Oman · Trekking

1-Day Trek to Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams from Muscat

1 Day Round trip from Muscat Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Birkat Al Mouz and explore the ruins of the old village
02 Trek through Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams, two of Oman's best-known mountains
03 Enjoy beautiful views over the Grand Canyon of Oman
04 Discover the history and culture of the 300-year-old village of Wadi Ghul

Go on a full-day trek from Muscat to Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams in Oman. See the unique fruit plantations on the mountain terraces, including pomegranates and roses, and enjoy beautiful scenery overlooking the Grand Canyon of Oman. Along the way, visit Birkat Al Mouz, known for its ruined village, banana plantation, and old Falaj irrigation system listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stop at the 300-year-old stone houses of Wadi Ghul.

Visit the large banana plantation and enjoy the scenic surroundings of the site, which is also home to the old Falaj irrigation system listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Muscat, Jebel Shams, Wadi Ghul

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Trek to Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams

Arrive in Muscat, meet your tour guide, and proceed to Jebel Akhdar.
Stop at Birkat Al Mouz, one of the most famous ruined villages in Oman.
Visit the large banana plantation and enjoy the scenic surroundings of the site, which is also home to the old Falaj irrigation system listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Begin your trek and climb Jebel Akhdar, which rises to 2,600 meters above sea level.
See fruit plantations on the terraces, including pomegranates and roses, and enjoy the beautiful views. This trek takes around 2 hours.
Then continue to Jebel Shams, one of the highest mountains in Oman, known as the Mountain of the Sun. The height of this mountain is around 3,020 meters above sea level, and from here you can see the Grand Canyon. This trek takes about 3 hours.
After the trek, drive back to Muscat and stop at Wadi Ghul to admire the beautiful scenery of the old village, filled with stone houses that are around 300 years old.
Arrive in Muscat and depart for your hotel.