Private day trip to Wadi Mibam and Bimmah Sinkhole from Muscat

Hike waterfalls and swim in a turquoise crater, just you and your guide

A private day trip from Muscat through Oman's Eastern Hajar Mountains to Wadi Mibam, Bimmah Sinkhole and the coastal town of Tiwi, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and entrance fees included. You hike terraced mountain trails to waterfalls and crystal-clear pools, drive past dramatic cliffs and the Gulf of Oman, and swim in a 50-meter-wide sinkhole formed by natural collapse of limestone. The journey covers eight hours and combines short hikes, scenic drives and time in the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Wadi Mibam and Bimmah Sinkhole

• Pickup from Muscat hotel
• Drive through Eastern Hajar Mountains
• Drive along coastal road with sea views
• Visit Bimmah Sinkhole for swim and photos
• Hike and swim at Wadi Mibam
• Return to hotel in Muscat

The experience

How do you see Oman's best natural wonders in a single day without arranging transport yourself? This private tour picks you up from your Muscat hotel and takes you straight into the Eastern Hajar Mountains, where the road winds through towering cliffs, deep valleys and rugged ridges: ancient oceanic crust pushed above ground over 90 million years ago. Your guide drives you through this raw landscape, then descends to the coast where the mountains meet the turquoise sea, with fishing villages and grazing goats dotting the roadside.

Wadi Mibam is the heart of the day: a hidden wadi in the mountains near the village of Mibam where you hike through terraced farms and rocky paths to reach waterfalls and natural pools surrounded by lush vegetation. This is where you swim and take photos in a setting far from crowds. From there, the tour continues to Bimmah Sinkhole, a 50-meter-wide turquoise pool set in a limestone crater between the sea and the mountains. The water shifts from emerald green to deep blue, and you can swim, rest or simply sit with the view. Local legend calls it "Hawiyyat Najm", the Star's Crater, after a falling star said to have created it. The sinkhole sits just off the coastal road with steps leading down to the water, making it easy to access and photograph.

You also pass through Tiwi, a charming coastal town, as part of the route. Your English-speaking Omani guide and driver is with you the entire eight hours, and the tour includes hotel pickup, entrance fees to both sites and bottled water. Bring swimwear and a camera. The wadi and sinkhole are made for both.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Muscat.
• entrance fees to Wadi Mibam and Bimmah Sinkhole.
• English-speaking Omani guide and driver for the full eight hours.
• bottled water for all visitors.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Oman Marvels

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want the mountains, waterfalls and sinkhole to yourself without sharing the guide or vehicle with other travelers. The eight-hour itinerary fits the full day and keeps all three main stops (the wadi hike, the coastal drive and the sinkhole swim) inside one journey from your hotel.

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Top questions

What is Bimmah Sinkhole and why is it turquoise?

Bimmah Sinkhole is a natural pool formed by the collapse of limestone bedrock, roughly 50 meters wide and 20 meters deep, located between the sea and the mountains just off the coastal road. The water appears turquoise and shifts between emerald green and deep blue because of the mineral composition of the limestone and the way light reflects through the clear water. Local legend attributes its creation to a falling star, earning it the name "Hawiyyat Najm," or "The Star's Crater."

How much hiking is involved in Wadi Mibam?

Wadi Mibam involves short hikes through terraced farms and rocky paths that lead to waterfalls and natural pools. The tour description calls them "short hikes," and the experience is described as suitable for all physical fitness levels, so the terrain is manageable for most visitors without requiring mountaineering experience or extreme fitness.

Will I have time to swim at both Wadi Mibam and Bimmah Sinkhole?

Yes, the itinerary includes time for swimming and photos at both locations. Wadi Mibam offers crystal-clear pools within the wadi itself, and Bimmah Sinkhole is designed as a swimming and relaxation stop with steps leading down to the water. Bring swimwear for both.

What does the eight-hour tour include and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Muscat hotels, entrance fees to both Wadi Mibam and Bimmah Sinkhole, an English-speaking Omani guide and driver, and bottled water for all visitors. You should bring swimwear, a camera, and sun protection. Tips and gratuities are not included in the price.

What is the drive like between Muscat and the mountain sites?

After leaving Al Amarat, the road winds into the Eastern Hajar Mountains through dramatic scenery: towering cliffs, deep valleys, rugged ridges and layers of ancient rock shaped over millions of years. Acacia trees and desert shrubs dot the rocky slopes. On the return, the drive opens to the coast where mountains rise on one side and the Gulf of Oman stretches on the other, passing winding bends, hidden beaches and small fishing villages with the sea often just meters from your vehicle.