n Arabian Peninsula where sea waters and rocky mountains meet the sand. This is the beauty of Oman. With 1700 kilometers of coastline, vast sand dunes of endless deserts, magnetizing oases and gorgeous rocky mountains, Oman is a feast to any traveler. The nature and culture of Oman is worth to be explored. Culture and heritage with an age of 5000 years, historic forts and friendly people are the key ingredients of Oman’s tourist attractions. Untouched by modernization, the rich culture and heritage of hilly Omani villages is an enchanting experience. These villages have very recently opened its doors to interact with the world.

Nizwa, the ex- capital and spotlight for cultural tourism, has two small 4-star hotels. The country has few luxury hotels with the new Shangri-La hotel complex in Muscat, providing 680 beds out of the total national figure of 1600 world class hotel beds.

Royal Arabian choice of Oman excursions:

Tour of Muscat City

This tour starts in the morning with a journey to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque – a beautiful mosque with rich and vibrant looks inside out. Then we move on to Muttrah Souq, a lively market serving your daily requirements - a place where you can grab a variety of holiday souvenirs. To explore Oman’s culture, we head towards Bait Zubair Museum where the rich sight of Oman’s culture can be captured. We end the tour visiting the Sultan Qaboos official residence – the Al Alam Palace.

Early Morning Dolphin Cruise

Plunge into the seas to see the dolphins – a spectacular sight of pods of Dolphins that inhabit the Gulf of Oman. A must take trip – do not miss the sight of Common & Spinner Dolphins.

Fort & Wadi Tour

This is an exciting drive to a classic fort and one of Oman’s most fascinating Wadis (Valleys). We drive along the coast, stopping briefly at a beach fish market and finally stopping in Nakhl. The Nakhl fort stands commandingly on a tiny hill guarding the surrounding Oasis and countryside. Beauty of small villages and straggling date oasis can be enjoyed once you enter the Wadi. Picnic lunch can be enjoyed in a setting of your choice.

Nizwa & Souk Tour

The tour takes you through the vivid mountain range of northern Oman. Nizwa with its souq and fort is an impressive sight. The sight from the main tower at the fort is worth the climb. Moving forward we reach, the fort at Jabrin. Its rustic ceiling decoration is breath taking with the tomb of its builder, a former ruler of Oman. After lunch from a local restaurant, we then move to one of the attractive villages situated at the base of Jebel Akhdar Mountains.