Smart Oman Tour – Al Hoota Cave Is Now Open to Tourists after Extensive Renovation Work

Are you an adventure tourist or visitor waiting for years to have a glimpse of more than 2 million years old exceptionally beautiful and ecologically varied underground cave located in Oman’s classic Sun Mountain – Al Hoota Cave? If your crave for an insight into Oman’s underground wonderland made with fantastic calcified rocks and dramatically calm waters is still not over, then you will be more than happy to know about its reopening on September 5th this year. After undergoing an extensive renovation work, Al Hoota Cave, one of the most impressive cave systems in this world is ready to open to tourists again. It is a 4.5 km long fancy cave seen in the Arabian Peninsula of which 500 meters can be easily accessed by all those tourists looking for a fascinating experience with the formation of Oman’s only underground landforms.

The reopening news of Al Hoota Cave is no doubt great news for Oman tourists who can now expect to experience the timeless beauty of this cave depicting wonderful effect of slow dripping water on rocks over millennia to ultimately take shape of an unequalled architecture of stalactites and stalagmites. These peculiar structures appear in different shades like pink, yellow and pastel shades of gold.

Situated at the bottom of Jabal Shams in the neighborhood of Tanuf Valley in Al Hamra district, Al Hoota Cave has been drawing attention of Oman tourists for its lion like rock structure since its opening to tourists in 2006. It has faced flooding related challenges and even got closed for maintenance work a few years back. With its renovation work almost complete, Al Hoota Cave is now back to give its visitors a memorable experience in its underground rock structure from 5th September.

Attractions of Al Hoota Cave in Oman
This cave has a subterranean lake which looks deep green and is home to many unique aquatic species including tiny fishes and the blind fish garra barreimiae which are transparent as well as delicate and can be easily visible to tourists’ in torch lights. Al Hoota cave has another attraction – a 36-seater toy train which tourists can board to visit a 550 meter long track but their experience of going through a 150 meter long tunnel underground through calcified hill to reach the entry point of Al Hoota Cave will be one of its kind trip they will never forget.

While walking through greatly maintained Al Hoota caves, they can’t resist them from staring at these rocks and minerals formations beautifully done by the process of water erosion and dissolving act of chemicals present in the water.

The 2.7 km long area of this Oman underground cave has been well lit so that tourists can visit safely and comfortably while getting a feel of the beautiful ambience of this natural cave formed underground telling the story of its two-million-year rock structure.

Landmarks for Al Hoota Cave from Muscat
After getting down at Muscat Airport, you will have to take the route of Sultan Qaboos Highway and move towards Seeb. You will be required to exit to Nizwa after covering 2 kms distance. At the Rusayil or Burj Al’Sahawa roundabout you will have to take the second exit onto road of Nizwa [Route 15] and drive for 135kilometre – exiting at Hai Al Turath. Again, take the road straight crossing over 3 roundabouts, at the 4th, move right onto road of Nizwa-Ibri [Route 21]. After travelling 15kilometres, move right onto the road of Al Rawdha – Al Hamra. After going 2.5km, move left to see the signpost to Al Hoota Cave. Take the road to travel another 9km and the entry point to the cave will show up on the right hand side.

Extra services & facilities on offer at Al Hoota Cave:
Lots of Parking Space Outdoor
Visitor Information Centre
Geological Convention & Exhibition Centre
Handicrafts and Souvenir Shop
Toy Train
Coffee Shop
Free WiFi Access to Public
Children Playing Area

To visit the reopened Al Hoota Cave and experience the best memories of this beautiful crave structure, consider contacting Smart Oman Tour, a highly professional and dedicated tour operator in the Sultanate of Oman. We will give great options and packages for your visit to Al Hoota Cave. For an exciting, enjoyable and innovative travel experience of Al Hoota Cave, Smart Oman Tour can be contacted at +968 96949698 today!