Activity Oman

Private Day Tour to Nizwa and Jabal Shams in Grand Canyon of Oman

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Aerial view of the canyon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The path offers incredible views of the canyon, the surrounding magnificent mountains and the Wadi Ghul below. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Escape the busy streets of Muscat and spend a day in the great outdoors on this excursion to Nizwa and Jabal Shams. With a private guide, head to the former capital of Oman, Nizwa, to explore the fort and castle.

Then, head to Jabal Shams, otherwise known as the “Grand Canyon of Oman” for an off-road adventure and unparalleled views of the region.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Oman Tour Guide

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–5 years) · Youth (6–16 years) · Adults (17–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking Guide
Included: Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence Pick up and drop off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Private Tour
Included: Entry/Admission - Nizwa Souk
Included: Private Transportation

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: • Entrance fees to forts, castles, and museums

Itinerary

Nizwa Souq

one hour

The tour starts in the morning we'll leave Muscat towards Nizwa. Nizwa was the capital of Oman during Al Yaruba Dynasty we'll visit the famous Nizwa Souq. a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk from here you can find, vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts Omani sweets (Halwa) Dates spice, and souvenirs which are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast. Especially interesting is the Friday cattle market when the locals come to sell their, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open marketplace. Please note: if you stay in muscat and you want to catch the cattle market on Friday you have to start at 06:00 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll message you back.
Nizwa Fort Oman

2 hours Admission not included

Next to the Souq is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort been built in 1649 and the castle been build in 888. The fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains you can walk around in this impressive fort and castle with many passages rooms. The fort is an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba dynasty from the mid-17th century. It was a military stronghold designed to withstand even the strongest of attacks at the time. Even along the corridors, many traps were laid to deter any intruders that might have penetrated the defenses.
Wadi Ghul - Oman's Grand Canyon

3 hours

Then we drive towards Jabal Shams Mountain (the grand canyon of Oman) This mountain road drives up to the Jebel Shams 3009 meters this mountain is one of the most adventurous Mountains in Oman, offering existing off-road experience and fantastic views, you reach canyon view which is 2000 meters stop there and enjoy the view and photo. From there we drive back to Muscat
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.

Duration: 1 hour
Misfat al Abriyyin

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Traveler pickup is offered.

we use sign board with the name of our clients

Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points. (We do Pick up and drop off anywhere in Muscat Area)