Private Day Trip from Muscat to Nizwa and Jabal Shams

8 hours 30 minutes Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided Operated by Discover Mazoon Tours Oman 4.8 from 59 reviews

Why we love it?

The Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams offers an immersive experience into the cultural and natural wonders of Oman. Over the course of 8 hours and 30 minutes, participants will explore the vibrant Nizwa Market and the historic Nizwa Fort, before venturing to Jabal Shams, known as the Grand Canyon of Oman. This tour is ideal for those seeking a blend of cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, with transportation provided in a comfortable air-conditioned 4WD vehicle. The distinctive feature of this trip lies in its combination of a bustling market atmosphere and the dramatic vistas of one of Oman’s most stunning natural landmarks.

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

  • Nizwa Fort entry fees
  • Lunch

Itinerary

Nizwa Market (Souq)

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.

Nizwa Fort

Please Note: if you stay in Muscat and you want to catch the cattle market on Friday you have to start at 05:45 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.

Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of 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 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

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not stroller accessible Infant must not sit on laps 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