STUDY OMAN

Oman offers an accessible environment to learn more about people, nature, culture, history, and human development. Since we started, we have been privileged to have formed strong associations with reputable annual study trips from schools, colleges, universities, study centers, international organizations & travel agencies from close countries like Qatar & UAE and far countries like the USA and Australia. These loyal associations are a direct reward for the dynamism and dedication of our team. We welcome inquiries from individuals, travel agencies, and organizations regarding organizing their study trips to Oman. We can use our in-depth, on-the-spot insight into the country to help open the door for studying programs in Oman. We invite you to experience our excellence in educational, cultural, and studying abroad programs in Oman.

OUR STUDY PROGRAMS IN NUMBERS

→ +3200 Participants | 36 Countries | +15 Orgnaizarions

4 Travel Agents
3 Schools
2 Study Centers
6 Colleges & Universities
3 International Organizations
2 Company

→ 20 Annual Programs

7 Educational & Understanding Trips
4 Annual Study Trips
6 Annual School Trips
4 Annual University Trips

→ 19 Topics

WHAT OMAN OFFERS

The Sultanate of OMAN is the oldest independent Arab country with a history of over 7,000 years ago. The Sultanate still conserves a balance between traditions and modernization in its developed infrastructure making it a unique, and intriguing destination for visitors.

TOPOGRAPHY & NATURE

♦ Oases, wetlands, lagoons, pristine beaches, a 3,100km coast overlooking three seas, some of the world’s most extensive caves, the world’s highest dunes & the world’s most giant continuous sea sand (the Empty Quarter).

♦ 3,000m mountain peaks.

♦ Quicksand –Sabkah- below sea level.

♦ Tropical Dhofar.

♦ Paradise of the geologists. Touch the “Moho,” which separates the Crust and the Mantle.

♦ 800 million years old rocks.

DIVERSE SOCIETY

♦ Tolerance and understanding.

♦ A wealth of diversity in ethnic groups and native languages.

CULTURE & HERITAGE

♦ 500 forts, castles & watchtowers.

♦ UNESCO sites: Bronze age settlements & ancient towns.

♦ 4,000 falajs were 5 are UNESCO sites.

♦ Customs and traditional Sooqs.

FLORA & FAUNA

♦ 1212 species of plants, the most famous being Oman’s frankincense trees.

♦ Mammals include the Arabian leopard, Arabian oryx, gazelles, the tahr, the ibex, desert foxes & wild cats.

♦ The waters are home to 22 species of whales, five species of Sea turtles & dolphins. In total, nearly 450 species of birds have been recorded.

WHAT DO WE DO?

⇒ Tailor-made a study program for your organization that fits your requirements and interests.

⇒ Setting up official visits with various Omani officials, key figures, artists, and organizations.

OFFICIAL DELEGATION MEETING H.E. THE SULTAN ADVISOR FOR CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Meeting H.E. The Culture Affairs Advisor / International Organization Study Trip

CROWN CENTER FOR MIDDLE EAST STUDIES MEETING WITH H.E. SULTAN ADVISOR FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS 1

Meeting H.E. The Economic Advisor / Studies Center Trip

OFFICIAL DELEGATION MEETING H.E. CHAIRMAN OF ITHRAA

Meeting H.E. Chairman of Investments Authority / International Organization Study Trip

OFFICIAL DELEGATION MEETING THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Meeting the Foreign Ministry / International Organization Study Trip

LEARNING ON LOCATION VISITING SALALAH PORT & FREEZONE

Visit Salalah Port, Free Zone & Mining industries / College Study Trip

Meeting Omani Artists / Collage Study Trip

⇒ Contacting academic institutions, universities, research centers, government offices and officials, and faculty with whom you will visit and collaborate during the trip.

⇒ Arranging site visits throughout OMAN relevant to the program theme.

VISIT TO DHOFAR UNIVERSITY AS PART OF A UNIVERSITY STUDENT TRIP

Campus tour of Dhofar / University University study trip

STUDYING ABROAD OMAN SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY VISIT

Visit Sultan Qaboos University / University study trip

Renewable Energy Presentation & Site Visit of Duqm Port / Collage Study Trip

Badar Al Yazeedi UHCL Oman Studying Abroad Trip Pre-Departure Briefing 4

Pre-departure brief / University Study Trip

Investigate The Rain Harvesting In The Omani Mountains / University Study Trip

Visiting Newly Discovered Bronze Age Wite With Experts / University Study Trip

⇒ Make the best meals, and accommodations, and secure international and domestic flights.

⇒ We are securing vehicles, drivers, and guides for the duration of the trip to various regions and terrains in Oman.

EDUCATIONAL AND UNDERSTANDING IN FLORA AND FAUNA TRIPS TO OMAN BOTANIC GARDENS

Visiting The Seed Bank At The Botanic Gardens / Travel Agent Educational Trip

BARRIE SCHOOL, MARYLAND STATE VISITING OMAN BOTANIC GARDEN

“Trip To The Heart Of Oman” – Presentation Of Oman’s Flora & Fauna School Trip

Exploring wadis, villages & agricultural terraces / University study trip

Bird-Watching At The Pink Lagoons / Travel Agent Bird-Watching Trip

Exploring quicksand (Sabkhah-below sea level ) & salt mine at the Empty Quarter / Travel Agent Educational Trip

Geological Trip visiting site at the Hajar Mountains

Geological Site Visit / Travel Agent Educational Trip

⇒ Assistance with photography, marketing materials & program documentation.

⇒ Communication, pre-trip lectures, and online orientation sessions with prospective trip participants. Orientations and pre-trip preparedness with trip participants.

Visiting a Falaj (Traditional Water Irrigation System) / University Study Trip

Stargazing With Experts Travel Agent Educational Trip

LECTURE IN OMAN HISTORY FROM A HISTORICAL & HERITAGE TRIP

Lecture On Oman’s History Travel Agent Educational Trip

PRIVATE VISITING OMAN TRADITIONAL BEEKEEPERS

Visiting Traditional Beekeepers Travel Agent Aducational Trip

School trip visiting bronze age Beehive tombs

Exploring Bronze Age Beehive Tombs School Trip

ARCHEOLOGICAL TRIP Visiting Al Baleed UNESCO SITE

Exploring The Frankincense Land UNESCO Sites With The Site Expert University Study Trip

PROGRAMS & COSTS

Our study trips cover the entire sultanate far beyond any standard trips, and we are well-connected with Oman people and organizations to facilitate meetings and visits. We have copyrights in most of the study programs with our partners, so we apologize that we cannot share them with you, but defiantly we can show you what we can do for you and tailor a study program, especially for you. Our quotes are free of charge for any official organization. The cost of any program depends on the number of days, services, activities, and the type of hotels used in the trip. The average cost for a university 10 days program for 15 participants starts from 2,600.00 $USD -per person sharing a twin room- and includes accommodation & meals, transportation, demotic flights, entrance fees, and gov. tax.

* School students and undergraduate students receive a 10%-35% discount.

* We include airline tickets in separate quotes.

CLIENTS & PARTNERS

COMMENTS OF PARTICIPANTS, TOUR LEADERS & FACULTIES

“Dear Badar & all Panorama Travel Team, this is a credit to your stewardship – you made this entire trip truly special. It is obvious that you are a skilled historian of Oman, and you are a gifted ambassador. All the Best. Kristina “

Kristina Cherniahivsky–USA 🇺🇸 -Study center visit in Feb. 2020

“An excellent team and very experienced guides. Thoughtful, enthusiastic, and generous providing us with many extra experiences of the real Oman” Katherine.

Daly – Australia 🇦🇺 – travel agent cultural-educational Trip 2018

“Dear Badar, thank you very much for all you did for us during our trip to Oman. You were our teacher and friend. It was a wonderful experience. With all the best wishes, Maria” Dr. Maria F. Curtis – USA 🇺🇸 – Uni. Study trips 2015, 2016,2017 & 2018

“An excellent team and very experienced guides. Thoughtful, enthusiastic, and generous providing us with many extra experiences of the real Oman” Katherine Daly – Australia 🇦🇺 – travel agent cultural-educational Trip 2018

“Dear Moosa, you are a great guide, great leader & great guy. This was a totally wonderful expectation, one of the very best that I have ever enjoyed. Joe” Dr. Joe P. Dunn – Professor of History and Politics-Converse College – USA 🇺🇸 – International organization study trips 2016 & 2017

“Very experienced guides well connected, and they are constantly maintaining their contacts which meant we got the best hotel rooms & excellent services” Janet Huelster. Germany 🇩🇪 – Travel agent cultural-educational trip 2018