Oman · Hiking

8-Hour Private Wadi Shab Tour with Bimmah Sinkhole and Fins Beach

8 Hours Round trip from Wadi Ash Shab Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through Wadi Shab's canyon and green terraced gardens
02 Swim in crystal clear pools and through a narrow keyhole cave
03 Marvel at the inspiring waterfall hidden inside Wadi Shab's cave
04 Visit Bimmah Sinkhole, a giant crater by the sea with a lake below
05 Relax on the striking white sands and blue waters of Fins Beach

Travel from Muscat to Wadi Shab, a huge canyon gorge known for its breathtaking scenery. Trek through the canyon to reach clear water pools, then swim through a narrow keyhole into a magnificent cave with an inspiring waterfall inside. Continue to Bimmah Sinkhole for photos or a swim in its lake, and relax at the beautiful white sands of Fins Beach.

You will then have the opportunity to swim in crystal clear water and pass through a narrow keyhole into a magnificent cave, where an inspiring waterfall awaits inside.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Qurayyat, Muscat, Wadi Ghul, Bimmah Sinkhole

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Wadi Shab Canyon, Bimmah Sinkhole and Fins Beach

Stop At: Wadi Shab, 50 km west of Sur, Sur 411 Oman: Travel along the coast from Muscat to Qurayyat and over the plateau before descending to Wadi Shab. Here, you will be treated to breathtaking scenery, described as among the most beautiful sights on Muscat tours, followed by a leisurely walk through the wadi and a picnic. About a 40-minute walk through the canyon and green terraced gardens brings you to a series of streams and pools. You will then have the opportunity to swim in crystal clear water and pass through a narrow keyhole into a magnificent cave, where an inspiring waterfall awaits inside. The cave is a magical place.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Bimmah Sinkhole, Hawiyat Najm Park, Muscat, Oman: Bimmah Sinkhole is a giant crater near the sea with a small lake at the bottom, believed to have been created by a meteor.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tiwi, Tiwi, Ash-Sharqiyah Governorate: Stop at Fins Beach, strikingly white, curiously pebbly, incredibly blue, and truly jaw-dropping. Relax here for a while before returning to Muscat. Kindly note that the wadi is strewn with rocks and pebbles, making walking difficult, so sturdy walking shoes are advisable.
Duration: 2 hours

Where this trip takes you

Wadi Shab canyon and cave waterfall, Bimmah Sinkhole lake, Fins Beach white sands

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Wadi Ash Shab 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bottled water during the tour
English-speaking Omani tour guide
Comfortable 4WD vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel, port, or airport in the Muscat area
Fuel
Entry/Admission - Wadi Shab

What's Not Included

Lunch

What to bring

Sturdy walking shoes.

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Not recommended for travellers with back problems.
Not recommended for pregnant travellers.
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Most travellers can participate.
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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

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