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15 Caves & Grottos in the Middle East to Book Before You Land

35 tours  ·  from $10

Prices here swing by a factor of ten for what looks like the same day out. These 15 caves & grottos are the ones that hold up once you read the inclusions, with what each costs and where it starts from.

From Muscat: Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Full-Day Tour - Crossing the river and entering Wadi Shab
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From Muscat: Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Full-Day Tour

1.Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,862 reviews · 3 - 9 hours · from $40Our pick

From Muscat, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi Shab, cross the river by boat, and hike about 40 minutes to blue pools and a cave waterfall. Guides such as Mahmoud, Omar, Jamal, and Abdulrahman lead the group, help with the rocky route, and manage the swimming. Lunch, Omani tea, and Bimmah Sinkhole round out the day.

“Good. Nice scenaries, something worth to be experienced. The guide was friendly and helpful.”

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Edge of The World Riyadh with Camel Ride ,Bat Cave Visit & Dinner - The camel ride is a short photo stop
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Edge of The World Riyadh with Camel Ride ,Bat Cave Visit & Dinner

2.Edge of The World Riyadh with Camel Ride ,Bat Cave Visit & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 778 reviews · from $60Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours beyond Riyadh with a short camel ride, a 1.5-kilometer hike to Edge of the World, and a visit 120 meters into Bin Rasheed Cave. Guides such as Gibran and Musa’ed are associated with the experience. Finish at an Istiraha in Sadus with dinner and traditional activities on the sunset departure.

“Really enjoyable experience and even despite the car breaking down this was sorted within 40 minutes or so. The team were professional, friendly and wanted to make the experience enjoyable for all the tour attendees. Would recommend this tour and would book again.”

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Edge Of The World Hike(Dinner under stars,village,bats cave,camp) - The drive from Riyadh takes patience
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Edge Of The World Hike(Dinner under stars,village,bats cave,camp)

3.Edge Of The World Hike(Dinner under stars,village,bats cave,camp)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 675 reviews · from $55

You’ll ride from Riyadh to Jebel Fihrayn, hike to the Edge of the World, pause for a picnic, and optionally explore Bin Rasheed bat cave. The day ends at a desert camp with coffee, tea, dinner, music, and target shooting. Guides such as Salman, Othman, and Utman have earned praise for safety, photos, and friendly service, though guide communication can vary.

“come with good shoes to trek, expect gravel on your way and carry water with you. something to much on during your trip as well. you will get time to sit and snack at the edge.”

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Riyadh: Edge Of The World and Bats Cave Tour by 4x4 - The drive from Tijan Plaza to the desert
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Riyadh: Edge Of The World and Bats Cave Tour by 4×4

4.Edge Of The World and Bats Cave Tour by 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 394 reviews · from $45

Travel from Riyadh in an air-conditioned 4x4 to Bats Cave and the Tuwaiq Mountains. Hike to the Edge of the World for broad Najd views and sunset, then gather by a campfire for Arabic coffee, tea, snacks, and optional dinner. Guides including Salman, Othman, Mohammed, and Abdul are praised for safe driving and excellent photos.

“Great experience ,breathtaking views and a real sense of awe. Thanks to Meshal and his team.”

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Oman’s Hidden Gems: Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole - Walking into Wadi Shab
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Oman’s Hidden Gems: Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole

5.Oman’s Hidden Gems: Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 338 reviews · 3 - 9 hours · from $30Best value

Travel from Muscat to Wadi Shab for a guided hike through dramatic cliffs, swimming pools, and a narrow cave, then enjoy Omani lunch and visit Bimmah Sinkhole. Guides including Mohammed, Rashid, Qais, and Abdullah are praised for careful support. Choose a group or private tour, with pickup options.

“Wadi Shab is amazing, unmissable. Our guide Mohammed was friendly and fun, we had a great group and really enjoyed the day. Communication was great from pickup through the whole day.”

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Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Group Full Day Tour - Heat, pace, and the fitness question
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Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Group Full Day Tour

6.Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Group Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · from $80

Travel from Muscat to Wadi Shab for a rocky hike, emerald pools, and a swim through a narrow cave, then stop at Bimmah Sinkhole. Guides such as Qais, Mahmood, Mazin, and Abdullah are praised for helping guests along the route. The 9-hour group trip includes transport, water, and lunch, but requires good fitness and secure water shoes.

“It was almost 45 minutes of walk each way to the wadi which is quite tiring and then visit to sinkhole so be prepared. Abdullah was an amazing guide and was very respectful young man.”

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Edge of The World Riyadh,Camel Ride ,Bat Cave Visit & Dinner - The 2:00 pm departure gives you the fullest day
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Edge of The World Riyadh,Camel Ride ,Bat Cave Visit & Dinner

7.Edge of The World Riyadh,Camel Ride ,Bat Cave Visit & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 269 reviews · 8h 30m · from $60

Join Track The March KSA for a full afternoon beyond Riyadh. You’ll ride a camel, hike at the Edge of the World, explore a small bat cave, and finish with dinner at an Arabic-style resort. Guides such as Mohammed, Ahmed, Abdul, and Enmar are praised for safe driving, friendly help, and taking excellent photos.

“The absolutely best organised trip that I was a part of, so far! Everything was perfectly organised, we were informed about every activity and how it will look like. Our guide, Enmar was extremely kind, helpful and flexible. I don't even know how many times he made sure that we're enjoying the trip, that everything is alright and we're drinking enough water (it was provided). Perfect day, beautiful places, and the photos made by Enmar are the top. I would do that tour again with pleasure!”

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Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut - Why this private route works from Beirut
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Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut

8.Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $75

Travel by private car from Beirut to Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, and historic Byblos. Your English-speaking driver, such as Harake, Ali, or Ziad, handles the roads and explains each stop. You explore at your own pace, ride the cable car if operating, and stop for Lebanese lunch. Entrance fees are extra.

“Thank you to Kaiser and Jihad for making our tour so amazing. I would have taken more tours if I had more time. But I will return to Beirut hopefully again. They were very understanding and compromising. Jihad, as a duty manager, visited us at every stop. I don't think any other tour service will offer you a service so detailed and customer oriented!”

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Wadi Rum Cave Camping with Jeep Tour - Stop 2: Khazali Canyon
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Wadi Rum Cave Camping with Jeep Tour

9.Wadi Rum Cave Camping with Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $126

Join a local Bedouin guide such as Mohammad, Faris, or Saba for a 4 to 5 hour Jeep ride through Wadi Rum. Visit Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, rock bridges, sand dunes, Chicken Rock, and a cave sunset before dinner, breakfast, drinks, and a night under the stars.

“Had a great time. Amazing photos and great cave sleeping. The food was brilliant too. The desert is truly incredible and a truck is a great way to explore it. Would be perfect if communication was a bit clearer. We didn’t quite know where we weRead more”

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Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Full Day Tour - Lunch gives the day a useful break
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Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Full Day Tour

10.Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $80

Leave Muscat for Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole with a licensed guide such as Abdullah, Aziz, or Faisal. Expect a 40-minute hike each way, swimming through natural pools to a narrow cave and waterfall, lunch on the group option, and Wi-Fi in the air-conditioned vehicle.

“It was great. Trip started on time. Was guided well by the tour operator! Amazing experience. Highly recommend”

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Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos Trip - Harissa by cable car
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Jeita Grotto – Harissa – Byblos Trip

11.Jeita Grotto – Harissa – Byblos Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $37

Travel from Beirut in an air-conditioned vehicle to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos. Expect hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, a cable-car ride, a short boat trip, and about three hours in Byblos. Drivers may include Ali, Hamza, Wassim, or Robin. Admission tickets are extra.

“I totally loved this tour. Very affordable, the driver was really nice, and at the end of the day I had a great appreciation of the rich history of Lebanon. I'd totally recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the highlights of Lebanon in a day.”

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Full-Day Jeep Tour and Sleeping in cave Night Under the Stars - Khazali Canyon and old marks in the rock
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Full-Day Jeep Tour and Sleeping in cave Night Under the Stars

12.Full-Day Jeep Tour and Sleeping in cave Night Under the Stars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $50

Spend a long day in Wadi Rum with a local 4WD guide such as Bakar or Youssef, visiting dunes, canyons, carvings, arches, and desert viewpoints. The $50 tour includes lunch, water, tea, and sandboarding. Upgrade for dinner, breakfast, and a night in a Bedouin camp or cave.

“Our family of four (two adults and two children) enjoyed the full day jeep tour of Wadi Rum. The start was a bit chaotic- parked our car at the Wadi Rum Rest Village and climbed into the truck bed of a rather well used (read dilapidated) truck complete with multiple cracks acrRead more”

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Byblos, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Day Trip -With Lunch (4G on Board) - Byblos Castle and the old port
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Byblos, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Day Trip -With Lunch (4G on Board)

13.Byblos, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Day Trip -With Lunch (4G on Board)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · from $98

Spend about eight hours visiting Jeita Grotto, Byblos, and Harissa from Beirut. You’ll ride a boat inside Jeita’s lower cave, explore Byblos Castle and old souks, take the cable car to Our Lady of Lebanon, and eat Lebanese mezze by the sea. Guides such as Mia, Lucy, and Georgette have been praised for clear, thoughtful commentary.

“Excellent day trip. Well organized throughout, with arranged pick ups and drop offs. Lucy was knowledgeable and happy to assist with every query. Two minor issues though: Since Lower Grotto was inaccessible due to excessive rain the day before (understandable), I was expecting to have more free time at Byblos, however we only had 30 minutes free time there, which was not enough to do anything. Had we visited the Lower Grotto too, I really wonder, how much free time we'd have in Byblos! Lunch was excellent though and the driver very cautious and professional. So the only downside for me is the free time in Byblos, which should ideally…”

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Muscat: Full-Day Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Private Tour - Swimming through the pools and cave
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Muscat: Full-Day Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Private Tour

14.Full-Day Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sinkhole Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 8 hours · from $130

Travel from Muscat with a private English or Arabic-speaking guide such as Hamza, Yousef, or Ahmed. Hike Wadi Shab, swim through clear pools toward its cave and waterfall, then cool off at Bimmah Sinkhole. Pickup, transport, snacks, water, and lunch are included, except during Ramadan.

“Wow Wadi Shab and Bimmah sinkhole is a must in Oman! What a spectacular experience. My guide Khamis was very kind and sweet during the whole trip would recommend him for anyone else”

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Private Full-Day Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Tour - Swimming through the pools and cave
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Private Full-Day Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Tour

15.Private Full-Day Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $187

Travel privately from Muscat to Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach, and Wadi Shab in a comfortable 4WD. An English-speaking Omani guide handles the drive, hotel or port pickup, and canyon visit. Expect a 40-minute walk to pools and a cave, plus a separate 1 OMR boat fee at Wadi Shab.

“Private tour. Tour guide was kind and helpful and made sure that we were safe. The hike and water have a lot of slippery areas.”

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