A remote destination jam packed with history and a largely untouched culture, a trip to Oman is a journey through the ancient Muslim way of life. Winner and runner up of the Guardian and Observer's Travel Awards Best Tour Operator, Audley offers tailor made trips to enchanting Oman. Travellers visit the heart of Muscat, the walled city of the Old Town, with a natural harbour watched over by the twin fortresses of Jalali and Mirani, where the Sultan has his palace, the forts and wadis of the Batinah Plain, the interior town of Nizwa in the shadow of Jebel Shams, the serried dunes of the Wahiba Sands, the nesting turtles at Ras Al Jinz and the breathtaking drive along the coast between Sur and Muscat, with its magnificent beaches and cosy coves.

Focused on giving travellers an 'out of hotel' experience, the local Muscat Diving and Adventure Centre does just that. A tour operator dedicated to the outdoors, the natural treasures of Oman, as well as the cultural gems, guests can go abseiling, caving, hiking, dolphin watching, snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing and more. For culture vultures head on the Jebel Shams seven day tour, the Muscat City Tour or the Nizwa and Jabrin tour. A long established tour operator, the Muscat Diving and Adventure Centre has been operating for over a decade and guarantees a wealth of local knowledge and dedicated guides.