Nizwa and Jebel Shams Tour: Nature's Refreshing Escape

While city tours are quite popular, some individuals prefer to reconnect with nature and take in breathtaking scenery. If you’re looking to rejuvenate and come back fully refreshed, consider a Nizwa and Jebel Shams Tour!

Nizwa market Nizwa fort
*Jebel Shams Mountain; 3000 meters high

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Nizwa Souk - 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.

What's Included
  • Group transportation by 4WD
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Location
Nizwa Souk
City Center, Close to the fort
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Faduma
Apr 24, 2025
Don't miss out on Nizwa and Jabal Shams - Fais was the guide on the trip and he made an extraordinary effort to make the trip exceptional. He showed flexibility regarding the schedule to accommodate to our needs and told about the history and current conditions of the different stops/ sites with passion. He gave me a lot of tips on what to do in Muscat and Salalah and how to bargain when buying souvenirs. I'd recommend everyone to take the trip to Jabal Shams and Niwza with Faris !
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K4320ecvalentinap
Apr 17, 2025
Excellent tour - Fantastic tour of Nizwa Fort and traditional shops. We also enjoyed the spectacular view from the Jabal Shams mountains! Absolutely recommended.
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Timothy_s
Mar 30, 2025
10/10 tour, great tour and views - This was absolutely amazing tour, checked out the market, fort, and their version of the Grand Canyon. It was a long day, but extremely worth it. The guide was extremely professional and kind, and even took a few pictures. Highly highly recommend this tour.
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Sneha_p
Mar 22, 2025
Had a wholesome... - Had a wholesome experience. Optimum time spent on both the attractions! Our Guide - Hood was very helpful throughout the tour
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C9566zscharlesn
Mar 22, 2025
Good day out! - Really good trip, amazing sights especially of the Grand Canyon! Well planned route for sure and Abdullah was fantastic! Very friendly, helpful, insightful and really funny! A great guide!
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Katie_h
Mar 15, 2025
Beautiful! - I had a terrific trip with Abdallah to Nizwa Fort and the Oman Grand Canyon. Both are stunning, and the scenery along the drive is gorgeous. Abdallah, our guide, was fabulous: he speaks terrific English, is very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions, and made our trip comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
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Anja_l
Mar 3, 2025
Wonderful day trip - We had a great time visiting Nizwa, the fort and Jebel Sham. Our guide Abdullah was a good driver and very knowledgeable and flexible to adaptiv the tour to our wishes. Since it was the start of Ramadan we could not go for lunch (restaurants closed) but instead had a nice picknick on the mountain. I recommend this tour.
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Maribeth_s
Feb 18, 2025
This tour is an excellent... - This tour is an excellent way to experience a lot of what Oman has to offer in 1 day. You are immersed in centuries of history and culture and get to see one of the most remarkable canyons while exploring the mountains. Our tour guide, Said, was FANTASTIC and I couldn't recommend him more. He was so kind and welcoming and even invited us to have tea and coffee with his family. I highly recommend this amazing experience!!!
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Amaia8888
Feb 18, 2025
Great trip combining town and nature - Nizwa souq and fort are really interesting to visit. The market offers the chance to see and taste authentic Omani produce. Nizwa fort is an education in Omani history. Lunch was tasty and exciting. I tried camel stew for the first time. A Yemeni specialty I understand. And Jebel Shams is breathtaking. An exciting drive up and then the most amazing views at sundown. Our guide was most kind and informative and made sure we were comfortable and well looked after. Highly recommend this trip.
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Thomas_m
Feb 9, 2025
Great Day Trip - Faisal was an exceptional guide. The tour delivered everything promised and more. It’s a long journey but definitely worth it. Again, the guide could not have been kinder or more knowledgeable.
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From $145
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).