Al Ula & The Saudi Maldives

Immerse yourself in the magic of Saudi Arabia on this private tour that combines the thrill of desert adventure and world-class culture with time to swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Umluj – a pristine Red Sea wonderland that has be called the ‘Saudi Maldives’. Starting in the gleaming modern Saudi capital Riyadh, you’ll discover the old Arabian way of life amongst the evocative mudbrick ruins of Diriyah and behold the unforgettable sight of sunset from the cliffs of the ‘Edge of the World’, before flying north to the oasis of Al Ula and your desert camp. In Al Ula, visit the 2,000-year-old city of Hegra that was once ‘lost’ to the world amongst the golden sands, hike to the fabulously shaped Elephant Rock, and set off on a 4WD safari through the cathedral of rocks that form Madakhil. Then, travel through the Sarawat mountains to Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. Next, a day trip to Umluj and private boat excursion, will reveal the mesmerising turquoise waters and technicolour coral reefs of the ‘Saudi Maldives’. Your private Saudi Arabia tour then concludes in Jeddah – the Bride of the Red Sea – where you’ll discover one of the finest old towns in the Middle East.