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Muscat: Geology Tour with Wadi Al Mayh and Sifah Eclogite

By Geology Astronomy for adventure “GeoAstro-Oman”
Free cancellation available
Price is €689 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Marvel at the largest sheath fold in the world at Wadi Al Mayh
  • Discover the fascinating rock formations of the Muscat region
  • Learn about the tectonic evolution of Oman at Ryam Park
  • See the Ophiolite sequence and sink down to the mantle at Muttrah GeoTrek
  • Enjoy a view of all the super sequences of Oman at the Grand Canyon View

Activity location

    • Muscat
    • Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Muscat
    • Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman

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Geological & Cultural Tour in Muscat

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€688.96 x 1 Traveller€688.96
Total
Price is €688.96
Until Sun, 7 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided Geologist of Muscat's geological sites with cultural
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up from hotel in muscat or any meeting point near Muscat,
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Schedule can be Flexible as the guests' interest and needs
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Ryam Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Muttrah GeoTrek
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Grand Canyon View
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Tertiary Limestone
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Wadi Al Mayh
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Sifah Eclogite
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Prams, Smoking in the vehicle, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 10 years, Children under 11 years, Children under 12 years, Children under 13 years, People with altitude sickness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Begin your journey at Ryam Park, where you'll learn about the general stratigraphy of Oman and its tectonic evolution. Next, head to Muttrah GeoTrek to explore the Ophiolite sequence and sink down to the mantle part.

Continue to the Grand Canyon View for a breathtaking view of all the super sequences of Oman. Then, visit the Tertiary Limestone area to see different types of fossils and enjoy collecting some of them.

Next, head to Wadi Al Mayh to see the largest sheath fold in the world. Finally, visit Sifah Eclogite to see deeply subducted metasediment (metamorphic rock).

Location

Activity location

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    • Muscat
    • Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Muscat
    • Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman