Day Trip Adventure to Jabal Shams and Wadi Nakhar, Oman

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Day Trip Adventure to Jabal Shams and Wadi Nakhar, OmanDay Trip Adventure to Jabal Shams and Wadi Nakhar, OmanDay Trip Adventure to Jabal Shams and Wadi Nakhar, Oman
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Why we love it?

The Day Trip to Jabal Shams offers an immersive experience into the stunning landscapes of Oman, particularly the Grand Canyon of Oman, Wadi Nakhar. Spanning 9 hours and 30 minutes, this tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers who want to explore the dramatic cliffs and rugged terrain of the region. Travelers will enjoy transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, with stops at Wadi Ghul and Misfat Al Abriyeen, allowing for breathtaking views and cultural insights. The inclusion of lunch and bottled water ensures a convenient and enjoyable day out in the Omani wilderness.

Inclusions

  • Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence pick up and drop off
  • Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Taxes

Itinerary

Wadi Ghul

We'll leave Muscat for 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.

Jabal Shams

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.

Wadi Al Nakhar

From Jabal Shams we drive down into Wadi Al Nakhar Wadi Al Nakhr is widely popular as the Grand Canyon of the Middle East, its beautiful sites, a spectacular view which 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.

Misfat Al Abriyyen

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

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not stroller accessible We pick up travelers from any place in Muscat:
  • Muscat harbor (for shore excursions passengers)
  • Muscat International Airport)
  • Residence
  • Hotels

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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