Nizwa and Jebel Shams Tour: Nature's Refreshing Escape

While city tours are quite popular, some individuals prefer to reconnect with nature and take in breathtaking scenery. If youā€™re looking to rejuvenate and come back fully refreshed, consider a Nizwa and Jebel Shams Tour!

Nizwa market Nizwa fort
*Jebel Shams Mountain; 3000 meters high

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Nizwa Souk - The site of one of the oldest souqs in the country, this extensive marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, all of which are housed in separate blocks behind the great, crenellated piece of city wall that overlooks the wadi. Part of the souq (nearest the fort) is dedicated to handicrafts and caters specifically to the passing tourist trade.

What's Included
  • Group transportation by 4WD
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Fort nizwa entrance tickets 5 omr per person
Location
Nizwa Souk
City Center, Close to the fort
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katie_h
Mar 15, 2025
Beautiful! - I had a terrific trip with Abdallah to Nizwa Fort and the Oman Grand Canyon. Both are stunning, and the scenery along the drive is gorgeous. Abdallah, our guide, was fabulous: he speaks terrific English, is very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions, and made our trip comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
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Anja_l
Mar 3, 2025
Wonderful day trip - We had a great time visiting Nizwa, the fort and Jebel Sham. Our guide Abdullah was a good driver and very knowledgeable and flexible to adaptiv the tour to our wishes. Since it was the start of Ramadan we could not go for lunch (restaurants closed) but instead had a nice picknick on the mountain. I recommend this tour.
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Maribeth_s
Feb 18, 2025
This tour is an excellent... - This tour is an excellent way to experience a lot of what Oman has to offer in 1 day. You are immersed in centuries of history and culture and get to see one of the most remarkable canyons while exploring the mountains. Our tour guide, Said, was FANTASTIC and I couldn't recommend him more. He was so kind and welcoming and even invited us to have tea and coffee with his family. I highly recommend this amazing experience!!!
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Amaia8888
Feb 18, 2025
Great trip combining town and nature - Nizwa souq and fort are really interesting to visit. The market offers the chance to see and taste authentic Omani produce. Nizwa fort is an education in Omani history. Lunch was tasty and exciting. I tried camel stew for the first time. A Yemeni specialty I understand. And Jebel Shams is breathtaking. An exciting drive up and then the most amazing views at sundown. Our guide was most kind and informative and made sure we were comfortable and well looked after. Highly recommend this trip.
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Thomas_m
Feb 9, 2025
Great Day Trip - Faisal was an exceptional guide. The tour delivered everything promised and more. Itā€™s a long journey but definitely worth it. Again, the guide could not have been kinder or more knowledgeable.
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Chenjunyi_f
Jan 24, 2025
The experience was... - The experience was fantastic! My tour guide, Faisal, was extremely friendly and professional, with an impressive depth of knowledge. He also drove very smoothly, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The entire itinerary was well-organized, allowing me to explore Nizwa Market, Nizwa Fort, and the "Grand Canyon of the Middle East" at a comfortable pace. On the way back, I had the chance to enjoy some delicious mutton rice and chicken. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a wonderful way to see another part of the world.
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Aengus_m
Jan 19, 2025
Nizwa/Grand Canyon - A lot of driving but the views are worth it. We had an excellent guide who helped us make the most of it. Nizwa Fort is smaller than Bahla, but is well preserved. The Souk was interesting and varied , and we bought some souvineers! The mountains are amazing. The drive up is tough and bumpy, but well worth it. No difficult walking. You can get right to the edge as there are no railings. Be careful if you get dizzy in heights!
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Teol_23
Jan 1, 2025
A special visit; an extraordinary guide. - The places crossed during this excursion are wonderful and spectacular. The Souq in Nizwa (ancient capital of Oman) is beautiful but above all it is still run by Omani traders who will win you over with their grace and kindness. Jabel Shams Canyon is one of the places on Earth that will be remembered for a lifetime. What made it even more special was the seriousness, the attention, the authentic passion with which our guide, Aziz, accompanied us and satisfied our every request. Aziz showed us the wonders of his country with competence and sincere love. We recommend asking for his presence: the Tour will be even more beautiful!
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Allison_h
Dec 31, 2024
Incredible experience! - Incredible experience! We drove to Nizwa fort and jebel shams. Our driver was amazing! He was a very safe driver and even took us to his house for tea and dates. Very kind man!
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Philip_w
Dec 29, 2024
Good trip, long day - Good trip, but be advised it's a long day with lots of driving. Nizwa is cool. Guides/drivers were all super nice.
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