Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman)
Description
You'll spend a day exploring some of Oman's history and culture, Nizwa was the capital of Oman 500 years ago, and it was the capital of Islamic culture in 2015, We will take you on a tour between the ancient market of Nizwa, next to Nizwa Market is Nizwa fort and castle the fort its been build in 1649 and the castle been build in 888, the fort is a museum today. From there we drove up to Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon Of Oman) 3009 Meters, offering an exciting off-road experience and fantastic view.
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Itinerary
The tour starts in the morning we'll leave Muscat towards Nizwa. Nizwa was the capital of Oman during Al Yaruba Dynasty we'll visit the famous Nizwa Souq. A wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk from here you can find, vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts Omani sweets (Halwa) dates spices, and souvenirs which are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast, especially interesting is the Friday cattle market when the locals come to sell their, goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open marketplace. Please Note: if you stay in Muscat and you want to catch the cattle market on Friday you have to start at 05:30 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll get back to you.
Next to the Souq is the Nizwa Fort and castle the Fort was built in 1649 and the castle was built in 888, the fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains you can walk around in this impressive Fort and Castle with many passages rooms, the fort is an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba dynasty from the mid-17th century, it was a military stronghold designed to withstand even the strongest of attacks at the time, even along the corridors, many traps were laid to deter any intruders that might have penetrated the defenses.
Then we drive towards Jabal Shams Mountain (The Grand Canyon of Oman) This mountain road drives up to the Jebel Shams 3009 meters this mountain is one of the most adventurous Mountains in Oman, offering existing off-road experiences and fantastic views, you reach canyon view which is 2000 meters stop there and enjoy the view and photo. From there we drive back to Muscat
Highlights
What's included
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
- Infant must not sit on laps
Reviews(59)
Beautiful hike in the mountains of Jabal Shams and views of the majestic canyon. After so many hours of driving it is pleasant to walk along the canyon along the coast of the mountain. The slopes are not excessive and there are also refreshment points. However, the best view is from above, where you arrive by car,
This is a great full day trip from Muscat, first visiting the souq and fort in Nizwa followed by drive to the spectacular Grand Canyon at Jabal Shams, all rounded off with a delicious late lunch in the way back to Muscat. Our excellent guide Fawzi made the trip very memorable. He was full of interesting information and kept surprising us with delicious treats such as ice creams and teas along the way. The fort provides a fascinating insight into the history of Oman, while the canyon is a breathtaking natural wonder. We highly recommend the trip.
Dear Deborah, Warm Greetings from Discover Mazoon Tours Oman. Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day exploring Nizwa and the Grand Canyon of Jabal Shams. It’s great to know that the mix of history, culture, and natural beauty made the trip special for you. Fawzi will be very happy to hear your kind words — he truly loves sharing Omani hospitality, and we’re glad you enjoyed the little surprises along the way! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Oman. Kind Regards Guest Relationship Manager Discover Mazoon Tours Oman info@disocvermazoontours.com info@discoveromantours.com +968 99737110
Stunning scenery and culture from the Fort in Nizwa to the mountains. Ahmed was an amazing guide. Thank you for providing us with such a enjoyable day.
Dear Ciaran, 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 Happy that you enjoyed your Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman) with our guide Ahmed , we wish you all the best and we hope to see you again in Oman:) Kind Regards Discover Mazoon Tours Oman Guest Relationship Manager info@discoveromantours.com +968 99737110
I was charged for the tour then TripAdvisor cancelled the tour? Still waiting for the refund? Please improve your service
Dear Mairtin, Warm Greetings from Discover Mazoon Tours Oman We have canceled your booking exactly on the same time you made the booking with full refund, because we were fully booked the tour sold out, your booking was through TripAdvisor. Kind Regards Discover Mazoon Tours Oman Guest Relationship Manager info@discoveromantours.com +968 99737110
We had Ali again on this tour. What a great guide to have. Be prepared for a long day. Nizwa is a fascinating town but for us TGF highlight was going to Jabal Shams. A wonderful mountain experience which included a spectacular flash flood the scenery was spectacular. Our guide Ali was an extremely courteous, knowledgeable and safe driver.
Dear David Blackmore, 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 Private Day trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The grand Canyon of Oman) 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
Knowledgeable and very friendly tour with Omar as my guide. All very professional and very pleasant day. Learned a lot about Oman.
Dear Josh, 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 Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman , 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
Fahad was an outstanding guide. We were picked up promptly in a lovely comfortable air conditioned immaculate car. Initially we had booked to visit Nizwan and Jabel Akhder, however Fahad advised us he thought we would much prefer The green mountain as there was much more to see. We took his advice and had an amazing day filled with surprises!! After a visit and quick shop in the souk at Nizwa we went up a mountain only accessible to 4x4’s. We saw some spectacular views on the way up and on our return stopped at some fabulous ancient deserted village that were so unexpected. He took us to see further amazing places. Fahad was an exceptional host who is clearly understandably proud of his amazing country.
Dear Tracyjgreaves, 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 Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman) , 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 our tour to Nizwa Souk, Fort Nizwa and The Grand Canyon with Ferhad. He was a great tour guide, giving us the explaination throughout the journey on the famous lamdmark and history of it. He took time to walked with us to explain their local specialty food and snacks at the souk. Also give us a tour and information of the function of the many rooms in the fort. He took us to one of the restaurant for lunch that has delicious local food. Overall we had a great time and thanks to Ferhad for the dedication, patience and safe driving to and fro.
Dear NurHannani, 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 Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman) , 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
Highly recommend. Great tour with amazing view of the mountain and Nizwa. Our guide Bu Mashari is very nice and professional. Really enjoyed this full day trip.
Dear Junjie, 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 Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman) 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 enjoyed a fantastic day exploring the countryside of Oman on this private tour. Our guide Fawzi Muhammad was super friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. He shared so much about Omani custom and culture on the drive. We were left with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the country. After getting picked up at our hotel, we first checked out Nizwa Fort. Had plenty of time to explore and take photos of the beautiful compound. We also got see oryxes and feed a camel in the garden. Nizwa Fort was definitely a highlight of the trip. Another highlight was Jebel Shams. We drove along paved and gravel roads to experience the rugged mountainous terrain. Enjoyed incredible views from up top. It’s sometimes easy to forget how the Arabian Peninsula isn’t just flat desert. :) Topping it off were late afternoon photo stops of Bahla Fort and Nizwa Mosque. They weren’t officially part of the tour. We really appreciated Fawzi’s flexibility adding in these stops as they’re architectural gems. Oman has a diverse array of landscapes - the desert, ocean, oasis, canyons and mountains. After visiting the cityscapes of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, it was great to explore the great outdoors of Oman. Be prepared for a long day. Maybe 10-11 hours. It’s time well spent if you want to leave Muscat to see a different side of Oman. Highly recommend this tour!
Dear Henry Li, 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 Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman) we wish you all the best and we hope to see you again in Oman. kind Regards Discover Mazoon Tours Oman info@discoveromantours.com +968 99737110
