10-Hour Al-Wahbah Crater Hike from Taif with Salt Floor Descent

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike inside Al-Wahbah Crater, the largest of its kind in the Middle East
• 02 See the crater's striking white salt layer at the bottom
• 03 Enjoy a guided descent into a 380-meter-deep geological wonder
• 04 Experience local hospitality and lunch during your visit

Head inside Al-Wahbah Crater and explore this remarkable geological wonder with a depth of 380 meters. Located 254 km from Taif, it is the largest crater of its kind in the Middle East. At its center, you will see the striking white salt layer that covers the crater floor.

At its center, you will see the striking white salt layer that covers the crater floor.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hike Down into Al-Wahbah Crater

• 07:00 AM: Transfer to the Al-Wahbah Crater area.
• 10:00 AM: Arrive, take a tour, and enjoy the hospitality.
• 11:00 AM: Start the descent to the bottom of Al-Wahbah Crater.
• 01:00 PM: Return and go on a tour of the guesthouse.
• 01:30 PM: Have lunch.
• 02:00 PM: Start the return journey.
• 05:00 PM: Arrive at your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• Cold and hot drinks
• Snack
• Lunch
• English-speaking Taif tour guide

What's Not Included

• Airline tickets
• Hotels

Know before you go

• Hotel reservation can be provided in coordination with the organization office in advance at special rates.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Taif Saudi Arabia

Tour start

Taif Saudi Arabia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.