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Saudi Arabia Holidays
Arabia Felix: Asir & Al Bahah
Arabia Felix: Asir & Al Bahah
10 Days / 9 Nights from
£4895/ $6364 per person
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Mountainous Asir & Al Bahah in southwestern Saudi Arabia could not be more different from the rest of the Kingdom. Known as Arabia Felix (Happy Arabia) by the ancient geographers on account of its green meadows, towering mist-clad peaks, and juniper forests; this unique corner of the country stands out on account of geography as well as its traditional markets and strong historical and cultural ties with Yemen. On this privately guided tour you’ll travel the length of southwestern Saudi Arabia along the scenic spine of the Sarawat mountains between Abha and Jeddah. In doing so, the Arabia Felix tour reveals one of the least developed and most authentic regions of the Kingdom. This truly is Saudi Arabia off the beaten track. Unforgettable highlights will range from exploring Rijal Almaa, one of the finest historic villages in Arabia, to discovering the little known troglodyte settlements on remote Shada mountain. A visit to the traditional market at Moyhal will rewind the clock at least 50 years and may give you an opportunity to see some of Asir’s ‘flower men’ who wear garlands of herbs in their hair. You will also explore the magically located village of Zee Ain and drive through the forests of Al Raghadan, before the mountains peter out and you enter the vast volcanic Harrat Kishb plain. The Arabia Felix: Asir & Al Bahah tour then concludes with a hike down into the stunning Al Wahbah Crater and a walk through Jeddah’s magnificent World Heritage old quarter of Al Balad.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day
Location/Route
Overnight
Sapphire Hotels
Diamond Hotels
Day
1
Arrive Riyadh International Airport, Saudi Arabia. Meet and private transfer to your hotel.
2 nights Riyadh
Braira Qortuba Hotel
Fairmont Riyadh
Day
2
Sightseeing in Riyadh including the Masmak Fort, Souq Al Zal the Kingdom Centre and Diriyah.
Day
3
Fly to Bisha and drive south to the hanging village of Habala, Tamniah village, and Al Dalaghan park. Arrive Abha late afternoon.
2 nights Abha
Blue Inn Boutique Hotel
Abha Palace Hotel
Day
4
Visit Abha, discover the Asiri villages of Jabal Soudah including Rijal Almaa and browse through Mohyal’s traditional souqs.
Day
5
Drive north through the scenic Sarawat mountains via Al Namas to Baljurashi in Al Bahah province.
2 nights Baljurashi
National Park Hotel
National Park Hotel
Day
6
Visit Al-Mkhawat weekly market, drive up into the ‘troglodyte’ mountain of Shada Al Asfal and visit the striking heritage village of Zee Ain.
Day
7
Explore Al Bahah’s Raghadan Park and the Bin Raqoosh castle, then continue through the mountains to Al Hada and the resort of Taif.
1 night Taif
Awaliv International Hotel
Awaliv International Hotel
Day
8
Hike down to the floor of the Al Wahbah Crater, a stunning 2km wide volcanic maar crater on the edge of the Harrat Kishb, then drive to Jeddah.
2 nights Jeddah
InterContinental Jeddah
Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club & Spa
Day
9
Immerse yourself in Jeddah’s historic UNESCO World Heritage Al Balad quarter. Then stroll along the beautiful Red Sea Corniche and gaze on the world’s tallest fountain.
Day
10
Private transfer to Jeddah International Airport. Farewell to Saudi Arabia.
Day
1
Location/Route :
Arrive Riyadh International Airport, Saudi Arabia. Meet and private transfer to your hotel.
Overnight :
2 nights Riyadh
Sapphire Hotel :
Braira Qortuba Hotel
Diamond Hotel :
Fairmont Riyadh
Day
2
Location/Route :
Sightseeing in Riyadh including the Masmak Fort, Souq Al Zal the Kingdom Centre and Diriyah.
Day
3
Location/Route :
Fly to Bisha and drive south to the hanging village of Habala, Tamniah village, and Al Dalaghan park. Arrive Abha late afternoon.
Overnight :
2 nights Abha
Sapphire Hotel :
Blue Inn Boutique Hotel
Diamond Hotel :
Abha Palace Hotel
Day
4
Location/Route :
Visit Abha, discover the Asiri villages of Jabal Soudah including Rijal Almaa and browse through Mohyal’s traditional souqs.
Day
5
Location/Route :
Drive north through the scenic Sarawat mountains via Al Namas to Baljurashi in Al Bahah province.
Overnight :
2 nights Baljurashi
Sapphire Hotel :
National Park Hotel
Diamond Hotel :
National Park Hotel
Day
6
Location/Route :
Visit Al-Mkhawat weekly market, drive up into the ‘troglodyte’ mountain of Shada Al Asfal and visit the striking heritage village of Zee Ain.
Day
7
Location/Route :
Explore Al Bahah’s Raghadan Park and the Bin Raqoosh castle, then continue through the mountains to Al Hada and the resort of Taif.
Overnight :
1 night Taif
Sapphire Hotel :
Awaliv International Hotel
Diamond Hotel :
Awaliv International Hotel
Day
8
Location/Route :
Hike down to the floor of the Al Wahbah Crater, a stunning 2km wide volcanic maar crater on the edge of the Harrat Kishb, then drive to Jeddah.
Overnight :
2 nights Jeddah
Sapphire Hotel :
InterContinental Jeddah
Diamond Hotel :
Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club & Spa
Day
9
Location/Route :
Immerse yourself in Jeddah’s historic UNESCO World Heritage Al Balad quarter. Then stroll along the beautiful Red Sea Corniche and gaze on the world’s tallest fountain.
Day
10
Location/Route :
Private transfer to Jeddah International Airport. Farewell to Saudi Arabia.
Tour Highlights
Explore the fortified Rijal Almaa village in Asir.
Discover the villages of Jabal Soudah.
Drive along the spine of the Sarawat mountains.
See the troglodyte settlements on Shada mountain.
Gaze on magnificent Zee Ain village.
Learn about Al-Qatt Al-Asiri design.
Hike down into the Al Wahbah Crater.
Visit Jeddah’s historic Al Balad district.
Extend Your Stay
1 night: Hike on Shada Al Asfal mountain.
2 Nights: Camp in the Empty Quarter.
3 Nights: Visit Madain Saleh & Al Ula.
Route Map - Arabia Felix: Asir & Al Bahah
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