Full Day Jabal Shams Grand Canyon Tour with Wadi Nakhar

Muscat, Oman
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Explore Oman's natural beauty with a full-day tour to Jabal Shams, the Grand Canyon of Oman. Begin in the charming village of Misfat Al Abriyeen, nestled at the foot of Jebel Shams, and wander through its narrow streets surrounded by lush orchards and date palms. Continue to Wadi Ghul, an ancient village with a storied history, before marveling at the breathtaking views from Jabal Shams. The tour includes transportation in a comfortable 4WD, an English-speaking guide, and a delicious lunch, ensuring a memorable adventure for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

- Private full-day tour from Muscat to Jabal Shams and Wadi Nakhar
- Visit the picturesque village of Misfat Al Abriyeen and explore its orchards
- Enjoy stunning views from the 2000-meter canyon view at Jabal Shams
- Includes transportation, lunch, and bottled water for a convenient experience

What's included

  • Taxes
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Transportation by Air-Conditioned vehicle 4WD

What to expect

  1. Misfah Al Abryeen
    45m
    We’ll leave Muscat towards Misfat Al Abriyeen, this picturesque village lies on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams and consists of old homes and narrow streets.it has a falaj system for many orchards, date palms, and vegetables. It’s worth spending some time walking around the village.
  2. 2h
    From there we drive towards Wadi Ghul the village of Wadi Ghul 2000 years old located at the foot of Mountain Ghul and can be seen on your way to Jabal Shams, it has been abandoned by its inhabitants and no one remained in, it has been built of solid stones.

    From there we drive into Wadi Nakhar its beautiful sites, a spectacular view which derives its name from the local word (necrosis), which means the process of rock sculpture «erosion» as the water of this valley formed during the time periods.

    Wadi Al Nakhar is one of the deepest valleys in Oman because of its geographical characteristics, the great gap in Jabal Shams is considered to be the most important source of water since its large opening leads to valleys and reefs that form the valley of Al Nakhar.
  3. Jabal Shams
    2h
    From there we drive up the Mountain, this mountain road drives up to the Jebel Shams Mountain (The Grand Canyon of Oman) 3009 Meters it’s one of the most adventurous Mountains in Oman, offering exciting off-road experiences and fantastic views, we reach the canyon view which is 2000 meters we stop there and we enjoy the view and photo.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up travelers from any place in Muscat:
Muscat Harbor (for shore excursions passengers)
Muscat International Airport
Residences
Hotels

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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