Saudi Arabia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

3-Day AlUla Heritage and Desert Adventure with Hegra

3 Days Round trip from AlUla Saudi Arabia Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore AlUla's magnificent UNESCO-declared heritage site of Hegra
02 Admire the natural marvel of Elephant Rock (Jabal Al-Fil) at sunset
03 Visit the ancient sites of Dadan and Jabal Ikmah with impressive inscriptions
04 Experience thrilling dune bashing in the AlUla desert
05 Enjoy scenic views from Harrat Uwayrid over AlUla's landmarks

Embark on a 3-day journey to discover the highlights of AlUla, a place of extraordinary human and natural heritage. Explore the UNESCO-declared heritage site of Hegra, admire the unique Elephant Rock of Jabal Al-Fil, and visit the ancient sites of Dadan and Jabal Ikmah. Take in the views from Harrat Uwayrid and enjoy strolling through AlUla's Old Town market and Winter Park. This adventure also includes a thrilling dune bashing experience in the AlUla desert.

Begin your journey through time at Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest preserved site of the Nabataean civilization south of Petra.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities al Ula, Mada'in Saleh

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in AlUla, Old Town and Elephant Rock

Arrival at Prince Abdulmajeed bin Abdulaziz Airport in AlUla as per your scheduled flight timing.
Welcome to AlUla, Saudi Arabia's historic city in the Medina Region of northwestern Saudi Arabia.
Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative outside the arrivals area after collecting your baggage and transferred to the hotel for check-in.
After arriving at the hotel and checking in, drop your bags in the room and return to your vehicle. From the moment your tour starts, your tour leader will give you full attention. Along the way, your tour leader will talk to you about the places you pass and other aspects of your tour that may interest you.
15:00: Arrival at AlUla Airport, as per your scheduled flight.
15:30: Drive to the hotel and check in. After check-in, drop your bags and return to your vehicle.
16:00: Visit AlUla Old Town and its market. Explore Saudi Arabia's ancient village of AlUla Old Town and gain an understanding of the continuity and evolution of the historic routes where trade, pilgrimage, travellers, and permanent settlers gathered through the ages.
17:30: Visit the famous Elephant Rock (Jabal Al-Fil), a spectacular rock formation that resembles an elephant with its trunk touching the ground. As the sun sets, colours dance across the sky and this epic rock turns a magnificent shade of red.
Enjoy a magical sunset and capture memorable moments with your camera, either at sunset or under the moonlight.
19:30: Return to your vehicle and drive to the accommodation.
Drop-off at your stay.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Overnight stay at the reserved hotel.

Day 02

Hegra, Dadan, Jabal Ikmah and Harrat Uwayrid

07:30: Wake up and enjoy breakfast from the open buffet.
Assemble in the hotel lobby and get picked up from the hotel by your guide/driver.
08:30: Proceed to explore Hegra (Mada'in Saleh).
Begin your journey through time at Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest preserved site of the Nabataean civilization south of Petra.
09:15: Arrive at Winter Park and depart for the Hegra experience, which lasts approximately 2 hours.
12:00: Finish the Hegra tour and drive back to Winter Park.
12:15: Explore Winter Park and its market.
13:00: Take a break for lunch, served in a restaurant or on a farm.
14:00: Drive to Winter Park for the Dadan and Ikmah tour. Start your journey through time at Dadan, the ancient kingdom of the Lihyanite and Dadanite civilizations. Next, a bus service will take you on a 10-minute drive to Jabal Ikmah, set in a stunning desert canyon. This open-air library holds AlUla's most impressive collection of inscriptions, rock art, and petroglyphs.
15:00: Finish the Dadan tour and drive back to Winter Park.
15:30: Take a tour of Aljadidah. Aljadidah is home to restaurants, shops, and more, and is also where the world's largest hand-painted carpet lines the road for visitors.
Free time to capture the perfect pictures.
17:00: Explore the Resonant Shell, a physical and spiritual experience within the AlUla Oasis.
17:30: Visit Harrat Uwayrid and stop by Octo Café to enjoy the amazing view over Dadan, AlUla Old Town, AlUla Old Fort, and the AlUla Oasis from the top of the highest mountain.
Enjoy a magical sunset at the Harrat viewpoint and capture beautiful sunset moments with your camera to cherish forever.
Free time for pictures and to enjoy tea or coffee with snacks.
19:30: Return to your vehicle and drive back to the hotel.
Drop-off at your stay.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Overnight stay at the reserved hotel.

Day 03

Desert Adventure, Rainbow Rock and Departure

Morning breakfast at the hotel from the open buffet.
Assemble in the hotel lobby and get picked up from the hotel by your guide/driver.
08:30: Drive to the AlUla desert for a dune bashing 4x4 experience with an experienced driver.
Take a morning desert safari and explore the AlUla desert, with the possibility of seeing camels roaming the area.
11:00: Finish the dune bashing experience and head to see the famous old AlUla Arch, known as Rainbow Rock Arch Mount.
See the old inscriptions and rock art formations.
Free time for pictures.
13:00: Enjoy lunch, served on site.
14:00: Proceed to AlUla orange farms, including Alwaha Farm and other local AlUla farms.
16:00: Take an afternoon visit to Jabal Al-Fil (Elephant Rock), one of AlUla's many geological marvels. This is a perfect opportunity for photography enthusiasts to capture stunning pictures, especially before sunset.
17:00: Finish the Elephant Rock visit and head to AlUla Airport.
17:30: Drop-off at the airport, as per the scheduled flight.
Farewell from AlUla Airport.

Where this trip takes you

Old Town Al-Ula market, Jabal Al-Fil at sunset, Hegra (Mada'in Salih), Harrat Uwayrid viewpoint

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from AlUla Saudi Arabia 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Personalized meet and assist upon arrival at the airport in English
Accommodation for 2 nights at Sahary Resorts on double occupancy
Tour guide service throughout the tour (the in-person guide is certified and licensed, and also serves as the driver)
Sightseeing as per the itinerary by private four-wheel air-conditioned vehicle
Meals (02 breakfasts, 02 lunches, and 02 dinners per person)
Necessary tickets for heritage sites are included (Hegra, Dadan and Ikmah, and AlUla Old Town)
Snacks, coffee, tea, and bottled water will be provided throughout the trip
Hassle-free hotel and airport transfers
All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

Early check-in and late check-out charges
Return flights
Personal expenses
Gratuities (tipping) for guides/drivers
Anything else not listed in the itinerary

What to bring

Casual wear and sneakers are recommended throughout the tour.
Modest wear is required for entry to certain areas.
Dress in comfortable hiking attire, including clothes and boots.
Bring a hat, sunglasses, and a jacket.
Use sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
Carry a backpack for your essentials.
Sportswear is 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 travellers as per their National ID card, Iqama, or passport.

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