Tour Ref SEA 001 - Dolphin watching in Muscat offers a great opportunity to not only have a chance to see Dolphins and other sea life, but also view the rugged coastline from the sea. Setting out to sea in the morning the captain of your boat will search out some of the pods of Dolphin that live in the Sea of Oman. Usually the Dolphin are in pods of dozens of animals but they are quick, so you will need your camera ready and a quick finger. This is a great trip for all ages from about 3 years of age

Our charge Dolphin watching from the jetty Rial Omani 16/- US$ 42/- per person.

Tour Ref RUS 006 - If you want to see a picture perfect fort and really rugged valleys then this day trip to Nakhl Fort and its surrounding wadis is for you. Nakhl Fort sits on its own small hill dominating the plain towards the sea and the Wadis (valleys) behind. We include both the fort and one of these wadis. This is a good tour to take if you only have one day and want to photograph some really original Omani views. Lunch is included.

Our Tours are private - only you and your own family is what we mean by private. Book more than 2 months in advance and we reduce our charge by 5%.

This tour is by 4X4 vehicle so that you are higher and get a better view of the scenery, its more spacious so you are more comfortable, its heavier so more stable on roads.

Tour Ref ONT 204 - a walk above the clouds could be a highlight of this overnight visit to Jebel Akhdar. From Muscat we visit the really great Fort of Nizwa; its got canon, a nice easy to understand museum and the souq (market) near to the fort has lots of interest - especially on Friday. After lunch a walk through the steep terraced fields in Jebel Akhdar where fruit trees, grains and roses are grown. Overnight in a well located hotel in the mountains. After breakfast the return to Muscat is through a spectacular vehicle track though dramatic Wadis with a light lunch .

Tour Ref ONT 207 - for some great variety take this overnight tour to the Green Turtles of Oman and the golden Sands of the Wahiba Desert. Following the coast after Muscat a stop is made at one of the steep honey coloured wadis which enter the sea, this is a really nice wadi to walk through and families love the contrast of barren mountains and date palms. After lunch in Sur a brief visit to the Dhow Yards is made, these are still made by hand and offers plenty of interest. From your overnight hotel make a night-time visit to see the Green Turtles lay eggs, whatever the age this is a great experience - but best for children aged 10+. After breakfast the return road to Muscat allows us to visit the Wahiba Sands where we can visit a local Bedouin family in their home surrounded by the sand dunes. We haven't included a camel ride - if you want one then we will organise it and you can pay direct.

Tour Ref ONT 203 - to enjoy starry skies and golden dunes this the tour with an overnight in the Wahiba Sands. From Muscat pass through the rugged mountains before stopping for a walk though a village with large mud mansions and an oasis of date palms. We try and arrive in the desert for a late lunch and the rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the sand dunes, or take a camel ride (not included in our charge). You will stay in a private camp in the desert surrounded by golden dunes under a starry sky. After breakfast depart for the town of Sur to visit the Dhow boatbuilding yards. These boats are still made by hand and this has plenty of interest. Before arriving into Muscat there will be a change to enjoy a 'wild swim' in a sink-hole with brackish water.

Tour Ref ONT 305 - visiting the giant Green Turtles and great Fort of Nizwa This Three Day Tour sets off to Jebel Akhdar for a visit to the land above the clouds where the terraced fields grow a variety of seasonal crops including Walnut, Pomegranate and Rose, there is lots to see here and its a really different way of farming. After an overnight in the mountains descend and visit Nizwa with its fort which is good for its small museum. Then travel to the Wahiba Sands and onto Ras al Jinz where an overnight allows watching Green Turtles lay eggs - you can also see them at dawn if you get up early. After breakfast on the final day visit the Dhow yards in Sur where these wooden boats are still made by hand. Following that there is an opportunity to visit an attractive valley and swim in a natural sink-hole before returning to Muscat.