8-Hour Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Tour from Muscat

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Soak in the scenic beauty of the coastal road
• 02 Discover the lush canyon of Wadi Shab on a short hike
• 03 Swim in the turquoise water of Bimmah Sinkhole
• 04 Enjoy a short boat ride across Wadi Shab

Discover the incredible oasis of Wadi Shab near Muscat on this full-day guided tour. Enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive along the coastal road before crossing by boat and setting out on a short hike through the lush canyon. Relax in the fresh blue water surrounded by mountains, with the option to take a quick swim or jump in Wadi Shab. On the way back, visit the blue-green waters of Bimmah Sinkhole.

Relax in the fresh blue water surrounded by mountains, with the option to take a quick swim or jump in Wadi Shab.

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 Muscat, Bimmah Sinkhole

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Wadi Shab Hike and Bimmah Sinkhole Excursion

• 8:00-8:30 AM: Pick-up within Muscat.
• Enjoy the 2-hour scenic drive along the coastal road.
• Visit Wadi Shab. Take a very short boat ride to the other side of the bank. From here, go on a 45-minute hike. It is optional to take a quick swim or jump, and then hike 45 minutes back.
• Stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit Bimmah Sinkhole on your way back.
• Return to Muscat.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide services

• Private transportation

• Drinking water during the tour

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

• Souvenirs

• Food, drinks, and snacks

• Lunch and snacks

• The boat ride is OMR 1 per person.

What to bring

• Please bring 15 Omani rials extra for lunch, meals, and the boat ride.
• Swimming clothes.

Know before you go

• This trip involves a 40-minute hike on the way in and a 40-minute hike on the way back.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Airport, hotel, address or intersection, or port in Muscat

Tour start

Muscat, Oman

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.