Muscat: Full-Day 4WD Tour to Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar & Birkat Al Mouz
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Muscat, Oman
- 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Transfers by comfortable Land Cruiser or similar 4x4 vehicle
- Unlimited bottled water to keep you hydrated throughout the day
- Local, freshly prepared lunch
- Knowledgeable guide fluent in English and Arabic and Hindi
- Coffee/Karak Chai with cookie on the way back
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
One day before the tour, one of our team members will contact you to confirm your exact pickup time. On the morning of the tour, your guide will also get in touch with you before arriving at your pre-confirmed accommodation.
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Nizwa Souq
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Nizwa Fort Oman
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Jebel Akhdar
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Birkat Al Mouz
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 33 reviews
Tarannum_Z, Apr 2026
Best experience ever. Nizwa is full of culture and lots to see. The views at Jebel Akhdar were immaculate, our driver Muhammad knew all the best spots for good pictures. We also had fresh rose season so made the experience even better. Our driver also took us to see the hundreds of thousands of date palms which was so beautiful to see! Pictures do not do justice at all
Afzal_P, Apr 2026
Amazing jam packed day with so much variety to keep us well entertained and opportunities for a whole stack of pictures. The tour gave us a lovely cultural feel and spectacular views of the mountain, the visit to the village was lovely, walking along the narrow path smelling those roses, we definitely won't forget, like the rest of the trip. The Turkish food provided certainly hit the spot.
Our guide Mohammad was superb, making us all feel super welcome and always checking if he could do anything more for us, loved our conversations and what a driver!
Lee_W, Feb 2026
Long day of excellent site seeing - with a first class guide; perfect getaway from Muscat into the beautiful mountains
Olessia_S, Feb 2026
Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the different places we visited. Great experience!
Pratik_G, Feb 2026
We had an amazing time during our full day trip to Nizwa , Jabel Akthar ans Barkat Al Mouz. Our tour guide Essa was very experienced. Explained us minute details of Nizwa , its history , gave informative tour. The Jabel Akthar views were amazing and hike between the villages was memorable experience. We were mesmerised by the ancient irrigation system of Barkat Al Mouz..
The lunch was amazing Mandi Chicken Rice with Karak Chai on our way back. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone. And if you get Essa as your tour guide consider yourself lucky..
Winnie_H, Feb 2026
My friend and I had an amazing time visiting Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar & Birkat Al Mouz with our tour guide Ismaili. Ismaili is the best - so kind, welcoming, knowledgable, and genuine. We started the tour visiting the Nizwa Central Souq. I loved the variety of items for sale and how store owners are not waving you into their stores. Next, we visited the Nizwa Fort. I loved learning about the history, defense areas, and different rooms. Then, our tour guide Ismaili kindly treated us to karak tea nearby the fort. Afterward, we ate lunch at a restaurant on the way to Jebel Akhdar. We walked to a couple of viewpoints of Jebel Akhdar, and the viewpoints were magnificent! After, the tour guide drove us to Birkat Al Mouz. He showed us a couple of aflaj (open channels) and around 50 abandoned houses. The ruins looked really cool, and we were able to hike up to see the town from higher up. On the drive back, Ismaili treated us to more karak tea or coffee. What an amazing day. The tour guide also shared photos he took of us during the tour. I highly recommend booking a tour with Ismaili!
Javier_S, Feb 2026
This tour has a maximum of 5 people at most due to government regulations regarding 4WD to go up the green mountains. The tour guide was friendly and explained to my small group the details and gave us plenty of time to roam about the fortress and souq. I will highly recommend this tour as Nizwa is a MUST go in Oman as Nizwa fort is really beautiful and well maintained!!!
Radhika_K, Feb 2026
Full day Nizwa trip with veteran guide Mohammed Suleman Al Ismaili was a great adventure.
Nizwa fort is interesting to explore for an authentic Omani experience. We were fortunate to witness a lively musical performance by a group of sombre men dressed in traditional Omani clothes singing songs of valour within the fort.
In this tour, a trip to the Nizwa museum is NOT included which is a pity since many fellow travellers told us that was something we missed. Perhaps the tour planners could consider reducing the redundant 45 mins duration in the Nizwa souq & utilize it in the museum. The drive to jabel Akhdar was smoother than we expected & our guide encouraged us to hike across the canyon to the other side - that was exhilarating! On the way we crossed the famed terraced farms of roses & pomegranates which were in pruning stage & yet to achieve full blooming beauty. Nevertheless we enjoyed the 40 minute walk even though my sis & I are far from fit ! The path is not steep but there are some narrow parts which one may find scary. Enroute we crossed a guesthouse
“ Hanging Terraces ” which is an old traditional Omani home converted into a hotel - it offers good views of the canyon & if you request the owner you can go in for some pics!
The lunch at jabel akhdar was superb - it’s a good idea to take a lunch included plan.
Are Nizwa & jabel akhdar worth an overnight stay ? Not really in my opinion . The canyon is relatively small & Nizwa is quite a sleepy town - we were happy to be back in our comfortable Muscat hotel without the hassle of displacement.
A shout out to our very pleasant & patient guide Mo - the cherry on the cake was when he took us to a lovely sunset point as a surprise treat. Being part of a small group tour, we came away from Nizwa with lovely memories of 2 new travel friends.
Colin_N, Jan 2026
A great day out, our guide Nabeel was very knowledgeable. It's a 2 hour journey and we slept all the way back.
Kikuyo_H, Jan 2026
Our trip which included stopping at the Nizwa Souq to buy various delicious dates, to visiting the awesome Nizwa Fort, experiencing the wonderful view of Green Mountain and ending with the ancient farming water ducts of Aflaj made for a most enduring and memorable trip for us. Our guide and driver Aiman was superb and his stories were really interesting and educational. We had a wonderful day!
MICHIRU_W, Jan 2026
It was a fantastic tour and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide, Aiman, was able to tailor the tour to suit our needs. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Nizwa.
Joe_H, Jan 2026
We had a full day seeing some of the wonderful aspects of Oman our guide Mahmood ensured that we had the best experience possible, he could not do enough for us he was excellent.
Ishrat_M, Dec 2025
We had an excellent driver for the day-Saeed. He did a wonderful job of driving us and making us feel comfortable and welcome. He couldn’t do enough for us.
We were provided with a lovely karak chai on our drive to Nizwa. Saeed knew all the great photo stops and view points and made sure we saw them all. Lunch was amazing, a basic restaurant with great food and service.
Can’t recommend this company enough, especially Saeed. Thank you.
Carina_S, Dec 2025
We booked the Nizwa tour with Zahrat Muscat Tours LLC through Viator, and it exceeded all our expectations.
We traveled as a family with two children, and from the very first moment our guide, Mr. Mohammed, made us feel incredibly welcome and well taken care of. We never felt like “just tourists”, rather like honored guests.
The tour was not only about visiting beautiful places (the Nizwa Fort and the souq are truly impressive), but also about experiencing authentic Omani hospitality and culture. Mr. Mohammed was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and very thoughtful toward our children, which made the whole day relaxed and enjoyable for everyone.
This was a memorable and meaningful experience, and one of the highlights of our trip to Oman.
Highly recommended for families and anyone looking for a personal, high-quality tour experience.
Jennifer_F, Dec 2025
This is an incredible excursion. You will travel to see a souk, Nizwa Fort, lunch up in the mountains, gaze down into the valley and a surprise viewpoint before heading back to Muscat
Our tour guide, Adbullah was extremely polite and knowledgeable, pointing out details that I would have missed. An excellent tour guide!
Maria_K, Dec 2025
Tour to Nizwa was awesome, the fortress is like a cool maze to explore with hidden rooms and amazing panorama from the top. The village located in mountain valley has amazing scenery with stunning views. The tour was perfectly timed with a great mix of culture and nature. We never felt rushed, and each stop was super interesting. Our guide M. Sulaiman was fantastic, he is a local and knows so much about the area which made everything feel more personal and real. Definitely recommend this tour if you want a blend of history and breathtaking views
Rozina_E, Dec 2025
M Sulaiman our guide was exceptional! We had a wonderful experience. He was knowledgeable patient and very attentive.
Janette_R, Dec 2025
Absolutely brilliant trip made extra special by our guide Hisham who was not only extremely knowledgeable but very accommodating taking so many photos of the other people on the tour. He was patient, friendly & helpful .
So nice to see & understand some of Omans culture, history & beautiful scenery
Chris_M, Dec 2025
Great day trip with Isham(I hope I spelled this right) to Nizwa and the green mountains. It was great to have a small group tour, literally five of us and a guide and it was a really good time. Enjoyed all of the sites and learning about Omani heritage along the way. Would definitely recommend as a trip while in Oman.
Annabel_G, Dec 2025
It’s a versatile trip packed with history, nature and culture; a perfect day spent outside of Muscat. We were a group of five, ranging from 21 months to 82 years old, and all loved it!
Tom_M, Nov 2025
A fantastic day exploring Nizwa and the mountains. Mohammed was our expert driver and guide for the day. He was knowledgeable, relaxed, friendly and very attentive. Highly recommend this trip.
Helen_A, Oct 2025
An amazing exploration of the mountains, history and tastes of Oman. Mohammed was our expert guide and driver for a full day of varied activities.
We thoroughly enjoyed the colour, tastes and smells of the Nizwa market followed by a walk through the well restored Nizwa Fort. The hour long drive up to the Jebel Akhdar mountains on excellent but steep roads was well worth the spectacular view from the top and the cooler temperature. After lunch we travelled back down the mountain to Birkat Al Mouz to view the falaj system and walked through a date plantation.
Our guide was relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable.
Craig_P, Oct 2025
Enjoyed the variety of the trip and history of Oman given. Hisham was an excellent guide. Enjoyed the Souq, fort and going up into the mountains.
Sara_C, Sep 2025
It is a fun and relaxing day trip to see some of the best scenery in Oman!
Everything is very smooth and the team is super communicative. The vehicle is comfortable and clean. Mohammad is also very attentive and check on us regularly to see if we need breaks.
I would recommend this tour to everyone!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Sara,
We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Mohammad’s efforts.
Hope to welcome you again soon in Oman,
– Zahrat Muscat Tours
DarioUgoMaria_M, Mar 2026
A wonderful day pampered by the cares of our guide who with sympathy made us see the beauties of these places also complying with our small requests
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