مسقط Trip Overview
This tour starts through the Hajar Mountains to the township of Nizwa, the
ancient capital of Oman. At Nizwa you will visit Nizwa Fort and the Traditional
Souk. From there you will travel through the deep Wadi Ghul and arrive at Jebel Shams “Mountain of the Sun” the undisputed lord of the mountains. Jebel Shams is the highest peak of the Jebel Al Akhdar mountain range, soaring 3,000 meters above sea level. It provides a spectacular scenery, ancient rock carvings and remote villages.This is the Grand Canyon of Oman. There will be time to experience some of the breath-taking scenery before continuing to the beautiful old village of Misfah. The village of Misfah is perched on the side of a mountain where narrow ancient stone pathways lead you into the valley below. Lunch will be held in a restaurant, where you can savour local delicacies at the top of the mountain. Afterwards , you will explore the ancient labyrinth of the region of Al Hamra before your return trip to Muscat.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: مسقط, Oman
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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This tour starts through the Hajar Mountains to the township of Nizwa, the
ancient capital of Oman. At Nizwa you will visit Nizwa Fort and the Traditional
Souk. From there you will travel through the deep Wadi Ghul and arrive at Jebel Shams “Mountain of the Sun” the undisputed lord of the mountains. Jebel Shams is the highest peak of the Jebel Al Akhdar mountain range, soaring 3,000 meters above sea level. It provides a spectacular scenery, ancient rock carvings and remote villages.This is the Grand Canyon of Oman. There will be time to experience some of the breath-taking scenery before continuing to the beautiful old village of Misfah. The village of Misfah is perched on the side of a mountain where narrow ancient stone pathways lead you into the valley below. Lunch will be held in a restaurant, where you can savour local delicacies at the top of the mountain. Afterwards , you will explore the ancient labyrinth of the region of Al Hamra before your return trip to Muscat.
Pass By: 200 Km Traverse Of The Western Hajar Mountains, Oman
Drive along the scenic mountain range in your 4×4 vehicle
Pass By: Wadi Ghul – Oman’s Grand Canyon, Al Hamra Oman
Drive through the scenic road of Wadi Ghul
Stop At: Jebel Shams, Al Hamra Oman
3,000 mtrs at the top of Oman’s tallest mountain-Jebel Shams
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Al Hamra, Al Hamra, Ad-Dakhiliyah Governorate
Al Hamra a 400 year old town in the region
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Misfat al Abreyeen, Al Hamra Oman
Have lunch
Duration: 30 minutes