Jebel Shams Full-Day Hiking Tour: Explore Oman's Highest Mountain

Embark on a full-day hiking tour to Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest mountain. Experience a super beautiful hike along the canyon with stunning views and visit an abandoned village. Don’t miss the chance to witness the first sunrise in Oman from this majestic peak!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Al Hamra - Photo stop only. The enchanting Al Hamra is among the best-preserved ancient towns in Oman, featuring a maze of stone and rubble-filled alleyways bordered by traditional mudbrick structures.
  • Jebel Shams - The journey will commence from Muscat early in the morning, heading straight to Jebel Shams. A brief photo stop will be made at…
What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off anywhere in Muscat Area
  • Transportation in a 4WD Vehicle
  • Bottled water provided
  • English-speaking Omani Tour Guide
  • Fuel included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

A remarkably picturesque trek along the ravine, boasting breathtaking panoramas. The endpoint is a deserted settlement nestled in the canyon’s extremity, which can be reached with a 5-hour hike. Locally known as Jabal Shams because it’s the initial spot to witness the sunrise in Oman, given its towering apex. It stands as the tallest peak in the Hajar…

Location
Muscat
-We use the signing board with the name of our clients. Or our guide will contact them via phone -Our guide he will meet them at their hotel lobby
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Scenic27958472159
Feb 24, 2026
The Oman canyon experience made family friendly - Experience a breathtaking canyon right on the footsteps to the Gulf's highest mountain - Jebel Shams. Our guide picked us up at our hotel in a convenient 4WD vehicle, and he graciously assisted us throughout the 4H hike, making it a safe and memorable day for a family with small children.
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Amran
Feb 19, 2026
Hike to Jebel Shams! - We had Ahmed Alghamri as our guide for the hike into Oman's Grand Canyon! He is professional, engaging & knowledgeable.
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Soyp2026
Feb 15, 2026
Amazing tour guide - Our amazing tour was supported by Mr Yousuff who was so helpful and kind. Thank you so much for a perfect hiking and road trip day!
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Suelonghini
Feb 1, 2026
Balcony walk! - An amazing experience! The guide offered and carried extra water and snacks and was a huge help at the end of the trail when the route to the lake was less obvious. Prepare for three hours each way in the car (the mountain bit windy/bumpy) and about five hours to leisurely do the hike. A clean restroom stop is provided before and after the hike, with more primitive portable toilet options closer to the start. Spectacular views and an interesting abandoned village! Animal lovers will appreciate the goats along the trail looking for a small snack. The hike is at approximately 6500 feet of elevation with many rocky steps going up and down. A fun adventure outside of Muscat!
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Sueann_l
Feb 1, 2026
Balcony hike! - This was such a lovely experience! While we had backpacks with the supplies we needed, our guide kindly carried extra water and snacks for us. (So technically we didn’t need to bring anything other than ourselves) While the majority of the trail was straightforward, it was extremely helpful to have guidance to get to the small lake after the abandoned village. If you’re interested in that, expect to climb up some larger boulders. Totally doable, but make sure your knees and hips are feeling good before hand. The views were spectacular and it was really interesting to see the abandoned village. For animal lovers, there are multiple goats that hang out hoping for snacks from hikers along the way. Prepare for a three hour car ride each way and approximately five hours to do the hike while leisurely taking photos. The mountain roads are windy and bumpy at times, so take appropriate measures if you tend to get carsick. A clean restroom stop is provided at the village before and after the hike and there are a couple of portable toilet options closer to the start. Really loved this adventure outside of Muscat!
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Asalyad
Jan 3, 2026
Amazing experience doing a Balcony Walk - We had a great time doing a balcony walk! The guide knew great spots and overall hike was an amazing experience! The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and shared interesting facts about the place. Highly recommend it!
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H4543iujuliee
Jan 2, 2026
Amazing full day activity - We had an amazing hike with Jihad, can highly recommend the tour. The trip from Muscat was a bit longer than expected, but it was good.
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Sankalp_g
Dec 28, 2025
Highly recommended tour! - Hiking in Jebel Shams is incredible. The Balcony walk was amazing, the views were awesome! Our tour guide, Ahmed, was also very good. From pickup, to taking us to the hike and back, it was all very smooth. He gave us all the important details and very patiently waited till we completed the hike and came back.
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Aniushab
Dec 17, 2025
Great hike for families - What a wonderful hike! Totally recommend it to the families who like a bit of exercise and gorgeous views. The walk is only moderately challenging, so perfect for children. Thank you to our guide Ahmed, who took us there and made this day easy and special for us.
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E630yjlaurah
Dec 10, 2025
Great hike and great guide! - Jebel Shams was a great hike an incredible to see the deep wadis, rock formations, historic village remains and the spring water at the end. Youssef was a great guide and was very patient with us as we took extra time to see a world heritage site village and when we needed more time for more coffee :) all around awesome day!
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From $137
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).