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Muscat, Boat Charters

Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Group Full Day Tour

9 hr

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Product code: 129578P12

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About this activity

Discover the incredible oasis of Wadi Shab - one of the last places in Oman where you can chill in fresh blue water surrounded by mountains. Enjoy a rewarding full-day experience as you explore this spectacular waterfall in a cave. Start the tour with pick up from your hotel in Muscat. Hop into an air-conditioned vehicle and set off on a 2-hour scenic drive through the otherworldly landscapes of Oman. Along the route, stop at a local coffee shop to try an energizing Omani tea. When you arrive at your destination, hidden away in the canyon of the dry river Wadi-Shab, take a very quick boat ride to the other side of the bank. From here, embark on your 40-minute hike. During the walk, experience the awesome power of nature which has forged the rock formations of this impressive canyon. On the way back, stop to see a beautiful lake located in the Bimmah Sinkhole. Finally, return to the vehicle and begin the drive back to Muscat where you will be dropped off at your hotel.

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What is included

Air-conditioned vehicleTransportation amenities

Bottled waterFood and drink

LunchFood and drink

Not recommended for pregnant travelersNo pregnant

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthNo heart problems

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNo back problems

SnacksFood and drink

tour guide tips:)Other

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitnessPhysical medium

WiFi on boardTransportation amenities

Itinerary

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Wadi Shab
3 hr - Wadi Shab, is a very popular wadi located in the Al Sharqiyah Region in Oman. It is a very popular outdoor attraction for both locals and expats, and people come here for the nature, to swim in the fresh water pools or just to have a barbecue. The main attraction of the wadi is the water fall in the cave, which you can reach after a roughly 40 mins hike and swimming in 2-3 pools. I really love coming to this wadi as it is not very far from Muscat, is easily accessible even with a saloon car and because the pools are always full with clear blue water!
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Bimmah Sinkhole
1 hr - Bimmah Sinkhole is a water-filled depression, structurally a sinkhole, in the limestone of eastern Muscat Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. A lake of turquoise waters, it is 50 m by 70 m wide and approximately 20 m deep. It is only about 600 m away from the sea,between the coastal towns of Ḑibāb and Bimmah. The sinkhole was formed by a collapse of the surface layer due to dissolution of the underlying limestone.[ However, locals believe that it was created by a meteorite, ‘Hawaiyat Najm’, which translates to ‘The Falling Star’ in Arabic, and hence the name.[3] To preserve the sinkhole, the local municipality developed a park, Hawiyat Najm Park (Haweat Najm Park), around it, along with a stairway leading down to the lake

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Weather cancellation available

May cancel if minimum travelers are not met

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Amazing Wadi with Great Guide

Awesome experience, super well organized and fun. Happy we had a guide to know where to go and get tips along the way. Everything was ready for us to have lunch right after the hike, and there were ice cream treats and plenty of water and just really great feeling of being taken care of. The wadi is amazing and would highly suggest going with this group!

Reviewed by Nicole_P - 2023-01-08

5/5

I enjoyed the natural atmosphere, especially the natural pools and swimming in them, it was a special experience

The part of Wadi Shab swimming in the natural pool was very enjoyable I loved the thrill of rock climbing.

Reviewed by Anoosha A - 2023-01-07

5/5

Great adventure.

The tour was very good. Our guide, Abdullah, was very kind, sophisticated and knowledgeable. It was a great adventure.

Reviewed by Ari_E - 2023-01-04

5/5

Must do when in Muscat

The full experience was worh it. Had a lot of fun. Swimming between the pools. getting into the cave. And the service of Abdullah was very professional and helpful. Thank you.

Reviewed by Devangi_K - 2022-12-31

5/5

Must do in Muscat

This is an absolute must in Muscat! I only had 30 hours in the country and I am so glad I did the Wadi Shab and Bimmah sinkhole tour. Abdullah was an awesome guide and looked after us the whole way with excellent communication throughout. There’s definitely more swimming than hiking and it really is recommended to wear river shoes but can be done barefoot. Hard to describe how beautiful Wadi Shab is but I promise you it’s worth it! And the sinkhole is such an unexpected beauty. Again, photos won’t do it justice!

Reviewed by emk325 - 2022-12-18

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