Duration 5 days
Difficulty EASY
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Experience AlUla on a 5 day journey from Tabuk, where ancient heritage, dramatic deserts, and GCC’s first Dark Sky Parks create unmatched stargazing skies.

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!
  • Flights to and from Tabuk
  • Meals not mentioned under Inclusions
  • Round trip airport to hotel transportation
  • Saudi eVisa
  • 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 !


  • 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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Essentials:

  • Passport 

Clothes:

  • Sportswear/comfortable clothes
  • Winter Jacket 

Accessories:

  • Backpack
  • Earplugs (for light sleepers)
  • Water Bottle

Footwear

  • Running/Hiking shoes 

Toiletries

  • Sunscreen 

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Tabuk & Welcome Dinner

Meeting time in Tabuk : 7pm 

Meet in Tabuk in the evening and get to know your fellow travelers over dinner. This first night is about settling in, connecting, and preparing for the adventure ahead. After dinner, we check in and rest for the journey to come.

Day 2

Journey to AlUla

We depart Tabuk on a scenic desert road toward AlUla, watching the landscape slowly transform into sandstone valleys and dramatic formations. Upon arrival, we enjoy lunch in AlUla Old Town before heading to Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkably preserved Nabataean tombs. As the sun begins to set, we gather near Elephant Rock for dinner, surrounded by one of AlUla’s most iconic natural landmarks.

Day 3

Valleys and Stars

The day begins with a guided hike through Hidden Valley, a quiet and lesser known canyon showcasing AlUla’s natural beauty. After lunch, we explore the ancient sites of Dadan and Jabal Akmah, where inscriptions carved into rock walls reveal stories from thousands of years ago. We end the day at Harat Viewpoint before returning to the desert for an evening of stargazing under clear night skies in the Gharameel Nature Reserve, part of one of the biggest dark sky reserves in the world.

Day 4

AlUla Highlights

Today we head off road on a 4x4 journey through the Sharaan Reserve, exploring remote desert landscapes rarely seen by visitors. After lunch, we visit Maraya, the world’s largest mirrored building, blending modern design with the surrounding desert. In the late afternoon, we enjoy a golden hour drive back to Tabuk, followed by a final group dinner to reflect on the journey.

Day 5

Departure

After breakfast, we check out and conclude the experience. Guests may either take their flight back home or choose to extend their stay in Tabuk for a few additional days at their own pace. Our team will be happy to assist with recommendations for those wishing to stay longer.