2-Day Private Jebel Shams Mountain Adventure with Overnight Stay

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

1. 1

   Nizwa Souq

   one hour

   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 souvenirs such as Omani silver crafts and other handmade items.

2. 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. 3

   Al Hamra

   one hour

   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. 4

   Stop 4

   one hour

   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. 5

   Jebel Shams

   8 hours

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

Jebel Shams Resort

Day 2 · Grand Canyon of Oman - Bahla Fort - Jabreen Castle - Back to Muscat

1. 1

   Jebel Shams

   4 hours

   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. 2

   Bahla Fort

   one hour Admission not included

   We 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. 3

   Stop 3

   2 hours Admission not included

   We will also pay a visit to Jabrin Fort. Originally designed as a residential property in 1670 by Sultan Bin Saif Al Yarubi. Jabrin Fort dates to 1670 and it was designed and built under the supervision of Imam Bilarab Bin Sultan. In the late end of the afternoon, we will make our way back to Muscat.