Great outdoors

Private tour to Al Hajar villages and to Al Hoota cave from Muscat with lunch

from

£330.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 8 hours to 9 hours

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Meal Included

Private Tour

Lunch

Do this because

Explore ancient villages in the Al Hajar mountains area
Enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant
Admire the magic world of the Al Hoota cave

What to expect

Enjoy a guided and private tour from Muscat to discover the magic world and ancient villages.

Start your day out at 8.30 AM and meet your guide. Leave for an adventurous tour in the Al Hajar Mountains area. Stop in Al Hamra, an old village located in a paradisiac oasis. Stroll through the grooves and ancient mud houses, that are surrounded by greeneries palm trees.

Then, move to Misfat Al Abriyeen, a unique village located 1,000 m above sea level on the mountain foothills surrounding the center of Al Hamra. Explore the old village on your own, and see its falaj system for water irrigation. Have a stop in one of the new modern coffe shops just opened in the historical houses. Make a lunch stop on the way and eat in a typical restaurant.

Continue your tour and reach the Al Hoota Cave, located at the foot of Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest mountain. It is the first and only show cave in the Arabian Peninsula, estimated to be over 2 million years old and with a total length of around 4.5 kilometers. Admire all the stalagmites, stalactites, and the magnificent lion of Al Hoota Cave, formed by mineral deposits as water drips into or moves through the cave system. Once re-emerged from this magical world, you will start your journey back to Muscat.

What's included

Bottles of mineral water on board
Entrance fees
Lunch
Private transportation
Private tour
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas

Where

Meeting point:

Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You'll find their contacts on the voucher.

What to remember

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
Please choose the tickets depending on your group size. Tickets for children and infants can be booked in addition the group
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)
Please note that the tour could be subjected to any unpredicted change due to covid19 restrictions and during the Ramadan period. However, the local tour provider will be always ready to support the guests and guarantee the best services possible. Furthermore, the tour will not be available on the religious holidays established by 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
If you wish a vegetarian option for the lunchbox, please select that during checkout

Provider

AFAQ Travel & Tourism

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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