8-Hour Wadi Shab Hiking Tour from Muscat with Bimmah Sinkhole

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk to the source of Wadi Shab on a rocky path dotted with lush greenery, pools, and waterfalls
• 02 Relax by the limestone crater of the Bimmah sinkhole with its clear blue-green waters
• 03 Drive along the coast past the quaint fishing village of Quriyat
• 04 Stroll through lush plantations of lemon, banana, and dates in Wadi Shab

This full-day trip is ideal for those wanting to experience Oman's scenic beauty. Drive along the quaint fishing village of Quriyat and the coast, with tantalizing glimpses of the sea, before stopping at the clear blue-green waters of the Bimmah sinkhole. Continue to pretty Wadi Shab, where a fairly easy rocky walk leads through lush green plantations of lemon, banana, and dates, with pools and waterfalls along the way.

For those inclined, it is possible to walk right up to the source of the wadi through lush green plantations of lemon, banana, and dates.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Qurayyat, Muscat, Bimmah Sinkhole

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Wadi Shab, Bimmah Sinkhole and Coastal Drive

• The tour starts with a drive along the quaint fishing village of Quriyat. The drive along the coast offers tantalizing glimpses of the sea.
• Our next stop is at the Bimmah sinkhole, a limestone crater with blue-green water at the bottom. There will also be a photo stop at Wadi Tiwi.
• Proceed to the pretty Wadi Shab. For those inclined, it is possible to walk right up to the source of the wadi through lush green plantations of lemon, banana, and dates. The fairly easy walk on a rocky path is dotted with pools and waterfalls.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch in these serene surroundings.
• End your exciting day with a drop back to Muscat.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Services of an experienced German- and English/Arabic-speaking chauffeur
• Pick-up and drop-off as per itinerary
• Water during the excursion

What's Not Included

• Lunch is not included.

What to bring

• Extra pair of shoes and socks
• Towel
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

• It is advisable to wear light, comfortable clothing and walking shoes, and to carry flip-flops.
• Not recommended in summer.
• Not advisable for guests with walking problems, as well as elderly clients.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Muscat, Oman

Tour start

Muscat, Oman

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.