8-Hour Tour of Nakhal and Bilad Sayt's Highlights
Highlights
Muscat
nature, trekking, cultural
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Explore the famous Nakhal Fortress lying at the foothills of a small village before driving through the village of Nakhal to reach the hot springs. Dip your feet in the hot water, and continue to Wadi Bani Awf to marvel at the beautiful scenery, cliffs, and canyons. Return to Muscat after making a stop at the village of Bilad Sayt.
Itinerary
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Nakhal Fort – Nakhal Hotspring – Wadi Bani Awf – Bilad Sayt – Muscat
- Leaving Muscat in the morning, then continue towards the famous Nakhal fortress, which lies at the foothills of the mountains in a nice small village which grows extensive date palm plantations. This magnificent 350 years old fortress rises out of the mountain rock, towering high above the ancient village as if still warning would-be attackers of its ominous strength It has witnessed many battles and is packed full of hidden escape routes and secret passages.
- After the fortress, we will drive through the old Village of Nakhal to the hot springs. Here, you will find a beautiful small green Wadi. The small river in the Wadi has hot spring water, in which you can bathe your feet. You will see lots of locals here, who come to have a walk in the warm river water, then next stop to Wadi Bani Awf, which offers some of the best off-road driving you experience in Oman – with beautiful scenery and stunning cliffs and canyons throughout. The route connects several villages, including the scenic Bilad Sayt village. It is a stunning village in picturesque surroundings that should be part of anyone’s checklist of places to visit when coming to Oman.
- Then, in the afternoon time drive back to Muscat.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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