Nizwa and Jabal Shams: Explore the Highest Mountain in Oman and Enjoy Breathtaking Views
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Al Hamra

Jabal Shams, or the ‘Mountain of Sun’, stands tall at nearly 3000 meters, making it the tallest mountain in Oman. The captivating view from the peak over the Grand Canyon is truly awe-inspiring.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jebel Shams - The tour starts in morning with a great driving through the Hajar Mountains to Nizwa. In Nizwa we visit the Traditional Souq and Nizwa Fort.
    From here you will be taken to Misfah, a village seemingly hewn out of rock. Passing to Al Hamra one of the last loam villages in Oman.

After that we drive up to Jabal Shams, the
Mountain of Sun. From a height of nearly 3000 meters is high making it the highest mountain in Oman. The view from the top over the Grand Canyon is absolutely breathtaking.

What's Included
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Location
Jebel Shams
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Damykuhan
Feb 6, 2024
Nizwa and Jebel Shams Tour - Kader was an excellent guide who went out of his way to make sure everything was covered in the tour- Nizwa/Jebel Shams/old Misfah/Al Hamra. I walked along the rim of Jebel Shams and a short walk exploring the Old Misfah and Nizwa! I had lots of photo opportunities!
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696marzenaz
Jun 29, 2023
Excellent road to stunning canyon view - The whole trip was very good. Very interesting Nizwa Fort and Castle and as I'm nature lover the Canyon was stunning. The whole drive to this canyon was amazing. I didn't expect such mountains in Oman. And I had excellent driver and tour guide Mr Muayid.
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Amnaabdelmoneim
Dec 17, 2022
Vaishakh and Mouyed best team ever! - We were welcomed on the desk by Vaishakh who were very helpful, very professional and very nice. He recommended the Jabal Akhdar Jabal Shams and Nizwa. Our driver Mouyed was very nice, he informed us about every single thing in Oman and we were very happy with him. He is very patient, helpful and very professional, would highly recommend to hire him for services in future! Thank you Vaishakh and Mouyed we were extremely happy and satisfied with the service! You guys are a great team, you made our trip very enjoyable and comfortable!
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Lynne1353
May 9, 2022
Nizwa and The Green Mountain - We were picked up from our hotel at arranged time by our lovely driver Saeed. We then went on the long drive to Nizwa. The roads in Oman are excellent, though for nervous passengers like myself, they drive too fast and too close! In Nizwa we went to the souk and the fort- both excellent. We also got the opportunity to see a camel up close and personal - which was on my wish list! From here we had coffee then took the winding road upto The Green Mountain, (which unfortunately these days is not so Green) - spectacular views and well worth a visit. Then back down the mountain for a truly memorable lunch, delicious! A quick look around a nearby village with fascinating old buildings and loads of date palms - absolutely beautiful. Then we headed back to the hotel. Throughout the trip Saeed was keen to take care of us and show us everything we asked. Excellent trip!
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Sascha
Dec 31, 2021
Perfect day trip outside Maskat - Simply excellent, would recommend everyone to take this tour. Khalfan did an extraordinary job. It is suited not just for couples but for families aswell
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Ipsitv
Nov 19, 2021
Excellent tour - We travelled with Kader - he is experienced knowledgeable. We had a full itinerary and an amazing day
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Sandycandy1410
Nov 8, 2021
Amazing trip in Oman - Went on multiple trips with them and can only recommend this to anyone. Much more enjoyable than the actual sightseeing was the tour guide Salim. Getting to spend time with him during the drive gave us a feeling of being able to dive into the culture and belief of the locals. We got to learn a lot more than we anticipated and we felt very well taken care of. Best trip we had so far. Thanks to the team and especially Salim for making it so special.
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Goplaces51816041543
Sep 10, 2023
Jabal shams - The place is very beautiful and worth a visit. I recommend this place. It is also characterized by complete calm and you can watch the stars up close. You can also practice mountain sports, for example, the W6 and W4 trails.
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829evelyneb
Apr 14, 2024
Terrible tour!! Never again Nature Tours. - I don't understand why this dubious company only gets positive reviews!! We were in Oman in March. We booked this tour with my parents. We were traveling with MSC Cruise. I told the company in advance and they said we would be picked up at the gate. That is where we started the tour. It was terrifying!! March is Ramadan and it was over 33 degrees that day. We tried to contact the company for almost half an hour, but no one was there to pick us up. The phone, despite the 24/7 emergency number, was not answered. I turned on the internet and tried to communicate by email. That worked and the driver came to us a few seconds later. I think it was pure coincidence and he was just late. He said he didn't know exactly where to pick us up, even though I had arranged this with the company in advance. Our driver went along with Ramadan completely. That means no food when it's over 32 degrees, that's one thing, but nothing to drink all day, that's something else. The tour was advertised as lasting 8 hours. The journey to Nizwa was 2.5 hours. The driver was very talkative and told us a lot. I didn't know that it was 2.5 hours away from Oman. I thought the idea of going a bit into the hinterland was great. The journey is too far for just a day trip. We couldn't even see everything that was listed for this tour because time was running out and we were afraid we wouldn't be back at the ship in time. As it was Ramadan, the meal in the restaurant was replaced by a picnic in the car. There was cold fried chicken with chips and a warm drink!! Oh, and don't forget the sweet oranges. The cold food wasn't good, that's for sure, who likes cold chips, and the orange made the driver feel guilty because he wasn't allowed to eat or drink anything. In the afternoon we had the feeling that our driver was having a hard time concentrating on the journey. We were afraid he would fall asleep so we had to entertain him and make sure he stayed focused during the journey. How water can help. I wrote 2 emails to the company and told them about our concerns after the tour. There was no reply. I find what happened absolutely unprofessional. The tour is over 8 hours and you can't be under any time pressure!! Next time we'll just go to the gate. There are plenty of taxis there with English-speaking staff. Never again with Nature Tours!!
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B3007kmtomw
Apr 29, 2020
Not Serious - Unfortunately we had to cancel the tour because of “Corona”. We were informed immediately that the money will be transferred back soon. Unfortunately I did NOT get the money back. After several inquiries I was put off from week to week until no answer came anymore. Therefore I cannot recommend the tour operator and do not consider him to be serious.
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