10 Days Explore the Empty Quarter

Explore the Empty Quarter

10 Days / 9 Nights

TOUR INCLUDES:

Meals
Hotel & Accommodations: 4 nights in Riyadh and 6 nights in the Empty Quarter
Transportation
Desert Equipment

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

International Airfare
Saudi Visa Fees

Explore the Empty Quarter

10 Days / 9 Nights

ITINERARY:

Day 1 Arrival: After you arrive in Riyadh and go through customs and immigration, we will meet and greet you at the airport, provide you with private transportation to the hotel, and ensure that you have everything that you need to get settled in.

Days 2-3 Welcome to Riyadh: Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and the largest city in the Arabian Peninsula – with a population that’s almost twice the size of Dubai! On days 2-3, we will tour the city of Riyadh and discover Saudi history, culture, and cuisine before we venture into the Empty Quarter. Some of the sites that we will visit in Riyadh include:

Diriyah: About 300 years ago, the First Saudi State (the predecessor to modern-day Saudi Arabia) was initially established in Diriyah, the hometown of the Royal Family. We will explore Diriyah, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by walking through its hallways, discovering historical buildings, and visiting its various museums.

Al Masmak Fortress: This 150-year-old fortress was one of the first battlegrounds in King Abdulaziz’s campaign to unify Saudi Arabia, and its fall marked the beginning of a new era. Today, tourists can visit the al Masmak heritage museum and stroll through the fortress’s towers, courtyard, and former residential units (which were converted into display halls) to visually explore this symbol of Saudi history.

The Kingdom Centre: At 1,000 feet tall, this skyscraper is one of the tallest towers in Saudi Arabia. We will get to the top of the Kingdom Centre and take in the breathtaking view of the entire skyline of Riyadh.

Day 4: Venturing Into the Empty Quarter

Morning: We will leave the hotel at 4:30 am and witness the sunrise on the way to the Empty Quarter. For breakfast, we make a stop in the city of al Kharj.

Noon/Afternoon: We take a break at the Um Athla station to refuel and get ready to go deep into the desert. The rest of the drive will be taken in the midst of enchanting and magnificent desert sand dunes.

Evening: After we arrive at the otherworldly Meteorite Fall Site (Umm al Hadeed), our tour guides will teach us about its history as we witness the beautiful Arabian sunset. We will have a delicious dinner under a desert sky that’s filled with stars and enjoy a bonfire session.

Day 5: Jacuzzi in the Desert

Morning: After enjoying some authentic Arabic coffee and a delicious breakfast during sunrise, we start our hike towards Tawil al Khatam.

Noon/Afternoon: 4 hours into our journey, we stop for a snack break at Bir Jabalah before resuming the rest of the trip. Upon our arrival at Tawil al Khatam, we will explore the area, walk on sand dunes, and take in the breathtaking sunset.

Evening: Here, we will indulge in a mesmerizing hot sulfuric water jacuzzi, which offers a one-of-its-kind relaxation feeling. From there, we will experience walking on sand dunes and then feast on a dinner mixed with authentic Arabic spices and flavors. At the end of the day, we gather for our nightly bonfire session.

Day 6: Bayda Allahy: Walking on Sand Dunes

Morning: After having Arabic coffee and breakfast while enjoying the beautiful sunset, we start our journey towards Bayda Allahy. On the way there, we make a stop at the Qulmat Um Quroon area to take in the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding landscapes.

Afternoon: We stop at Um Quroon to indulge in another sulfuric water Jacuzzi and recharge with snacks, coffee, and tea before resuming our trip.

Evening: We arrive at our camping spot in Bayda Allahy. This evening, we will visit the Bayda Allahy well and experience fire kindling and walking on the sand. We wrap up the day with dinner and another engaging campfire session.

Day 7: Al Kudan: Breathtaking Scenery

Morning: Upon waking up, savoring the taste of authentic Arabic coffee and breakfast, and getting invigorated by the desert sunrise, we embark on a new trip towards al Kudan

Noon/Afternoon: We make a stop at Qalma Fatimah to have lunch, reinvigorate ourselves with some coffee, and appreciate the natural scenery.

Evening: We arrive at the serene and tranquil al Kudan area. We set up camp, observe the magnificent sunset, and have a delightful campfire dinner.

Day 8: Ghada al Hissan: A Desert Sky Full of Stars

Morning: We wake up, energize ourselves with authentic Arabic coffee, and start our day with some breakfast while adoring the magnificent sunrise. After that, we will head towards the Shabitah area.

Noon/Afternoon: We stop for a break at Shabitah and have some snacks, coffee, and tea.

Evening: We arrive at the beautiful Ghada al Hissan area and revel in the mesmerizing desert scenery and sunset while we set up our camping spot for the evening. After that, we enjoy a delicious dinner, gather around the campfire, and admire star studded sky.

Day 9: Returning to Riyadh

Morning: Per usual, we have our morning Arabic coffee and breakfast as we enjoy the sunset. At 8 am, we get into the car, turn on the ‘tunes, and head to Riyadh.

Afternoon: At around 3 pm, we stop at the Haradh area to have some lunch and take a quick break.

Evening: At approximately 5 pm, we will arrive at our hotel in Riyadh to check in and have dinner.

Day 10 Departure: After having breakfast and checking out, we will provide you with transportation to the airport based on your flight’s departure time.