Jebel Shams tour with balcony walk
Attractions & guided tours

Jebel Shams tour with balcony walk

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$432.40
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 8 hours to 9 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit the Jebel Shams Mountain and Al Hamra village
  • Try the panoramic Balcony Walk on the Grand Canyon
  • Take great photos on the Grand Canyon
What to expect

Your journey will start at 08.00 am from your hotel/selected location. The tour guide will take you on the road to the Jebel Shams Mountain, which means the mountain of the sun. It's 3009m on the sea level, the highest pick in all the Arabian Peninsula, and the most impressive mountain of all the Al Hajar complex in Oman.

You'll have a stop at the photographic point on the Grand Canyon, which offers a spectacular view over the surrounding valleys and Wadis. After you will start the “Balcony Walk” from the Khateem village, the starting point for the Balcony Walk, which winds along the edge of high cliffs up the rim of Wadi Nakhr to the last abandoned village. The walk you're going to do is a soft one and it will take approximately 30 minutes and then you will go back to the starting point. During it, you'll have the chance to take beautiful pictures of the panoramic landscape which it's offered by the canyon.

Enriched by this amazing experience, you'll go with your guide to the restaurant for lunch. A break with good food and some relaxation will restore your senses and prepare you for the drive to Al Hamra village. There, you'll admire the old houses made by mud and visit a little museum located in one of the traditional restored houses within the village. The locals will guide you in the interiors of this typical Omani house and tell about their uses and traditions at home. In the afternoon, you will go back to your hotel in Muscat.

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What's included
  • check Private transportation in 4x4 vehicle
  • check Professional private guide
  • check Lunch in a local resort
  • check Mineral water
  • check Guided walking private tour
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Personal equipment
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Health/travel insurance
Where
Muscat, Oman
Meeting point:
Pickup service is included from any hotel in Muscat or from Muscat airport. Please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local operator at least 48 hours before departure. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • It's recommended to wear mountain shoes or sneakers and comfortable clothes but you must be respectful of the country's rules (no exposure of shoulders and knees for adults, no transparent clothes, etc). In case of any particular need for the trekking please take your own personal care items
  • Your belongings are your own responsibility and the local operator is not responsible for any lost belongings during the trip
  • Please note that the tour could be subjected to any unpredicted change during the Ramadan period. However, the local tour provider will be always ready to support the guests and guarantee the best services as possible. Furthermore, the tour will not be available on the religious holidays established by the Oman law (ex.: Eid days)
  • The local operator takes no responsibility for any damage, loss, accident, sickness, injury, or death that the guests may suffer or incur arising out of the tour and activities and/or in connection with the contract with and/or the operator of any activities
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Provider
AFAQ Travel & Tourism
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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