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Full Day Private Nizwa/Jebel Akhdar

Name: Full Day Private Nizwa/Jebel Akhdar
Brand: Sunshine Tours Oman
SKU: 325139P5
Price: 187.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (106 reviews)

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8 hours
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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Overview

Exploring Oman’s mountains and interior involves negotiating difficult terrain. On this private tour from Muscat to Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar—the latter called the Green Mountain—there’s no need to worry about driving, with a driver-guide with good local knowledge at the wheel. Traveling from Muscat by climate-controlled 4WD, you’ll be whisked around Nizwa, Oman’s old capital; visit its fort and souk, and climb Jebel Akhdar for stupendous views and glimpses of remote villages.

See Oman’s old capital of Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar on private tour from Muscat
Avoid having to drive unfamiliar roads and ensure you don’t miss any sights
Roam Nizwa Fort, delve into its souk, and soak in views from Jebel Akhdar
Door-to-door 4WD transport with driver guide for insight you’d miss alone

What's Included

bottled water during the tour
Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/airport/port (Muscat Area)
Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
4wd vehicle / comfortable
Nizwa Fort Entry Ticket
Fuel

Lunch
Air Ticket
Visa

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 AM

What To Expect

Nizwa Fort Oman

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Nizwa Souk

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Birkat Al Mouz Ruins

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jebel Akhdar

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Operated by Sunshine Tours Oman

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

106 reviews

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Highly recommended

Susan_H, Mar 2024

Great day out visiting Nizwa - the fort and castle were very interesting - and Jabal Akhdar with its awesome views. Our guide Amir made the trip very enjoyable. He gave us insights into the history and culture of his country as well as guiding us through the various sites and answering our many questions with patience and humour.

Response from Host, May 2024

Hello, Greetings from Sunshine Tours Oman. Thank you once again for trusting Sunshine Tours Oman and for giving us a perfect rating. We had the pleasure of showing you the country's traditional culture, history, and beauty. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for your next visit to Oman. Sunshine Tours Oman info@sunshinetoursoman.com +96892830836 / +9689696481

A Day Out to Nizwa and the Jebel Akhdar

Pat_H, Feb 2024

A great experience with Hamood, firstly Nizwa visiting the fort and the souk, then heading up into the Jebel Akhdar. The drive, up and down the Jebel was interesting in itself, but the scenery was all worthwhile. Hamood went beyond expectations in terms of knowledgeable discussion and time commitment.

Jebel akhdar is a must visit when in Oman

Sanaya_D, Jan 2024

Nizwa Fort and jebel akhdar both were the highlights of the tour. At Nizwa souq our guide and driver Nabhan was ensuring that we buy the genuine products of Oman. He recommended the right shops. At jebel akhdar we stopped at a restaurant for lunch which had an amazing view point. He was extremely patient with us despite our frequent photo stops and selfie. He exhibited good knowledge of history not just of nizwa but also he knew everything about muscat and Oman.

Response from Host, May 2024

Wonderful

gianna_m, Dec 2023

Visit Nizwa has been very interesting. The guide Mohammed very professional. Thanks for a fantastic trip!

Response from Host, May 2024

Enchanting Oman: A Cultural Odyssey with Ahmad – Forts, Souqs, and Natural Wonders

ASEL_V, Nov 2023

Our recent private tour of Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar in Oman was an extraordinary experience, leaving us in awe of the rich history and breathtaking landscapes. Our guide, Ahmad, was not only exceptionally kind but also a wealth of knowledge, making the journey even more memorable. Exploring Nizwa Fort and Nizwa Souq was amazing, with the historical charm of the fort and the vibrant atmosphere of the Souq leaving us captivated. Along the way, we enjoyed delicious coffee, tea, date syrup, and the exquisite halwa dessert, adding delightful flavors to our cultural exploration. Also bought many of these delights to go to share with family and friends. The tour also took us to Jebel Akhdar, offering mesmerizing views from magnificent mountains. The final stop at Falaj Al Khatmeen, a water irrigation marvel of 500 years, was truly fascinating. The comfort of the 4x4 vehicle added to the overall enjoyment. Highly recommend this tour for those seeking an immersive blend of history, culture, and culinary delights. Thank you Ahmad!!! May Allah bless you.

Response from Host, May 2024

Amazing day trip and highly recommend

Malcolm_F, Nov 2023

Amazing day out with Ahmed. Picked up from the port gate and we did a round trip of over 400kms. First stop Ahmed bought us Omani tea and Omani Egg and Cheese Flatbreads (Ragag Ma Beed Wa Jibne) … the tea was hot and sweet and the flatbreads yummy. Onto Nizwa Souk and fort. We bought some spices and the freshest walnuts we have ever had. Many interesting stalls/shops to visit. Nizwa Fort is an interesting and worthwhile attraction to visit. We then drove up Jebel Akdhar and now understand why a 4x4 is required! Ahmed’s driving skills were superb! Wonderful viewpoint. On our return to the ship we stopped at a local shopfront to buy shawarma. Tasty and fresh. We would thoroughly recommend this tour and our driver/guide Ahmed. We learnt a lot about Oman and we would love to visit and stay longer to explore more of this beautiful and friendly country.

Response from Host, May 2024

A day to remember !

Katharine_A, Nov 2023

Adil our guide was waiting for us when we arrived from the Cruise ship and gave us a warm welcome. On the drive to Nizwa Fort he gave us information about the sights we were going past . We then had a very interesting visit to the souk and Fort Nizwa and tried a local delicacy cooked for us . He then drove us up into the spectacular mountains. He was a very careful driver tackling the twists of the steep road . The views were fantastic. We enjoyed a great local meal at a restaurant high in the mountains. On the return we visited the UNESCO irrigation system . We were then brought back in good time for the ship to sail. Thank you Abdil for a wonderful day to remember.

Response from Host, May 2024

Great tour with an amazing driver

Kevin_Y, Nov 2023

Nabhan was an amazing guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable and patient and attentive to all our needs. The tour itself was great too and visited amazing spots and hard to find spots. Greatly recommended and the sunshine tours were good with communication.

Response from Host, May 2024

Comfortable way to see great sights!

Thomas_B, Nov 2023

Picked up from our hotel by Nabwan in a very comfortable SUV I slept the drive to Nizwa! A fascinating fort and market town and then followed by a trip to the mountains and the canyons. Our guide was fantastic informative and helpful where we could go at a pace of our choosing to see the must see sights when near Muscat.

Response from Host, May 2024

Not to be missed

NathanA, Oct 2023

Watching a lady deftly prepare the Omani egg and cheese flatbreads at the Nizwa Fort ( ragag ma need na jibne) with a drizzle of honey was a highlight . Similar to the South Indian dosa except that the dough here uses wheat flour. This thanks to our amazing guide Ali who pointed out a lot of details that we might otherwise have missed

Response from Host, May 2024

Just Amazing

Hanifa_H, Oct 2023

The guide, Abdul Majeed’s hospitality and the mosque visit was amazing. The seaside visit contrasting with the hilly land as we drove by was so relaxing.

Response from Host, May 2024

Fantastic Tour

Aakash_K, Aug 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed the drive up to Nizwa and the actual sites we visited were even more amazing. The fort, old ruins, the farms, the green mountains, the irrigation system, every sites and views was worth this tour. Once again Hamood from Oman Landscape tours made sure we had a great time. We highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you Sunshine Tours!

WesOvre, Jan 2023

Sunshine Tours, Muscat Oman. Very good trip to Nizwa! Date Souk and the souvenir shops very interesting, fortress is very historical.

Response from Host, May 2024

Wonderful tour

Denise_K, Oct 2022

This tour was a great experience. Juma was a very polite and generous guide and a very careful driver. We learned many interesting facts about Oman and its people. Highly recommended.