in the market who daily catch brought by local fishermen. The external shape of the complex embodies a curved fishtail and reaches a height of 9 meters. The complex contains a market for fish, seafood, meat, poultry, vegetables, and fruits, a number of restaurants, cafes, administrative offices, and a marine navigation control tower equipped with the latest high-tech modern air-conditioning and ventilation systems, in addition to a balcony. It has a panoramic view of the Sea of Oman.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Nakhal Fort

  Then you will head drive to Nakhal. Nakhal lies at the foothills of the mountains near an abundant source of water, Nakhal Fort dates back to the 17th. The fort was originally built in pre-Islamic times (as early as the 9th century), and you can even see the rocky Al Hajar Mountains stretching out in the distance. Before you tour the inside of the fort, When you go inside the fort, it’s a bit like a mini-museum, because a lot of the rooms have period decorations and Omani weapons from back when the fort was used. There are designated places in the fort where you can use the audio to get some extra insight into 17th-century Omani life and how the fort was used over the years.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Al Thowarah Hot Springs

  Then you will be stopping in the Natural hot mineral water springs. Al Thawarah Hot Spring with numerous therapeutic benefits. Hot Springs Al-Thawra is located in a green oasis, The last part of the way from the fort to the sources passes palm plantations and farmhouses, both old and modern. The water sources are not so hot during the entire year, which keeps the temperature of fresh milk. Among the local population was spread belief that the water in the sources warmed live underground gins. Al-Thawra originates in the mountains of Jabal impudent, forming a small creek, which implies the creek. Located among the golden hills, surrounded by green palm islands source is a great place to relax.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4

  The last stop is Wakan Village, A beautifully terraced farming village in the Hajar Mountains with panoramic views. . The village sits at 2,000 meters above sea level in Wadi Mastal in Wilayt Nakhal, located in Al Batinah South Governorate. 150 kilometers separate this village from Muscat. . Visitors will observe many agricultural terraces supporting fruit trees, including grapes, pomegranates, and apricots, as well as some legumes. At the village, entrance is an Information and Visitors’ Centre. A trail has been built stretching for 1,100 meters, comprising 700 steps rising to the top of the mountain, The descending Falaj passes from the top of the village towards the agricultural terraces where natural materials were used in building the trail. For lovers of mountain hiking. Then you will drive back to Muscat.

  3 hours • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

  Visit to This Location is Included with private guide

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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