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2 Days Private tour to Jebel Shams Nizwa from Muscat
Nizwa
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Immerse yourself in Oman’s spectacular Hajar Mountains and their forts, towns, and villages on a scenic 2-day tour from Muscat. Skip the worry of driving unfamiliar roads, and travel by climate-controlled 4WD with a driver-guide for navigation and narration you’d otherwise miss. Stand on Oman’s highest peak, Jebel Shams, to gaze over what’s known as Arabia’s Grand Canyon; see Nizwa Fort, Jabreen Fort, and traditional mountain hamlets; and stay overnight in a beautifully situated stone-built hotel.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled Water during the tour
Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
Dinner
Room: Standard Double Room for 2 PAX
Breakfast
Room: Standard Double Room + Extra Bed for 3 PAX
Lunch
• Entrance fees to forts, castles, and museums
2 Days Private tour to Jebel Shams Nizwa from Muscat
Nizwa
About
Immerse yourself in Oman’s spectacular Hajar Mountains and their forts, towns, and villages on a scenic 2-day tour from Muscat. Skip the worry of driving unfamiliar roads, and travel by climate-controlled 4WD with a driver-guide for navigation and narration you’d otherwise miss. Stand on Oman’s highest peak, Jebel Shams, to gaze over what’s known as Arabia’s Grand Canyon; see Nizwa Fort, Jabreen Fort, and traditional mountain hamlets; and stay overnight in a beautifully situated stone-built hotel.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled Water during the tour
Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
Dinner
Room: Standard Double Room for 2 PAX
Breakfast
Room: Standard Double Room + Extra Bed for 3 PAX
Lunch
• Entrance fees to forts, castles, and museums
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Muscat - Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa Souq- Nizwa Fort - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams
6 Stops
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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.
1 hour
2
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.
1 hour
3
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.
1 hour
4
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.
1 hour
5
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.
30 minutes
6
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.
