The 10 Best Jebel Akhdar Tours

1.Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Tour with Lunch

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

Travel from Muscat into Oman’s Hajar Mountains with an English, Arabic, or Russian-speaking guide. Visit Nizwa Fort and souq, walk beside the UNESCO-listed falaj irrigation channels at Birkat Al Mouz, and hike through Jebel Akhdar’s terraced orchards. Lunch, water, hotel transfers, and transport are included. An overnight option is available.

“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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2.Full Day Private Nizwa/Jebel Akhdar

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

Travel from Muscat with an English-speaking Omani guide in a private 4WD. Visit Nizwa Fort and souq, Birkat Al Mouz, the Al Kattmyn falaj, and Jebel Akhdar. Guides such as Said, Ahmed, Khalid, Nabhan, and Amir are praised for local insight, patience, and flexible pacing.

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

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3.4×4 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 such as Mohammed, Abdullah, or Hisham. Visit Nizwa Fort and souq, climb Jebel Akhdar, enjoy lunch in the mountains, and walk through Birkat Al Mouz beside its UNESCO-listed falaj irrigation channels.

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

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

Travel by private 4WD from Muscat to Oman’s former capital, Nizwa Fort and Souq, the ruins of Birkat Al Mouz, and the high Saiq Plateau of Jebel Akhdar. English-speaking guides such as Ahmed, Nasr, Saif, Moosa, and Khalid have led this route. Hotel, port, and airport pickup, water, fuel, and fort entry are included.

“We were looking for a suitable Oman tour for the family to see some of the main tourist attractions on offer.”

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5.Private Day-Tour in Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar

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

Travel from Muscat with an English-speaking Omani guide in a private 4x4 to Nizwa Fort, Nizwa Souq, Birkat Al Mauz, and Jebel Akhdar. You’ll see mountain viewpoints, old village ruins, plantations, and rose-growing areas. The tour can be tailored to interests such as rose water making, though lunch and the Nizwa Fort entrance fee are extra.

“This was a wonderful day trip from Muscat! I specifically wanted to go to the Rose fields and see how traditional rose water was made, and this tour made it personalized and did so. My guide for the day was phenomenal and was kind to hRead more”

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

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

Spend nine hours with an English or Arabic-speaking guide such as Yousef, Ahmed, or Hamza, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle from Muscat to Amouage, Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz, and Jabal Akhdar. You’ll mix Omani history, date farms, mountain views, local food, and a private schedule.

“Mountains, Castles & Epic Views This five-stop adventure is the perfect mix of natural beauty and historical wonder. From breathtaking mountain lookouts to a hidden Bedouin village, each stop offers something unique. The highlight is the historical fort with panoramic views, followed by a hearty authentic lunch. The day ends with a peaceful drive down the mountain capturing stunning views at a ridge that feels like the top of the world. The tour guide was amazing and very accommodating. Well-paced, scenic, and packed with memorable moments — this trip is absolutely worth it. Unmissable!”

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

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

Travel by private air-conditioned 4WD from Muscat to Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar, and Birkat Al Mouz. Expect a flexible day with a guide such as Fawzi, Ali, Jaffar, or Omar, plus souq browsing, mountain terraces, old villages, and UNESCO-listed falaj channels. Hotel, port, airport, and residence transfers are included.

“Ali is a very gentle and knowlegable tour guide. Can recommend the trip to explore a bery different part of Oman.”

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8.Nizwa and Green Mountain Group Full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $140

Travel from Muscat to Nizwa, where you visit the historic fort and souq, then continue to Birkat Al Mouz and Jebel Akhdar. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, a group of up to 15 people, cultural commentary from guides such as Ali, Khalid, Hisham, and Yaqoob, and mountain views. Lunch is included except during Ramadan.

“Scenic views on the way from Muscat to Nizwa. Bought some Omani Halwa from Nizwa Souq. Here got to see authentic Omani culture. Next we went to the Jabal Al Akhdar mountain ride. Peaceful and beautiful experience we had over here. Our guide Yaqoob provided lot of cultural information about Oman and was very friendly.”

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9.Full-Day Guided Tour to Jebel Akhdar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $202

Spend about 8.5 hours traveling from Muscat to Jebel Akhdar with a private group and a local guide such as Saif, Hamood, or Ahmed. Walk through old villages, date gardens, farms, and mountain paths, then visit rose-making areas in March or shop for seasonal pomegranates and grapes in summer. Pickup, bottled water, and a private air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“It was such amazing trip with a friendly tour Gide was so helpful and give us flexibility to choose the restaurant and some places to visit”

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10.Private Overnight Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar Tour from Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $551

Spend two days with an English-speaking Omani guide, traveling by 4WD from Muscat through Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz, Jebel Akhdar, Bahla, Al Hamra, Misfat Al Abriyeen, and Jebel Shams. The private format lets you shape the pace, with breakfast, dinner, water, and Muscat pickup included. Ask for Kambar if available.

“Perfect tour, excellent driver guide (Kambar), great vehicle (Land Cruiser V8). Tour was tailored to my preferences. The Oman Hadjar mountains are truly spectacular. I recommend this tour.”

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