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Private Overnight Jebel Shams Camping Tour

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Private Overnight Jebel Shams Camping Tour

About this activity

Jebel Shams premier attraction that offers eye-popping views. A rare geological formation with stark, barren and breathtakingly beautiful dark hills, Jebel Shams or the 'mountain of the sun' is 9,872 feet high, and extends hundreds of miles into the Western Hajar Mountains.

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At a glance

Duration
2 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–4
Audio guide
Arabic, English
Guide
Arabic, English
Written guide
Arabic, English
Operated by
Star Tours

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Water
  • Included: Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
  • Included: Accommodation Normal Tent
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: Transportation 4WD Comfortable
  • Included: Pick Up and Drop off anywhere in Muscat area

Not included

  • Not included: All entrance Fees
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Day 1 · Muscat – Nizwa Souq – Nizwa Fort – Al Hamra – Misfat Al Abryeen – Jebel Shams

  1. Nizwa Souq

    45 min

    After, we will move on to the city of Nizwa. The old capital of Oman, Nizwa is the home of the famous souk markets. We will stop here for a chance to browse and purchase various souveniers such as Omani silver crafts and other handmade items.

  2. Nizwa Fort Oman

    one hour Admission not included

    Nearby, we will pay a visit to the Nizwa fort. This fortress was built by Sulta Bin Saif Al Yarubi and remains to be the biggest fort in Oman.

  3. Al Hamra

    45 min

    After, we will visit the old village Al Hamra, a 400-year-old town in north eastern Oman. Al Hamra is home to the mountain village of Misfat Al Abryeen.

  4. Stop 4

    45 min

    Al Hamra is also known as Hamra Al Abryeen which is a reference to the Al Abri tribe who live there. This is where some of the oldest preserved houses in Oman can be found.

  5. Jebel Shams

    15 hours

    Later, we will make our way to Jebel Shams where we can had a dinner and rest for the night.

    Camping in Jebel Shams

Dinner

Overnight Camping with normal Tent at Jebel Shams

Day 2 · Jebel Shams — Bahla Fort — Jabreen Castle – Muscat

  1. Jebel Shams

    one hour

    We wake up to had breakfast in the hotel and soon depart to the biggest, most famous canyon in Sultanate of Oman — Jebel Shams. Just the canyon itself is so remarkable, you can easily lose yourself in wonder. There is so much to see as you walk through.

  2. Bahla Fort

    one hour Admission not included

    e will then drive down the mountains for approximately 25 km where we will visit Bahla Fort. This fortress is listed by the UNESCO as one of the oldest pieces of heritage in the world.

  3. Stop 3

    one hour Admission not included

    Jabrin, also known as Jabreen, the town is known for its impressive castle, which was built by the Yaruba dynasty Imam Bil'arab bin Sultan, who ruled from 1679 to 1692 and who was buried on site.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

  • We use signing board with the names of our clients

End point

  • We use signing board with the names of our clients

Pickup points

  • Dmas Hotel
  • Al Waffa Hotel Flats
  • The Chedi Muscat Luxury Hotel
  • Howard Johnson
  • Muscat Horizon Hotel
  • 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

and 265 more pickup points

We use signing board with the names 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

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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