OMAN · MOUNTAIN TOURS IN OMAN
Jebel Akhdar is terraced villages and rose fields at 2,000 metres; Jebel Shams is a canyon rim you walk a ledge path around. Both need a 4x4 to get up. These 15 say which peak each tour actually reaches and how long the road takes.
Explore Nizwa Fort, its traditional souq, Birkat Al Mouz, and Jebel Akhdar on a full-day Oman tour with lunch from Muscat.
“The tour guide was amazing explained everything to us and the history of Nizwa also made sure we had water and lunch”
Review of Oman’s private Nizwa and Jebel Shams tour, with forts, souqs, mountain villages, canyon views, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“This was an amazing tour, we had a great time. Hamood a great guide very experienced. I would recommend this excursion.”
Review of Salalah’s eastern mountain safari, with Wadi Darbat, Taqah, Jabal Samhan, beaches, caves, dunes, costs, and practical tips.
“Most beautyful stops to look over the amazing countryside in the moutains and at the beaches. The driver told us much about the people and their life and habits.”
Review of Oman’s private Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar tour, with forts, souqs, mountain views, 4WD transport, guide tips, and honest value advice.
“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, Read more”
Review of Salalah’s East Side tour, covering Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, baobabs, Taqa, Mirbat dunes, costs, and tips.
“Awesome day seeing the sites around Salalah. Our guide Muhammad Ali was so funny and very informative. He took his time explaining everything to us and making sure we were comfortable the whole time. Would highly recommend.”
Visit Nizwa Fort, shop the souq, enjoy local food, and see Oman’s Grand Canyon on a long but rewarding day trip from Muscat.
“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.”
Review of Muscat’s Jebel Akhdar and Nizwa 4x4 tour, with fort, souq, falaj channels, mountain views, lunch, value, and practical tips.
“The trip is definitively worth as just the very landscape which will roll before the eyes is unimaginable. Nizwa with its fort is a must-see as they are the villages perked on the Jebel Akhdar mountains at 2000m altitude where roses and pomegranates are farmed. After a tasteful lunch, the trip finished with a visit to the impressive Aflaj Irrigation Systems. Our guide was Mohammed, an immensely kind and cultivated young man with a smooth & pleasant driving style.”
Explore Salalah’s Jabal Samhan, Darbat waterfall, baobab trees, sinkhole, and caves on a private six to eight hour mountain 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.”
Review of a private Muscat tour to Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souq, Birkat Al Mouz, and Jebel Akhdar, with practical tips and value advice.
“We were looking for a suitable Oman tour for the family to see some of the main tourist attractions on offer.”
Review of a private Muscat tour to Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar, with forts, souks, mountain views, village ruins, and practical booking advice.
“We had a great and emotional experience with a super guide and driver - until now the best of our Oman trip!”
Review of a private Muscat day trip to Nizwa and Jabal Shams, with souq shopping, Nizwa Fort, mountain views, transport, value, and tips.
“Good full day tour of Nizwa fort and market and the grand canyon. Good views and histories. Enjoyed it.”
Explore Nizwa Fortress, the souq, Birkat Al Mouz, Amouage and Jabal Akhdar on a flexible private day trip from Muscat.
“Amazing day! We loved the tour! Our guide Youssef was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made us feel very comfortable and shared alot about Oman with us. Every stop was perfectly timing and beautiful! Highly recommend this tour! Thanks again Youssef😊”
Review of Oman’s private Nizwa and Jebel Shams tour, with fort, souq, Al Hamra, mountain views, transport, price, and practical tips.
“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”
Review of a private Oman day trip from Muscat to Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar, and Birkat Al Mouz, with practical advice on price, timing, and value.
“Wonderful experience to be in the beautiful landscape, for the first time to get closer about how people life and work now and in the past. Highly recommend the tour and the agent/team, they’re professional and taking care.”
Review of East Salalah Mountain Safari: Wadi Darbat, Taqah, Samhan Mountain, caves, sinkholes, baobabs, and practical booking tips.
“A friend and I had heard that the Salalah area was worth a visit even before the true Khareef season so decided to try it. On the second day of our trip we took the tour, and very much enjoyed it. Our driver Amin was great. He was friendly, helRead more”
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