Grand Canyon and Nizwa private tour
Drive through the Hajar mountains to the township of Nizwa where you will see Nizwa fort, the traditional souk, Wadi Ghul, Jebel shams and the village of Misfah that is perched on the side of a mountain. At Nizwa, the ancient capital, you will visit Nizwa Fort and the traditional souk. Continue to see the region of Al Hamra because to experience the grand canyon is to experience the very best of Oman. As you travel through the deep Wadi Ghul you will arrive at Jebel Shams “Mountain of the Sun,” the undisputed lord of the mountains. Jebel Shams is the highest peak of the Jebel Al Akhdar mountain range, soaring 3,000 meters above sea level. It provides a spectacular scenery, ancient rock carvings and remote villages. There will be time to experience some of the breath-taking scenery before continuing to the beautiful old village of Misfah. The village of Misfah is perched on the side of a mountain where narrow ancient stone pathways lead you into the valley below. Lunch will be held in a restaurant, where you can savor local delicacies at the top of the mountain. Afterwards , you will explore the ancient labyrinth of the region of Al Hamra before your return trip to Muscat.