Private tour · Al Batinah
Nakhal & Rustaq private tour
Forts, hot springs and date-palm oases along the foot of the Hajar mountains.
- Day trip (about 8:00 am – 4:30 pm)
- Sedans, SUVs and vans — tell us your group size
- Hotel pickup in Muscat
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About the Nakhal & Rustaq tour
Nakhal Fort sits on a rocky hill above a sea of date palms, with views across to the mountains. Just beyond it, the warm water of the Ain Al Thowarah springs runs through the oasis.
Continue to Rustaq, one of Oman’s historic capitals, to see its large restored fort.
Itinerary
- PickupFrom your hotel or address in Muscat.
- Nakhal FortHigh on its rocky outcrop above the palms, with views to the mountains.
- Ain Al ThowarahThe warm spring running through the oasis.
- Date-palm oasesA drive through the plantations of Al Batinah.
- LunchIn Rustaq (own expense).
- Rustaq FortOne of Oman’s largest restored forts.
- Back in Muscat
A typical day. It’s a private tour, so the pickup time, the order of the stops and the time at each can all change.
What’s included
- Private vehicle with a professional driver
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or address in Muscat
- Bottled water on board
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Meals and personal expenses
Good to know
- Nakhal also pairs well with Wakan Village (4x4 only).
- Opening hours vary; we plan the day around them.
Included: Private vehicle with a professional driver; Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or address in Muscat; Bottled water on board. Not included: Entrance fees; Meals and personal expenses.
Sedans, SUVs and vans — tell us your group size. Tell us how many guests you are and we recommend the right vehicle.
Day trip (about 8:00 am – 4:30 pm).
We pick you up from your hotel or address in Muscat and bring you back at the end of the tour.
Each tour is quoted individually by vehicle and group size. Requesting a quote is free and there is nothing to pay until you confirm.