Full-Day Coastal Tour to Wadi Shab from Muscat via Quriyat

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the quaint fishing village of Quriyat
• 02 Visit the Bimah sinkhole, a limestone crater with blue-green water
• 03 Pause for scenic photos at Wadi Tiwi
• 04 Walk through Wadi Shab's lush plantations, pools, and waterfalls
• 05 Enjoy a picnic lunch in the serene surroundings of Wadi Shab

Embark on a captivating 1-day tour through Oman's scenic coastline and wadis. Drive through the quaint fishing village of Quriyat and follow the coast for tantalizing views of the sea before visiting the stunning Bimah sinkhole, a limestone crater filled with blue-green water. Pause for photos at Wadi Tiwi, then continue to the pretty Wadi Shab for a fairly easy walk along a rocky path through lush plantations of lemon, banana, and dates, dotted with pools and waterfalls. Enjoy a picnic lunch in these serene surroundings.

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 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Qurayyat, Muscat, Bimmah Sinkhole

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Coastal Drive to Quriyat, Bimah Sinkhole, and Wadi Shab

• The tour starts with a drive through the quaint fishing village of Quriyat.
• The drive along the coast offers tantalizing glimpses of the sea.
• Our next stop is at the Bimah sinkhole, a limestone crater with blue-green water at the bottom.
• Stop for photos 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.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation and tour fee throughout the trip
• Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
• English-speaking guide-cum-driver
• Water and soft drinks

What's Not Included

• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
• Personal expenses
• Any meals

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Muscat, Oman

Tour start

Muscat, Oman

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.