Oman · MOUNTAIN TOURS

The 15 Best Mountain Tours in Oman

93 tours  ·  from $19

The Hajar runs the length of the north and the Dhofar hills close the south. These 15 cover Jebel Shams, Jebel Akhdar and the Salalah safaris, priced by day and clear about which need a 4x4.

From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Tour with Lunch - Nizwa Souq: dates, halwa, silver, and daily life
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From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Tour with Lunch

1.Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 319 reviews · from $130Our pick

Travel from Muscat to Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar with an English-speaking guide such as Khalil, Abdullah, Qais, or Mohammed. Visit Nizwa Souq and Fort, walk beside Birkat Al Mouz’s falaj channels, hike through mountain orchards, and enjoy lunch. Expect a long, scenic day with some walking and a $13 fort entry fee.

“The tour guide was amazing explained everything to us and the history of Nizwa also made sure we had water and lunch”

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Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Misfah Al Arbyeen-Jebel Shams - Private Full Day Tour - Nizwa Fort: Oman’s great defensive landmark
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Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Misfah Al Arbyeen-Jebel Shams – Private Full Day Tour

2.Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Misfah Al Arbyeen-Jebel Shams – Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · from $220Top rated

Travel from Muscat in a comfortable 4x4 with an English-speaking Omani guide to Nizwa Fort, the old souq, Al Hamra, Misfah Al Abriyeen, and Jebel Shams. Guides such as Hamood, Ali, Khalid, and Adil have been praised for safe driving, local insight, flexibility, and good humor. Expect long drives, mountain views, and a full day of Oman’s history and scenery.

“There are lots of tours on offer but make sure you choose Omani Landscape Tours! We had a most enjoyable day out with Yasser our guide and saw some amazing places. He was on time and is good company, fun, interesting and very knowledgeable . He’s a really nice guy and most importantly a safe driver. He answered our many questions, provided lots of water, helped us in the souk and took us to all the best places to take photos. We can definitely recommend this tour. Thank you Yasser and Omani Landscape Tours.”

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East Salalah Mountain Safari, Wadi Darbat, Beach, Camels, Dunes - Koofan Heritage House adds a small local detail
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East Salalah Mountain Safari, Wadi Darbat, Beach, Camels, Dunes

3.East Salalah Mountain Safari, Wadi Darbat, Beach, Camels, Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $45Best value

This 6 to 8 hour private tour takes you east of Salalah with an Omani guide such as Mohammed, Salem, Hamed, or Abdulaziz. Expect Taqah’s beach and castle, Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Tawi Atair, Wadi Hannah, the anti-gravity hill, and Mirbat’s dunes. Water is included, while meals, boating, and some entry fees cost extra.

“I visited in the last week of August. The tour guide Salim was super friendly and he stopped at various picturesque places, even out of the planned route on our request. There were five people in our group. The whole tour was amazing.”

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Full Day Private Nizwa/Jebel Akhdar - Nizwa Souq, dates, spices, and everyday trade
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Full Day Private Nizwa/Jebel Akhdar

4.Full Day Private Nizwa/Jebel Akhdar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $187

Travel from Muscat in a private, air-conditioned 4WD with an English-speaking Omani guide such as Said, Ahmed, Khalid, or Nabhan. Visit Nizwa Fort, the old souq, Birkat Al Mouz, Falaj Al Khatmeen, and Jebel Akhdar. The day runs about eight hours and includes pickup, fuel, water, and fort admission, but not lunch.

“Visit Nizwa has been very interesting. The guide Mohammed very professional. Thanks for a fantastic trip!”

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Nizwa & Jabel Akhder (Sharing) - Birkat Al Mouz, the oasis stop
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Nizwa & Jabel Akhder (Sharing)

5.Nizwa & Jabel Akhder (Sharing)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $189

Spend 8 to 9 hours traveling from Muscat to Nizwa and Jabal Akhdar with a professional guide. Visit Nizwa Fort and Souq, pause at Birkat Al Mouz, then climb to the Saiq Plateau for mountain views, terraces, and village scenery. Pickup, lunch, water, soft drinks, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“Abdullah is a very good tour guide and driver. He will make your tour in Oman a memoriable one! The travel company must be lucky to have a guide like hon!”

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Salalah: Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Baobab, Mirbat Sand Dune - Taqa begins with cliffs, castles, and coastal life
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Salalah: Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Baobab, Mirbat Sand Dune

6.Wadi Darbat, Jabal Samhan, Baobab, Mirbat Sand Dune

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 178 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $76

Travel east from Salalah with guides such as Adel, Mohammed Ali, Salim, and Tariq, combining Taqa’s old forts, Wadi Darbat, the Tawi Attair Sinkhole, Jabal Samhan, baobab trees, Gravity Hill, and Mirbat dunes. The full-day route covers the most stops, while the half-day option focuses on Taqa and Wadi Darbat. Boat rides, food, and entry tickets cost extra.

“Our guide Ali was incredible. So knowledgable and friendly to all. A real pleasure to spend the day out with group, stopping at a variety of spots to give you a taste of the area and country outside of your hotels. Our trip was outside of the rainy season, so perhaps an option to drive to a spot along the coast at the latter end of the trip to cool off some where?”

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From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip - The drive from Muscat to Nizwa
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From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip

7.Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · from $150

Travel from Muscat to Nizwa and Jebel Shams with an English-speaking guide. Visit the fort and souq, enjoy lunch, then ride into the Hajar Mountains for Grand Canyon views. Guides such as Ahmed, Mohammed, Abdullah, Omar, and Fahad are praised for safe driving, clear explanations, flexibility, and a friendly style.

“Khair was extremely informative and took care to ensure that we had an enjoyable trip. It was a highlight of our visit and I would 100% recommend.”

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Muscat: 4x4 Adventure Through Jebel Akhdar and Nizwa - Nizwa Fort: a strong first stop
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Muscat: 4×4 Adventure Through Jebel Akhdar and Nizwa

8.4×4 Adventure Through Jebel Akhdar and Nizwa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · from $130

Travel from Muscat in a comfortable Land Cruiser with a local English and Arabic-speaking guide. Visit Nizwa Fort and souq, climb Jebel Akhdar for rose and pomegranate terraces, then walk through Birkat Al Mouz and its UNESCO-listed falaj irrigation system. Lunch, water, coffee, and Karak chai are included.

“Our tour guide,Muhammad was kind,courteous, and considerate. 4 in the group, car was air conditioned and comfortable. Plenty of time allowed for each attraction, and lunch was good. We recommend this tour as a must see. Thanks Muhammad for a great day.”

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Mountain Safari Private Tour - Jabal Samhan at 2,100 meters
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Mountain Safari Private Tour

9.Mountain Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Take a private air-conditioned tour from Salalah with a guide such as Mohamed or Khalid. Visit Jabal Samhan, Wadi Darbat, Hasheer Agher’s baobab trees, Tawi Ateer Sinkhole, Teeq Cave, and an anti-gravity point. Bottled water is included, while lunch, entrance fees, and activities cost extra.

“We took a halfday Mountain safari tour. We really enjoyed it. Mohamed is a very good guide, very friendly, polite, well organised, carefull driver. He provided us lots of information about the nature, Oman culture, all we were curious about...we really recommend to take his servise.”

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Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Birkat Al Mouz-Jebel Akhdar - Private Full Day Tour - Nizwa Souq: a look at the everyday market
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Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Birkat Al Mouz-Jebel Akhdar – Private Full Day Tour

10.Nizwa Fort-Nizwa Souq-Birkat Al Mouz-Jebel Akhdar – Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $212

This private eight-hour trip links Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souq, Birkat Al Mouz, and Jebel Akhdar in one day. You get hotel, airport, or port pickup in the Muscat area, bottled water, fuel, a comfortable 4WD, and an English-speaking Omani guide. Guides such as Ahmed, Nasr, Moosa, Saif, Khalid, and Ameer have been assigned to past departures, with lunch purchased separately.

“We visited Nizwa, the former capital of Oman, and it was an exciting and enriching experience. Along the way, we learned fascinating bits of history, thanks to our tour guide Ahmed, who was incredibly patient, knowledgeable and attentive throRead more”

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Private Day-Tour in Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar - Nizwa Souq beside the castle
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Private Day-Tour in Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar

11.Private Day-Tour in Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $187

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking Omani guide on a private drive from Muscat to Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar. Visit Nizwa Fort and souq, walk among Birkat Al Mauz ruins and plantations, then stop at mountain viewpoints including Diana Point. Transport, water, and Muscat pickup are included, but lunch and the Nizwa Fort fee are extra.

“Musab was an amazing tour guide. We had a brilliant day visiting Nizwa and the surrounding area, and Musab made sure we saw lots of interesting sites off the beaten track. Would highly recommend.”

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Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman) - Nizwa Fort and Castle, Oman’s strongest history stop
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Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman)

12.Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $210

Leave Muscat at 8:00 am for Nizwa Souq, Nizwa Fort, and Jabal Shams, Oman’s great mountain canyon. Your private guide drives a 4WD, explains Omani history and culture, and can tailor the pace. Guides such as Ali, Salim, Fahad, Jamal, and Nasser have been praised for their kindness and local insight. Lunch and fort entry cost extra.

“Our,guide Jamal was knowledgeable friendly and polite. We got some great bargains ar Nizwa souj. Naval shams grand ca tin was just awesome . Nizwa fort is worth a visit. Great value for money for a 10 hour tour”

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AMOUAGE: Full Day Private Trip to Nizwa and Al Jabal Akhdar - Starting with Amouage perfume in Muscat
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AMOUAGE: Full Day Private Trip to Nizwa and Al Jabal Akhdar

13.AMOUAGE: Full Day Private Trip to Nizwa and Al Jabal Akhdar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 9 hours · from $170

Travel from Muscat to Nizwa and Jabal Akhdar in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Arabic-speaking guide. Visit the Amouage centre, Nizwa Souq, the 1650s fortress, Birkat Al Mouz and mountain viewpoints. Guides such as Yousef, Ahmed and Hamza are known for flexible timing, clear explanations and thoughtful service.

“Amazing day! We loved the tour! Our guide Youssef was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made us feel very comfortable and shared alot about Oman with us. Every stop was perfectly timing and beautiful! Highly recommend this tour! Thanks again Youssef😊”

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Full Day Private Tour to Nizwa and Jebel Shams from Muscat - Nizwa Fort: Oman’s interior power center
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Full Day Private Tour to Nizwa and Jebel Shams from Muscat

14.Full Day Private Tour to Nizwa and Jebel Shams from Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $203

Leave Muscat at 8:30 am for a private 4WD tour to Nizwa, Al Hamra, and Jebel Shams. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and explains the fort, souq, old village, and mountain views. Pickup is available from Muscat hotels, the port, or airport. Nizwa Fort entry and bottled water are included, but lunch is not.

“Amazing tour with Mr Khamfa , who is both the driver and guide . He maintained the car very well and has great driving skill , especially needed for this tour . The fort and the souk tour was really intuitive , Mr Khamfa knows a lot about history Read more”

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Private Day Trip to Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain) & Birkat Al Moz - Nizwa Fort, a close look at Omani defense and design
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Private Day Trip to Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain) & Birkat Al Moz

15.Private Day Trip to Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain) & Birkat Al Moz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $210

Travel from Muscat in a private 4WD with a local guide to Nizwa’s souq and fort, Jabal Akhdar’s fruit terraces, and Birkat Al Mouz’s old village and UNESCO-listed falaj channels. Guides including Fawzi, Jaffar, Ali, and Nasser have been praised for flexible timing, safe driving, and clear explanations of Omani culture.

“A very memorable experience with our tour guide Nasser Al Jabri. Starting the journey we were already discussing the history, culture, and traditions of Oman. He gave us a step by step plan of the every location. He also took us to locations Read more”

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