Drive through the Hajar mountains to the township of Nizwa to see Nizwa fort. Visit the traditional souq, Wadi Ghul, Jebel Shams, the village of Misfah perched on the side of a mountain, and the region of Al Hamra.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Audio guide included: English
Pickup included: At your accommodation in Muscat.
Small group: Limited to 4 participants

Highlights

Travel through the Hajar mountains and see Nizwa fort
Visit the traditional souq and Wadi Ghul
Explore Jebel Shams, the village of Misfah, and the Al Hamra region

Full description

Begin your tour driving through the Hajar Mountains to the township of Nizwa, which is the ancient capital of Oman. Visit Nizwa Fort and the traditional Souk. Next, travel through the deep Wadi Ghul and arrive at Jebel Shams, Mountain of the Sun, which is the undisputed lord of the mountains. Jebel Shams is the highest peak of the Jebel Al Akhdar mountain range, soaring 3,000 meters above sea level. This is the Grand Canyon of Oman and provides spectacular scenery, ancient rock carvings, and remote villages. Continue your tour to the beautiful old village of Misfah, perched on the side of a mountain where narrow ancient stone pathways lead you into the valley below. Have lunch at a restaurant where you can savor local delicacies at the top of the mountain. Afterward, explore the ancient labyrinth of the region of Al Hamra before your return trip to Muscat.

Includes

Transportation in a 4x4 vehicle
Driver guide
Entrance fees
Lunch with soft drinks

Alcoholic drinks at lunch
Personal expenses

Not suitable for

People with back problems
People with mobility impairments

Important information

Not allowed

Smoking in the vehicle

Know before you go

Please note that photographing local ladies is not permitted and please ask for permission before photographing any other residents
The schedule is likely to change during the Holy Month of Ramadan

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4.5 /5

based on 19 reviews

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4.5/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Service
5/5
Organization
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The canyon trip with the morning in Nizwa was an absolutely stunning day trip. Our guide, Yahya, was exceptional and made it even more enjoyable and fun. In Nizwa, Yahya was great helping us with shopping questions and, having been to Nizwa before without a guide, it made for a different, broader experience. I hadn't known before our trip to the canyon/Jabal Shams that it is noticeably cooler up there than at the bottom of the mountains.

November 19, 2019

Hajar Mountains: Private Day Trip from Muscat

Hajar Mountains: Private Day Trip from Muscat

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