Private Tour
2 days and 1 night Private tour to Jebel Shams/Nizwa - Muscat
Overview
Available languages
48 hours
Mobile ticket
Jebel Shams is the highest mountain in Oman. Its name is popularly given to the whole area. The narrow and deep gorge is one of the top places to visit in Oman, often called the Arabian Grand Canyon.
It is difficult to capture how impressive it is, but below is my guide to help you plan your visit: road, views and the Balcony walk.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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.
What‘s Included
4WD Vehicle / Comfortable
Bottled Water during the tour
Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
Dinner
Room: Standard Double Room for 2 PAX
Entry/Admission of Bahla Fort and Nizwa Fort
Room: 2 Standard Double Room for 4 PAX
Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/port/airport (Muscat Area)
Room: Standard Double Room + Extra Bed for 3 PAX
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Muscat - Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa Souq- Nizwa Fort - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams
Accommodations
Overnight at Sama Heights, Jebel Shams, a 4 star hotel
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner and Breakfast Including at the Hotel
Birkat Al Mouz Ruins
We will continue our way to the old village of Birkat Al Mouz. This village runs up the side of a small mountain that is home to its own oasis containing gorgeous plantations of banana trees and various data palms. You can see the one of a kind irrigation system in Oman known as Aini, Dawoodi, and Ghaily.
Nizwa Souq
We will move on to the city of Nizwa. The old capital of Oman, Nizwa is the home of the famous souk markets. We will stop here for a chance to browse and purchase various souvenirs such as Omani silver crafts and other handmade items.
Nizwa Fort Oman
We will pay a visit to the Nizwa fort for a cost of 5 Omani rial. This fortress was built by Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi and remains to be the biggest fort in Oman. After, we will visit the old village Al Hamra, a 400-year-old town in north eastern Oman.
Al Hamra
Al Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. The town is thriving and lively but holds a secret. The 400-year-old town popped up around an amazing abandoned village. The Al Hamra ruins are estimated to be between 700-1000 years old and are left completely untouched.
Misfat al Abreyeen
Misfat Al Abriyeen is a unique mountainous village located 1,000 m above sea level on the mountain foothills surrounding wilayat Al Hamra in Al Dhakhiyla Governorate. The village derives its name from the Al Abri tribe, who originally come from Misfat Al Abriyeen and Al Hamra.
Jebel Shams
Jebel Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town. It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country.
Bahla Fort - Jabreen Castle - Muscat
Bahla Fort
Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands in Oman and the country's only UNESCO-listed fort added in 1987. The fort underwent massive restoration efforts and reopened in 2012. However, the complex lacks in visitor information.
Jibreen Castle
Built in 1675 by Imam Bil-Arab Bin Sultan, Jabreen Castle was an important centre of learning for astrology, medicine and Islamic law and, unusually for Oman's forts and castles, there's quite a lot to discover inside the vast battlements. There is an interesting date store, for example, to the right of the main entrance on the left-hand side. The juice of the fruit would have run along the channels into storage vats, ready for cooking or to assist women in labour.
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2 days and 1 night Private tour to Jebel Shams/Nizwa - Muscat
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
risvanasherinv,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience is too good sunshine give me a spirit to visit oman again i highly recommend this company very good people god bless
Guide Amer is top !
Minouche599,
Nov 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Amer is just perfect ! Yesterday we visited Misfah Old Village and the fortress in Nizwa, also the traditional market. Today he guided my husband on the Balcony walk, an amazing experience. He would do anything to please us. Shukran ! Marie
Great experience
Global651987,
Apr 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous experience with Sunshine Tours, from discussing the correct customised tour package to the vehicle and guide assigned to us. Big Thanks to our guide Ali, who was with us throughout the 3 days and the team on ground who was constantly in touch with us during the trip.
Can really recommend the Jebel Shams & Jebel Akhdar tour with Majid and Sunshine Tours.
521philines,
Oct 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a private overnight tour to Jebel Akdhar, Jebel Shams, Nizwa und Misfah al Abriyyin with our guide Majid in October. The tour was amazing and we learned a lot about Oman's culture and nature. The organisation before the trip was really smooth and the price we paid for two days was super fair. Majid was very nice and knowledgeable and the highlight of the tour was definitely lunch with his family in his home! The landscape in Oman's mountains is super beautiful and I can totally recommend doing this tour with Sunshine Tours.
Well organised trip
nicoletD4101FQ,
Aug 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff of Sunshine Tours Oman was friendly and professional, the surroundings and the attraction was also lovely, we saw the beautiful places of muscat. Thanks to our guide highly recommended
Recommended!
chrigel63,
Dec 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. Interesting program with reasonable driving distance. Good car, good hotel and most important a very good guide!
Fantastic trip, as always!
brandc85,
Sep 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Khalfan was great and very accommodating to our tour desires. It is great to be able to see and do things, I wouldn't normally, and certainly would never find on my own. Sunshine Tours is not a business, it is a family that welcomes you to their home with open arms! Mohammed's hospitality is second to none, and I could not recommend Sunshine Tours any stronger!
Overnight tour to Jebel Shams
861kerryv,
May 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very much enjoyed my trip with Qambar on my first trip to Oman. We visited just the right amount of historical and natural places, and he even offered to show me his new home under construction. I will definitely come back again and recommend Sunshine Tours and Qambar!
Great Omani trip
Joel M,
Jan 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Agency at the top no unpleasant surprise guide of exceptional kindness and very helpful in any situation the agency offers tours on Muscat the great mosque a splendor The tour we did allowed us to see lots of things dolphins turtles at night the beautiful desert mountainous areas with the grand canyon etc.. The sister of high quality accommodation I highly recommend this agency
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