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2 Days 1 Night Jabal Shams Grand Canyon Tour with Nizwa Market
Nizwa
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Explore the stunning landscapes of Jabal Shams, Oman’s Grand Canyon, on this immersive 2-day, 1-night tour. Begin with a visit to the vibrant Nizwa Market to experience local culture through its offerings of spices, crafts, and Omani sweets. Marvel at the historic Nizwa Fortress and stroll through the picturesque Misfat Al Abreyeen village. Enjoy breathtaking views at Jabal Shams and trek along the scenic W6 path before visiting the beautifully restored Jabreen Castle, showcasing Oman’s rich heritage.
- Discover Nizwa's bustling souk and historic fortress - Trek the W6 path with stunning canyon views - Overnight stay at Sama Heights Resort or similar - Includes transportation, meals, and an...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All fees and taxes
Bottled Water
Transportation by A/C vehicle 4WD
Dinner
Breakfast
Pick up and Drop off
Lunch
2 Days 1 Night Jabal Shams Grand Canyon Tour with Nizwa Market
Nizwa
About
Explore the stunning landscapes of Jabal Shams, Oman’s Grand Canyon, on this immersive 2-day, 1-night tour. Begin with a visit to the vibrant Nizwa Market to experience local culture through its offerings of spices, crafts, and Omani sweets. Marvel at the historic Nizwa Fortress and stroll through the picturesque Misfat Al Abreyeen village. Enjoy breathtaking views at Jabal Shams and trek along the scenic W6 path before visiting the beautifully restored Jabreen Castle, showcasing Oman’s rich heritage.
- Discover Nizwa's bustling souk and historic fortress - Trek the W6 path with stunning canyon views - Overnight stay at Sama Heights Resort or similar - Includes transportation, meals, and an...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All fees and taxes
Bottled Water
Transportation by A/C vehicle 4WD
Dinner
Breakfast
Pick up and Drop off
Lunch
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 1 Muscat-Nizwa-Misfat Al Abreyeen-Jabal Shams (Grand Canyon)
4 Stops
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Nizwa Souq
In the morning we leave Muscat towards Nizwa the old capital of Oman, once we reach Nizwa first we’ll visit the Nizwa Market (Souq) a wide variety of vendors offering their goods in the streets of the souk, where 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 from the nearby villages come to sell their goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open market place.
1 hour
2
Nizwa Fort Oman
Next to the Souq is Nizwa Fortress, 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 fortress and visit its many rooms, passages, and towers, 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.
1 hour
3
Misfat al Abreyeen
From Nizwa we take you to Misfat Al Abreyeen village, This picturesque village on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams, a few kilometers from Al Hamra Town, and consists of old homes and narrow streets, it has a Falaj system that supplies water for many orchards, date palms, and vegetable gardens, it’s worth spending some time walking around the village.
45 minutes
4
Jabal Shams
Then we drive up to Jebel Shams Mountain (Grand Canyon), 3009 meters high, 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, then we continue to our resort where we spend the night.