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Jabal Shams Tour (price per vehicle)

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Destination: Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman
Duration: 9 hours
Price: $388.38
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Jebel Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country, and the third highest in Arabian Peninsula.The mountain is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km (150 mi) from Muscat. In the summer, temperature is around 20 °C (68 °F) and in the winter it drops to less than 0 °C (32 °F). Nearby is Jabal Akhdar, another prominent peak in the region.. For touristic tour Book now to meet our Guides we are ready to pickup you in any places in Muscat.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Nizwa, Nizwa, Ad-Dakhiliyah Governorate

Jabal Shams is Oman’s highest peak, and at around 10,000 feet (or 3,000 meters) it makes a cool contrast to the baking coast. The regular road runs out about two-thirds the way up, so from there on in it’s 4-wheel-drive or, for the adventurous, hiking. Either way you’ll have stunning views of Wadi Nakhr, a dramatic canyon whose sheer walls drop down to a valley floor of tiny villages and date palm plantations.

Colorful rugs made using goat hair and natural dyes are a specialty of the region. There are also a number of eerie village ruins which testify to the difficulty of living in this fascinating yet challenging area.

Jebel Shams can be accessed on a long day trip from Muscat, but a well-equipped campsite makes it a great place to stay over and enjoy the serenity of this remote area. Book now to meet our Tour Guides we are ready to meet you in any places in Muscat and we will pickup you.

Duration: 9 hours