Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman)
Private Day Trip to Nizwa & Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon of Oman)
You'll spend a day exploring some of Oman's history and culture, Nizwa was the capital of Oman 500 years ago, and it was the capital of Islamic culture in 2015, We will take you on a tour between the ancient market of Nizwa. Next To Nizwa Market is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort its been build in 1649 and the castle been build in 888. The fort is a museum today.
From there we drove up to Jabal Shams (The Grand Canyon Of Oman) 3009 Meters, offering an exciting off-road experience and fantastic view.• Explore the culture & Nature & landscape of Oman on this day trip • Travel in comfort in a 4x4 vehicle • Explore the Grand Canyon of Oman • Stop for a photo in the ancient village of Wadi Ghul • Private Day Trip • Pick up and Drop off your Hotels, Port (For shore excursions passengers), Airport, Residence • All fees and taxes Included
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Nizwa Souk
Please note: if you stay in muscat and you want to catch the cattle market on Friday you have to start at 06:00 AM, so please get in touch with us after you make the booking or mention it in the special request form, and we'll message you back.
1 hourNizwa Fort Oman
Next to the Souq is the Nizwa fort and castle the fort been built in 1649 and the castle been build in 888. 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 fort and castle with many passages rooms. 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 hourWadi Ghul - Oman's Grand Canyon
From there we drive back to Muscat
2 hoursIncluded
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD
- Bottled water
- Taxes
- English speaking Guide
- Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence Pick up and drop off
- Private Tour
- Private Transportation
- Entry/Admission - Wadi Ghul - Oman's Grand Canyon
- Entry/Admission - Nizwa Souk
Not Included
- Lunch
- Nizwa Fort entry fees
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.