Known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, this remote valley located on Oman’s highest mountain, Jebel Shams (mountain of sun) in the Al Hajar mountain range, two hours from the capital city of Muscat. Trekking through this rugged terrain allows visitors to experience history and view extremely rare plant life and a body of water so blue, it mirrors the sky on some days. A walking tour of Oman with Butterfield & Robinson gives travellers the option to hike along the rim, picnic or swim, and explore the historic village of Akhar. “Our day at Wadi Nakhar is the highlight of our Oman Walking trip. It offers both stunning views along the rim of the gorge, or a hike deep into the valley itself where rare vegetation, rock formations, and a beautiful body of water await,” says Nathan Lane, Oman region manager, Butterfield & Robinson. “On the outer rim, there is a narrow access point that leads to the Balcony Walk—a 50-foot wide ledge, perched in the middle of the canyon, running about three miles long and leading to an abandoned village.”
