Full-Day Grand Canyon and Nizwa Tour by 4x4

Sightseeing  :  Oman  :  Muscat Governorate  :  Muscat  :  4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours

Visit Nizwa and Jebel Shams on this full-day tour. Explore the Grand Canyon of Oman and enjoy lunch in a restaurant at the top of the mountain.Travel through the Hajar Mountains to the township of Nizwa, the ancient capital of Oman. At Nizwa you will visit Nizwa Fort and the traditional Souq, an open-air marketplace. From there, you will travel through the deep Wadi Ghul and arrive at Jebel Shams, the “Mountain of the Sun” and 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. See 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. Misfah is perched on the side of a mountain, where narrow ancient stone pathways lead you into the valley below. Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant at the top of the mountain and afterwards, explore this ancient labyrinth in the region of Al Hamra before your return trip to Muscat.