4-Day Abha Heritage Tour with Al-Yanfaa, Rijal Almaa and Al Souda

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Civilizations Museum and Shada Palace
• 02 Go shopping in Baskat Market
• 03 View the unique architecture of the village of Al-Yanfaa
• 04 Spend time by the lake at Tindha Valley Dam
• 05 Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Al Souda Mountain and Green Mountain Park

Learn about the history of Abha City as you visit its famous landmarks and museums over four days. Explore the Muftaha Village Art Gallery, visit the archaeological village of Al-Yanfaa, and spend time in Habala and Ibn Hamsan Heritage Village. Shop in local markets, enjoy the natural beauty of Al Souda Mountain and Green Mountain Park, and take in the scenery around the lake at Tindha Valley Dam.

Head to Tindha Valley Dam to see the vast lake and the road across it that divides the lake in half, and enjoy views of the huge granite rocks in the middle of the water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Khamis Mushayt, Abha

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Abha and High City Landmarks

• Arrive at Abha Airport and meet your tour guide.
• Transfer to your hotel, check in, and have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Drive to Abha High City and visit Green Mountain Park and the Muftaha Village Art Gallery.
• Have dinner at a local restaurant in Abha High City.
• Drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Al Souda, Habala, and Ibn Hamsan Heritage Village

• Have breakfast at the hotel, meet your tour guide, and travel to Al Souda Mountain.
• Enjoy the views of Al Souda Mountain and visit Al Sahab Park.
• Then continue to Habala Village.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
• Drive to Khamis Mushayt to visit Ibn Hamsan Heritage Village.
• Have dinner at a restaurant in Abha City.
• Drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Al-Yanfaa Heritage and Tindha Valley Dam

• Wake up early, meet your tour guide, and drive to the southern parks to visit the archaeological village of Al-Yanfaa. Wander through its narrow corridors and marvel at a distinctive architectural style built with mud and stone.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
• Visit the Ancestral Heritage Museum and meet the museum owner, the poet Hamad Al Mostaniry, to learn about the region's heritage and watch him present his distinctive collections.
• Head to Tindha Valley Dam to see the vast lake and the road across it that divides the lake in half, and enjoy views of the huge granite rocks in the middle of the water.
• Have dinner at a local restaurant.
• Drive to the hotel for an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Rijal Almaa Village and Departure

• Have an early morning breakfast and meet your tour guide.
• Drive to the traditional village of Rijal Almaa.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit Baskat Market and go shopping.
• Explore the Civilizations Museum and Shada Palace.
• Drive to Abha Airport for your flight back home.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 03 nights of hotel accommodation on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast
• Transportation
• Professional Saudi tour guide
• Lunch and dinner at local restaurants
• Snacks and drinks during the tours
• Cable car tickets
• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance
• Items of a personal nature

What to bring

• Wear appropriate shoes and clothing according to the nature of the places being visited.

Know before you go

• This package is subject to Saudi MT rules and regulations.
• This package can be changed upon request.
• Please note that no rooms are being held at the moment, so all arrangements are subject to availability at the time of actual booking, and the quoted rates may change. Please also note that the above-mentioned rates are not valid during official holidays such as Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Spring holidays, and New Year holidays.
• It is also possible that some of the attractions referred to in the program may not be available at the time of operation, in which case another visit option will be arranged according to the instructions of the tour guide accompanying the group.
• If you want to change any of the program's attractions, please inform us 48 hours before the trip starts. No changes to the program are permitted during operation except with the approval of the tour guide accompanying the group.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Abha Airport (AHB), Abha Saudi Arabia

Tour start

Abha Saudi Arabia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.