Nizwa and Oman's Grand Canyon: Full-Day Adventure
Overview
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10 hours
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Although excursions around the cities are very popular, still, some people prefer to get back to nature to experience the outstanding views. If you want to recharge your batteries and return completely refreshed, a Nizwa and Jebel Shams Tour can provide you that!
*Nizwa market
*Nizwa fort
*Jabel Shams Mountain; 3000 meters high
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Nizwa Souq
The site of one of the oldest souqs in the country, this extensive marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the great, crenellated piece of city wall that overlooks the wadi. Part of the souq (nearest the fort) is dedicated to handicrafts and caters specifically to the passing tourist trade.
Nizwa Fort Oman
Nizwa Fort — the most attended monument of Oman. The fort was built almost 370 years ago and it’s based on the stream of water underneath. Surely, it’s one of the best castles of that period worth seeing. Then we’ll make a visit to Nizwa Souq. At the market you can buy traditional knives, pots and other unique items.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Group transportation by 4WD
Nizwa Fort Oman
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Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience
AnisaY,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful experience on this tour. As a solo female traveller I was quite nervous but Khalil and the group were wonderful. I was picked up and dropped off to my hotel in a 4x4. There were three other people in the car and they were wonderful. There were plenty of rest breaks given, water was supplied along with refreshments and lunch. Khalil the tour guide kept the group entertained and I really felt the omani hospitality. Nizwa was amazing and I enjoyed jebel shams as well.
This is a great trip, a...
Christine C,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great trip, a long day but well worth it. It was estimated to be 10 hours but was actually 12 hours. This was a small group tour, only 12 people, but we travelled in 3 4x4s. Our driver and guide, Abdul Hamid, was lovely and very knowledgeable. Nizwa Fort is amazing, one could spend a lot longer there than we had. Travelling to the mountains and "grand canyon" was amazing. A very good lunch was included in the price. I thoroughly recommend this trip.
Nice day
Maryia D,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an amazing experience for one day trip outside Muscat. Our guide Khalil is very professional and kind taking care of our comfort and safety. We could visit animal market in Nizwa because of Friday. Fort is worthy to visit as well as mountains scenery.
It was a great way to see...
James M,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a great way to see a bit of Omani life outside Muscat and see the amazing Canyon at Jebel Shams. My guide/driver Salim was very good and made the day most enjoyable.
Good experience
CanguangAmos L,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! To see history and nature and the guides were very professional! Saves alot of time with a driver-guide really
Loved my tour of Nizwa - thank you Ahmed!
travelerfromqueens,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ahmed was a wonderful tour guide, he was knowledgeable, kind and really took the time to explain the history behind every place we explored together. Ahmed is a natural at what he does. We had ample time to explore the Grand Canyon - it's such a breathtaking place. Lunch was amazing and I absolutely loved the tour of the souk. Ahmed showed me how to pick the right type of Frankincense (who knew there were male and female), we sampled dates, coffee..I felt completely immersed in this experience and would absolutely do it again!
A nice day out
Brian P,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Really nice day. The hour at Nizwa souq at the start was too long and it wasn’t really anything special. I would have rather started the day later, ended a bit earlier or visited another nearby historical site instead. But otherwise the tour of the fort, lunch and the trip up to Jebel Shams was very worthwhile. It’s a long day but I enjoyed it.
Our driver/tour guide...
Roger W,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our driver/tour guide didn't manage our schedule during the trip well. Our schedule got dragged bits by bits under each stop which we ended up back in hotel more than an hour's late. However the driver blamed one of the traveler in our group. I wasn't sure if he is supposed to be a tour guide. If he is, then he failed the job to provide detailed story to us for each spot. Other than this, everything went ok and we love the places we went to.
Exceptional Experience
Eliza O,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an exceptional experience. Thank you so much Mohammed for being an extraordinary guide. You get everything listed in this tour and more. Nziwa is absolutely beautiful, but when you get to Jebel Shams, you will be in awe. Don't hesitate to book this trip.
Very nice tour
MirjanaB1370,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was perfect. Tour guide Oun was perfect. Long trip but It's worth the money. I also enjoyed the spectacular view from the Jabal Shams mountains!
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