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Highlights
- Spend an entire day exploring Hegra's sandstone-carved rock tombs and the surrounding AlUla landscapes.
- Start from a designated meeting spot, join other travelers, then head together by vehicle to your first desert stop with 6 to 7 hours of activities planned.
- Enjoy reserved access to UNESCO-listed tomb sites, explore Old Town on foot, take photos at Elephant Rock, and relish an AC ride along with bottled water and a traditional Saudi meal.
- Wander through AlUla's historic lanes as your guide recounts stories about ancient traders before stopping for pictures at Elephant Rock and enjoying a sit-down traditional Saudi meal.
- Opt for private hotel transfers to ensure pickup and drop-off directly from your accommodation, while still experiencing the same guided tour with all inclusions minus shared transport.
- Select between a small-group social experience starting at a fixed location or opt for a personalized private tour tailored specifically for you and your travel companions.
Your Experience
Start a guided exploration of Hegra, AlUla Old Town, and Elephant Rock, complemented by a traditional Saudi meal. Choose between small-group or private tours for an engaging experience.
Getting started
Your journey begins at the designated meeting point for group tours or with your driver if you've chosen private hotel transfers. After introductions, board air-conditioned transport to Hegra for a guided visit in this 6–7 hour itinerary. Bottled water is provided throughout.
Hegra
As Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra serves as the focal point of your tour. Discover Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone cliffs with an Arabic or English-speaking guide.
- Experience a guided walk through Hegra using your entry and reservation to access key areas.
- Explore the rock-cut facades of ancient desert landscapes, observing intricately carved Nabataean tombs.
- Learn about historical trade routes, pilgrims, and regional communities from an expert guide available in Arabic or English.
AlUla Old Town
Your next stop is AlUla Old Town. Here you'll traverse narrow streets and traditional buildings that once housed traders and residents.
- Tour the historic streets of AlUla Old Town with a guide who will explain how various communities influenced its development.
- Discover the town's strategic layout as a crossroads, allowing for interactive discussions during your small-group or private tour.
- Enjoy included bottled water while traveling between attractions in air-conditioned transport.
Elephant Rock
Your journey continues to Elephant Rock, an iconic desert formation resembling an elephant. This is a dedicated photo stop highlighting AlUla's landscape.
- Capture stunning views of the famous rock formation and its surroundings during your allocated time at this spot.
- Travel comfortably in air-conditioned transport between attractions included in your tour format.
- Follow your guide’s advice on optimal vantage points for photography before proceeding to your meal.
Traditional Saudi Meal
The day concludes with a traditional Saudi meal at a local restaurant, offering a relaxed end to the guided segments of the tour.
- Savor a shared traditional Saudi meal included in all options while discussing the day's highlights with your guide and companions.
- Additional food or beverages beyond what is provided are not covered; choose extras as desired.
- Bottled water throughout the tour ensures ease of logistics, aside from the meal itself.
Wrapping up
Your experience concludes with a return journey in air-conditioned transport. Private hotel transfers bring you back to your accommodation if selected; otherwise, small-group tours end at a designated drop-off point for independent exploration of AlUla.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to Hegra, visit AlUla Old Town and Elephant Rock photo stop
- Expert Arabic or English-speaking guide
- Traditional Saudi meal
- Air-conditioned transport between listed attractions
- Bottled water
- [Optional] Private hotel transfers [as per option selected]
- [Optional] Small-group tour [as per option selected]
- Extra food and drinks not covered by the provided meal
- Access inside Maraya is excluded
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- If you choose a small-group tour, meet your group at the designated starting point. For private tours, expect hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Bring bottled water is provided during transport between sites on this 6–7 hour itinerary.
- Your guide will speak either Arabic or English to ensure you enjoy a smooth experience as you explore Hegra's UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The tour includes reserved entry to the tomb site, an Old Town walk, and Elephant Rock photo stop with AC transport and traditional Saudi meal included.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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