9 Hiking & Trekking in Oman Worth Booking

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 exploring Wadi Shab, swimming through its pools and cave passage, then visiting Bimmah Sinkhole and Fins Beach. Guides including Muneer, Faisal, Ali, Adil, Said Al Kiyumi, and Mohammed have been praised for patient, helpful service.

“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 wRead more”

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

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

From Muscat, you’ll ride a comfortable 4WD about two hours to Wadi Al Arbeieen for a hike and swims in clear mountain pools. The day also includes Bimmah Sinkhole and Fins Beach. An English-speaking guide, bottled water, and hotel, port, or airport pickup are included. Guides may include Mohammed, Ahmed, or Said Al Kiyumi.

“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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3.Private Full Day Guided Balcony Walk Hiking to Jebel Shams

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $209

Leave Muscat early for Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest mountain, in a private 4WD with an English-speaking guide. Stop for Al Hamra and Grand Canyon views, then walk the 5.2-mile Balcony Walk to an abandoned village. Guides may include Waleed, Ahmed, or Yassir. Lunch is not included.

“We had a beautiful trekking along the balcony today. Track is easy and very picturesque, suitable for everyone. Our guide Yassir took good care of us as a perfect driver and cheerful company. Thanks a lot!”

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4.Wadi Shab Coastal Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $208

Leave Muscat by private vehicle for Wadi Shab, where a guide leads you through mango trees, pools, and a canyon to a cave waterfall. You can swim through a narrow opening, then visit Bimmah Sinkhole and, when timing allows, a fort. Guides named Waleed and Abdulla have led this trip.

“It was an amazing experience, Waleed was a perfect guide. Thanks a lot! Oman is a wonderful country and we feel welcome all the time.”

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5.Sinkhole, Fins & Wadi Tiwi Explorer: Swim, Hike & Scenic Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $175

You’ll spend about three hours hiking and swimming at Wadi Tiwi, then stop for photos at Bimmah Sinkhole and Fins Beach. A private English-speaking guide, 4WD transport, hotel, port, or airport pickup, and bottled water are included. The tour costs $175 per person and takes about eight hours.

“Our adventure at Wadi Al Arbeieen was an unforgettable experience! We relaxed in the crystal-clear, cool water pools, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. The stunning landscape made it a perfect getaway for nature lovers seeking tranquility and adventure.”

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6.6 Hours Private Hiking in Salalah Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $103Best value

Join an English-speaking guide, including Mohamed on some outings, for a private 3 km hike through Salalah’s wooded mountains. After about 45 minutes, reach a clear natural spring for a swim. Pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and snacks are included. Routes may also feature waterfalls, camels, baobab trees, or coastal views.

“today's experience was a wonderful one, we saw waterfalls, we climbed to see a wonderful place ❤️ not really climbing, more walking , don’t be scared , the surprise at the end is worth it 😂 we saw waterfalls, camels crossing water and baobab trees. I highly recommend Salalah Premium Tour ❤️”

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7.Full Day Tour from Wakan to Jebel Akhdar Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

This full-day Oman hike runs from Wakan Village to Jebel Akhdar, climbing about 9 kilometers through terraced farms, waterways, and mountain paths before reaching Wakan Horn. You get pickup, transport from Muscat, time for photos above Wadi Mistal, and a small-group setting. Moderate fitness is required.

“It was a great day with wikitouts on wkakan -jeble Akhder. A new experience and the view on the way to aljebel alakhder was fabulous”

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8.Private Full Day Trekking In the Grand Canyon (Balcony Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $263

Leave Muscat at 7:30 AM for Jabal Shams and Oman’s Grand Canyon. Walk about four hours along the Balcony Walk to the abandoned village of Al Sab, stopping at Wadi Ghul and canyon viewpoints. This private trip includes pickup, a moderate hike, and guide Ali may prepare a picnic lunch.

“The view of "Grand Canyon of Oman" is breath-taking. The hike was moderately challenging but the view was well worth it. Our guide Ali was so helpful and he knows his way around Jabal Shams so well. He prepared a great lunch for our picnic. If you love hiking and trekking, don't miss this experience.”

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9.The Lost Village Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $220

From Birkat Al Mouz, hike through Jebel Al Akhdar from Mohaibis toward the abandoned village of Masirat Ash Shuraqiyin. Expect steep, exposed sections, a huge cave, date plantations, and a cold natural pool. A professional guide, water, lunch, first-aid kit, and certified climbing equipment are included.

“This tour was phenomenal — the scenery and challenging hike were amazing and we learned a lot about Oman and Omani culture. A very special thanks to our kind and knowledgeable hiking guide, Sayeed, who carried water and coffee fRead more”

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