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Activity Muscat, Oman

Private Full Day Guided Balcony Walk Hiking to Jebel Shams

5.0 (26 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Full Day Guided Balcony Walk Hiking to Jebel Shams

About this activity

Super beautiful hike along the canyon with stunning views. Until the abandoned village at the end of the canyon. It will take a 5 hours to complete the hike.

Jebel Shams It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country. The mountain is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km (150 mi) from Muscat.

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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
1–4
Guide
Arabic, English
Operated by
Star Tours

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Pick up and drop off anywhere in Muscat Area
  • Included: Transportation 4WD Vehicle
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
  • Included: Fuel

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Al Hamra

    10 min

    Photo stop only Magical AL HAMRA is one of the best-preserved old towns in Oman, with a warren of stony, rubble-strewn alleyways lined with endless traditional mudbrick

  2. Jebel Shams

    8 hours

    We will depart Muscat at early morning and we will go directly to visit the Jebel Shams. We will have a short time to have a photo stop at Al Hamra views. Then we continue to drive to the top of jebel shams. before we start the balkony walk hiking we will have a photo stop from the grand canyon top view.

    The balcony walk Enjoy this 5.2-mile out-and-back trail near Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Ad Dakhiliyah. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 33 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

  • -We use the signing board with the name of our clients. Or our guide will contact them via phone

    -Our guide he will meet them at their hotel lobby

End point

  • -We use the signing board with the name of our clients. Or our guide will contact them via phone

    -Our guide he will meet them at their hotel lobby

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 285 more pickup points

-We use the signing board with the name of our clients. Or our guide will contact them via phone

-Our guide he will meet them at their hotel lobby

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 26 reviews
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Private Full Day Guided Balcony Walk Hiking to Jebel Shams

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