Day Trip to Jabal Shams (Grand Canyon of Oman) Wadi Nakhar, Misfat Al Abriyeen
Description
Its nature and historical day trip, explore some nature & history of Oman on this day trip, visit Misfat Al Abriyeen village 3000-year-old stroll between the old houses and walk through falaj system, visit Wadi Ghul and Wadi Nakahr and see the process of rock sculpture, visit the Grand Canyon of Oman 3009 Meters enjoy the view in the Grand canyon. Places and sights you'll visit: Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman) Misfat Al Abrieyyen Wadi Al Nakhar Wadi Ghul
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Itinerary
We'll leave Muscat to Jabal Shams, Before we start driving up to Jabal Shams we make a stop to see the ancient 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 continue our trip driving up to Jabal Shams (Jabal Mean Mountain, Shams Mean Sun), 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.
From Jabal Shams we drive down into Wadi Al Nakhar, Wadi Al Nakhr is widely popular as the Grand Canyon of the Middle East beautiful sites, a spectacular view that 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.
From Wadi Al Nakhar we drive 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. From Misfat Al Abriyeen Back to Muscat
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up travelers from any place in Muscat: - Muscat harbor (for shore excursions passengers) - Muscat International Airport) - Residence - Hotels
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not stroller accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
Reviews(6)
With a lot of humor, warmth and knowledge, Fahad has brought us closer to the fantastic nature of Oman. We had a wonderful day. Jabal Shams - simply impressive! Picnic at Wadi Nakhar with a short hike - just great. Al Hamra and Misfat - so original.
Dear Jens G, Warm greetings from Discover Mazoon Tours Oman, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day exploring Jabal Shams, Wadi Nakhar, Al Hamra, and Misfat Al Abriyeen. It is especially pleasing to know that Fahad’s humor, warmth, and knowledge helped make your experience both enjoyable and informative, and that the breathtaking landscapes and picnic in Wadi Nakhar left such a strong impression. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Oman for another memorable experience in the future. Kind Regards Discover Mazoon Tours Oman Guest Relationship Manager info@discovermazoontours.com info@discoveromantours.com +968 93960660
This is an excellent tour for anyone looking to explore the area around Al Hamra. We booked it mainly to get to Jebel Shams, since most tours pair it with Nizwa, which we had already visited. We’re very glad we chose this one as both Wadi Nakhr and Misfat al Abriyyin turned out to be well worth the stops. Our guide, Ali, was extremely friendly and shared lots of knowledge about Omani culture, history, and hospitality, and we were especially impressed by his off-roading skills. Despite covering many locations, the trip felt very accessible and comfortable throughout.
Hello Sam, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that choosing the Al Hamra, Wadi Nakhr, and Misfat al Abriyyin route was the right decision for you. These areas truly showcase the beauty and cultural depth of Oman. We’re especially pleased that Ali made your experience memorable with his knowledge, friendliness, and driving skills. Your comfort and enjoyment throughout the journey are always our top priorities. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Oman. Kind Regards Reservation Manager Discover Mazoon Tours Oman, info@discovermazoontours.com info@discoveromantours.com +968 99737110
Second daytrip with Fawzi and another amazing experience. We really enjoyed taking our time in the different places we visited, especially in Misfat Al Abriyeen and Jebel Shams.
Dear Anne Warm Greetings from Discover Mazoon Tours Oman, We would like to thank you very much for choosing Discover Mazoon Tours Oman service for your holiday in Oman, and thank you once again for posting your excellent review, we are glad that you enjoyed your Day Trip to Jabal Shams (Grand Canyon of Oman) Wadi Nakhar, Misfat Al Abriyeen with our professional guide Fawzi , we wish you all the best and we hope to see you again in Oman. kind Regards Guest Relationship Manager Discover Mazoon Tours Oman info@discoveromantours.com +968 99737110
We had an incredible experience visiting Jabal Shams! Every moment was so special and breathtaking. We are very thankful for having Fahad as our tour guide. Fahad was kind and patient all throughout the trip. We look forward to visiting Oman in the future again!
Dear Tanya, Warm Greetings from Discover Mazoon Tours Oman, We would like to thank you very much for choosing Discover Mazoon Tours Oman service for your holiday in Oman, and thank you once again for posting your excellent review, we are glad that you enjoyed your Day Trip to Jabal Shams (Grand Canyon of Oman) Wadi Nakhar, Misfat Al Abriyeen, we wish you all the best and we hope to see you again in Oman. kind Regards Guest Relationship Manager Discover Mazoon Tours Oman info@discoveromantours.com +968 99737110
Had an awesome time with Fahad showing us some amazing sites of this beautiful country. Fahad was very friendly, full of information and made sure we had plenty of time at all the sites he showed us. The tour is a full day covering some pretty amazing places - we were already having a great time in Oman and this tour made our experience there even better
Dear Shauna H, Warm Greetings from Discover Mazoon Tours Oman, We would like to thank you so much for choosing Discover Mazoon Tours Oman service for your holiday in Oman and thank you once again for posting an excellent review, we were more than happy to serve you, we wish you all the best and we hope to see you again in Oman. Discover Mazoon Tours Oman Guest Relationship Manager info@discovermazoontours.com +96892220005
