Birkat Al Mouz Old Village-Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn - Jebel Akhdar - Al Suwjara Village
We depart Muscat drive to the foot of Jebel Akhdar, an old village called Birkat Al Mauz, from there we go up to Jebel Akhdar also known as the Green Mountain, Jebel Akhdar houses many fruit plantations and rose gardens.
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Birkat Al Mouz is a small town in wilayat Nizwa in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. Birkat Al Mouz is a located at the foothills of Jabal Akhdar so everyone who is going to Jabal Akhdar ends up passing through must pass to go through.
The Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman are ancient water channels from 500 AD located in the regions of Dakhiliyah, Sharqiyah and Batinah. However, they represent a type of irrigation system as old as 5000 years in the region named as Qanat or Kariz as originally named in Persia
Our next stop in Jebel Akhdar or they called the Green Mountain is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It rises toca height of 2,980 and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 meter above sea level
Al Suwjara Village started with one family.
The village is now divided into the old and the new. The new village is nearly 20 minutes hike away from the old one. Four-wheel cars can drive all the way to the new village but to access the old village, one must climb down one side of the mountain, cross a wooden bridge, and climb another to reach the old houses.
Cliff Guest House started with one room, then after three years cliff house become attractive for many travellers going to Jebel Akhdar, and then now they have 7 rooms and more for renovations with the mountain cliff view, its traditional old style built by stone from the mountain.
They have different suites, double room, and twin room they have the modernize bathroom and beds for the comfort of the guest. The food served are being cooked by Mohammed al Shu reiki family. The Cliff Guest House allows you to enjoy nature. Al Suwjara was more than 500 years old. Al Suwjara Village name from the trees Sugar founded in the village.
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PICK UP FROM AND DROP OFF AT THE HOTEL OR AIRPORT
EXPERIENCED ENGLISH-SPEAKING OMANI GUIDE (check for other languages)
4WD TRANSFERS IN AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE
ENTRANCE FEES TO ALL TOURIST PLACES AS PER ITINERARY
DRINKING BOTTLED WATER DURING THE TOUR
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* No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
* Most travelers can participate
* This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
* This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
I am a local Omani English speaking tour guide with a license registered at the Ministry of Tourism. I have 10 years classic tour experience with different nationalities. Will be my great pleasure to show my guests around my country and let you discover the nature, history, culture and Omani hospitality.
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$250/ per group
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