Highlights
Activities
Highlights
– Explore the ancient Al Hamra Heritage Village and Bait Al Safa living history museum
– Enjoy a ride on an electric train into the depths of the stunning Al Hoota Cave
– Easy hike to admire Wadi Ghul’s unforgettable views of the Grand Canyon of Arabia
Description
Visit the ancient village and Bait Al Safa living history museum where locals demonstrate old Omani traditions in a restored 400-year-old mud-brick house. You will be encouraged to take a photo dressed in national costumes.
Standard Tour
–Minimum 1 guest
–Maximum 16 guests
Restrictions
–Minimum age is 1 years old.
–Not recommended for people with back problems.
–Not recommended for people with heart conditions.
Itinerary
Al Hamra Heritage Village:
Visit the ancient village and Bait Al Safa living history museum where locals demonstrate old Omani traditions in a restored 400-year-old mud-brick house. You will be encouraged to take a photo dressed in national costumes.
Misfat Al Abrieen:
A walk in a picturesque old mountain oasis with banana groves and garden terraces. It is possible to find famous Omani mountain honey here in one of the local shops.
Al Hoota Cave:
Take a ride on an electric train into the depths of the stunning cave to explore 2 million-year-old stalactite and stalagmite formations and admire this natural wonder in complete silence. It is 5km long and hosts a unique ecosystem with a number of lakes where endemic Bu Naseh blind fish swim. There is also a geological exhibition showcasing a variety of rocks and corals in the Visitors Center.
Jebel Shams:
Mountain of the Sun is part of Hajar Mountain range and at 2,997 meters is the highest point of Oman. Go on a short and easy hike to admire Wadi Ghul’s unforgettable views of the Grand Canyon of Arabia.