Nestled at the foothills of the Al Hajar Mountains, the two-million-year-old Al Hoota Cave recently opened to visitors. Guided tours are provided throughout the day along ramps that run alongside the stalactites and stalagmites that cover the expanse of these large caves. The caves also support an ecosystem comprising of several lakes and cave-dwelling wildlife.
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26
Jan
Zahib Farm at Nizwa (BBQ Night)
تفاصيل المزرعة
يعتبر الشواء الذاتي الليلي في مزرعة زاهب بارك إن نزوى ، أحد أحدث نشاطاتنا في نزوى ، المكان المفضل لأولئك الذين يبحثون عن الاسترخاء والاستجمام بعيدا عن مشاغل الحياة والمدينة. بما في ذلك فرصة مذهلة مختلفة لتجربة عشاء شواء عماني ليلي مع الوجبات الخفيفة العمانية. يمكنك من خلالها أيضًا تجربة المناطق الثقافية العمانية الداخلية والخارجية مع إطلالة على وادي من حدائق نخيل النخيل. استمتع مع عائلتك وأصدقائك بجلسات العود و والاستماع لاجمل الحان الجيتار والعزف على العود من قبل موهوبين لضمان حصولك على تجربة شواء عمانية متكاملة ومميزة.
The farm area is large with 4 equipped rooms in case of overnight
Oud and guitar sessions by Omani artists, upon pre-request.
Self Night BBQ
- INCLUDES
Free antique inn Nizwa transfer to the farm on return base(start at 7:45 pm).
Self OmaniBBQ diner with your group.
Omani snacks/Water/SoftDrinks.
Use of mention facilities.
All taxes
- FACILITIES
Date Palm Gardens on WadiView.
Indoor and Outdoor Omani Setting areas.
Two Pools.
Water volleyball.
Self-ServiceBBQ.
To book this farm please complete the following details - لحجز المزرعة الرجاء تعبئة البيانات المطلوبة
23
Jan
Nizwa Neighborhood Tour (Zahib)
Trip Overview:
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Leave your stress behind and let our unique tour to help you meet the happiness and discover lovely places you would not see by foot. |
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Nizwa Neighborhood tour is well balanced and eco-friendly tour designed for those who like cultural sightseeing combined with fun and adventure. In this tour, we offer you a unique experience to see, and live the most Omani heritages and know more about the history of Nizwa city and at the same to have a unique experience of riding scooters through amazing combination of old Nizwa town & nearby neighborhoods and the beautiful data palm farms and local cultivations ground. |
Trip highlights:
- E-Scooter Riding Experience or Golf Card Riding with driver through Nizwa Neighborhoods;
- Visit of Old Nizwa Town (Al Aqur) – Including walking through;
- Pass through multi of Nizwa Date Palm farms.
- Stop at one of the most important Falajs in Nizwa.
- Stop at Omani Halwa production Workshop (Omani Special Sweet)
- Stop at Omani Shiwa production point (Omani Special meat)
- Stop at chosen Date Palm Farm and get Omani Old agriculture system
- Stop at Oldest Mosque in Nizwa.
- Know more about history and culture of all above.
Activities:
- Unforgettable experience with the most incents neighborhoods in Nizwa
- Discover and learn about some Omani customs and traditions a live
- Learn more about Agriculture in Oman and the old Agriculture tools.
- Taste some fresh Omani local products and snakes
- Spend time with local person
- Enjoy a fun ride with a unique E-Scooter or Golf Cart riding and see more in less time
- Make cool photo & videos
- Eco- Friendly Tour
Accommodations:
No Accomodations
What's included?
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Trip Price
Trip Costs: Adult 18 / 19 – 17 OMR
Teenagers (12-17 yr) / 13 OMR
Children (6 – 11 yr) / 11 OMR
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05
Jan
Nizwa, Birket Al Mauze, Jebel Akdahr (Qantab Tourism)
Trip Overview:
Nizwa, Birket Al Mauze, Jebel Akdahr:
From Muscat you’ll drive to Nizwa, in Nizwa tour of Nizwa, Fort, Fruit and Vegetable market.
Then drive to Birkat Al Maus have a short stroll thru the ruins of the old village with its Falaj system. From there proceed to Jebel Al Akdahr on the Jebel there is a short trek thru the rose gardens then visit the village of Wadi Bani Habib. Drive back to Muscat.
Trip highlights:
From Muscat you’ll drive to Nizwa, in Nizwa tour of Nizwa, Fort, Fruit and Vegetable market.
Then drive to Birkat Al Maus have a short stroll thru the ruins of the old village with its Falaj system. From there proceed to Jebel Al Akdahr on the Jebel there is a short trek thru the rose gardens then visit the village of Wadi Bani Habib. Drive back to Muscat.
Activities:
- Backpacking
Accommodations:
full day
What's included?
Not Included
Transportation to the trip starting point. First night accommodations. Airport transfers. Shuttles to/from hotels other than our host hotel. Insurance of any kind. Optional guide gratuities. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Items of a personal nature.
Consider as you sign up
Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
Trip Price
Trip Costs: 120.000 Per/Car
35.000 Per/Person
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05
Jan
Nizwa Al Hamra Jebel Shams (Qantab Tourism)
Trip Overview:
Nizwa Al Hamra Jebel Shams:
From Muscat you’ll drive to Nizwa, in Nizwa tour of Nizwa, Fort, Fruit and Vegetable market. Then stop at the Ruins of Tanuf, and a photo stop at Al Hamra. Proceed to Jebel Shams where you will experience the Grand Canyon of Oman. Back to Muscat.
Trip highlights:
From Muscat you’ll drive to Nizwa, in Nizwa tour of Nizwa, Fort, Fruit and Vegetable market. Then stop at the Ruins of Tanuf, and a photo stop at Al Hamra. Proceed to Jebel Shams where you will experience the Grand Canyon of Oman. Back to Muscat.
Activities:
- Backpacking
Accommodations:
full day
What's included?
Not Included
Transportation to the trip starting point. First night accommodations. Airport transfers. Shuttles to/from hotels other than our host hotel. Insurance of any kind. Optional guide gratuities. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Items of a personal nature.
Consider as you sign up
Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
Trip Price
Transportation costs: Per Car 4 Person Max.
Trip Costs: 120.000 Per/Car
35.000 Per/Person
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05
Jan
Nizwa Wadi Bani Auf (Qantab Tourism)
Trip Overview:
Nizwa Wadi Bani Auf:
From Muscat to Nakhal visit the fort in Nakhal and the hot springs from Ain Tawara. Then the tour will go thru Wadi Bani Auf over the Sharaf al Amin. On the way to Nizwa stop at the ruins of Tanuf from there proceed to Nizwa in Nizwa visit the Fort, Fruit and Vegetable market.
Trip highlights:
- From Muscat to Nakhal visit the fort in Nakhal and the hot springs from Ain Tawara. Then the tour will go thru Wadi Bani Auf over the Sharaf al Amin. On the way to Nizwa stop at the ruins of Tanuf from there proceed to Nizwa in Nizwa visit the Fort, Fruit and Vegetable market.
Activities:
- Backpacking
Accommodations:
full day
What's included?
Not Included
Transportation to the trip starting point. First night accommodations. Airport transfers. Shuttles to/from hotels other than our host hotel. Insurance of any kind. Optional guide gratuities. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Items of a personal nature.
Consider as you sign up
Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
Trip Price
Trip Costs: 120.000 Per/Car
35.000 Per/Person
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05
Jan
Nizwa, Bahla, Jabreen (Qantab Tourism)
Trip Overview:
From Muscat you’ll drive to Nizwa, in Nizwa tour of Nizwa, Fort, Fruit and Vegetable market. Then drive to Bahla visit traditional pottery and Fort. After proceed to Jabreen visit Jabreen fort. Then drive back to Muscat.
Trip highlights:
- From Muscat you’ll drive to Nizwa, in Nizwa tour of Nizwa, Fort, Fruit and Vegetable market. Then drive to Bahla visit traditional pottery and Fort. After proceed to Jabreen visit Jabreen fort. Then drive back to Muscat.
Activities:
- Backpacking
Accommodations:
full day
What's included?
Not Included
Transportation to the trip starting point. First night accommodations. Airport transfers. Shuttles to/from hotels other than our host hotel. Insurance of any kind. Optional guide gratuities. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Items of a personal nature.
Consider as you sign up
Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
Trip Price
Trip Costs: 120.000 Per/Car
35.000 Per/Person
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17
Dec
Nizwa, Al Hamra & Mountain Village (Tourism Sand Gates)
Trip Overview:
Nizwa the capital of interior & the birthplace of Islam & former capital in the Sultanate.
The tour starts in the morning, driving through Hajar Mountain via Fanja, protected by its 2 watch towers. The old capital boasts of 17th century built Round Tower Fort, with its impressive size (the central tower is 24 meter high and 27 meter Wide), as well as the traditional souq, where the locals trade traditional ornamentals, like hand carved Khanjars & silver jewellery “. Next visit is the Hoota cave, a beauty beneath. First tourist cave in Gulf, (225 ascending stairs, some areas may be wet & slippery) Photo stop at Wadi Tanuf. (If time permits). Proceed to Al Hamra & admire the viewpoint of ancient settlements still remaining.
Misfat Al Abriyeen is characterized by its alleys, traditional buildings, high mud buildings, and agricultural terraces that wrap around the mountain, along with the old buildings, Misfat Al Abriyeen rises a thousand meters above sea level. The homes of its inhabitants are at the top of the mountain and their farms are on the slope.
Trip highlights:
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Nizwa the capital of interior & the birthplace of Islam & former capital in the Sultanate.
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17th century built Round Tower Fort
- traditional souq
- Hoota cave
- Wadi Tanuf
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Al Hamra
Activities:
- Backpacking
Accommodations:
From 8:00 am to around 5:00pm Picnic lunch included
Entrance fees.
What's included?
Not Included
Transportation to the trip starting point. First night accommodations. Airport transfers. Shuttles to/from hotels other than our host hotel. Insurance of any kind. Optional guide gratuities. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Items of a personal nature.
Consider as you sign up
Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
Trip Price
Trip Costs:
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No. of pax |
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3 |
4 |
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Price p.p OMR |
135 |
75 |
60 |
55 |
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16
Dec
Nizwa and Jabal Akhdar, Birket Al Maws (Tourism Sand Gates)
Trip Overview:
In Nizwa, visit the 17th century Nizwa Fort, located in the city center and surrounded by the traditional souq (market), where the locals trade in various merchandises, from vegetables to jewelry.
From there, we will continue to the Jabal Akhdar, literally translated as the “Green Mountain “. Its elevated altitude (the Saiq plateau is 2000 meters high) brings the moderate climate necessary to grow all types of plantations (fruit trees, roses . . .). Indeed, while visiting the Jabal Akhdar, you will feel refreshed and you will be surprised by the greenery of the site!
Trip highlights:
- In Nizwa, visit the 17th century Nizwa Fort
- traditional souq (market)
- Jabal Akhdar, literally translated as the “Green Mountain “
Activities:
- Backpacking
Accommodations:
From 8:00am – expected to return by 5:00pm Lunch picnic or at local restaurant (Maximum 4 passengers per car).
What's included?
Not Included
Transportation to the trip starting point. First night accommodations. Airport transfers. Shuttles to/from hotels other than our host hotel. Insurance of any kind. Optional guide gratuities. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Items of a personal nature.
Consider as you sign up
Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
Trip Price
Trip Costs:
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No. of pax |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Price p.p OMR |
150 |
80 |
65 |
60 |
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16
Dec
Nizwa and the Grand Canyon (Tourism Sand Gates)
Trip Overview:
In Nizwa, visit the 17th century Nizwa Fort, located in the city center and surrounded by the traditional souq (market), where the locals trade in various merchandises, from vegetables to jewelry. Then, We will proceed to of the sun), the highest pick in Oman at over 3000 m. Along the steep and windy Jabal Shams (the mountain road leading to the top of the mountain , you will discover small villages hiding within the mountains rocks and a walk in the cool atmosphere of the mountain then reach the incredible Grand Canyon , where you can enjoy Visit view point at Al Hamra.
Trip highlights:
- In Nizwa, visit the 17th century Nizwa Fort,
- traditional souq (market)
- Jabal Shams
- Grand Canyon
- Al Hamra.
Activities:
- Backpacking
Accommodations:
From 8:00am – expected to return by 5:00pm Lunch picnic or at local restaurant
Maximum 4 passengers per car.
What's included?
Not Included
Transportation to the trip starting point. First night accommodations. Airport transfers. Shuttles to/from hotels other than our host hotel. Insurance of any kind. Optional guide gratuities. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Items of a personal nature.
Consider as you sign up
Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
Trip Price
Trip Costs:
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No. of pax |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Price p.p OMR |
150 |
80 |
65 |
60 |
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16
Dec
Nizwa, a step in the past (by Tourism Sand Gates)
Trip Overview:
We will reach Nizwa driving through Hajar Mountain via Fanja. A photo stop is planned at Birkat al Mawza, an old village where the houses, built long ago in the pure Omani traditions, are still well conserved.
Visit the impressive 17th century fort and to the traditional souq, some of Nizwa’s main points of interest. After Nizwa, we will proceed to Bahla, where the pre – Islamic fort is part of the UNESCO Worldwide culture heritage. The fort is for now closed for renovation). Only a few kilometers away, we also visit the Jabrin fort, one of the finest and most gorgeous forts of Oman.
Trip highlights:
- Hajar Mountain via Fanja.
- A photo stop is planned at Birkat al Mawza
- 17th century fort and to the traditional souq
- Bahla, where the pre – Islamic fort is part of the UNESCO Worldwide culture heritage
- Jabrin fort, one of the finest and most gorgeous forts of Oman.
Activities:
- Backpacking
Accommodations:
Starting at 08:00 – expected to return by 17:00 hrs
Friday starting time is 07:00 hrs
What's included?
Not Included
Transportation to the trip starting point. First night accommodations. Airport transfers. Shuttles to/from hotels other than our host hotel. Insurance of any kind. Optional guide gratuities. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Items of a personal nature.
Consider as you sign up
Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
Trip Price
Trip Costs:
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No. of pax |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Price p.p OMR |
135 |
70 |
60 |
50 |
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31
Mar
Birkat ALMauz-Jebel AKhdar-Full day Tour by (Tijwal Majan)
Trip Overview:
The drive to Al-Hajjar mountains will start in a beautiful small village called “Birkat al Mauz” which means: surrounded by date and banana trees. We will drive up to around 2000 m above sea level enjoying a stunning view of “Jebel Akhdar” or the “green mountain”. The mountain is well known fruit orchards which you find to be laid out in terraces along the slopes irrigated by Falaj, a traditional water irrigation system
Trip highlights:
- Pickup and drop from hotel.
- Professional English speaking tour guide.
- Birkat AL Mauz village.
- Jebel Akhdar farms and villages.
Note: normal drivers that can speak intermediate English are available for 51 OMR and 53 OMR for offer two and three respectively
Activities:
- Backpacking
Accommodations:
6 hours for 60 OMR
What's included?
Not Included
Transportation to the trip starting point. First night accommodations. Airport transfers. Shuttles to/from hotels other than our host hotel. Insurance of any kind. Optional guide gratuities. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Items of a personal nature.
Consider as you sign up
Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
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31
Mar
Nizwa-ALHamra-Full day Tour by (Tijwal Majan)
Trip Overview:
Starting from Nizwa, the old capital of Oman, we will walk around the old souq of Nizwa and listen to the fascinating history of Nizwa Fort. This region has a very long and powerful history. In fact, we will see that in a photo stop at the UNESCO world heritage site: “Falaj Daris” meaning water that runs through a channel dug in the earth we will then visit Al Hoota cave, which is estimated to be over 2 million years old! Al Hoota cave is located at the foot of Jabal Shams – the highest mountain of the country!
Finally, we will explore the old village of Al Hamra at the foot of the hills, and walk through date plantations and old ruins
Trip highlights:
- Pickup and drop from hotel.
- Professional English speaking tour guide.
- Private car tour.
- Tour around major highlights of Nizwa city.
- Al Hoota cave entrance ticket.
- Refreshments.
- Bahla Fort entrance ticket.
- Misfat al Abriyeen village.
Activities:
- Backpacking
Accommodations:
6 hours for 58 OMR
What's included?
Not Included
Transportation to the trip starting point. First night accommodations. Airport transfers. Shuttles to/from hotels other than our host hotel. Insurance of any kind. Optional guide gratuities. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Items of a personal nature.
Consider as you sign up
Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
