Oman · HIKING & TREKKING

The 2 Best Hikes & Treks in Oman

2 tours  ·  from $175 a head

The good walking is high, dry and marked with paint splashes: the balcony walk, the Jebel Akhdar village traverse, the plateau above Wadi Bani Awf. The 2 below are compared on distance, exposure and what the day asks of you.

Private Tour Wadi Shab & Sinkhole Tour – Swim, Hike & Explore - The Wadi Shab hike, from palms to clear pools
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Private Tour Wadi Shab & Sinkhole Tour – Swim, Hike & Explore

1.Private Tour Wadi Shab & Sinkhole Tour – Swim, Hike & Explore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $175Our pick

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking Omani guide, hiking and swimming through Wadi Shab, then stopping at Bimmah Sinkhole and Fins Beach. The tour includes Muscat pickup, a comfortable 4WD vehicle, and bottled water. Guides such as Faisal, Muneer, Ali, Adil, Said, and Mohammed have led past departures.

“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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Wadi Al Arbeieen Sinkhole & Fins Beach Swim & Hike - Swimming and walking at the natural pools
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Wadi Al Arbeieen Sinkhole & Fins Beach Swim & Hike

2.Wadi Al Arbeieen Sinkhole & Fins Beach Swim & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $175

Spend about eight hours exploring Wadi Al Arbeieen, Bimmah Sinkhole, and Fins Beach from Muscat. Your private group rides in a comfortable 4WD with an English-speaking Omani guide, hikes to natural pools and waterfalls, swims in cool water, and returns to Muscat with bottled water included. Lunch is not provided.

“The highlight of the day was visiting Wadi Al Arbeieen a hidden gem surrounded by dramatic rocky cliffs and lush palm trees. We hiked through scenic trails, swam in cool, crystal-clear pools, and soaked in the beauty of nature all around us. Read more”

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