Highlight
Explore the Nakhl Fort and the Ath Thaurwah hot springs. Travel from Muscat along the scenic Batinah coastline and visit the mountain farming village of Wakan.

Overview
Explore Nakhl Fort and the Ath Thaurwah hot springs on this full-day, private tour from Muscat. See the rocky, 200-meter-high mountain peak known as Nakhl Fort, then visit the Ath Thaurwah hot springs for sightseeing and lunch. Along the way, travel along the scenic Batinah coastline, featuring Barka and its bustling Fish Souq.

Itinerary

This full-day tour begins with a Muscat hotel pickup. Travel along the Batinah coastline, known for its sandy beaches and ancient fort towns. Visit Barka and the popular Barka Fish Souq, then drive to Nakhl Fort, a rocky, 200-meter-high mountain peak which many have described as the most prominent attraction in town. The next stop is the Ath Thaurwah hot springs, a collection of hot springs that gush forth year round and one of the most popular tourist sites in Al Batinah South Governorate. Enjoy lunch here, then continue to Wakan, a mountain farming village in Wadi Mistal. This region features pomegranate, apricot, grape, almond, and peache orchards, plus a dazzling display of pink and white blossoms in the springtime. Proceed for Lunch in a local restaurant.