2 days and 1 night Private tour to Jebel Shams/Nizwa - Muscat

5.0 (10 reviews) Muscat, Oman
Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Jebel Shams is the highest mountain in Oman. Its name is popularly given to the whole area. The narrow and deep gorge is one of the top places to visit in Oman, often called the Arabian Grand Canyon.
It is difficult to capture how impressive it is, but below is my guide to help you plan your visit: road, views and the Balcony walk.

What's included

  • 4WD Vehicle / Comfortable
  • Bottled Water during the tour
  • Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
  • Dinner
  • Room: Standard Double Room for 2 PAX
  • Entry/Admission of Bahla Fort and Nizwa Fort
  • Room: 2 Standard Double Room for 4 PAX
  • Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/port/airport (Muscat Area)
  • Room: Standard Double Room + Extra Bed for 3 PAX
  • Lunch

What to expect

Day 1: Muscat - Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa Souq- Nizwa Fort - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams
  1. Birkat Al Mouz Ruins
    1h
    We will continue our way to the old village of Birkat Al Mouz. This village runs up the side of a small mountain that is home to its own oasis containing gorgeous plantations of banana trees and various data palms. You can see the one of a kind irrigation system in Oman known as Aini, Dawoodi, and Ghaily.
  2. Nizwa Souq
    1h
    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.
  3. Nizwa Fort Oman
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will pay a visit to the Nizwa fort for a cost of 5 Omani rial.
    This fortress was built by Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi and remains to be the biggest fort in Oman. After, we will visit the old village Al Hamra, a 400-year-old town in north eastern Oman.
  4. Al Hamra
    1h
    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.
  5. Misfat al Abreyeen
    30m
    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.
  6. Jebel Shams
    1h
    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.
Day 2: Bahla Fort - Jabreen Castle - Muscat
  1. Bahla Fort
    30m · Admission ticket 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.
  2. Jibreen Castle
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Built in 1675 by Imam Bil-Arab Bin Sultan, Jabreen Castle was an important centre of learning for astrology, medicine and Islamic law and, unusually for Oman's forts and castles, there's quite a lot to discover inside the vast battlements. There is an interesting date store, for example, to the right of the main entrance on the left-hand side. The juice of the fruit would have run along the channels into storage vats, ready for cooking or to assist women in labour.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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