Muscat: Green Mountain with Castle, Fossil & Villages Tour
ID: GYG1318179-2014580
Catégorie:
Pays: Oman
Durée du projet:
09:00 horaires
Description
Explore Jebel Akhdar on a private tour from Muscat. Visit Bayt Ar Ridaydah Castle, enjoy panoramic views from Diana’s Viewpoint, and explore the charming villages of Al Suwjara and Wadi Bani Habib.
Begin your journey with a comfortable pickup from anywhere in the Muscat area in a private 4WD vehicle.
Along the way, visit the historic Bayt Ar Ridaydah Castle, located at the foot of the mountains, where you can explore traditional Omani architecture and learn about the region’s history.
Continue your scenic mountain drive to Jebel Akhdar and stop at the famous Diana’s Viewpoint, named after Princess Diana, where you can enjoy panoramic views over deep canyons and dramatic mountain landscapes. Discover ancient marine fossils naturally found in the rocks of the mountain area, showing that this region was once under the sea millions of years ago.
Visit a local Soap & Fragrance Factory to learn about traditional Omani products made from rose water, herbs, and natural mountain ingredients. During the rose season, the area is especially beautiful with blooming terraces and the scent of fresh roses in the air.
Enjoy a lunch stop at a local restaurant (optional) or bring your own meal and relax surrounded by mountain scenery.
Explore the charming old villages of Al Suwjara and Wadi Bani Habib, known for their abandoned stone houses, traditional falaj irrigation systems, terraced farms, walnut trees, pomegranates, and peaceful mountain atmosphere. Experience part of the famous Three Village Walk, where you can enjoy easy walking paths with incredible views of the valleys and villages.
On the way back, stop at Birkat Al Mouz Old Village, one of Oman’s most beautiful oasis villages, surrounded by palm plantations and ancient mud houses. Visit the Banana Coffee Shop area, where you can relax with Omani coffee while enjoying views of the date plantations and traditional falaj irrigation channels. See the historic Al Katmyn Irrigation System and enjoy beautiful viewpoints overlooking Birkat Al Mouz before driving back to Muscat.
Faits saillants
- Discover "The Green Mountain” with Marine Fossils
- Visit the historic Bayt Ar Ridaydah Castle at the foot of the mountains
- Enjoy panoramic views from Diana’s Viewpoint, named after Princess Diana
- Explore the charming old villages of Al Suwjara and Wadi Bani Habib
- Relax with Omani coffee while enjoying views of the date plantations
Langues
INCLUS
- Private 4WD vehicle transport with Fuel and Parking Fees
- Visit to Soap & Fragrance Factory
- Local Taxes
- Omani Tour Guide English and Arabic speaking
- Pick up and drop off
- Water
NON INCLUS
- All personal things
- Entrance Fee Bayt Ar Ridaydah Castle (to be paid on site)
- Entrance Fee Visit to Al Suwjara (to be paid on site)
- Lunch budget 5 OMR per person (to be paid on site)
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.