7TH HOLE TOUR
Trip Overview
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Starting Point
Muscat
Experience Level
Moderate
Includes
All meals, accommodations, transportation, guided hikes, camping
Day 1: Arrival and Camp Setup
7:30 AM: Pickup from Muscat, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive to the Salmah Plateau in the Eastern Hajar Mountains.
10:00 AM: Arrival at the base camp site. Meet your expert guides for a safety briefing and equipment fitting.
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Free time to relax, explore the plateau, or prepare for the next day’s caving.
5:00 PM: Camp setup and briefing on the technical aspects of the cave descent.
7:00 PM: Enjoy a hearty dinner around the campfire beneath the stars.
Overnight camping at the plateau.
Day 2: The Caving Adventure
6:00 AM: Wake up to a fresh mountain morning and enjoy a light breakfast at camp.
7:00 AM: Gear up and begin the descent into the 7th Hole cave. Experience a thrilling vertical rappel of over 400 feet into one of the world’s largest underground chambers.
10:00 AM: Explore the vast cave system with your guides, navigating rope climbs, natural formations, and crystal-clear subterranean pools.
12:00 PM: Pause for a packed lunch inside the cave, surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty.
1:00 PM: Begin the ascent, carefully climbing back to the surface using ropes and safety gear.
3:30 PM: Return to base camp to pack up and refresh.
4:00 PM: Depart the plateau for the drive back to Muscat.
6:30 PM: Arrival in Muscat, concluding your unforgettable underground adventure.
Type: 2 Days, 1 Night (Not available as a day trip)
Min Age: 16+
Note: This is a technical caving experience. Participants must be physically fit, have a head for heights, and be comfortable with roped descents. No prior caving experience required, but a sense of adventure is essential.
Packing List
Comfortable, durable clothing (long sleeves and trousers recommended)
Gloves (for rope handling)
Hiking boots with good grip
Backpack large enough to carry 3–4L of water and personal gear
Windbreaker or lightweight jacket
Headlamp (we provide one, but feel free to bring your own)
All caving and safety equipment (helmet, harness, ropes, carabiners, etc.)
Expert caving guides
1 night wild camping with all gear (tent, sleeping bag, mat, plates, cups, etc.)
1 x dinner
1 x breakfast
1 x packed lunch
Transport from/to Muscat
- Permits and entry fees