Funnel Cave Adventure: 1-Day Caving Adventure
Price:
From
48
OMR /
per person
Included:
✔ Certified adventure leaders
✔ Full caving & safety equipment
✔ Water & light snacks during the tour
✔ Post-adventure lunch
Price overview:
01.
12 Person (OMR/per person)
48
10 Person (OMR/per person)
49
8 Person (OMR/per person)
59
4 Person (OMR/per person)
85
3 Person (OMR/per person)
112
2 Person (OMR/per person)
148
1 Person (OMR/per person)
268
Difficulty level:
Distance(km):
Moderate
6
Includes rappeling:
Yes
Duration(hours):
10
Requirements:
Requires strong fitness, no fear of heights, and comfort with rappelling and underground environments.
Drive from Muscat(h):
2
Activities:
Hiking, Caving, Swimming, Rappelling
Funnel Cave Adventure: 1-Day Caving Adventure
Funnel Cave is one of Oman’s most spectacular underground adventures. The journey begins with a dramatic 140-meter rappel into a natural funnel, leading into a hidden world of water pools, narrow passages, and crystal formations. Inside, explorers will discover the breathtaking crystal chamber before exiting through the impressive Tahry Cave system.
This tour combines technical rope work with hiking and water crossings, making it a demanding but unforgettable adventure for those ready to go deep beneath the Salma Plateau.
Trip Highlights:
✔140 m rappel into the Funnel Cave
✔ Underground water pools and narrow passages
✔ Exploration of the crystal chamber
✔ Exit through Tahry Cave system
✔ Full-day guided caving experience with certified leaders
Itinerary:
🚗 5:00 AM - Pick-up from your location in Muscat.
🧗♀️ 7:00 AM - Adventure begins with rappel descent into the Funnel Cave. Full-day underground exploration with multiple drops, water pools, and passageways. Breaks for snacks and water along the route.
💎 11:00 AM - Visit the stunning crystal chamber and continue to Tahry Cave exit.
👢 3:00 PM - Reaching the Tahry Cave. 4km hike along the Tahry Cave Canyon back to the cars.
🚙 5:00 PM - End of the adventure, drive back to Muscat.
Important Notes:
✓ Rappelling: Participants must be comfortable with rope descents. The tour includes 4 drops ranging from 10 to 140 meters.
✓ Swimming: The cave has water pools to cross. Basic swimming ability is required. Life jackets will be provided if required.
✓ Underground Terrain: Expect narrow passages, slippery rocks, and uneven ground. Participants should feel confident in confined and dark spaces.
✓ Wildlife Awareness: Cave environments may include bats or insects. They are harmless but part of the natural habitat.
What to Bring:
✓ Comfortable, quick-dry clothing suitable for caving
✓ Sturdy hiking shoes/boots with good grip
✓ Headlamp (if you have. Spare batteries provided by leaders)
✓ Waterproof bag/cover for phone and essentials (if you have)
✓ Extra change of clothes and towel
✓ Personal snacks and drinks
Included in the Package:
✔ Certified adventure leaders
✔ Full caving & safety equipment
✔ Water & light snacks during the tour
✔ Post-adventure lunch