Saudi Arabia · Archaeology

4-Day Al Ula Landmarks Tour with Hegra, Elephant Rock and Farm Visit

4 Days Round trip from F4H8+5Q Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go stargazing at Hurat Alouird
  • 02 Try handpicked fresh juices, coffee, and tea at Al Joud Farm
  • 03 Check out the unique Elephant Rock
  • 04 Take a short trek to visit Wadi Ostriches
  • 05 Learn about ancient rock inscriptions at the archaeological sites of Al Ula

Go on a 4-day tour to the historical city of Al Ula in Saudi Arabia. Visit Hurat Alouird, the Al Ula Old Town, Jabal Abu Oud, Dadan, Jabal Ikmah, and the unique Elephant Rock. Explore ancient rock inscriptions and 1st-century Nabataean remains in Madain Saleh, take a short hike to Wadi Ostriches, and enjoy a farm experience at Al Joud with fresh juice, coffee, tea, and fruit picking.

Walk along the Stargazing Trail and enjoy the magical view of the sky full of stars.

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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 al Ula, Mada'in Saleh
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Al Ula and Stargazing at Hurat Alouird

  • Arrive at Al Ula Airport and meet your tour guide.
  • Drive to your hotel, check in, and settle into your accommodation.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Drive to Hurat Alouird to enjoy the amazing view of Al Ula city from the top of the highest mountain in the area.
  • Walk along the Stargazing Trail and enjoy the magical view of the sky full of stars.
  • Drive back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Rock Art, Old Town, and Elephant Rock

  • Wake up early and meet your tour guide at the hotel.
  • Travel to the Al Ula Rock Art Trail at Hegra for a walking and storytelling journey along a 1.6-kilometre trail past inscriptions and engravings set within the stunning mountain landscape.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Visit Al Ula Old Town, a heritage preservation site.
  • See the Jabal Abu Oud inscriptions and take a short hike to visit Wadi Ostriches.
  • Drive to Elephant Rock, a unique naturally shaped elephant-like rock formation.
  • Have dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Drive back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Madain Saleh, Al Ahmmer, and Dadan Heritage Trail

  • Have an early morning breakfast and meet your tour guide at the hotel.
  • Drive to Madain Saleh, a pre-eminent pre-Islamic archaeological site dating back to the Nabataean kingdom in the first century.
  • Visit the Hijaz Railway Station, Qasr al Farid, the Mud Houses, and Al Diwan.
  • Travel to Jabal Al Banat and see Lahyan bin Kuza's Tomb.
  • Visit Al Ahmmer and Al Khurimat.
  • Have lunch at Winter Park.
  • Drive to visit the Dadan Heritage Trail in the Old Town.
  • Taste local coffee in the Old Town market.
  • Drive back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Dadan, Jabal Ikmah, Al Joud Farm, and Departure

  • Have an early morning breakfast and meet your tour guide at the hotel.
  • Visit Dadan and Jabal Ikmah, the ancient archaeological sites of Al Ula, and learn about the history of the civilization.
  • Travel to Al Joud Farm for a typical farm experience. Learn about different kinds of trees, try fruit picking by hand, drink fresh juice produced by the farm, and enjoy coffee and tea.
  • Have lunch on the farm.
  • Drive back to Al Ula Airport for your flight home.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from F4H8+5Q 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 03 nights hotel accommodation on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast
  • Transportation
  • Professional Saudi tour guide
  • Lunch and dinner at local restaurants
  • Snacks and drinks during tours
  • 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 is changeable upon request.
  • Please note that no rooms are being held, so all arrangements are subject to availability at the time of actual booking, and the given rates may change. 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 implementation, in which case another option will be available to visit 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 implementation except with the approval of the tour guide accompanying the group.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Prince Abdul Majeed Bin Abdulaziz-Mogayla Airport, Al Ula, Saudi Arabia
Tour start
F4H8+5Q, AlUla 43214, Saudi Arabia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in F4H8+5Q.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $2,155.00 — $5,480.00
Double Sharing $2,155.00 — $3,155.00

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