Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman)
Overview
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 the 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.
• Explore the culture & Nature & landscape of Oman on this day trip
• Travel in comfort in a 4x4 vehicle
• Explore the Grand Canyon of Oman
• Stop for a photo in the ancient village of Wadi Ghul
• Private Day Trip
• Pick up and Drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions
passengers), Airport, Residence
• All fees and taxes Included
• Explore the culture & Nature & landscape of Oman on this day trip
• Travel in comfort in a 4x4 vehicle
• Explore the Grand Canyon of Oman
• Stop for a photo in the ancient village of Wadi Ghul
• Private Day Trip
• Pick up and Drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions
passengers), Airport, Residence
• All fees and taxes Included
Inclusions
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD
- Bottled water
- Taxes
- English speaking Guide
- Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence Pick up and drop off
- Private Tour
- Private Transportation
- Entry/Admission - Wadi Ghul - Oman's Grand Canyon
- Entry/Admission - Nizwa Souk
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Nizwa Souk, City Center Close to the fort, Nizwa 611 Oman
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 spice, 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 06:00 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll message you back.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa Oman
Next to the Souq is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort been built in 1649 and the castle been build 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wadi Ghul - Oman's Grand Canyon, Al Hamra Oman
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 experience 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
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Nizwa Souk, City Center Close to the fort, Nizwa 611 Oman
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 spice, 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 06:00 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll message you back.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa Oman
Next to the Souq is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort been built in 1649 and the castle been build 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wadi Ghul - Oman's Grand Canyon, Al Hamra Oman
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 experience 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
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Medina_Z
February 2022
Abdullah is truly an amazing person who knows a lot of history and was able to share knowledge about the Nizwah fort that was fascinating. The drive to the grand canyon of Oman was very exciting and the lunch stop was so lovely and charming. An amazing day with a kind soul who took us around to w...
Abdullah is truly an amazing person who knows a lot of history and was able to share knowledge about the Nizwah fort that was fascinating. The drive to the grand canyon of Oman was very exciting and the lunch stop was so lovely and charming. An amazing day with a kind soul who took us around to whatever markets we wanted to shop at!🙏🏻stevetanyaTexas
January 2022
Our tour guide, Salem, was the best you could have as a guide; he spoke perfect English, was on time, patient, humble, informative, approachable and kind. He put us at ease and made our day very enjoyable. The trip to Nizwa was both scenic and nice as it’s a smaller city built in a beautiful set...
Our tour guide, Salem, was the best you could have as a guide; he spoke perfect English, was on time, patient, humble, informative, approachable and kind. He put us at ease and made our day very enjoyable. The trip to Nizwa was both scenic and nice as it’s a smaller city built in a beautiful setting. You should try (and buy) some locally grown dates (very affordable). The views from the top of the fort were beautiful. There’s a local woman making local thin bread with honey and cheese (inside the dirt) for approximately $1 (300 basa)… it was delicious! Must always try local food! The shops had interesting items, something for anyone including souvenirs, silver jewelry or decorative local knives (khanjar, I think). It was about 1 hour 40 minutes drive to Nizwa. The drive to Jabal Shams (their Grand Canyon) was another hour drive. Most of the drive was beautiful scenery. The last 7 km (4 miles) up was on a dirt road with some windy roads with few or no guard rails. Our driver went slow and it was no problem but for some it may be a bit nerve wrecking. The view at the top of the canyon was beautiful. There are some local women at the top selling cheap souvenirs and karak chai (spiced tea with milk). Please note, it was much colder at the top. Muscat was 25 c (77 f) and the canyon was 15 c (59 f). Overall the view is just a short stretch of road… maybe 10 minutes walking to see the stretch of view. There are many local goats begging for food that may follow you bleating as they ask for a treat. We fed them banana peels. We were only at the top for 15-20 minutes. Then it was a 3 hour car drive back. We stopped for lunch along the way. It was a Yemeni restaurant and we ate some Mandi (seasoned rice with lamb). It was good. The trip was a nice break away from Muscat and the scenic drive was well worth the trip. Seeing a smaller historic town was interesting. The views at the canyon we’re excellent. Only thing we didn’t like was the 3 hour drive back but that was the only negative. Otherwise, Salem, our guide, made our day as pleasant and enjoyable as possible. Well done, Salem. Allah Yaatik Alafiya!Sam C
May 2022
Thank you so much Abdullah for such an amazing trip. You went above and beyond to make our day so special (even helping with arrangements for my proposal). Highly recommend.
Thank you so much Abdullah for such an amazing trip. You went above and beyond to make our day so special (even helping with arrangements for my proposal). Highly recommend.AviationIsLove
January 2020
I knew Oman was a hidden jewel even before visiting but turned out to be even better than I thought! I recommend this trip for anyone visiting, especially if you’re on a short trip/holiday! The stunning town of Nizwa vibrant with locals and friendly market owners who welcome you with a big smi...
I knew Oman was a hidden jewel even before visiting but turned out to be even better than I thought! I recommend this trip for anyone visiting, especially if you’re on a short trip/holiday! The stunning town of Nizwa vibrant with locals and friendly market owners who welcome you with a big smile and make sure you leave with great deals! Visiting the ‘Grand Canyon of Oman’ in Jabal Shams was certainly the highlight and photos don’t give justice to what a miracle of nature the place is! To top it all up, Fahed was a fantastic guide! We were running late at the airport and he kindly waited for us at the hotel and by the time we reached him it was around an hour behind schedule and yet he did not rush throughout the day but allowed us to take our time and helped with taking photos as well as stopping over for authentic Omani lunch! He is extremely kind and would recommend visiting Jabal Shams with him for sure!ritamheir
November 2019
What an incredible experience we had! This trip was nothing but amazing! Oman is a very beautiful country with a special atmosphere that will definitely make you feel like home. The scenery at Jebal Chams, Berkat Al Mawz, Wadi Ghoul are breathtaking. We cannot think of a way this tour could hav...
What an incredible experience we had! This trip was nothing but amazing! Oman is a very beautiful country with a special atmosphere that will definitely make you feel like home. The scenery at Jebal Chams, Berkat Al Mawz, Wadi Ghoul are breathtaking. We cannot think of a way this tour could have been better and this is all thanks to Abdulla. We were so well cared for and warmly welcomed. Thank you Abdulla for being so organized, insightful and patient. You are a true example of an excellent tour guide.Vipul G
December 2021
We didn’t know what to expect but this day trip was totally worth it. Our guide Abdullah and Driver Fahad were very knowledgeable, accommodating, and had a very friendly demeanor - it felt like a day out with friends. Apart from the breathtaking views of the Oman Grand Canyon and Nizwa fort, we a...
We didn’t know what to expect but this day trip was totally worth it. Our guide Abdullah and Driver Fahad were very knowledgeable, accommodating, and had a very friendly demeanor - it felt like a day out with friends. Apart from the breathtaking views of the Oman Grand Canyon and Nizwa fort, we also learnt about Omani history and now feel much more enlightened about the country, it’s culture, and it’s people. Grand Canyon is a must visit and if we had more time, we would have loved to spend a night in jabal shams. Highly recommend this tour, and Abdullah and Fahad as guides.Similar tours
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