Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Group Full Day Tour

Overview

From Muscat, get picked up and taken on a full day excursion that takes you to both Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole, and includes a hike in there too. This is a small group tour, and lunch and refreshments are provided. You’ll jump into several pools today, and hike through the gorge, so bring some non-slip shoes and some sandals, too. One of the best parts of the pools are their clear blue water.

• Bring a change of clothes, swimming clothes, and sunscreen too

• Protect your phone by putting it into a waterproof case

• Get collected and dropped back to your hotel in Muscat

• Hike for around 40 minutes and swim in 2-3 pools

What's Included

• Lunch (except during the month of Ramadan)

• Bottled water

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Meeting point or pick up from hotel

What To Expect

1

Wadi Shab

Discover Wadi Shab: A Natural Jewel of Oman Embark on a breathtaking journey to Wadi Shab, one of Oman's most sought-after natural attractions. Nestled in the heart of the Al Sharqiyah Region, this canyon offers a picturesque fusion of clear freshwater pools, cascading waterfalls, and majestic cliffs. Our tour promises: Stunning Scenery: Meander through terraced plantations, glistening waters, and dramatic rock formations that tell tales of nature's craftsmanship over millennia. Refreshing Dips: As the Omani sun shines down, dive into emerald pools to cool off, or challenge yourself with a swim to a concealed waterfall within a secluded cave. Memorable Hikes: Traverse well-trodden paths and occasionally wade through gentle waters, making your journey as exhilarating as the destination. Local Insight: Our knowledgeable guides will share the lore of the land, ensuring a rich and informed experience.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

Wadi Shab

Lunch will be served at a local café and includes chicken or fish with rice, fresh salads, and a refreshing lemon mint drink, with a vegetarian option available.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

3

Bimmah Sinkhole

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. To preserve the sinkhole, the local municipality developed a park, Hawiyat Najm Park , around it, along with a stairway leading down to the lake.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Not wheelchair accessible

• Near public transportation

• Not recommended for travelers with back problems

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

• Children below 7 years old are not allowed to participate in this tour due to the physical activities and safety requirements involved.

• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers