Description
For the adventure and culture lovers this trip starts from Riyadh with visits to all historical sites and ruins and an adventure at the Edge of the world are in the middle of the desert, to move after to Qassim and visit the traditional city and palm plantations, then continue towards Hail city for a Unesco heritage site visit and mountain hiking and continue towards the historical area of Aljouf for more historical site visits while passing by the Alnofood Al Kabeer for an overnight stop and camping in between the desert dunes and under the shining stars.
Tour program
Day one
- Arrival to King Khaled Airport in Riyadh
- Pick up and drop off to the hotel as per scheduled flight
- Free style evening
Day Two
- 08:15
Meeting after breakfast at the hotel’s lobby area - 08:30
Start heading towards Deryah site for a historical brief of the kingdom (UNESCO heritage) - 10:30
Move towards Masmak fortress - 11:30
Visit Al Zal traditional flee market - 13:00
Free style lunch at a traditional restaurant in the city - 14:30
Move towards the National Museum for a detailed information about the Arabian Peninsula - 16:30
Stop at the Kingdom Tower, the tallest building in Riyadh and enjoy the view from the top - 18:00
Free style evening
Day Three
- 07:50
Meeting after breakfast at the hotel’s lobby area - 08:00
Start the adventure and move towards the Edge Of The World desert site (180 km) and enjoy free time at the site for picture sand hiking. - 12:30
Quick stop at the Salt Marsh for a brief exploration on ways used to extract salt from the ground - 13:00
Free style lunch at the Cultural Mud House in Ushayguer Village - 16:30
Walking tour around the village - 17:30
Move towards Qassim city (Unyzah) - 19:00
Visit Almsukaf local Market and the plantations - 20:30
Free style evening and overnight stay at a Plantation Resort
Day Four
- 06:50
Meeting after breakfast at the hotel’s lobby area - 07:00
Move towards Hail city (230 km N) - 10:00
Coffee break stop at the Alshnan Hospitality Guest House - 10:45
Visit Faid Ancient and Pre-Islamic city - 11:30
Start heading towards Tabah Volcano Crater and stop to enjoy the view and take memorable pictures. - 12:30
Resume the way towards Hail city - 13:30
Check-in at the hotel and free time - 15:00
Move to Aja Rosy Mountain for hiking - 17:00
Drive back to Hail city - 18:30
Stop at the local market (handcraft and spices) - 19:30
Back to the hotel and free style evening
Day Five
- 07:50
Meeting after breakfast at the hotel’s lobby area - 08:00
Start heading towards Jubbah ancient stone carving site (UNESCO Heritage site) - 10:30
Quick tour at Alnayf Historical Guest House - 12:00
Free style lunch at Alnayef Historical Guest House - 13:30
Move towards Aljouf city to stop on the way for an overnight camping at the Alnofood Alkbeer desert dunes (300 km N) - 16:00
Arrival at the camp site, light dinner, free style evening and an overnight stay.
Day Six
- 07:00
Quick light breakfast at the camp site - 08:00
Safari Cruising over the dunes - 10:00
Stop for a quick Arabic coffee break - 12:30
Lunch break at the dunes - 13:05
Move towards Aljouf city - 17:00
Arrival to Skaka capital of Aljouf region. Check-in at the Hotel and a free style evening
Day Seven
- 08:50
Meeting after breakfast at the hotel’s lobby area - 09:00
Start the tour by visiting Alrajajeel Columns of non-determined origins yet - 10:00
Move towards Mared Castle and Omar Bin Khtab mosque – both of great historical value - 11:00
Start heading towards Domat Aljandal man-made Lake for a nice walk alongside and picture taking - 12:00
Free style lunch at a local cultural restaurant - 13:00
Drive back to the hotel for check out - 15:00
Continue the tour towards Zabal fort and Sasra historical well - 16:00
Visit the famous camel rock carving ancient site (recently discovered) - 17:00
Move to Skaka airport for a flight back to Riyadh - Evening
Pick up and Overnight in Riyadh
Day Eight
- Morning
Transfer to King Khaled International Airport for the return flight and the end of the tour
Tour includes
- Accommodation in 4 or 5 star properties and tents at the camp site with sleeping bags
- Transportations as mentioned
- English speaking Tour guide
- Breakfast at the property
- meals as mentioned
- Site Entrance Fees
Tour excludes
- All other Meals
- International and domestic flights, even if mentioned in the itinerar program and any other transportation not mentioned in the itinerary.
Advisable Requirements
- Warm clothing during winter
- Comfortable shoes
Terms and Conditions
- Sites mentioned might be replaced without prior notice depending on the season and the time of booking
- Further terms and conditions apply please revert to your confirmation sheet upon booking
- Tour can be customized upon request
- Rates are per person in double sharing accommodation and sharing transportation of 4 passengers
Location