Coastal Wadis and Sinkholes of Oman
Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin your tour from Muscat.
Drive south along Wadi Hatat to reach the small fishing town of Quriyat. After Quriyat, the graded road begins and offers some of the most spectacular views of the Gulf of Oman, running parallel to the coast all the way to Sur.
Stop at Bimah to see a natural crater in the limestone, created by the collapse of a cave roof. At the bottom of this sinkhole is clear green brackish water, where swimming and snorkelling are possible.
Swim at Fins Beach, known for its white sand and located a little farther along the route. Not far from here is the spectacular Wadi Shab, where it is possible to cross the wadi over a narrow bridge and walk a bit inward along the riverbed to explore its lush green vegetation.
Drive farther to Wadi Tiwi, another equally beautiful wadi, where sheer cliffs rise high on both sides to form dramatic sidewalls. Deep inside this wadi are small clusters of houses forming villages of local farmers, who grow various types of fruits and vegetables on the fertile bed of the wadi.
Return to Muscat in the afternoon.
