Best for those seeking unique Arabian culture and stunning scenery not commonly seen by Western tourists.
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Saudi Arabia as a country is well known, but as a tourist destination, not really known at all. Apart from a general awareness of the country, to most the travel landscape of Saudi Arabia is a bit of a mystery. However, once you begin to visit the regions and their rich history you almost feel like an early explorer venturing into the unknown. From the archaeological wonder of the AlUla region, including the open-air library of Jabal Ikmah to the visually spectacular Hegra, to the coastal city of Jeddah or the ‘Edge of the World’ near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has much to offer any modern traveller.
Conditions for travel are very good, with well-maintained roads and good train and air connections between cities. Saudi Arabia is a large country, expect long drives between stops especially if venturing into the desert. Try some train journeys between cities on shorter routes to take in the scenery, for very little compromise in time.
Hajj pilgrimage aside, AlUla is easily the biggest attraction Saudi Arabia has to offer. The province offers stunning desert landscapes, volcanic craters and numerous activities. Step back in time at the AlUla Old Town and see the amazing art installations in the sand.
Although in the AlUla province, these two features are so synonymous with AlUla that they deserve their own mention. The iconic image of Hegra brings to life the sister city of Petra, without the tourism. Combined with the library carved into rock at Jabal Ikmah, and you have a true explorers dream.
The largest city in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is a combination of a modern metropolis and a historic stop along trade routes. Malls with luxury shopping outlets and modern offerings live alongside the historic city of Diriyah and the mud brick Al Masmak fortress. Most trips will begin and end in Riyadh.
Hajj pilgrimage aside, AlUla is easily the biggest attraction Saudi Arabia has to offer. The province offers stunning desert landscapes, volcanic craters and numerous activities. Step back in time at the AlUla Old Town and see the amazing art installations in the sand.
Although in the AlUla province, these two features are so synonymous with AlUla that they deserve their own mention. The iconic image of Hegra brings to life the sister city of Petra, without the tourism. Combined with the library carved into rock at Jabal Ikmah, and you have a true explorers dream.
The largest city in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is a combination of a modern metropolis and a historic stop along trade routes. Malls with luxury shopping outlets and modern offerings live alongside the historic city of Diriyah and the mud brick Al Masmak fortress. Most trips will begin and end in Riyadh.
Taif is also known as the ‘City of Roses’, mostly because of the flowers that grow in the nearby wadis and mountains. At altitude, it is cooler here in summer and locals flock to escape the heat, giving it the nickname of the ‘Summer capital’.
Located on the Red Sea and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah is a far more cosmopolitan city than others in Saudi Arabia. With its seaside location to its history as an artistic hub, Jeddah offers a more contemporary blend of modern and historic influences.
Hidden in the heart of the Najd, an oasis-dotted region 200km northwest of Riyadh, Ushaiger Heritage Village provides a glimpse of a slow-paced Saudi society of old. Bedouins first settled here 1,500 years ago and Ushaiger quickly became a popular stopping point for pilgrims crossing to Makkah. To walk its narrow lanes is to enter a living museum, draped with traces of an ancient way of life.
At The Explorer Society, we are always discovering new pockets of wonder on our own adventures and through chats with our local logistics team. Get in touch with us to find out what hidden gems you might discover on your trip.
At The Explorer Society we firmly believe that there is no right or wrong time to go anywhere.
Instead, we think that each time of the year offers different experiences that better suit different travellers.
After all, high and low season often refers to the amount of travellers present, not whether something is ‘good’ or ‘bad’.
Saudi Arabia is a large country, meaning temperatures can differ between regions and altitudes. That being said, it is a country consisting largely of desert. This means that rainfall is scarce and temperatures are typically quite warm.
You need a minimum of seven nights to travel around Oman. 10 days would allow a more in-depth look as well as allowing some rest from the midday heat.The team at The Explorer Society believe that slowing down to appreciate the destination is best. This is, of course, provided you aren’t sacrificing the trip quality in order to prolong its length. We also understand that everyone is different so these guidelines are general in nature. Ultimately it will depend on your own expedition’s requirements.
Everyone is different, so please note that these guidelines are general in nature.
Ultimately it will depend on your own expedition’s requirements.
Planning travel should be exciting, but it can be exhausting. There is so much information and so little clarity, you often end up more confused than when you began.
Sometimes it’s simple and easy to figure out. Sometimes it means asking you more questions and diving deep into your motivations.
We’ll walk you through the whole planning and booking process. We want to make sure you are travelling on the trip that best suits you, not anyone else.
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