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Private Tour Nizwa and Jebel Shams The Grand Canyon of Oman View

5.0 (51 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Tour Nizwa and Jebel Shams The Grand Canyon of Oman View

About this activity

Pick-up is available from your hotel or any location within the Muscat area.

Your journey begins with a visit to the historic Nizwa Fort and the bustling Nizwa Souq, followed by a stop at the charming Al Hamra village. From there, you'll head up to Jebel Shams, known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, where you’ll enjoy a scenic photo stop at the top (no hiking involved). After taking in the breathtaking mountain views, you’ll drive back to Muscat.

Please note: The Jebel Shams tour is the longest day trip in Oman, offering some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the country.

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At a glance

Duration
8–9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Audio guide
Arabic, English
Guide
Arabic, English
Written guide
Arabic, English
Operated by
Oman sharing tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Transportation 4WD Vehicle
  • Included: Pick up and Drop off anywhere in Muscat area
  • Included: Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
  • Included: water

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Nizwa Fort Entrance Fees 5 OMR per person
  • Not included: All personal things

Itinerary

  1. Muscat

    2 hours

    Pick up anywhere in Muscat area then drive from Muscat to nizwa will take around 2 hours

  2. Nizwa Souq

    one hour Admission included

    Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace that offers a variety of goods including jewelry, pottery, fish, and meats. The list goes on! After, we take off to Al Hamra to visit the village where we get to experience how the locals create a lifestyle in the older times. After this quick tour, we move on to Misfah al Abryeen, a truly pristine village that nestles at the base of Jebel Shams. Here you will get to see the large Falaj water system that supplies water to the nearby vegetation. There are numerous marked footpaths throughout the village that is recommended to take your time and explore.

  3. Nizwa Fort Oman

    one hour Admission not included

    We depart Muscat to Nizwa, the old capital of Oman. We pay a visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. Today, the fort is a museum that showcases the history of the fort and surrounding area. Walking through the fortress you get to see amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains. This impressive fortress was a base used in the military to hold off the hardest attacks and seiges.

  4. Jebel Shams

    one hour

    From al hamra village you'll head up to Jebel Shams, known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, where you’ll enjoy a scenic photo stop at the top (no hiking involved). After taking in the breathtaking mountain views, you’ll drive back to Muscat.

    Please note: The Jebel Shams tour is the longest day trip in Oman, offering some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the country.

  5. Al Hamra

    one hour

    We then drive to the Jebel Shams Mountain. Next, we will take you on a small tour in a small museum in the small ancient village of AL Hamra. The locals will show you the traditional Omani lifestyle in the village amongst other routines.

  6. Muscat

    3 hours

    After the trip, enjoy a scenic drive back to Muscat, which takes approximately 3 hours.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Our guide/driver he will contact the clients with the signing board

End point

  • Our guide/driver he will contact the clients with the signing board

Pickup points

  • Dmas Hotel
  • Al Waffa Hotel Flats
  • The Chedi Muscat Luxury Hotel
  • Howard Johnson
  • Safeer Hotel Suites
  • Hotel Summersands Al Wadi Al kabir
  • Funduq Alfalak A Alfalak Hotel
  • Hotel Golden Oasis
  • OYO 136 Pioneer Hotel Apartments
  • Ramada by Wyndham Qurum Beach
  • Al-Saif Grand Hotel
  • Al Bayrahaa Hotel Apartments

and 293 more pickup points

We use sign board with the name of our clients

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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