Oman's Grand Canyon: Full-Day Tour from Muscat
ID: GYG103430-147146
Category:
Country: Oman
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a full-day tour from Muscat to Jabal Shams, or Mountain of the Sun, which is the second-highest peak in the Arabic Gulf region. Continue to Wadi Ghul, known as Oman’s Grand Canyon, and marvel at the breathtaking views.
Your full-day excursion begins with a drive in the direction of Jabal Shams, the second-highest peak in the Arabic Gulf, at a height of over 2,000 meters.
A 30-minute off-road drive will take you to Wadi Ghul, also known as Oman's Grand Canyon. If you like you can take a short walk or even a mountain bike ride in this dramatic wadi area. Experience a journey through more than a half billion years of geological time.
Next, you’ll visit the mountain village of Misfah to admire examples of ancient architecture, as seen in its stone houses. A paved road leads up to the village, and during the drive you’ll have views of traditional houses standing on the mountain, which looks like a turban atop the date palm plantation.
People continue to live in these houses, some of which are built on large rocks. The availability of water has ensured the preservation of this thriving village.
Highlights
- Enjoy spectacular views of Oman's Grand Canyon
- Head up the mountain to the village of Misfah
- Marvel at the panoramic views from Jabal Shams
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The lobby of your hotel in Muscat
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
