Wadi Shab Group Tour: Hike, Swim & Bimmah Sinkhole

Group excursion program to Wadi Shab: Adventure in a picturesque canyon

07:00 - 08:00 | Group gathering and departure

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the beginning of your exciting journey.

08:30 - 09:30 | Transfer to Wadi Shab and preparation for the hike

Arrival at the Wadi Shab parking lot.
Instruction on the route and rules of conduct.

09:30 - 12:30 | Walking and swimming route through the canyon

Immerse yourself in an exciting journey through the picturesque Wadi Shab gorge. The path runs through green oases, crystal clear ponds and amazing rocks. Along the way, you can swim in natural pools and enjoy the beauty of waterfalls.

12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch at a cafe

Delicious lunch in a village cafe :)

13:30 - 14:00 | Transfer to Bimma Sinkhol Lake

Convenient and comfortable transport will take you to Bimma Sinkhol Lake, an amazing natural phenomenon.

14:00 - 14:30 | Visit to Bimma Sinkhol Lake

Enjoy the crystal clear turquoise waters of Bimma Sinkhol Lake, surrounded by picturesque cliffs. Here you can take great photos and swim in the clear water.

14:30 - 16:00 | Return journey and return to the city

Board the minibus and head back to the city.
Summing up the excursion, distributing memorable photos.
Time for questions and answers, exchange of impressions.

16:00 – Arrival in the city and end of the tour

Arrival in the city center, farewell to the guide and participants.
Opportunity to leave reviews and receive recommendations for further travel in Oman.

Wadi Shab Group Tour

Join our Wadi Shab group tour and discover one of Oman’s most beautiful natural attractions on a full-day adventure from Muscat.

The experience combines canyon hiking, swimming in natural pools, dramatic mountain scenery, lunch at a local cafe and a visit to Bimmah Sinkhole.

Hiking Through Wadi Shab

After leaving Muscat, you will travel to Wadi Shab and begin the walking route through the canyon.

The trail passes through rocky terrain, palm trees and dramatic cliffs before reaching the natural pools.

Comfortable hiking shoes or sports shoes with good grip are strongly recommended.

Swimming in the Natural Pools

After the hike, you will have time to swim in the clear natural pools of Wadi Shab.

Please bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes. Water shoes are also recommended for the swimming sections.

Guests should be comfortable swimming, as some sections may include deeper water.

Lunch at a Local Cafe

After the Wadi Shab experience, the group will stop for lunch at a local cafe.

Lunch is included in the tour according to the current program.

Bimmah Sinkhole

After lunch, the tour continues to Bimmah Sinkhole, one of Oman’s best-known natural attractions.

You will have time to enjoy the view, take photos and, depending on conditions, swim in the turquoise water.

What Is Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Muscat
Group transportation
Professional guide
Lunch at a local cafe
Drinking water during the tour

What to Bring

Comfortable hiking or sports shoes
Water shoes
Swimwear
Towel
Sunscreen
Hat and sunglasses
Change of clothes

Important Information

Wadi Shab involves hiking over rocky and uneven terrain. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required.

The route and swimming conditions may change depending on weather, water levels and trail conditions.

Please follow the guide’s instructions throughout the hike and swimming sections.

Who Is This Tour For?

This Wadi Shab group tour is ideal for active travelers who enjoy hiking, swimming and nature.

It is a good choice for visitors who want to experience one of Oman’s most famous wadis without arranging transportation and logistics independently.

Book Your Wadi Shab Group Tour

Contact GidOman to check available dates, pickup details and current availability for the Wadi Shab group tour.

How to work with us

Request on the website

Fill out a simple form on our website with your preferences and contact details. We will contact you shortly to confirm

Discussing the date and details

Our managers will contact you to discuss all the details: date, time, route, and any special requests. We will find the perfect tour for you, taking into account all your preferences.

Payment

After all the details have been agreed upon, you will receive payment instructions. We offer several convenient payment methods for your convenience.

Excursion

On the appointed day, our guide will meet you and lead you on an unforgettable tour filled with vivid impressions and discoveries. Enjoy your journey and leave all the worries to us!

Customer reviews

Oliver

Our tour guide, Jamaal, was AMAZING! The whole trip to Wadi Shab and the sinkhole was fantastic in and of itself but Jamaal made it much more so. Beautiful car, well prepared, super considerate, very knowledgeable about all things Omani, he was one of the BEST tour guides I’ve had in any country for any trip. He knew Wadi Shab like the back of his hand, he navigated us through the labyrinthine chasm as far as we could physically go. I felt bad for tourists who were trying to accomplish the Wadi by themselves / this is clearly not recommended. Jamaal was super safety conscious yet adventurous. He was great about recommending super photo ops. Jamaal- thank you and thanks for meeting us at airport to give us something valuable we had left in car! Awesome- my highest recommendation!!!!

David

This trip was fantastic. I want sure about this trip but it was a highlight, especially for my teen age son and daughter. I'd recommend it as a day away from normal touring. Note: we were shattered the next day.

Alice P

What a great day ! It was exactly what we were hoping for : aventure and discovery in family! Given the fact we were with 3 Kids (12 / 10 and 6 years old). The site is stunning of course. We were led by a sportive and passionate guide, Hamood, who shared a lot of the culture and history of his country. The rythm was really good and adapted : no rush, true enjoyement and yet a very full day. Not only a guide, we really felt that Hamood took care of each of us.

Laila P

We had a wonderful tour with Aziz, our guide He is knowledgeable, patient, accommodating, cheerful and a proud Omani. All twelve of us in the group were impressed by the cleanliness and development of Muscat, the love of Omanis for their departed Sultan, their pride in their country and the well organized welcome for tourists. GidOman responded to my messages promptly which is great assurance for any traveller booking online. Their vehicle is comfortable and clean and Ilyas arrived punctually. We certainly enjoyed our short but comprehensive visit.

Kristen S

Ilyas stands head and shoulders above any other guide I have ever had in my 40 years global travel. His high level of expertise cannot be overstated. Ilyas fills the tour days and nights with local anecdotal information not written about in books. At the same time, he listens keenly to the responses and tailors the activities, timings and trip details according to the needs and preferences of his clients. He showed me hidden gems and shared information that I am sure other guides are not aware of or not inclined to go the extra mile to share. I am so grateful for his outstanding connections, love of seafood, and genuine heartfelt love and pride of his countrymen. I look forward to staying in touch with him and all the other fantastic people I met in Oman

Carole H

Went on the full day Wadi Shab Bimmah Sinkhole tour. Pick up direct from hotel was on time, our driver and guide Mahmood was excellent, full of fun and looked after us well. Experience itself well worth it, a great day out if you enjoy a good hike, swimming and fun. The scenery is unreal, the last cave and fountain worth all the effort to get there. Everyone on the trip were so friendly and I enjoyed every minute of it, and to finish off with an Omani meal in a local restaurant and stop off for tea and sweets on the way home. A great day, a great experience always to be remembered. Thank you Mahmood

Yuliya B

I give a rating of 5 "everything we expected and more. From the moment of meeting at the airport to the moment of landing. The travel guides of this company are professionals in their field.

Daniel

Would definitely recommend this tour. Mahmoud was an amazing guide, very friendly, patient and kind. The views were stunning, definitely worth the hike!😅