The Kingdom of Hormuz is an exceptional cultural immersion adventure to the Strait of Hormuz on the 400th anniversary of the end of the Kingdom of Hormuz in 1622 AD. 

This adventure can be booked as a PRIVATE trip or a group of up to 16 Pax. In this adventure, Panorama Travel guides will lead you to investigate “The Magical Gate of The East” as Al Maqdisi (famous Arab geographer) calls it.

You will take a Journey through the Musandam Peninsula dubbed the ‘Norway of Arabia’ for its majestic mountains that plunge into spectacular fjords. We will explore the Strait of Hormuz, as described by Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo.

You will wander through time in ancient ports and cities of Sohar (the home of Sinbad), Qalhat, and Ras Al Hadd. We will investigate the labyrinthine Souqs, where sellers of silver, frankincense, and spices.

You will be refreshed with pristine beaches, rugged mountains will engage you, and you will be inspired by the history that spans over 7,000.

You will love the searing sands and striking gorges. The Hajar range and the rolling dunes of Al Sharqiya Sands, our lush wadis, and the vast, open landscapes.

You will discover the architectural treasures – from Bronze Age burial sites, cave art, and historic forts to the glittering, contemporary Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Royal Opera House.

Wherever you go in the Sultanate, following the footsteps of the great explorers, you find warmth and kindness to visitors and greetings of peace with the widest smiles in the world.

Physical Endurance – The Kingdom of Hormuz

• Many sites in Oman are accessed by steps or climbing slopes. All Panorama Travels programs require that participants have a good degree of fitness enabling 2-3 hours of walking a day. However, if you have any doubts about your ability to manage a program, please ask our travel counselor whether the Wild Journey to The Heart adventure of Oman suits you.

Practical Information & Considerations 

• 14 days is the minimum to book before departure. 
• 4 people are the minimum number of people to run this Oman holiday.
• Visiting sites where you will encounter steps (e.g., at forts), cobbled streets (mountain villages), rocky and uneven ground, slopes, and steep walks.
• Transportation in 4WD includes a long-distance journey along winding mountain roads, graded roads, and coastal roads.
• We charge per person based on how many persons are on the trip. If you have a larger number of people of you require any customization, kindly, contact us.

Terms and Conditions – The Kingdom of Hormuz

• We require a down payment to reserve this Oman cultural adventure.
• Cancellation fees: If you decide to cancel your booking the following charges apply:

1. If cancellation by you more than 14 days before arrival we will refund 100% of the net program cost.
2. Cancellation by you 10–14 days before arrival we will refund 90% of the net program cost.
3. Cancellation by you 7–10 days before arrival we will refund 50% of the net program cost.
4. Cancellation by you less than 7 days before arrival. Will make no refund.

• If we are unable to provide the required services. We will refund you in full.
• Force Majeure applies.