Canyoning & Wadi Adventures
Canyons and wadis are abundant in Oman’s wild landscape offering amazing experiences for all abilities and age. From one to two day trips, discovering Oman off-the-beaten-track is a real adventure.
Oman Wadi Adventures: Relax or Push Your Limits
Oman Canyoning & Wadi Adventures
Explore Oman’s most breathtaking natural landscapes with our customizable canyoning and wadi experiences. Whether you prefer a relaxing journey or an adrenaline-filled adventure, our trips cater to all abilities and interests.
Choose a comfortable 4×4 off-road tour through stunning mountain and wadi scenery, or step out of the vehicle and immerse yourself in nature—hiking, swimming, and scrambling through some of Oman’s most iconic wadi systems. For those seeking a full challenge, take on the country’s renowned canyon routes for the ultimate adventure.
Difficulty Levels (1–5)
Our canyoning and wadi trips are graded to help you choose the right experience:
Level 1 – Easy
Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Level 2 – Moderate
Still accessible to all, with light physical activity.
Level 3 – Challenging
Requires swimming, trekking, and scrambling.
Level 4 – Difficult
Involves technical rope use, swimming, and advanced scrambling.
Level 5 – Very Difficult
Highly technical; requires specialized equipment, skills, and prior experience.
Wadi Al Arbeieen
Experience a full 4×4 adventure combined with the chance to explore the stunning Wadi Al Arbeieen and its pristine freshwater pools. This journey takes you through Wadi Dayqah, visiting Oman’s largest dam, and continues through mountain villages and lush plantations before reaching the wadi itself.
The adventure begins with a trek along the impressive falaj system, leading you to the wadi pools. For many, this is the perfect spot to swim and enjoy the seclusion of this remote wadi. For the more adventurous, the route continues to the wadi’s end, rewarding you with a large pool and a beautiful waterfall.
Duration
Half-day experience
(exact duration varies with hiking/swimming pace)
Difficulty Level
3 / 5 – Challenging
(Requires trekking, swimming, and scrambling; suitable for moderately fit visitors.)
What's Included
- Guided tour throughout
- Life-jacket (buoyancy aid) provided
Transport in a 4×4 vehicle
Price may vary for larger groups
Price
- OMR 380 per group (1 – 4 persons)
Excluding 5% VAT
Groups larger than 4
please contact us for rates
Highlights
Scenic 4×4 drive through Wadi Dayqah and mountain villages
Trek along the historic falaj system
Swimming in fresh-water wadi pools
Hidden waterfall and large pool for adventurous visitors
Enjoy the remoteness and natural beauty of Oman’s wadi systems
Wadi Shab
Embark on a half-day journey to one of Oman’s most iconic wadis. This experience blends a scenic hike through lush plantations with a refreshing swim through crystal-clear pools. Swim through the famous keyhole and enter the hidden cave, where a beautiful waterfall awaits—an unforgettable highlight of Wadi Shab.
Duration
Activity time: 2–3 hours
With transfers: Half day
Difficulty Level
2 / 5 – Moderate
(Suitable for most visitors; requires basic fitness, walking, and swimming.)
What to Expect
Pleasant hike through plantations
Swimming in clear natural pools
Swim through the keyhole passage
Hidden cave with a waterfall
Perfect for adventure lovers & first-time visitors
Price
OMR 200 per group (1 – 4 persons)
Excluding 5% VAT
Groups larger than 4, please contact us for rates
Optional Transfers
Add OMR 50 per vehicle (1–4 persons) for round-trip transfers from Muscat.
Wadi Bani Khalid/Wadi Hawir
Starting in the Hajar Mountains at the edge of the Wahiba Sands Desert, Wadi Hawar offers one of Oman’s most spectacular canyoning experiences. This full-day adventure takes you through a lush wadi filled with enormous pools, waterfalls, and diverse ecology. Spend plenty of time swimming, exploring boulder fields, and navigating large natural pools.
For those seeking a longer experience, there is an optional desert camping add-on before or after the trip—please enquire for pricing.
Duration
- Full day, starting early morning and finishing late afternoon
- Timing may vary depending on group size and pace
Difficulty Level
3–4 / 5 – Challenging
(No technical rope use required, but a higher level of fitness is needed; swimming ability recommended)
What's Included
Guided tour throughout
Life-jacket (buoyancy aid) provided
Transport in 4×4 vehicle
Clients should have a good level of physical fitness and swimming ability
Price
OMR 380 per group (1 – 4 persons)
Excluding 5% VAT
Groups larger than 4 please contact us for rates
Snake Canyon
Discover one of Oman’s most famous canyons on an exhilarating full-day adventure. Snake Canyon offers a thrilling combination of abseiling and swimming through its dramatic landscape.
Choose between two routes:
Short Route: A fun and accessible option for most participants.
Long Route: Includes larger abseils and takes longer, offering a more challenging experience.
The best route can be decided with our guidance, based on age, fitness, group size, and available time. For those wishing to extend the adventure, there are options to stay locally in the historic village of Bilad Sayt.
Duration
- Full day, starting early morning and finishing late afternoon
- Timing may vary depending on group size and pace
Difficulty Level
4 / 5 – Difficult
(Requires a good level of fitness and basic abseiling skills)
What's Included
Guided tour throughout
Life-jacket (buoyancy aid) provided
Transport in 4×4 vehicle
Clients should have a good level of physical fitness and swimming ability
Price
- OMR 260 per group (1 – 4 persons)
- Excluding 5% VAT
- Groups larger than 4 – please contact us for rates
Wadi Mibam
Located in Wadi Tiwi, the larger neighbour of Wadi Shab, Wadi Mibam offers a short but thrilling canyoning adventure. The journey begins in the traditional village of Mibam, giving guests a beautiful glimpse into local life before starting the experience. A short hike through lush plantations leads to the first abseil and marks the beginning of an exciting technical descent.
Guests may meet our team directly at the site, or request transfers from Muscat for added convenience.
Duration
- Full day, starting early morning and finishing late afternoon
- Timing may vary depending on group size and pace
Difficulty Level
4 / 5 – Difficult
(Short route but requires technical assistance, gear, and a good level of fitness)
What's Included
Expert canyoning guide throughout
Technical equipment provided (ropes, harnesses, helmets)
Transfer option available from Muscat
Cultural village walk + plantation hike
Requires confidence with abseiling and swimming
Price
- OMR 260 per group (1 – 4 persons)
- Excluding 5% VAT
- Groups larger than 4 – please contact us for rates
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Plan your visit
For all of our Canyoning and Wadi trips which involve hiking and swimming we do recommend you consider the physical nature of these activities and your capabilities before signing up for a trip
Terms and conditions apply and itineraries may change depending on client ability, weather conditions and time of year.