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Saudi Arabia Unveiled

16 days
From Riyadh to Abhā
4.0 (5 reviews)
Saudi Arabia Unveiled - Crooked Compass
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Riyadh

    Riyadh
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner - traditional Saudi cuisine in a modern space)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge on 99th floor for Riyadh panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Kingdom Centre
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Riyadh

    Riyadh
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in traditional mud house in Ad Diriyah hosted by local, featuring regional dishes, stories and conversation)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Al Masmak Fortress
    • Explore Justice Square
    • Visit At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ad Diriyah
    • Lunch in traditional mud house in Ad Diriyah hosted by local
    • Visit National Museum of Saudi Arabia
    • Visit Murabba Palace
    • Explore Souq Al Zel and Souq Bisht

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase an abaya at the souqs (optional for foreign visitors)
    Landmarks
    Al Masmak Fortress
    At-Turaif
    National Museum of Saudi Arabia
    Murabba Palace
    Souq Al Zel
    Souq Bisht
  3. Day 3

    Riyadh to Buraydah

    Riyadh to Buraydah
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ushaiger heritage museum in former family home
    • Visit Buraydah Heritage Museum
    Landmarks
    Ushaiger
    Buraydah Heritage Museum
  4. Day 4

    Buraydah - Onaiza to Hail

    Buraydah - Onaiza to Hail
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit local wet market in Buraydah and Onaiza
    • Explore world's largest date market
    • Train journey to Hail
    • Visit A'arif Fort
    • Visit Al Qishlah fortress-palace

    Optional Activities

    • Sample and purchase dates at the market
    Landmarks
    A'arif Fort
    Al Qishlah
  5. Day 5

    Hail - Al Ula

    Hail - Al Ula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jubbah with guided rock art tour
    • Pass through Sharaan Nature Reserve (1,500 sq km wildlife sanctuary)
    • Sunset visit to Jabal Al Fil (Elephant Rock)
    Landmarks
    Jubbah
    Sharaan Nature Reserve
    Jabal Al Fil (Elephant Rock)
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Al Ula

    Al Ula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided jeep tour of Hegra Nabataean site with personal rawee (storyteller)
    • Explore over 100 monumental tombs with carved rock facades
    • Sunset stroll through Al Ula's historic city old town
    • Explore Al Ula's new city with street art and outdoor exhibits
    Landmarks
    Hegra
    Al Ula historic city
  7. Day 7

    Al Ula

    Al Ula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Bedouin-style picnic lunch in the desert with traditional Saudi and Middle Eastern delicacies)

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 desert safari around Al Ula's cliffs
    • Bedouin-style sheltered picnic lunch in the desert

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter tour over sandstone mountains
    • Hot air balloon flight over Al Ula
    • Mountain biking in desert dunes
    • Climb valley edge for panoramic views of Al Ula
    Landmarks
    Al Ula cliffs and canyons
  8. Day 8

    Al Ula to Medina

    Al Ula to Medina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khaybar oasis
    • Explore mud city and fortress remains at Khaybar
    • Visit Dar Al Medina Museum
    • Experience Al Masjid an Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) exterior views
    • Visit Mount Uhud
    Landmarks
    Khaybar
    Al Masjid an Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)
    Dar Al Medina Museum
    Mount Uhud
  9. Day 9

    Medina to Jeddah

    Medina to Jeddah
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic Hijaz railway terminus
    • Browse Medina central market and souk
    • High-speed train journey to Jeddah
    • Sunset experience at Jeddah corniche with views of King Fahd Fountain

    Optional Activities

    • Sample and purchase traditional Saudi sweets at the souk
    Landmarks
    Hijaz Railway Terminus
    King Fahd Fountain
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Jeddah

    Jeddah
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Seafood barbeque prepared by skipper on private Red Sea cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Private Red Sea cruise with snorkelling
    • Seafood barbeque prepared by skipper
    • Explore Al Balad UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Red Sea
    Al Balad
  11. Day 11

    Jeddah to Taif

    Jeddah to Taif
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Landmarks
    Sarawat Mountains
  12. Day 12

    Taif to Al Bahah

    Taif to Al Bahah
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Raghdan park with views of wadi gorge
    • Visit Thee Ain village and visitors' centre
    Landmarks
    Sarawat Mountains
    Raghdan Forest
    Thee Ain Village
  13. Day 13

    Al Bahah to Beni Sabr

    Al Bahah to Beni Sabr
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit heritage villages and crescent-shaped cliff settlement
    • Experience local tea gathering and conversations

    Optional Activities

    • Participate in home tours offered by local residents
    • Sample freshly baked khops bread and mikato coffee
    Landmarks
    Sarawat Mountains
  14. Day 14

    Beni Sabr to Abha

    Beni Sabr to Abha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Olayyan village
    • Visit Namas museum (fort-like ruler's house)
    • Picnic lunch in park overlooking valley
    • Explore Abha city
    Landmarks
    Jabal Sawda
    Olayyan Village
    Namas
  15. Day 15

    Abha

    Abha
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rijal Alma
    • Visit Habala 'hanging village' via cable car
    • Visit Fatima Museum of Aseeri Women
    • Experience hairpin road descent past Jabal Sawda with views of stone houses
    Landmarks
    Rijal Alma
    Habala
    Fatima Museum of Aseeri Women
    Jabal Sawda
  16. Day 16

    Abha

    Abha
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Abha Art Street with jacaranda trees
    • Observe intricately designed local architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Dining at Art Street cafes and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Art Street

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    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
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    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

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    Is this trip to Saudia Arabia unveiled really 18000? also, there is a Bolivia trip that is 10 days long where accomodation is not included I am also confused how the trip works? Do we book the hotels or you guys do? How do we know we will all stay at the same hotel?

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      Yes, I can confirm, pricing is correct. We would love to have you join us! As for your comments re Bolivia, we do not sell Bolivia so this must be a tour with another company that you are looking at? Please let me know if you have any further questions re Saudi Arabia.

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    Saudi Riyal
    Saudi Arabia
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Saudi Arabia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Saudi Arabia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 25th, 2026, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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