Riyadh Red Sand Dunes Safari: Dune Bashing, Sunset & Dinner

4.4 (21 reviews) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Adventure and relaxation in one evening: this is the Red Sand Dunes tour that does it all.

- Real dune bashing with a licensed desert driver across the famous Red Sand Dunes
- Sandboarding and photo time on the dunes
- Optional extras on site: camel ride (50 SAR) and quad bike
- Watch the sunset over the red dunes, then enjoy dinner, Arabic coffee, tea and snacks under the stars
- A packed 4-hour desert escape, run by a local Riyadh team with English and Arabic speaking staff

Perfect for families, friends and solo travelers who want the full Saudi desert experience in one trip.

Options

Red Sand Dunes (public tour)

4x4

Private Tour

pick up included

What's included

  • Dinner
  • Dune bashing with our desert licensed Driver.
  • Arabic coffee, tea, snacks and bottled water
  • Personal expenses
  • Camel ride (optional, 50 SAR per person)
  • Quad bike ride (optional, 100 SAR per person, 30 min)
  • Hotel pickup on shared tour (included on private tour)

What to expect

Escape Riyadh for an evening of real desert adventure on the famous Red Sand Dunes.

What to expect (approx. 4 hours):
1. Shared tour: meet at Dunkin Cafe, Tijan Plaza. Private tour: hotel pickup included. Then drive to the Red Sand Dunes (40 min)
2. Dune bashing across the red dunes with a licensed desert driver (30 min)
3. Sandboarding and photo time on the dunes, or an optional quad bike ride, 100 SAR per person (30 min)
4. Optional camel ride among the dunes, 50 SAR per person (20 min)
5. Sunset over the red sands with Arabic coffee, tea and snacks (30 min)
6. Dinner to close the evening (40 min)
7. Drive back to the meeting point, or to your hotel on the private tour (40 min)

Timings shift slightly with the season and sunset time. Bring sunglasses, comfortable shoes and some cash for optional extras.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Gathering inside Dunkin Cafe in Tijan Plaza

End point

Gathering inside Dunkin Cafe in Tijan Plaza

Pickup details

Hotel pickup is for private tour bookings only. Shared tour guests meet at Dunkin Cafe, Tijan Plaza.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Restrooms are available on the way to the location

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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