Oman · Trekking

Tour Hoor 2 Days-1 Night In Jabal Shams, Oman Tours package

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Muscat. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the traditional Nizwa Souq and browse local goods
  • 02 Explore Nizwa Fort and its historic rooms, passages, and towers
  • 03 Walk through the mountain village of Misfat Al Abreyeen
  • 04 Enjoy canyon views at Jebel Shams, the Grand Canyon of Oman
  • 05 Spend 1 night in Jebel Shams
  • 06 Trek the W6 path for approximately 4 hours
  • 07 Visit Jabreen Castle and admire old Omani architecture

Discover some of Oman’s most memorable cultural and mountain landscapes on this 2-day journey from Muscat to Nizwa, Misfat Al Abreyeen, and Jebel Shams. Explore the lively Nizwa Souq and historic Nizwa Fort, wander through a traditional mountain village, and travel up to Jebel Shams, often called the Grand Canyon of Oman, for dramatic canyon views and an overnight stay.

On the second day, continue with a trek along the W6 path, where the canyon edge reveals sweeping views over wadis and valleys below. The experience concludes with a visit to Jabreen Castle, known for its traditional Omani architecture, carved woodwork, painted ceilings, and historic interiors, before returning to Muscat.

Explore the lively Nizwa Souq and historic Nizwa Fort, wander through a traditional mountain village, and travel up to Jebel Shams, often called the Grand Canyon of Oman, for dramatic canyon views and an overnight stay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nizwa, Muscat, Jebel Shams
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nizwa Market (Souq)

In the morning we'll leave Muscat towards Nizwa, the old capital of Oman, once we reach Nizwa we’ll visit the Nizwa Souq, where a wide variety of vendors offer their goods in the streets of the souk, where you can find vegetables, pottery, jewelry, handicrafts, Omani sweets (Halwa), dates, spice, and souvenirs which are sold in authentic old market halls that few places can boast especially interesting is the Friday cattle market when the locals from the nearby villages come to sell their goats, cattle, sheep, and chickens in a circus-style open market place.

Nizwa Fort

Next to the Souq is Nizwa Fortress, the Fort is a museum today and offers splendid views of this ancient town and the surrounding mountains, you can walk around in this impressive Fortress and visit its many rooms, passages, and towers, the Fort is an architectural testimony to the economic and military achievements of the early Yaruba dynasty from the mid-17th century, it was a military stronghold designed to withstand even the strongest of attacks at the time, even along the corridors, many traps were laid to deter any intruders that might have penetrated the defenses.

Misfat Al Abreyeen

From Nizwa we take you to Misfat Al Abreyeen village, This picturesque village is on a steep slope at the foot of Jebel Shams, a few kilometers from Al Hamra Town, and consists of old homes and narrow streets, it has a Falaj system that supplies water for many orchards, date palms, and vegetable gardens, it's worth it to spend some time walking around the village.

Jebel Shams (Grand Canyon)

Then we drive up to Jebel Shams Mountain (The Grand Canyon), 3009 meters high, this mountain is one of the most adventurous mountains in Oman, offering existing off-road experience and fantastic views, you reach canyon view which is 2000 meters stop there and enjoy the view and photo, then we continue to our resort where we spend the night.

Overnight in Jebel Shams (Sama heights Resort or similar)

2
Day 02

W6 Path Trekking

In the morning you process trekking in the W6 path that takes approximately 4 hours hiking, the Canyon edge offers spectacular views into the several Wadis and stunning valleys below.

Jabreen Castle

Then we drive down the mountain to visit the Jabrin Castle, his castle was originally designed as a residential palace in 1670 by Balarab bin Sultan bin Saif Al Ya'arubi Dynasty, an extensive renovation was carried out in 1984. The interior includes various furniture and traditional utensils to provide visitors with a taste of the period castle lifestyle, the building itself is decorated with elaborate wood carvings, ceiling paintings, and stucco work, after visiting the castle drive back to Muscat.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Muscat. 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Hotels, Port, Airport, Residence Pick up & Drop off
  • Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle 4WD
  • 1 Night accommodation
  • All fees and taxes
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not stroller accessible
  • We pick up travelers from any place in Muscat: - Muscat harbor (for shore excursions passengers) - Muscat International Airport - Residence - Hotels

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Muscat.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Muscat.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Muscat..

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