28 Activities
Through The History Of AlUla
Starts from
Jeddah
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
28
Duration
4 days
Length
743 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Jeddah
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
743 mi
- History and Culture
- Adventure
- Active Leisure
Road.Travel
- Visit the historic city of Yanbu.
- Go to Seagull Island.
- Visit AlUla, the largest living museum in the world.
- Go for a boat trip near Umluj.
- Relax on the beaches and try local seafood.
About AlUla and its surroundings
While Al-'Ula was the capital of the ancient Lihyanites (Dedanites) in the past, now it is one of the main tourist destinations. To promote tourism here, the Royal Commission for Al-'Ula started an ambitious project: 200 young Saudis were trained in hospitality, new languages, farming, and water technology. They were also taught cultural, social, and natural history. The location is known for its stunning natural rock formations, canyons, a lot of adventure sports options, and cutting-edge art installations.
Its main distinguishing feature is that the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Saudi Kingdom, called Hegra, is nearby. Moreover, annually the "Winter at Tantora" festival is held here and attracts different people from all over the world.
I hope on this trip you will feel like a true explorer charting the unknown. You will have a journey through a living museum of preserved tombs, beautiful old cities, historic places, and natural and human-made monuments. It is the best time for reflection with the silence of the western desert and its natural assets, beaches on the coast of the Red Sea.
Don't forget to take cash: you will visit old towns without any ATMs. I also recommend taking sunglasses, SPF cream, and a bottle of water.
While Al-'Ula was the capital of the ancient Lihyanites (Dedanites) in the past, now it is one of the main tourist destinations. To promote tourism here, the Royal Commission for Al-'Ula started an ambitious project: 200 young Saudis were trained in hospitality, new languages, farming, and water technology. They were also taught cultural, social, and natural history. The location is known for its stunning natural rock formations, canyons, a lot of adventure sports options, and cutting-edge art installations.
Its main distinguishing feature is that the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Saudi Kingdom, called Hegra, is nearby. Moreover, annually the "Winter at Tantora" festival is held here and attracts different people from all over the world.
I hope on this trip you will feel like a true explorer charting the unknown. You will have a journey through a living museum of preserved tombs, beautiful old cities, historic places, and natural and human-made monuments. It is the best time for reflection with the silence of the western desert and its natural assets, beaches on the coast of the Red Sea.
Don't forget to take cash: you will visit old towns without any ATMs. I also recommend taking sunglasses, SPF cream, and a bottle of water.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Adventure
- Active Leisure
About AlUla and its surroundings
While Al-'Ula was the capital of the ancient Lihyanites (Dedanites) in the past, now it is one of the main tourist destinations. To promote tourism here, the Royal Commission for Al-'Ula started an ambitious project: 200 young Saudis were trained in hospitality, new languages, farming, and water technology. They were also taught cultural, social, and natural history. The location is known for its stunning natural rock formations, canyons, a lot of adventure sports options, and cutting-edge art installations.
Its main distinguishing feature is that the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Saudi Kingdom, called Hegra, is nearby. Moreover, annually the "Winter at Tantora" festival is held here and attracts different people from all over the world.
I hope on this trip you will feel like a true explorer charting the unknown. You will have a journey through a living museum of preserved tombs, beautiful old cities, historic places, and natural and human-made monuments. It is the best time for reflection with the silence of the western desert and its natural assets, beaches on the coast of the Red Sea.
Don't forget to take cash: you will visit old towns without any ATMs. I also recommend taking sunglasses, SPF cream, and a bottle of water.
While Al-'Ula was the capital of the ancient Lihyanites (Dedanites) in the past, now it is one of the main tourist destinations. To promote tourism here, the Royal Commission for Al-'Ula started an ambitious project: 200 young Saudis were trained in hospitality, new languages, farming, and water technology. They were also taught cultural, social, and natural history. The location is known for its stunning natural rock formations, canyons, a lot of adventure sports options, and cutting-edge art installations.
Its main distinguishing feature is that the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Saudi Kingdom, called Hegra, is nearby. Moreover, annually the "Winter at Tantora" festival is held here and attracts different people from all over the world.
I hope on this trip you will feel like a true explorer charting the unknown. You will have a journey through a living museum of preserved tombs, beautiful old cities, historic places, and natural and human-made monuments. It is the best time for reflection with the silence of the western desert and its natural assets, beaches on the coast of the Red Sea.
Don't forget to take cash: you will visit old towns without any ATMs. I also recommend taking sunglasses, SPF cream, and a bottle of water.
Road.Travel
- Visit the historic city of Yanbu.
- Go to Seagull Island.
- Visit AlUla, the largest living museum in the world.
- Go for a boat trip near Umluj.
- Relax on the beaches and try local seafood.
Travel itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
73 mi
From the Historic City of Yanbu to Seagull Island
The road trip will start with the historic city of Yanbu, located on the coast of the Red Sea. See how people live here now, and how the government made the main district a cultural landmark and leading tourist destination. Then go to the coast and visit the beautiful beaches here, as well as Seagull Island - one of the main spots for walking and swimming near Yanbu.
8 Activities
Day 2
139 mi
Boat Journey and Beach Holiday in Umluj
Pack your stuff and go for a boat trip near Umluj. You will see Umluj islands and different sea creatures, like turtles and dolphins. Then walk in the park garden, see Umluj Waterfront, and eat the best seafood on the west side of Saudi Arabia.
9 Activities
Day 3
247 mi
The Largest Living Museum in the World — AlUla
Today you will feel like a true explorer. Visit AlUla in the northwestern region of the country: the ancient tombs that remain as the legacy of 7,000 years of human civilization; stunning natural rock formations and canyons; the old town with 900 houses, 400 shops, and 5 town squares.
3 Activities
Day 4
285 mi
Al Rayes Coast
Today you'll have to travel more than 400 kilometres in the morning to get to the incredible Al Rayes coast. Great pebble beaches and amazing seafood will be a great conclusion to your trip.