AlUla 2 Day Private Tour with Local Guide

5.0 (4 reviews) AlUla, Saudi Arabia
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the best of AlUla over two carefully planned days with a licensed local guide. Visit AlUla’s essential landmarks, including Hegra UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dadan & Jabal Ikmah, Maraya, Elephant Rock, AlUla Old Town, the Oasis and Harrat Viewpoint.

With private transportation, hotel pickup and all required attraction tickets arranged in advance, this experience is designed for travelers who want to see AlUla’s most important cultural, historical and natural highlights without the stress of planning each visit separately.

Your local guide will take care of the details and share the stories, history and local perspective behind the places you visit, while keeping the itinerary comfortable and flexible throughout the two days.

What's included

  • Full itinerary planning and on-ground coordination
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within AlUla
  • Local tour guide
  • Private air-conditioned transportation throughout both days
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water and refreshments
  • Hegra, Dadan & Jabal Ikmah entry tickets
  • WhatsApp support before and during your AlUla experience
  • Accommodation

What to expect

Day 1: AlUla’s Iconic Highlights
  1. Hegra
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Discover Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore monumental Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone mountains and learn about the ancient trade routes, burial traditions, and civilizations that shaped the region.
    Entry tickets are included. The visit follows the official site arrangements and may include other visitors and an official shuttle inside the archaeological site.
  2. Maraya
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Stop outside Maraya, AlUla’s iconic mirrored building, and admire how its reflective exterior blends with the surrounding desert landscape. Enjoy time for photographs and views of Ashar Valley.
  3. Jabal AlFil (Elephant Rock)
    30m
    Visit one of AlUla’s most famous natural landmarks. Learn how wind and erosion shaped the sandstone formation and enjoy time for photographs among the surrounding desert scenery.
  4. Old Town of AlUla
    1h
    Walk through the historic streets of AlUla Old Town with your local guide. Discover traditional houses, narrow pathways, the old market area, and stories of the local community, pilgrims, and merchants who once lived and traveled through AlUla.
  5. Aljadidah - الجديدة
    30m
    Continue to AlJadidah Arts District, located beside AlUla Old Town. Explore its cafés, restaurants, local shops, boutiques, public artworks, and creative spaces while enjoying the lively evening atmosphere.
    Guests may have free time for dinner, shopping, or relaxing before returning to their accommodation.
Day 2: Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Landscapes
  1. Dadan & Jabal Ikmah
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Discover Dadan, the ancient capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms. Learn about the civilizations that controlled important trade routes in northwest Arabia and see the famous Lion Tombs carved high into the mountain.
    Entry tickets are included. The official visit may include other visitors and shared site transportation.
  2. Al Ula Oasis Trail
    30m
    Walk through the historic AlUla Oasis and learn about the traditional agricultural system, ancient water sources, date palms, citrus trees, and the role of farming in the lives of local families.
  3. Harrat Viewpoint
    30m
    End the tour at Harrat Viewpoint, where you can enjoy panoramic views over AlUla’s mountains, oasis, Old Town, and desert landscape. This is an ideal location for sunset photographs and a memorable conclusion to the two-day experience.
  4. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Relax at Shalal Café, a peaceful location surrounded by mountains and natural scenery. Enjoy a break and purchase coffee or refreshments while taking in the landscape.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you at the Winter Park parking area. They will contact you via WhatsApp one day before the tour to confirm the meeting details and ensure a smooth pickup.

End point

Your guide will be waiting for you at the Winter Park parking area. They will contact you via WhatsApp one day before the tour to confirm the meeting details and ensure a smooth pickup.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels and accommodations within AlUla.
Your guide will contact you by WhatsApp before the tour to confirm the pickup location and schedule. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the confirmed time.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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