Al Hoota Cave Guied Tour
Tour Description
At the indicated time, we'll meet at the entrance to Al Hoota Cave to begin a guided tour inside one of the jewels of Al Hamra.
This natural wonder, located at the foot of Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in Oman, is more than 2 million years old, a living testimony to the power of nature and the passage of time! Did you know that it was created by the dissolution of limestone by acidic water? In fact, this phenomenon continues to sculpt the underground landscape.
The Al Hoota cave stretches over 4.5 kilometres (2.7 miles), although only 500 metres (1,640 feet) are open to the public. This short tour will take you through an underground landscape full of geological formations such as stalactites, stalagmites and columns that have taken millions of years to form. It will be fascinating!!
We'll also discover one of the four lakes in the cave. We'll approach this vast body of water, 800 metres (2,624 feet) long and 15 metres (49 feet) deep. Did you know that it's home to a very interesting fish? We'll tell you about it during the visit! We might also find bats, arthropods, molluscs, spiders and water beetles.
After an hour, we'll leave the cave and bring the tour to an end.
More Information
Duration
1 hour.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Admission to the Al Hoota Cave
English–speaking guide
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Visit Oman
Corporate name: National Travel Operator
Pets
Not permitted.
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Free cancellation
Al Hoota Cave
