🇴🇲 Private Full Day Birkat Al Mouz & Al Suwjara Village Tour
Tour Type: Private Tour with English-speaking guide
Start & End Point: Muscat (hotel/airport/port)
Itinerary
08:00 AM – Pick-up from Muscat
Meet your driver/guide at your hotel/airport/port in Muscat. Begin your scenic drive towards the Nizwa region.
09:30 AM – Birkat Al Mouz Ruins (Stop: 2 hours)
Explore the abandoned village of Birkat Al Mouz, with its traditional mud-brick houses at the foot of Jebel Akhdar. Walk through the ruins and date plantations while enjoying the mountain backdrop.
11:30 AM – Falaj Irrigation System (Stop: 45 minutes)
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Al Falaj irrigation system, an ancient water management method still in use today. Learn how it sustained agriculture in Oman for centuries.
12:30 PM – Birkat Al Mouz (second stop: 30 minutes)
Enjoy a relaxed walk through the lush palm groves of Birkat Al Mouz, nourished by the falaj, and take in the tranquility of the oasis.
01:30 PM – Lunch Break (optional – not included)
Enjoy lunch at a local Omani restaurant or picnic style before heading up the mountains.
02:30 PM – Jebel Akhdar (Stop: 2 hours)
Continue your journey up to Jebel Akhdar (The Green Mountain), famous for its terraced farms, pomegranate and rose plantations, and cool mountain climate. Stop at viewpoints for breathtaking panoramas and explore the villages perched along the terraces.
04:30 PM – Al Suwjara Village
Drive to the remote Al Suwjara Village, located on the mountainside. Explore the stone houses, narrow alleys, and traditional farming terraces that reflect authentic Omani rural life.
05:30 PM – Scenic Drive Back to Muscat
Enjoy the mountain scenery on your return journey with photo stops along the way.
07:00 PM – Drop-off in Muscat
Arrive at your hotel/airport/port. End of tour.
✅ Inclusions
Private 4WD with professional driver/guide
Pick-up & drop-off in Muscat
Bottled water & soft drinks
❌ Exclusions
Lunch (optional add-on)
Personal expenses