Private Overnight at Jebel Shams - Nizwa - Bahla - Jabreen Castle
At a glance
Private Overnight at Jebel Shams - Nizwa - Bahla - Jabreen Castle is a 2 days private experience in Muscat, Oman, operated by Landscape Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 37 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $642.57 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 4WD Vehicle / Comfortable, Entrance Fees, Bottled Water during the tour.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2 days
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Jebel Shams is the highest mountain in Oman. Its name is popularly given to the whole area. The narrow and deep gorge is one of the top places to visit in Oman, often called the Arabian Grand Canyon.
It is difficult to capture how impressive it is, but below is my guide to help you plan your visit: road, views and the Balcony walk.
What's included
What's included
- 4WD Vehicle / Comfortable
- Entrance Fees
- Bottled Water during the tour
- Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
- Dinner
- Room: Standard Double Room for 2 PAX
- Breakfast
- Room: 2 Standard Double Room for 4 PAX
- Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/port/airport (Muscat Area)
- Room: Standard Double Room + Extra Bed for 3 PAX
- Room: Single Standard Room for 1 PAX
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary
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Day 1: Muscat - Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa Souq- Nizwa Fort - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams · 1h
We will continue our way to the old village of Birkat Al Mouz. This village runs up the side of a small mountain that is home to its own oasis containing gorgeous plantations of banana trees and various data palms. You can see the one of a kind irrigation system in Oman known as Aini, Dawoodi, and Ghaily.
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Day 1: Muscat - Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa Souq- Nizwa Fort - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams · 1h
We will move on to the city of Nizwa. The old capital of Oman, Nizwa is the home of the famous souk markets. We will stop here for a chance to browse and purchase various souvenirs such as Omani silver crafts and other handmade items.
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Day 1: Muscat - Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa Souq- Nizwa Fort - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams · 1h
We will pay a visit to the Nizwa fort for a cost of 5 Omani rial. This fortress was built by Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi and remains to be the biggest fort in Oman. After, we will visit the old village Al Hamra, a 400-year-old town in north eastern Oman.
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Day 1: Muscat - Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa Souq- Nizwa Fort - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams · 1h
Al Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. The town is thriving and lively but holds a secret. The 400-year-old town popped up around an amazing abandoned village. The Al Hamra ruins are estimated to be between 700-1000 years old and are left completely untouched.
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Day 1: Muscat - Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa Souq- Nizwa Fort - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams · 30m
Misfat Al Abriyeen is a unique mountainous village located 1,000 m above sea level on the mountain foothills surrounding wilayat Al Hamra in Al Dhakhiyla Governorate. The village derives its name from the Al Abri tribe, who originally come from Misfat Al Abriyeen and Al Hamra.
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Day 1: Muscat - Birkat Al Mouz - Nizwa Souq- Nizwa Fort - Al Hamra Old Village - Misfah Al Arbyeen - Jebel Shams · 1h
Jebel Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town. It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country.
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Day 2: Bahla Fort - Jabreen Castle - Muscat · 1h
Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands in Oman and the country's only UNESCO-listed fort added in 1987. The fort underwent massive restoration efforts and reopened in 2012. However, the complex lacks in visitor information.
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Day 2: Bahla Fort - Jabreen Castle - Muscat · 1h
Built in 1675 by Imam Bil-Arab Bin Sultan, Jabreen Castle was an important centre of learning for astrology, medicine and Islamic law and, unusually for Oman's forts and castles, there's quite a lot to discover inside the vast battlements. There is an interesting date store, for example, to the right of the main entrance on the left-hand side. The juice of the fruit would have run along the channels into storage vats, ready for cooking or to assist women in labour.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Overnight at Jebel Shams - Nizwa - Bahla - Jabreen Castle take?
The experience lasts about 2 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $642.57 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
4WD Vehicle / Comfortable; Entrance Fees; Bottled Water during the tour; Omani Tour Guide English Speaking; Dinner; Room: Standard Double Room for 2 PAX.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 37 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Muscat.
