Day Trip to Wadi Bani Awf, Balad Sayt, Wekan Village, Nakhal

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Places and sights you'll visit: Wadi Bani Awf, Snack Canyon, Balad Sayt, Wekan Village, Nakhal Fort,

Highlights

  • Drive into Wadi bani Awf, and see the earth geological
  • See the beautiful Balad Sayt village in the middle of Al hajar Mountains
  • Visit Wekan Village 1700 Meter above sea level
  • stroll in Nakhal fort and see defensive plans

Description

In the morning we’ll leave Muscat towards Wadi Bani Awf, the road leads us through the Wadi, we’ll pass by impressive Wadi Canyons (Snake Canyon) and several villages and the most beautiful village is Balad Sayt surrounded by mountains from all directions, its located in the east Al Hajar mountains. From Wade Abyadh we drive towards Wade Mistal, You can reach the mountain after 30 km here you will find 2 villages (Hadash and Wekan), Drive right to visit Wekan “Agriculture village” which is 1700m above sea level, you’ll be astonished with the very beautiful landscapes and weather in the place, a variety of fruits is there. From there we continue our excursion to Nakhal, here you can visit the beautiful Nakhal Fortress, it’s lies at the foothills of the mountains in a nice small town that grows extensive date palm plantations, this magnificent 1500 years old fortress rises out of the mountain rock, towering high above the ancient village as if still warning would-be attackers of its ominous strength, it has witnessed many battles and it’s packed full of hidden escape routes and secret passages, you can stroll around the inside of this restored Fortress and visit all the rooms which have been nicely decorated in the original old style, the view from the top of the Fortress over the mountains and green date plantations is outstanding.

Includes

Hotels, Port, Airport, residence pick up and drop off Transportation By Air-conditioned Vehicle 4WD English Speaking Guide Bottled Water Private Tour Taxes

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