Wadi Shab – Hiking Adventure

Good to know: A “Wadi” is a bed or valley with a freshwater Ecosystem which can form an Oasis. As every Wadi is different in Oman – we recommend you to visit more than one.

Your personal local guide for the day will pick you up at your hotel with one of our 4x4 cars. Start your trip with a short beautiful mountain drive and take some pictures of Muscat at the viewing point (short stop as we are going for more…)

After an apprx. 1,5 hour drive along the wonderful East Cost we reach our first highlight of the day: the Sinkhole – a big hole of 40 meter in diameter and 20 meter in depth.

Get impressed by its crystal clear turquoise water and enjoy a natural ”Fish Spa” if you like to. We usually spend about 30 Minutes at the amazing sinkhole.

After a short drive of 20 minutes we already arrive at Wadi Shab and can start our real adventure of the day. A small boat (2 minutes trip) will bring us to the entrance of the Wadi.

Please do not forget to bring at least some sneakers to the hike as we expect you to fully enjoy and be save at the same time. It will be a short and “easy” hike of about 35 minutes to reach the first pools. As there might be some tricky points we need you to be in good condition. Keep in mind that it might be hot and sunny.

Fall in love with the amazing blue water, and outstanding views during the walk and if you like to you can enjoy some cliff jumping. A short swim (life jacket available) through the last 2 or 3 pools will lead us to the entrance of the exciting cave. Be brave as the entrance is quiet small – but just for a second and you will see the awesome waterfall which makes your trip complete.

Inside the Wadi we spend about 2 or 3 hours (including hike and swim) – after that you get the possibility to eat at a nice traditional restaurant before we bring you back to the place of your choice in Muscat.