Saudi Arabia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full-Day Alula Guided Tour with Hegra and Elephant Rock

1 Day Round trip from F4H8+5Q Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the UNESCO Heritage Site of Hegra
  • 02 Stroll through Alula Old Town and its market
  • 03 Visit the famous Jabal Al-Fil, the Elephant Rock
  • 04 See Harrat Uwayrid and check out the Octo café
  • 05 Have a fun time at Alula's Winter Park

Embark on a full-day journey to discover the highlights of Alula, a place of extraordinary human and natural heritage. Explore the UNESCO-declared Heritage Site of Hegra, visit the famous Elephant Rock of Jabal Al-Fil, and stroll through Alula Old Town and its market. Admire Harrat Uwayrid and enjoy time at the charming Winter Park, with a magical sunset adding a memorable finish to the day.

Enjoy a magical sunset and capture beautiful moments with your camera to cherish the memory forever.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities al Ula, Mada'in Saleh
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Explore Hegra, Old Town, and Elephant Rock

  • Meet your tour guide outside the arrival area at Alula Airport after collecting your baggage, or get picked up from your hotel wherever you are staying in Alula. Once you are inside the car, your tour leader will tell you about the journey ahead and other aspects of the tour that may interest you.
  • Start your tour with a visit to the UNESCO Heritage Site of Hegra (Madain Saleh). Reach the Winter Park and head towards Hegra by bus. This experience lasts around 2 hours, and tickets are subject to availability.
  • Return and then explore the Winter Park, the local park.
  • Take a break for lunch, either on a farm or in a restaurant, and then depart for the Maraya visit.
  • Check out Alula Old Town and its market.
  • Visit the famous Elephant Rock, Jabal Al-Fil. This spectacular rock formation resembles an elephant with its trunk touching the ground.
  • Enjoy a magical sunset and capture beautiful moments with your camera to cherish the memory forever. You will also have free time for pictures and can enjoy tea or coffee with snacks.
  • Return to your vehicle and drive back to your accommodation or the airport to end the tour.
Hegra (Mada'in Salih), Old Town Al-Ula, Jabal Al-Fil, Winter Park

Where this trip takes you

Hegra (Mada'in Salih), Old Town Al-Ula, Jabal Al-Fil, Winter Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from F4H8+5Q 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Licensed tour guide service throughout the tour
  • Transportation by private 4x4 air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Light snacks, coffee, tea, and bottled water
  • Necessary tickets for heritage sites
  • Hassle-free hotel and airport transfers
  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Any optional tour not listed in the itinerary
  • Tipping for guides and drivers

What to bring

  • Casual wear
  • Sneakers
  • Comfortable hiking attire, from clothes to boots
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Backpack
  • Sportswear (recommended for adventure trips and hiking trails)

Know before you go

  • Before we can start our pre-booking procedure, we will need you to confirm the names of all travelers as per their National ID card, Iqama, or passport.
  • Please note that modest wear is required to enter certain areas.
  • The departure and meeting point will be in Alula.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Prince Abdulmajeed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, العلا السعودية
Tour start
F4H8+5Q, AlUla 43214, Saudi Arabia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in F4H8+5Q.

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