Khasab City Tour
Khasab City Tour takes you to the capital of Musandam, the Khasab overlooking the straits of Hormuz and the Gulf of Arabia, a small and peaceful fishing village where you can explore the traditional lifestyle of the fishermen and the Bedouins. Visit to famous Portuguese Fort of Khasab which has a Museum exhibiting Omani handicrafts and other cultural items. The tour gives a chance to discover the sights of prehistoric rock carvings, depicting camels, ships, and warriors in the neighboring village of Qadah.
Activities that you expect from Khasab City Tour
City Tours start with a visit to the restored Fort of Khasab, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. This picturesque castle on the inner core of Khasab Bay overlooks the harbor and represents Khasab eastern line of defense. Contained within its low, crenelated walls is a massive central tower that pre-dates the castle itself and preceded the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Old Souq and New Souq
Drive through the town of Khasab with its old and new souq. At the back of the castle to the east, in the Harat al Khamzari district, are the plantations and seasonal homes of the Kumzari tribe. Further east is the souq, with bustling shops selling most of the usual items found elsewhere in Oman, as well as imported Irani goods, locally made pottery, and the unique Musandam axe, or jirz.
You will visit the Wadi Qadah with the old Village Tawi. At the end of the deep bay, you can see prehistoric rock carvings depicting (Drawing, Painting) Camels, Ships and Warriors, said to be more than 2000 years old.
City Tour will be arranged upon customer request. It’s a private tour there is no schedule for this tour. Customers can choose their timing.
- This tour includes refreshments such as water and juices.
- Duration 2 hours.
UAE-Oman Border Crossing Details
Oman Visit Visa: 5 OMR for Oman visit visa that can be obtained on arrival from the border or applied online at https://evisa.rop.gov.om/. The UAE exit fee will be 35 AED for each at the UAE border. Oman visa is free as well for some nationalities such as Europeans, Canadians, USA, China, and many others.
Passport Validity: Everybody must carry the original passport that must be valid for more than 90 days from the travel date.
Visa Validity: If a UAE resident, then the visa must be valid for more than 90 days from the travel date.
Sponsored Visa: If you have a sponsored (dependent) visa, then the sponsor must be traveling along.
UAE Single Entry Visa: Single entry visa holders are not allowed, their visa will be canceled on exit UAE.
Eligibility: All professions are now eligible for an arrival visa.