Oman · Mountain Exploration

8-Hour Jebel Shams and Wadi Ghul Tour from Muscat with Al Hamra

8 Hours Round trip from Jebel Shams Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in Oman
02 Stop at Wadi Ghul, known as the Omani Grand Canyon
03 See the historic mud houses in Al Hamra
04 Explore Misfat Al Abriyeen and its maze of traditional alleys

Get an insight into Oman's mountain landscapes and village life on this full-day journey from Muscat. Visit Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in Oman, and stop at Wadi Ghul, an area often referred to as the Omani Grand Canyon. Continue to the farming village of Al Hamra to see mud houses that are about 300 years old, and explore the scenic mountain village of Misfat Al Abriyeen with its maze of alleys and traditional buildings.

Visit Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in Oman, and stop at Wadi Ghul, an area often referred to as the Omani Grand Canyon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Muscat, Jebel Shams, Wadi Ghul

Languages Arabic, English, Persian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jebel Shams, Wadi Ghul and Al Hamra Discovery

Meet your local tour guide in Muscat at 8 am for pick-up and transfer.
Drive to Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in Oman. It is located in northeastern Oman, north of Al Hamra town, and forms part of the Al Hajar mountain range.
Make a quick stop at the terrace farming village of Wadi Ghul before continuing to Jebel Shams. Located to the northwest of Al Hamra, this area is also referred to as the Omani Grand Canyon.
Arrive at Jebel Shams mountain.
Continue to Al Hamra farming village to see mud houses that are about 300 years old.
Visit Misfat Al Abriyeen, a scenic mountain village with a maze of alleys and traditional buildings.
Return to Muscat.