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Jebel Akhdar tour with a local touch

Muscat, Oman

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Your journey will start at 08.30 am from your hotel/selected location. The tour guide will take you on the road to the Jebel Akhdar mountain.Your first stop will be at an ancient village called Birkat Al Mauz. You will enjoy a walk through the lush green dates plantations. The journey continues to Jebel Akhdar, meaning the green mountain, which is famous for its temperate cool climate and tropical fruit orchards typically laid out terrace style along the slopes of mountains. Next, you will visit Wadi Bani Habib, where you will find traditional clay houses and good hikes. Take the time to walk through the hills and cherish the valley views.After that, you will visit a local house in Jebel Akhdar, where you’ll experience local hospitality and enjoy a typical Omani lunch with Omani coffee. The day will end with the transfer back to your hotel in Muscat.

What to remember

Important info

It's recommended to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes but you must be respectful of the country's rules (no exposure of shoulders and knees for adults, no transparent clothes, etc). In case of any particular need for the trekking please take your own personal care items
Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator at least 48 hours before departure. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
Your belongings are your own responsibility and the local operator is not responsible for any lost belongings during the trip
Please note that the tour could be subjected to any unpredicted change during the Ramadan period. However, the local tour provider will be always ready to support the guests and guarantee the best services as possible. Furthermore, the tour will not be available on the religious holidays established by the Oman law (ex.: Eid days)
The local operator takes no responsibility for any damage, loss, accident, sickness, injury, or death that the guests may suffer or incur arising out of the tour and activities and/or in connection with the contract with and/or the operator of any activities

What's included

Private guide and driver. Private 4x4 vehicle for a full day. Mineral Bottles of water on board. Lunch in a local house. Private tour. Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Alcoholic drinks. Additional food and drinks. Tips (optional). Health/travel insurance

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Enjoy your journey to Jebel Akhdar mountain. Visit Birkat Al Mauz village and Wadi Bani Habib. Experience local hospitality and have a typical Omani lunch with Omani coffee

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance

Provider

AFAQ Travel & Tourism

Meeting Point

Pickup service is included from any hotel in Muscat or from Muscat airport. Please re-confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You will find their contact details on the voucher after booking.