Wadi Shab Expedition
- 7h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
One of the best tours that offers stunning views of the natural beauty of Oman, towering cliffs, and lush greenery a sense of adventure as travelers' hike through the wadi. and swim in the crystal-clear water and explore the Caves
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Lunch at Local restaurant
Itinerary
one of the most wadis in Oman, the water has carved its way through the rock over centuries, creating deep gorges and freshwater pools. from the parking lot starts a 45-minutes hike along the wadi until reaching the deep aquamarine pools at the back of the valley. please be aware that you will have walk through the water towards the end of hike, so appropriate footwear is recommended. you will enjoy an afternoon of swimming in the pools.
located in Dabab village, 113 KM from Muscat. There are various stories behind the formation of Sinkhole. local inhabitants have a legendary story where by its meteorite fill in this location as its name indicates in Arabic " Hawiyat Najam" translates into English to " The Falling Star". Yet upon scientific research conducted by experts and geologists confirmed that the crater was formed as natural consequence oh the interaction of dissolving limestone located at this location, which contain carbonate with water, which resulted in the collapse of earth upper crust layer
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Choolo Tour By Nasser
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Muscat
- Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 421 day trips we list in Muscat.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 54 of 421.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Muscat
Muscat, Oman's capital, stretches between rugged mountains and the Gulf of Oman, with a grand mosque, old forts, souks and a graceful corniche.
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is the city's showpiece, with a vast prayer hall, an enormous hand-woven carpet and a crystal chandelier, set among marble courtyards. In old Muscat, the colourful Al Alam Palace is flanked by the Portuguese-era forts of Jalali and Mirani, perched on rocks above the harbour.
Top-ranked sights in Muscat: Wahiba Sands (Sharqiyah Sands), Wadi Bani Khalid, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
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