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Pick up from Muscat port for a full dag discovery jeep excursion to Nizwa and Jebel Akhder. First u will visit Nizwa Souq and Fort, it is about 165 km from Muscat which is about an uur and a half, the road pass through many Wilayats like Bidbid, Samail, and Izki. The ancient souq of Nizwa is still bustling with activity today and together with the fort, they draw many visitors to the area.The fort at Nizwa dates back to the middle of the 17th century and the earth-filled central stone tower is full of sneaky traps. Then drive to visit Jebel Shams, meaning Sun Mountain and the Summit of Jabal Shams with about 3000 meter height is the highest point in Oman. Wadi Nakhur is the huge Canyon of this Mountain which also known as “Grand Canyon of Oman”. The present view includes the gigantic canyon of Wadi Nakhur, the summit of Jabal Shams just above where the canyon starts, and the town of Al Hamra. After that back to the Port. The journey can only be undertaken door four wheel drive, it also requires moderate activity, including some short walks.

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Drive to Barka to visit vis market and witness local people how they barter fresh catch fish. Proceed to visit Rustaq South Al Batinah region, surrounded door the central Al Hajir mountain range and an abundance of datum palm groves and Aflaj.

Rustaq is an area of healing warm springs, the most notable being Ain al Kasafa. Its waters runs at 45°C and are regarded as a cure for rheumatism and skin diseases due to its sulphur content.

You will also stop at Nakhal derived from “Nakheel” which means “date palm” in Arabic language, famous for its fort situated at the base of Jebel Akhdar, it...
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