Private Overnight Camping Jebel Shams

Day 1 · Muscat - Nizwa Fort - Nizwa Souq - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams

1. 1

   Nizwa Fort Oman

   one hour Admission included

   The Nizwa Fort is a large castle in Nizwa, Oman built in the seventeenth century. It is a popular tourist destination. Nizwa Fort is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Oman due to the fact that it is an amazing example of old Omani architecture that provides an illustration of the way Omani people used to live in ancient times.

2. 2

   Nizwa Souq

   one hour

   The Nizwa Souk, take a break to browse and purchase some Omani silver craft and other beautiful handmade items. The site of one of the oldest souqs in the country, this extensive marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the great

3. 3

   Al Hamra

   one hour

   Al Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. The town is thriving and lively but holds a secret. The 400-year-old town popped up around an amazing abandoned village. The Al Hamra ruins are estimated to be between 700-1000 years old and are left completely untouched.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   one hour

   Misfat Al Abriyeen is a unique mountainous village located 1,000 m above sea level on the mountain foothills surrounding wilayat Al Hamra in Al Dhakhiyla Governorate. The village derives its name from the Al Abri tribe, who originally come from Misfat Al Abriyeen and Al Hamra.

5. 5

   Jebel Shams

   one hour

   Jebel Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town.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.

Overnight at the mountain of Jebel Shams (camping tent)

Day 2 · Jebel Shams - Bahla Fort - Jabreen Castle - Muscat

1. 1

   Wadi Ghul - Oman's Grand Canyon

   45 min

   Wadi Ghul is an abandoned village, located to the northwest of Al Hamra in Oman. The area is referred to as the "Omani Grand Canyon" or "The Grand Canyon of Arabia". It is near Jebel Shams, the highest mountain peak in Oman.

2. 2

   Bahla Fort

   one hour Admission included

   Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands in Oman and the country's only UNESCO-listed fort added in 1987. The fort underwent massive restoration efforts and reopened in 2012. However, the complex lacks in visitor information.

3. 3

   Jibreen Castle

   one hour Admission included

   Well-preserved fort built in 1675 with 2 towers & rooms with painted ceilings, plus audio tours.