Muscat
Jebel Shams (4WD) The Grand Canyon of Oman
- 8 hours
- Guided in English
Overview
Jebel Shams, at 3,000 metres the highest peak in Oman, gives a magnificent view of the Grand Canyon of Oman and of Wadi Nakhr.
This private 4WD trip takes you there from Muscat via Nizwa, the ancient capital, and Ghul, an old village with abandoned Persian ruins. You meet a local weaver near the rim, and stop at Misfat on the way back.
Where you'll go
- Jebel Shams
- Muscat
- Nizwa
Your day
Pickup from anywhere in Muscat.
Drive past Fanjah and Izki to Nizwa, the ancient capital of Oman, and take a walk there.
Drive to Ghul, an old village with abandoned Persian ruins.
Continue to the Grand Canyon, with its spectacular views.
At the end of the valley, see the village of brightly coloured rugs and designs.
From here you can reach Jebel Shams, at 3,000 metres the highest peak in Oman, for a magnificent view of the Grand Canyon and of Wadi Nakhr.
Have lunch near the rim (lunch is not included), then visit the local weaver and haggle for their wares.
Stop at Misfat on the way back.
Return to Muscat and your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Pick up from your hotel.
- Drop off at your hotel.
- private tour
- Expert guide driver (English speaking).
- Transferring during the tour by the determined vehicle.
- Nizwa Tickets doesn’t include
- Taxes and service charges.
Not included
- Sultanate of Oman entry visa.
- Lunch.
- Personal spending, tipping and optional activities.
Good to know
- Confirmation
- Confirmed by our team
- Tickets in Nizwa are not included.
- A guide speaking a language other than English costs 225 USD more, shared by the group.
The more of you, the less each pays
Choose your group size.
- Ages 4 to 10
- · USD 169
- Under 4
- · free
We'll pick you up
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A hotel, an area, the airport or the cruise port.
Try
- Within 20 km of Muscat: free pickup
- Everywhere else: our team confirms the pickup after you book
If plans change
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- Full refund1 day or more before
- No refundOn the day
The policy is locked when you book.
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