Oman · Trekking

8-Hour Wadi Shab Trek from Muscat with Cave Waterfall Swim

8 Hours Round trip from Wadi Ash Shab Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the spectacular canyon of Wadi Shab along steep cliffs, pools, and fruit plantations
02 Take a short boat trip across the small lake at the entrance to Wadi Shab
03 Swim in the famous pools of Wadi Shab and relax in the sun
04 Pass through a small gap in the rock to reach a fantastic cave with a waterfall inside
05 Stop at Bama-Sinkhol Park for photos if time permits

Get in on the thrill of trekking, boating, swimming, and soaking up the sun along the coast of a desert land. Make your way to the famous pools of Wadi Shab and enjoy a day of exploration and swimming, while a cave with a waterfall awaits to surprise you at the very end.

Find a small gap in the wall that leads to a fantastic cave with a waterfall inside.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sur, Muscat, Bimmah Sinkhole

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Wadi Shab Trek and Swim Adventure

Depart from your hotel in Muscat city in the morning and drive along the coast towards the city of Sur.
Reach the entrance of Wadi Shab after 90 minutes. Here, take a short boat trip across the small lake of the wadi, then begin the trek through its spectacular canyon, passing steep cliffs, pools, and fruit plantations.
Reach the famous swimming pools in the next 45 minutes. Here, you can change into your bathing suit and enjoy a swim.
Find a small gap in the wall that leads to a fantastic cave with a waterfall inside. This will be the highlight of the trip.
Swim and relax in the sun, then have a dinner of fish or meat cooked on coals.
Explore Bama-Sinkhol Park and stop for a photo session, if time permits.