Private Full-Day Balcony Walk at Jebel Sham-Grand Canyon of Oman
- 9–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Get out of the city and visit Jebel Shams with ease on this full-day private tour. Depart from Muscat in a four-wheel drive vehicle and make your way to Jebel Shams learn about the area from your personal guide continue to Balcony Walk which is 4-5 hours of guided hiking.
Inclusions
What's included
- Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
- 4wd vehicle / comfortable
- Bottled water during the tour
- Pick-up and drop-off to the hotel/airport/port (Muscat Area)
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
We drive towards Jebel Shams the Grand Canyon of Oman(around 4 hours drive). 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.
Then we start to do the balcony walk around 4-5 hour walk The trek, which is known as "The Balcony Walk" overlooks Wadi Nakhar, which is referred to as Oman's Grand Canyon, and finishes at the famous abandoned village of San Bani Khamis.
After our balcony walk we drive towards Al Hamra. 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. Then after we drive back to Muscat.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If the Pick up Point is in the Airport: Our tour guide will be waiting for you at the arrival area handling the signing board with your name and company logo printed.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Get Your Omani Guide
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Muscat
- Its from-price is 14% above the median of the 421 day trips we list in Muscat.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 180 of 421.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Muscat
Muscat, Oman's capital, stretches between rugged mountains and the Gulf of Oman, with a grand mosque, old forts, souks and a graceful corniche.
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is the city's showpiece, with a vast prayer hall, an enormous hand-woven carpet and a crystal chandelier, set among marble courtyards. In old Muscat, the colourful Al Alam Palace is flanked by the Portuguese-era forts of Jalali and Mirani, perched on rocks above the harbour.
Top-ranked sights in Muscat: Wahiba Sands (Sharqiyah Sands), Wadi Bani Khalid, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
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