Saudi Arabia · DESERT TOURS
Sand, escarpment and gravel plain are three different days out here. These 15 sort them: dune afternoons north of Riyadh, cliff-edge runs west of it, and the long plateau drives, each with its price, its vehicle and the hour it actually starts.
Explore Riyadh’s red dunes by camel and quad bike, then enjoy Arabic coffee, sweets, tea, and heritage sites for $140.
“It was a great time. Well worth it. Got picked up and dropped off at the hotel. Got taught some history lessons and a good ole time in the desert. If you come to Riyadh you must give these guys a try”
Explore Saudi Arabia’s Yellow Lake and sand dunes by private 4WD, with local guides, Arabic coffee, sunset views, snacks, and hotel pickup options.
“¹very good times spent with our guide abdallah he takes care of us and shares saudi arabia with us ... to do absolutely”
Ride Riyadh’s red dunes by quad and camel, with pickup, refreshments, guides, and an optional old palace stop in 3.5 hours.
“We were picked up at our compound, and despite rush hour traffic, made it to the dunes in under two hours - no small feat in Riyadh. After a very brief safety brief - accelerator, rear brake, front brake (inoperable), have fun - we had a blast. ARead more”
Ride quad bikes over Jeddah’s golden dunes, visit a camel farm, enjoy tea and sunset views on a private three-hour safari.
“It was an amazing breathtaking experience , so therapeutic.I enjoyed the sunrise experience,bike riding,Mountain View ,visiting the camels . All thanks to the friendly Mr Mahmoud for everything and for suggesting that I change my booking time to 0600H due to high temperatures at 1100H. He was a good tour guide that I would recommend for other people as well. Thank you so much.”
Explore Riyadh’s red dunes with dune bashing, sandboarding, camels, sunset, stargazing, and dinner under the stars for $88.
“First of all, I had an enjoyable experience with sand dunes and sandboarding in the desert. The trip was reasonably priced and convenient, and the guide was enthusiastic and made a clear effort to do his job well. However, there is a concern I would like to mention. The tour guide could not speak English, and it ended up being only myself and my partner on the tour, as he booked at the last minute. I would have expected to be informed of this situation in advance. I cannot imagine how difficult it would have been if I had joined the tour alone. Because of the language barrier, he had…”
Spend six hours at a traditional Bedouin camp near Riyadh with coffee, dates, sandboarding, a feast, stories, and stargazing.
“It is a marvelous excursion to a Desert Bedouin Camp, offering insights into their life and customs while it is simply fun to be in the camp and appreciate nature, Saudi coffee with dates, or experience the dunes. Souleymane, our guide, and his team have been superb. Their gentleness and professionalism made this an excellent experience, not to forget mentioning their cooking expertise in Bedouin style.”
Review of Riyadh’s Red Sand Dunes tour with dune bashing, sunset, campfire, dinner, sandboarding, and optional quad biking.
“What an amazing time, weather was perfect for 25 December trip to the desert. Our guide/driver was amazing and we will definitely be looking to book another trip.”
Review Wadi Lajab from Abha: canyon hiking, streams, waterfalls, local guide Osama, sunset views, price, fitness needs, and practical tips.
“I had a great time with Osama in this beautiful place. Very knowledgable and well connected. He’ll make sure you experience Saudi to the fullest while meeting an intelligent guy at the same. Very grateful for my experience.”
Escape Riyadh for Al Thumama dunes, camel rides, quad biking, sandboarding, sunset views, and Arabian coffee on a private tour.
“We were a group of girls visiting Riyadh to enjoy the city, and this tour was definitely a highlight! We went camel riding and quad biking, and it was one of the best experiences we had in Riyadh. The 4-hour trip was perfect, and the weather was cloudy and pleasant. Our tour guide was incredibly cooperative, extending our time, and even picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel. He was honest, tolerant, and generous. we will definitely be repeating this tour when we visit Riyadh again!”
Review of Jeddah’s private dawn desert safari with dune bashing, camel farm visit, sunrise coffee, photos, and one hour of quad biking.
“For the price, it was not worth it. We drove around a dirty area nothing like the pictures. Was never offered Arabic coffee only water Pepsi and 7up. I would not recommend.”
Review of Jeddah’s private desert safari with quad biking, dune bashing, camels, sunset views, pickup, pricing, and practical tips.
“We had a great time with our tour guide Majed, the Arabic vibes were always present and we had so much fun! He was on time and showed us the great Saudi hospitality”
Review of Jeddah’s 8-hour desert safari with dune bashing, sand boarding, climbing, camp games, refreshments, and shared transport.
“Amazing guide with sand in his veins! Was an absolute blast and super friendly. Didn't shy any efforts to accomodate for every ask. Talkative and willing to share his many years of experiene in the desert.”
Review of Riyadh’s desert tour with camel riding, quad bikes, heritage village, Arabic coffee, sweets, and desert views for $125.
“Mohamed was great. Best experience by far in Saudi!!! Thanks so much for this tour! Definitely recommend to anyone looking to have a fun day!! Omar Hernandez USA”
Ride Riyadh’s red dunes by ATV, camel, sandboard, and 4WD for $79. Get practical tips on timing, heat, guides, and family suitability.
“Mohammed, Ghanem, & Abduwhab were our tour guides for our trip & it was awesome. Them being able to understand English was very helpful. They were very flexible with our schedule & even were able to pick us up from our hotel. First we started on the camel ride which was for about 10 minutes and that was all you really need. They take pictures for you and we have some really good photos to take back home. Then we did the ATVs through the red dunes. This was for 30 minutes and we had a blast. They gave us the option to extend it as well. Lastly we had…”
Escape Riyadh for Red Sand dunes, a 30-minute quad ride, camel trek, Arabic coffee, and traditional dinner on a private six-hour safari.
“exciting and amazing experience, friendly driver, camal riding in camal festival.”
Every kind of Saudi day, and the best of each.
