Oman · OMAN MOUNTAIN TOURS
Jebel Akhdar is terraces, roses and a checkpoint that only lets 4x4s through. Jebel Shams is the canyon rim and ten degrees cooler than the coast. These 15 days cover both, with prices, driving times and what each one skips.
Review of Muscat’s Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar tour, with Nizwa Fort, souq, Birkat Al Mouz, mountain hiking, lunch, and practical tips.
“This activity was well balanced: Lots of information and sightseeing coupled with some hiking, all supported by our knowledgeable guide Abdallah. Perhaps a pause for a quick coffee before the return journey might have been a good idea.”
Visit Nizwa Fort, its traditional souq, Al Hamra, Misfat Al Abriyeen, and Jebel Shams on a private day tour from Muscat.
“I have to start by saying it’s a very long day! We left the hotel at 08:00 and didn’t get back until 18:30, but it was worth every second if it! Our guide Nasr was the perfect guide for such a long day. The perfect blend of informative, friendly anRead more”
Review of Salalah’s eastern mountain safari, with Wadi Darbat, Taqah Castle, sinkholes, beaches, dunes, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent trip. This is a must in Salalah you visit the most in one day. We had an amazing guide, Muhammed Ali. Highly recommend”
Review of a private Muscat to Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar tour, with fort, souq, mountain views, 4WD transport, pricing, and practical tips.
“The driver and the vehicle were excellent. Our driver/guide Ahmed showed a lot of flexibility and we visited all we wanted to, including two stops in Muscat. We had lunch at a great restaurant in the mountains. I really enjoyed the souk on Nizwa where we could try dates and local food, people were very friendly. Highly recommended!”
Review of Muscat’s Nizwa and Jabal Akhdar tour, with fort, souq, mountain villages, lunch, price advice, and practical tips.
“Had an amazing tour with Ghusun. Very friendly, funny and answered all my questions I had not just about the tour but on oman and it's culture. Couldn't have had a better day out and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting. Thank you very much for the day.”
Review of Salalah’s east-side tour to Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Taqa, baobabs and Mirbat, with practical advice on seasons, value and timing.
“Everything was nice and fun. High recommendation for this tour.”
Review of the Nizwa and Jebel Shams day trip from Muscat, covering forts, souqs, mountain views, lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Khair was extremely informative and took care to ensure that we had an enjoyable trip. It was a highlight of our visit and I would 100% recommend.”
Ride from Muscat to Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar, and Birkat Al Mouz for forts, souqs, mountain views, local food, and UNESCO falaj irrigation.
“The day was complete fun from start to finish. We were picked up on time by Mohammed on time and shared the vehicle with two Aussies who were super fun. We travelled to Nizwa souk and fort and went through beautiful villages like Jebel Akhdar tasting local dishes whilst sipping Amani coffee & Karak chai along the way. Thoroughly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to discover the real Oman”
Explore Salalah’s mountains, waterfalls, baobabs, sinkhole, and Samharam on a private six to eight-hour safari tour.
“We took a halfday Mountain safari tour. We really enjoyed it. Mohamed is a very good guide, very friendly, polite, well organised, carefull driver. He provided us lots of information about the nature, Oman culture, all we were curious about...we really recommend to take his servise.”
Explore Nizwa Fort, its souq, Birkat Al Mouz ruins, and Jebel Akhdar on a private 4WD day tour from Muscat.
“We were looking for a suitable Oman tour for the family to see some of the main tourist attractions on offer.”
Explore Nizwa Fort, the old souq, Birkat Al Mouz, and Jebel Akhdar on a private 4x4 day tour from Muscat with an Omani guide.
“We had a great and emotional experience with a super guide and driver - until now the best of our Oman trip!”
Explore Nizwa Souq, Nizwa Fort, and Jabal Shams from Muscat on a private 4WD day trip with local insight and mountain views.
“This trip may be expensive but the visits to two major in-land sights were a perfect and needed addition to our Muscat vacation. Salim was our guide and driver and he provided much insight as well as understanding of the Omani history and culture. A long day with quite long driving distances, but maybe the best day of our holiday.”
Explore Nizwa Fortress, the souq, Birkat Al Mouz and Jabal Akhdar on a private Muscat day trip with lunch and hotel pickup.
“The arrangement for the tour was done very efficiently and prompt responses. The pickup was on time and our guide Yousef even came in to greet us at the hotel. Managed to complete the itinerary in good time, and everything was planned quite well. The weather unfortunately made it more challenging while out and about. But Yousef was very accomodating, friendly and knowledgeable about the places we visited. Would definitely recommend booking their services!”
Explore Nizwa Fort, the old souq, Al Hamra, and Jebel Shams on a private Muscat day tour with 4WD transport and guide.
“Amazing tour with Mr Khamfa , who is both the driver and guide . He maintained the car very well and has great driving skill , especially needed for this tour . The fort and the souk tour was really intuitive , Mr Khamfa knows a lot about history Read more”
Explore Nizwa Souq, Nizwa Fort, Jabal Akhdar and Birkat Al Mouz on a private Oman day trip with hotel pickup.
“I had Omar as my driver. He was knowledgeable and friendly. Overall a good tour and good day (albeit hot, whew!).”
Pick a coast, a canyon or a fort town.
