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2 days and 1 night Private tour to Jebel Shams/Nizwa - Muscat

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Muscat, Oman
  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

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.
  • Visit Jebel Shams, Nizwa, and villages on private 2-day tour from Muscat
  • No transport or navigation worries: explore Oman’s mountains with ease
  • See Arabia’s Grand Canyon from Jebel Shams, plus Nizwa, Misfah, and more
  • Includes night at Jebel Shams hotel, dinner, and round-trip 4WD transport

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Entry/Admission of Bahla Fort and Nizwa Fort
  • Bottled Water during the tour
  • Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/port/airport (Muscat Area)
  • Room: Standard Double Room for 2 PAX
  • Room: Standard Double Room + Extra Bed for 3 PAX
  • Room: 2 Standard Double Room for 4 PAX
  • Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
  • 4WD Vehicle / Comfortable
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Muscat - Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa Souq- Nizwa Fort - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams

6 Stops

1

Birkat Al Mouz Ruins

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

Nizwa Souq

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

3

Nizwa Fort Oman

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

4

Al Hamra

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

5

Misfat al Abreyeen

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Jebel Shams

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at Sama Heights, Jebel Shams, a 4 star hotel

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Bahla Fort - Jabreen Castle - Muscat

2 Stops

1

Bahla Fort

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2

Jibreen Castle

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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