Lots of interesting villages, great views and exciting mountain climbs and walks. A few great Hotels as well make this a great weekend escape

This is a really spectacular area. Desert mountains, gorges, steep ravines, terraced agriculture, remote villages some lived in and some in ruins and stunning views etc. So much to see. The roses growing were quite beautiful in this rugged landscape. The road is modern and...More

Fantastic views, about 10 degrees cooler than the city, great hiking, nice camping. Make new friends (goats) and experience a wonderful part of Oman. You need a 4x4 to enter inside pass the police check points. The roads are steep and winding. Hike at the...More

The trip to Jebel Akbar is as good as being there. The ascent on the road is thrilling, the views amazing, giving you a completely different perspective of Oman. The view from the top into the canyon is an added bonus. We were driven in...More

We made a one day stop over and drove to the top of the mountain you must have a 4 x 4 otherwise the Omani police will not allow you to pass. There are rental vehicles in a village leading to the base of the...More

Visiting the Jebel Khadr is a must if you stay in or near Nizwa. Go at Birkhat Al-Mauz if you do not have a 4wd and you can hire a guide to go up the mountain. One needs a 4wd to go up.

We began our walk from Aqur to Al Ayn to Ash Shirayjah, about 2 and a half hours. Our guide left us off at Aqur and met us at the last village, thank God! We are seniors so we may be slower. The walk is...More

Sorry folks.....while the roses and drive down and all may be spectacular to some, we didn't think it was all that much. Of course we only used a guide to drive to the top for the view down (see our photos). While Jebel Akhdar rises...More

The Jebel Akhdar plateau is only accessible via a military road, make sure you bring your vehicle papers, driver’s license and passports (not always required, just in case). Although the road is wide and paved all the way to the plateau, it is restricted to...More

Beautiful location, its a must see and a great drive, you will need a four wheel drive vehicle to enter onto the mountain range, the roads are good and paved all the way, just steep, with a lot of bends and twists. Breath taking scenery,...More