Al Hamra Tours
Full-Day Via Ferrata & Balcony Trekking
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Full-Day Via Ferrata & Balcony Trekking

By WikiTours Adventures
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This is a world-class experience on top of the highest mountain Oman, Jebel Shams. Climb the top 200m cliffs of a 2,000m high mountain like a pro, without any previous experience. This is what the Via Ferrata is all about. Sea the Grand Canyon, The Hidden Lake & doing Via Ferrata in one day with a Adventure Guide. Our Tour Guide is professional & easy going with tourist, we can share adventure & cultural experience with the local tour guide. After the trek, enjoy a simple and authentic home-cooked lunch served by a local Omani family under the palm leaves.
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Ages 10-85, max of 8 per group
Duration: 9–11 hours
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Live guide: English
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  • Via Ferrata Kit
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Adventure Guide
  • First Aid
What's not included
  • Breakfast & Snacks


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • W6 - Balcony Walk Hike, Al Khitaym، Oman
    we will meet at Jabal shams resort then we will go to the starting point together.
Pickup details
  • We can pick up you from your hotel or meet in specify location.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 333207P3

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 333207P3

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      • WikiTours Adventures
        175
        Muscat, Oman
        Joined in January 2022
      • Monique S
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great!
        Very friendly owner. Helpt us good. Not only the Kayak. Alsof bottles of water, plastic cover for the mobile phone, piece of plastic for in the car back, cakes and chips. Tips for restaurants. Nice places to go. Top!!
        Written 25 January 2025
      • liy0ngt
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Must try experience
        Very fun experience! Khalifa and Said took good care of us by ensuring our safety. The Via Ferrata was relatively easy with a good level of adrenaline with the zipline. The views were amazing. This is definitely a must-try.
        Written 9 January 2025
      • Danial A
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience, welcoming and very helpful staff, steady and smooth learning curve. Would definitely come when in Oman
        Me and my family did the easy-medium (1-2 hours although it felt much shorter) Prior to experiencing this, I was nervous due to my fear of heights. However, the staff were extremely hospitable and helpful making what initially seemed like a ‘scary’ steep learning curve to a steady, smooth and fun experience. Already halfway through I felt like somewhat of an ‘expert’. Just remember to always listen to the real experts. The zip-line at the end of the experience turned out to be the least scary part since you are essentially being lifted up by multiple clips. Rather it was a calm breezy finale.
        Written 2 January 2025
      • hafiza2025
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        An underrated experience
        I went with family, and was so surprised at how well it was all planned. An amazing experience. Even as a rock climber, it was surprisingly scary / thrilling stepping on the small metal brackets. But they had 3 (!) guides with our small group to make sure no one was alone and everyone had help. Talking to the guides I learnt that they set up the whole route during the pandemic. The route was well designed with lots of variation in the route. Some points you have to trust your feet, find small crevices to step. Others have ladders, pipes to walk across, and it has been all checked by the Oman army for safety regulationsm One major plus is that the guides took lots of pictures for us, even brought a drone for some great shots. Tips: unlike regular climbing, you're going to be hooking and unhooking your carabiners very often. So thick gloves are a no-no.
        Written 2 January 2025
      • adamaC4468QJ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Exciting, Thrilling & Highly Recommend
        It was a great experience, my first time doing Via Ferrata and the staff made me feel very safe and comfortable as I was nervous in the beginning. Ended up being so fun! Thank you.
        Written 2 January 2025
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        It was a wonderful and enjoyable trip, one of the most wonderful trips. With the tour guide, Muhammad Suleiman, we had a lot of fun. We enjoyed the stunning views and charming nature in Oman. It is a trip worth repeating.
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        Wadi Shab trip is not to be missed, We were accompanied by our guide Sulaiman Al Mahrouqi, whom we highly recommend. He is kind and encourages us constantly, breaks our fears, and has complete knowledge of the Sultanate of Oman and its valleys. The trip was more than wonderful. At first, we walked, and after that, we started swimming and enjoyed the waterfalls and the beautiful views. I advise everyone to join this trip, especially with the guide Sulaiman Al Mahrouqi
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        We booked a tour of Oman from Italy and we asked to our travel agency to have a tourist guide. Se we met Sulaiman from WikiTours in Muscat and he was our keeper for all the week. Right from the beginning we understood that he was the perfect guy for us, always really kind, helpful and professional. He was able to feel us at home, speaking about his Country with the heart! He told us about everything giving us also a taste of Omani cuisine! We had a lot of fantastic experiences and the feeling with him was perfect and we felt safe in every moment! So, thank you Sulaiman for your precious presence, now you’ve got friends in Italy!!
        Written 18 November 2024
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        Amazing kayak with a beautiful sunset in Muscat, Highly recommend with friends or family. The guide is very helpful & kind.
        Written 15 November 2024
      • bin9sulaiman
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        Amazing challenge
        It was great trip last January 2024 with great group thanks for all who do that challenge it’s 24 km to the top summit in oman 3009 m We start at 6 am after nice camping experience And we done the all hiking around 7 pm
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      Mariette78
      19 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2022 • Friends
      We had an absolutely amazing day out with WikiTours & guide Suleiman: through references in a coffee place in Birkat al Mouz, we got to know WikiTours (Muscat).

      We only had 3 days in Oman (Green Mountains) and wanted to go for a (guided) hike. Although their regular tours were already fully booked, Wikitours organized a private tour for us very last-minute. They were transparent about price, trip details & what’s (not) included, and picked us up from our (far away!) hotel the next day.

      Guide Suleiman turned out to be the most knowledgeable, trustworthy and cheerful companion. On our drive, he explained a lot about Omani culture and pointed out highlights in the surroundings. Not in a cliche way; we discussed life stuff, as friends:) The hike through the gorge (Jebel Shems) was stunning, not difficult or dangerous: serene energy, impressive views, many goats:) We hiked quite some trails in the Alps, Mallorca, etc., but the Omani mountains is something truly different and worth exploring!

      At the end of the hike, one of us climbed up the 200m wall via the Via Ferrata. Suleiman first tested with us if we would be ready to dare/do this. Smart, because one of us realized to better hike back (incl headlight, snacks & all the good care of Suleiman:) For the friend who went up, Suleiman proofed to be super calm, patient, motivating. Best coach ever! He is as proud as we were, to make it happily and healthy to the end.

      He clearly guides to inspire about Oman & hiking, and not for his own pleasure (you can easily tell if so, had many of those guides as well). We had Omani dinner with local friends of Suleiman on the way back. The full day trip was celebrated by us as ‘best days of 2022 so far’🙏🏼

      We highly recommend WikiTours, Suleiman and Jebel Shems, will definitely come back to Oman & book tours with them again!
      Written 29 November 2022
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      Saleh Al Maskri
      Muscat, Oman3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2023 • Solo
      An amazing experience with young Omani guides. Humoud and Suleiman are very experienced guides. They will make sure that you are safe, having fun and comfortable all through the trip. I strongly recommend Wiki Tours for all kind of hiking trips and city tours in Oman.
      Written 14 January 2023
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      Ahmed Q
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2023 • Friends
      Fabulous trip. I went through a new adventure experience in Via ferrata and descended by rope on the hidden balcony overlooking the Great canyon. The Wikitours team is highly professional and cooperative. We had excellent service throughout the trip and provided all means of comfort during it.
      Written 14 January 2023
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      Cahill K
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2025 • Friends
      Saif and Zak were awesome guides. My three friends and I had an incredibly fun and memorable adventure hiking in a one of the most beautiful canyons we have seen. We were picked up from our hotel and drove up to mountains to begin the day. We were treated to tons of info on Omani culture, tradition, and fun music along the way.

      The hike was not too difficult for our group, and the views were exceptional. Huge canyon views off to the side with local goats roaming the trails. Pictures of canyon do not do it justice. The trail ends at a very nice natural pool where Saif and Zak shared coffee and snacks to prep for via ferrata.

      There was a short hike up to via ferrata where we started ascent out of canyon. My friends and I followed the guides’ lead up the walls. It was moderately challenging mentally and physically, but very worth the experience. My three friends had never climbed before, the guides were very helpful and instructive the whole time. Thanks to them, we had no issues getting up the route.

      Finally, Zak treated us to a local tour of Nizwa, showing us more local culture of a historic site and introducing us to many friends and Omani traditional dishes.

      Highly recommend this trip, I hope to return to summit Jabal Shams and will certainly reach out to Saif and Zak.
      Written 4 January 2025
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      Kendrick P
      16 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      It was an experience of a lifetime! I was able to see the beauty of Oman’s pristine mountains and did the balcony walk via ferrata! I enjoyed the activity and the tour leaders, Saif and Hamood, ensured that everyone was safe all throughout the day.
      Written 21 October 2023
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      Ana T
      Moscow, Russia90 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thank you Saif and Hamood! You made our adventure in Oman quite fun! 🤩 It was our first Ferrata and now we love it! Saif and Hamood were so gentle, patient, calm and nice to go us through! Amazing experience and great emotions! Highly recommend! Check their Instagram for the offers!
      Written 21 October 2023
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      Abdullah
      Nizwa, Oman3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An exceptional adventure with the best team ever, it was my first via Ferrara, in oman. They where very helpful, easy going and funny. The group atmosphere was fun. I advise you all to join them if you wanna to enjoy.
      Written 8 October 2022
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      Khaili Z
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2023 • Couples
      The experience with wikitour was amasing. We were able to discover the grand canyon of Oman thanks to a superb hike and incredible climbing. Safe and his team welcomed us and great connections were created. Climbing a mountain was a first for us, Safe and his team were patient, reassuring and caring with us. we didn't have the chance to know about wikitour when we arrived otherwise we would have done all the excursions with them.

      If you want to discover Oman, live an incredible experience, Wikitour is where it happens.

      One thing is for sure we will come back to Oman to live a new experience with Wikitour.
      Written 2 October 2023
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      Ms
      23 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      It was a very interesting trip with the friends I met during the trip. i hope i will go again. I enjoyed because i saw an panoramic views. also, u can enjoy while walking in balcony to reach the Via Ferrata.
      Written 8 October 2022
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      Fulya Yuksel
      Copenhagen, Denmark4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      It was my first via Ferrata experience. Hamood and Saif made it very exciting and adventurous for us! They are super encouraging and helpful. You feel like you’ve been friends for long. Thanks again for the nice company and guidance! Hope to meet again
      Written 21 October 2023
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