Jebel Shams
Jebel Shams
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At just over 2000 meter. Jebel Shams Resort is ideally situated a few minutes walk from the famous "Grand Canyon of Oman" and a visit to us on Oman's highest Mountain at approximately 3000 Meter is great place from which to enjoy the mountain. A warm welcome is ready for all those weary adventurers who visit it. Enjoy a perfect starry night sky outside one of our Arabic Rents or Chalets and enjoy a warming campfire at night. During the day there are lots of lovely walks and treks to suit all levels of fitness. For those who want to just relax then there is a swimming pool and lovely views of the surrounding stunning mountain vista.
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- pawel_hbgSopot, Poland9,999 contributionsBeautiful viewsWe have made one of or maybe even the most popular hiking trail in Oman- W6 Balcony Trail (Jabal Shams). Just put this in Google and you will be navigated to parking which is beginning of hike. I reccommend 4×4 SUV car but we have seen also normal sedan cars. Then you just need to drive much slower to get there and more watch out. Hike takes about 3/4 hours both ways. Views are amazing, wild goats on the way so cute. Just take 1/1 .5 l water with you. Hike is quite easy. Go to same end. If you see first buildings of abandoned village, then go extra 15 minutes to same end to see great view on canyon. Definetely I can warmly reccommend going there.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 March 2023
- Deanosaur89Edmonton, Canada2,050 contributionsVery ScenicThe Jebel Shams are unlike anything we've seen before and were a short trip from Muscat. To access the area you should use a 4x4 vehicle but it may be worthwhile to get an expert guide so you can truly enjoy the scenery. Bring good food, snacks and water if you plan to visit here and don't go after the rains or if there is rain in the forecast because the conditions could change quickly and the roads are not that great.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 October 2023
- StringyLeatherhead, United Kingdom7 contributionsBalcony WalkAn excellent walk which really isn’t dangerous in any way. Good views of the canyon and seeing the abandoned homes at the end was fascinating. How did they manage to live there? 4km each way. Took us 2 hours in total but we were rushing a bit due to setting off later in the afternoon and wanted to get back before the sun set. The afternoon is a good time to go as you are then walking in the shade.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 November 2023
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Leatherhead, UK7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
An excellent walk which really isn’t dangerous in any way. Good views of the canyon and seeing the abandoned homes at the end was fascinating. How did they manage to live there?
4km each way. Took us 2 hours in total but we were rushing a bit due to setting off later in the afternoon and wanted to get back before the sun set. The afternoon is a good time to go as you are then walking in the shade.
4km each way. Took us 2 hours in total but we were rushing a bit due to setting off later in the afternoon and wanted to get back before the sun set. The afternoon is a good time to go as you are then walking in the shade.
Written 2 November 2023
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada2,050 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The Jebel Shams are unlike anything we've seen before and were a short trip from Muscat. To access the area you should use a 4x4 vehicle but it may be worthwhile to get an expert guide so you can truly enjoy the scenery. Bring good food, snacks and water if you plan to visit here and don't go after the rains or if there is rain in the forecast because the conditions could change quickly and the roads are not that great.
Written 28 October 2023
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coopersintunisia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia57 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Far cooler than Muscat, the intimidating sounding Balcony walk is relatively easy and very enjoyable.
Totally glad we did this
Totally glad we did this
Written 27 June 2023
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SRJ
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Adventures driving!! Very thrilling driving experience !! Beautiful mountain view. Excellent weather!!!
Written 16 May 2023
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nadia_izzy
Colombo, Sri Lanka136 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
It’s absolutely worth the visit and the view is amazing. The highest point in Oman, you can drive up to the view point where you will be greeted by a few friendly goat and then you’re free to explore, walk and take in the gorgeous surroundings and views
Written 12 March 2023
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland9,999 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We have made one of or maybe even the most popular hiking trail in Oman- W6 Balcony Trail (Jabal Shams). Just put this in Google and you will be navigated to parking which is beginning of hike. I reccommend 4×4 SUV car but we have seen also normal sedan cars. Then you just need to drive much slower to get there and more watch out. Hike takes about 3/4 hours both ways. Views are amazing, wild goats on the way so cute. Just take 1/1 .5 l water with you. Hike is quite easy. Go to same end. If you see first buildings of abandoned village, then go extra 15 minutes to same end to see great view on canyon. Definetely I can warmly reccommend going there.
Written 6 March 2023
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nauj63
South East England, UK786 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
This area would be dwarfed by it’s American counterpart but what it lacks in scale it more than makes up for in experience. America is commercial, America is populated, America is loud. Not here ! Nothing exploitative, nothing touristy. Just you, a few goats, the odd fellow traveller, some locals and THE most magnificent ‘Balcony’ trekking trail. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be ‘at one’…
Written 11 December 2022
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Mary Grace D
41 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Yesterday, November 30, 2022, me and my friends came to Jebel Shams after Mishfa Old House Al Abryeen and Al Hamra Old Village.
It was my first time experience to come and visit the three tourist destinations. Glad to know that Mishfa Old House, one of the places i visited was also the place where His Highness Prince Charles visited last 5th Nov. 2016. It’s amazing to see the Mishfa Old House strong foundation that stands still for a thousand years and more.
Al Hamra Old Village was an attraction that is unique and antique. Traces of physical forces of nature paved the way naturally to keep the atmosphere of the old village place ruined.
Lastly, we went to Jebel Shams. The peak of the mountain is so beautiful. Timely, the weather or season is getting cold.
Thank you, Sunshine Tours and Mr. Said, for delivering us all safe either to our tourist spot destination or to our place. ❤️🇴🇲
It was my first time experience to come and visit the three tourist destinations. Glad to know that Mishfa Old House, one of the places i visited was also the place where His Highness Prince Charles visited last 5th Nov. 2016. It’s amazing to see the Mishfa Old House strong foundation that stands still for a thousand years and more.
Al Hamra Old Village was an attraction that is unique and antique. Traces of physical forces of nature paved the way naturally to keep the atmosphere of the old village place ruined.
Lastly, we went to Jebel Shams. The peak of the mountain is so beautiful. Timely, the weather or season is getting cold.
Thank you, Sunshine Tours and Mr. Said, for delivering us all safe either to our tourist spot destination or to our place. ❤️🇴🇲
Written 1 December 2022
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Leo riss
Bern, Switzerland19 contributions
Nov 2022
We visited jebel shams on a day trip. we were happy to have hired a guide with a 4 wheel car. it is not recommended to do the trip with a normal car. he showed us around the mountain and drove very safely. jebel shams is really impressive and it is alos possible to hike for people without fear of heights
Written 14 November 2022
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selyoink
Washington254 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Drove to Jebel shams and did the balcony walk, an easy hike that takes 2-3 hours. Suitable for most ages as there are only a few slight tricky spots mainly due to being slippery. Needless to say there are some great views
Written 22 October 2022
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Chanchan B
Argenteuil, France25 contributions
Bonjour Anne, j'espère que vous allez bien ? Vous vous rappelez par quelle route vous êtes passé svp car moi aussi je n'ai pas loué de 4X4 ? Merci pour votre aide
M&M
2 contributions
Is it possible to drive to the starting point of the W6 balcony walk with a normal 2WD sedan car? How many kilometres are not tarmacked?
324sg
Den Bosch, The Netherlands1 contribution
Did the balcony walk, amazing hike. Like a lot of People we read different reviews on how to reach the site/hotels (dangerous road, do you need a driver and/or 4WD ect). We just (March 2020, dry weather) got back driving ourselves and YES you can reach the resorts (eg sama heights) by 2WD and YES you can also reach the balcony walk start point by 2WD. Just use your common sense and use low gears to slow down going downhill.
WaAsif
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Is it possible to drive back down from jebel shams after sunset? The hotel we are stating at is 2 hours drive down from jebel shams and i wanted to know when should we start descending
Johannes R
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3,081 contributions
If you have a proper car and put your light on it shouldn’t be a problem if you drive careful until you’re on normal road again. Enjoy!!
Ciao, sapreste indicarmi dov'è il luogo panoramico del Wadi ghul? Nel tour che sto organizzando devo prenotare l'alloggio per le notti in montagna e vorrei capire quanto distante si trova, grazie! Cristina
Jebel shames guid
Al Hamra, Oman
Wadi Ghul is in Jabel shames Grand Canyon in their you can swimming and hiking
Salman , Jabel shames tour guide
judelark
new zealand44 contributions
Hi there I am interested in your itinerary whereby you stayed at Misfat and then did the Jebel Shams walk.Was the walk the Balcony walk. We are planning on hiring a 2wheel drive car but have experience on gravel roads. Is it possible to go both Jebe Sham and Misfat by two wheel drive car?Is the road to Msfat paved or gravel?
Thanks we are looking forward to our holiday in the area
Judy
ThomasArabia
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates772 contributions
hi Judy,
yes, both jebal shams and misfat al abrreyen are possible in a 2wd, misfat is paved, jebel shams maybe 6 Km easy gravel.
and yes, we did the balcony walk. could not convince the kids to walk up to the summit :-)
cheers
thomas
DCC1892
San Jose, Costa Rica53 contributions
Hi there,
Would you recommend a guide for the W4 trek or is the route clear enough without one? Struggling to find any decent maps for the area also so if anyone has a recommendation that would be great.
Kind regards,
David
MoMan
Richardson, TX272 contributions
More or less straight route. Ask locals. There’s a village at he top from where the trek starts. Once you get up there, rest is easy to find. Take water and head cover. A hydration pack is ideal. No food water or restrooms. Pure nature. Give yourself at least 6 hours.
The trek itself, once you start, is marked with a tricolor striped monogram (like a European flag) on rocks in clearly visible spots along the way. These markers keep you on the straight path. Just follow those and you’ll be fine.
viaggiatrice1287
Pisa, Italy
Buongiorno a tutti voi visitatori dell' Oman!
Vorrei sapere se si può arrivare al punto panoramico del Jebel shams anche se non si è in possesso di un fuoristrada, o se è strettamente necessario. Ho visto su internet foto di visitatori a bordo di utilitarie, ma sapendo che molti percorsi in Oman richiedono esclusivamente l' utilizzo di un fuoristrada vorrei essere sicura delle mie scelte, prima di intraprendere il viaggio.
Per questioni di tempo e logistiche, non intraprenderò da sola percorsi all' interno dei vari Wadi, al massimo ne sceglierò uno da vedere con un tour guidato; per questo stavo valutando di abbattere il costo di un fuoristrada, considerando che dovrei percorrere tutte strade semplici. Rimane l' interrogativo su questo bellissimo punto panoramico che non vorrei perdere!
Se qualcuno fosse disposto, inoltre, potrei aver bisogno di fare ulteriori domande sul viaggio in Oman.
Grazie a tutti, Nabila
P.S: il viaggio è prossimo!! Devo mettere a punto una pianificazione!!
giuly50
Sesto San Giovanni, Italy214 contributions
Ho visto anche autovetture, ma l'ultimo tratto è abbastanza dissestato. il fuoristrada è più indicato.
tone777610
surrey44 contributions
if we are staying at Alilia Jebel Akdar is it worth driving down the mountain to do the balcony walk? Does anyone know how long the drive would be?
Myriam L
Birkenhead, UK5 contributions
We are thinking of going to Jabal Shams in our 2 wheel drive tomorrow? Is this possible?
Thank you! X
ThomasArabia
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates772 contributions
hi
possible!
the last approx 4 km on the way up is gravel, but not too steep and absolutely doable.
On the plateau its all tarmac again.
have fun!
tb
Maximilian Z
Munich, Germany10 contributions
Can you hire a driver with a 4x4 from a parking lot / gas station that can be reached with a saloon car? How much would that cost approx.?
Do you need a 4x4 to go to Misfat al Abriyeen?
Thanks!
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- Hotels near Jebel Shams:
- (0.83 km) Jebel Shams Resort
- (0.69 km) Abu Omair Jabal Shames House, Al Ḩamrā
- (0.73 km) Abu Omair Jabal Shams House
- (1.63 km) Sama Heights Resort & Spa
- (8.87 km) The View Oman
- Attractions near Jebel Shams:
- (0.07 km) Wadi Ghul - Oman's Grand Canyon
- (13.57 km) Misfat al Abreyeen
- (12.89 km) Bait Al Safah
- (15.07 km) Canyon Adventures and Tours
- (14.37 km) Al Hamra Old Town