AlUla: Land of the Nabataeans

Why Visit AlUla?

Stargazing Paradise: Part of a network of 4 Dark Sky Parks, with minimal light pollution making AlUla one of the most magical places in the world to experience untouched night skies for stargazing and astrophotography.
Living Open Air Museum: AlUla is home to over 200,000 years of human history, where ancient civilizations, rock art, and Nabataean tombs sit within dramatic desert landscapes.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Discover Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO listed site, featuring remarkably preserved Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone cliffs.
Epic Natural Landscapes: From golden canyons and volcanic formations to hidden valleys and towering rock monuments like Elephant Rock.
Adventure Meets Culture: Hike through Hidden Valley, explore ancient inscriptions at Dadan and Jabal Akmah, and venture deep into protected desert reserves.
Safe and Seamless: AlUla is extremely safe, well managed, and purpose built for travelers seeking high quality experiences.
Easy Access: Straightforward eVisa process for most nationalities and excellent infrastructure on the ground.

Why Choose Us?

Thoughtfully Curated Experience: We take care of accommodation, transport, guided tours, permits, and logistics so you can focus on enjoying the journey.
Beyond the Highlights: Our itinerary goes deeper than the standard tourist route, combining iconic sites with lesser known experiences and landscapes.
Small Group Experience: Limited group sizes for a more immersive, flexible, and personal adventure.
Top Tier Local Guides: Led by some of the best certified Saudi guides who bring AlUla’s history, culture, and landscapes to life.
Adventure Focused: Carefully balanced mix of hiking, cultural discovery, desert exploration, and relaxed moments to soak it all in.
Great People, Great Energy: Travel with a like minded group who value nature, culture, and meaningful experiences.

A total of 5 meals: 4 breakfast and 1 dinner. Note: Vegan/Vegetarian food options are available
Transport to all the destinations of the trip
Accommodation for 4 nights in below hotels (or similar) in twin-share rooms of the same gender:
- Sahary Al Ula Resort (Alula)
- Grand Plaza Hotel (Tabuk)
The best Saudi Arabian guide in town
Hegra Tour
Hidden Valley Hike
Dadan + Jabal akmah Tour
Stargazing Tour at Gharameel
4x4 Sharaan Reserve Tour
Maraya Visit
Great people and great fun!

Group size: Small group experience - Min. 2, Avg. 10., Max 16.
Physical rating: Light physical activities are included.
Meeting point & time:
- Meetup time: 7:00pm.
- Meetup location: Grand Plaza Hotel Tabuk
Solo & women friendly: Solo and female travelers are more than welcome; 70% of our participants are usually solo adventurers and women.
Important Note: Bookings cannot be rescheduled within 14 days of the trip.
Health and travel insurance: It is mandatory to have a health and travel insurance in the country where this experience is happening. If you don't have insurance or your current insurance doesn't provide coverage, you can obtain one here !
Tipping Information: If you'd like to show your appreciation to your guide, please bring cash in SAR for tipping.
Visa requirements: If you hold a valid UAE residency visa (including work visa) that has at least three months of validity left, you can usually apply online for a Saudi eVisa to visit Saudi Arabia for tourism, business or family visits. This eVisa is generally valid for one year with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit.
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