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Wadi Shab Adventure: Cave Waterfall & Pools
5.0
36 Ratings
Muscat
Wadi Shab, a well-known natural sight in Oman, is celebrated for its waterfall that resides in a cave. To reach this sight, one must embark on a roughly 40-minute hike and swim through 2-3 pools. This wadi is a popular destination as it is in close proximity to Muscat, and the pools are consistently filled with crystal clear, blue water.
Wadi Shab, a well-known natural sight in Oman, is celebrated for its waterfall that resides in a cave. To reach this sight, one must embark on a roughly 40-minute hike and swim through 2-3 pools. This wadi is a popular destination as it is in close proximity to Muscat, and the pools are consistently filled with crystal clear, blue water.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Muscat - Begin the journey with a pick-up from the hotel lobby or any location within the Muscat area. Enjoy a scenic two-hour drive from Muscat to Wadi Shab.
- Wadi Shab - Discover the breathtaking Wadi Shab, a vast canyon gorge that offers its own slice of paradise. Adorned with palm trees and lush greenery, the mountain exudes charm. Depart…
- Muscat - Begin the journey with a pick-up from the hotel lobby or any location within the Muscat area. Enjoy a scenic two-hour drive from Muscat to Wadi Shab.
- Wadi Shab - Discover the breathtaking Wadi Shab, a vast canyon gorge that offers its own slice of paradise. Adorned with palm trees and lush greenery, the mountain exudes charm. Depart from Muscat in the morning to explore the wadi. The water is crystal clear, providing an incredible swimming experience. Continue to the final pool, where the adventure leads through the canyon and cave. Navigate through crevices and openings to find a small waterfall cascading into a cool blue pool. It truly is a paradise.
For those who prefer not to swim, the first pools offer shallow waters to relax by. Remember to bring sun protection, a hat, sturdy walking shoes, swimwear, extra clothes, a towel (if desired), and snacks. The tour includes some challenging hiking.
- Bimmah Sinkhole - Enjoy a brief stop at the Bimmah Sinkhole, a popular spot for photography or a refreshing swim in the lake.
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Fins Beach - White Sand Beach
Visit Fins Beach, a stunning long white-sand beach, perfect for a photo stop or relaxation. - Muscat - After a thrilling day of hiking and swimming, depart from the site and relish a picturesque two-hour drive back to Muscat.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Pick up and Drop off anywhere in Muscat area
- Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
- Transportation 4WD Vehicle Comfortable
- Bottled water
- Pick up and Drop off anywhere in Muscat area
- Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
- Transportation 4WD Vehicle Comfortable
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- All personal things
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- All personal things
Additional Information
- We also offer tour guides fluent in Italian and German. If you would like to request a guide in one of these languages, please note that an additional fee will be required at the start of the trip.
- Please remember to bring sunblock, a hat, extra clothes for swimming, a towel, non-slip water shoes suitable for hiking, and some snacks if you’d like.
- We also offer tour guides fluent in Italian and German. If you would like to request a guide in one of these languages, please note that an additional fee will be required at the start of the trip.
- Please remember to bring sunblock, a hat, extra clothes for swimming, a towel, non-slip water shoes suitable for hiking, and some snacks if you’d like.
Location
Muscat
(We do Pick up and drop off anywhere in Muscat Area)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(36 Ratings)
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484zainabr
Jul 28, 2025
Wadi Shab, Fins Beach & Bimmah Sinkhole - We really enjoyed our hike at Wadi Shab. Although it was hot, our tour guide was attentive to have packed cold drinks and water for us. Khalid AlRaqadi guided us safely on the hike and stopped off when we needed water or catch our breathe.
Reaching our destination Wadi Shab was worth it. We were able to swim in the clear waters and for the more adventurous was the deeper Turquoise waters. Khalid too my husband safely into deeper waters while my daughters and I enjoyed and swam in the shallow parts, keeping cool in the warm water was breathtaking beautiful experience.
Khalid packed melons and pineapple and shared his food with us. A lovely gesture. The hike down was easy and the boat ride back was also relaxing.
Khalid was attentive when we wanted to pray and took pictures at all locations including white fins beach and shared with us. Again breathtaking views into the sea of Oman before moving to the sinkhole.
This experience will be forever memorable due to having such an excellent tour guide. Request Khalid. He will take care of you without hesitation.
Ruksana- Frasers Suites Hotel
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Resort33378485162
Jul 2, 2025
Excellent day in Oman - We spent a fantastic day exploring Oman with Khalil from Sharing Tours Adventure. From the moment he picked us up in a comfortable Toyota 4x4, we felt safe and well looked after.
Our first stop, Wadi Shab, was absolutely stunning. Khalil guided us patiently through the hike, shared fascinating insights about the region, and made sure we were always comfortable. Swimming through the caves and reaching the hidden waterfall was an unforgettable experience.
Later, we relaxed on a quiet, sandy beach before heading to the famous Bimmah Sinkhole. Khalil was friendly, attentive, and never in a rush — more like a caring travel companion than just a guide.
Everything was perfectly timed, smooth, and enjoyable. We truly appreciated Khalil’s knowledge, kindness, and professionalism. A memorable tour we’d highly recommend to anyone visiting Oman!
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Jeviem2025
May 4, 2025
Highly recommend - Our trip from Muscat to the Wadi Shab Adventure was truly amazing! After a short two-minute boat ride, we began a scenic 45-minute hike through beautiful landscapes before reaching the first pool, where the real fun began. The water was refreshing, and swimming through the deep pools was an unforgettable experience especially for those with a life jacket if you're not a confident swimmer. Highly recommend!
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Novelyns149
May 4, 2025
Friends - Our Wadi Shab tour with our friendly and knowledgeable guide was an unforgettable experience. The hidden cave at the end was absolutely breathtaking—and for those seeking adventure, swimming through the pools and jumping from the surrounding rocks added a thrilling touch. A perfect mix of natural beauty and excitement.
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Davecf9752ko
May 4, 2025
Natural Beauty - The Wadi Shab adventure was a wonderful and relaxing experience. We truly enjoyed every stop along the way from Muscat to the stunning Wadi Shab, the natural beauty of Bimmah Sinkhole, and the serene white sands of Fins Beach. Our guide was excellent—knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire journey even more enjoyable.
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Sabinepascal77
Feb 28, 2025
A little sport - Very nice activity to do and see.
Thank you to our guide Youssef who did everything to make sure we had a good day.
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Margherita
Jan 25, 2025
Adventure at wadi Shab - Fantastical adventure and incredible landscape, breathtaking! We did it with our 2 years old son. Our guide Faisal was perfect!
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Mobile06824984692
Jan 24, 2025
Best tour guide of my all travel experience - Muneer was our guide for the tour very caring was with my mom 68 yrs old took full care of our trip made the best use of time and all locations from Sinkhole to Beach to Wadi Shab with full patience n care . He made out trip full sucess by guiding us with d best way without him exploring Wadi Shab would not hav been possible. Thanks to him for his full support for making our trip most memorable trip 🙏🙏🙏
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Ani
Jan 13, 2025
Wonderful - We initially booked the 4 hour tour in Muscat with Oman Sharing Tours, and Ali was such a wonderful guide we decided to book with them the Nizwa tour the next day and the Whadi tour the day after that.
He was exceptional, he did everything he could to make our trip comfortable and unforgettable, and he was very knowledgeable.
Rose, from the agency, was also very kind and willing to answer any questions we had.
We recommend Oman Sharing Tours, and Alí, with all our hearts.
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Quest00792560968
Dec 22, 2024
Highly recommend amazing tour! - Was such an amazing tour! Our tour guide was very kind and we felt so safe. I would highly recommend this tour we did the Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole and it was such an amazing experience. I have never seen such beautiful nature and having a guide was very helpful.
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