Saudi Arabia · DESERT TRIPS IN RIYADH
Every itinerary has one free day too few. These 13 desert trips in Riyadh justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
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”
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”
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.”
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 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.”
Ride a quad bike across Riyadh’s desert, try a camel ride, and enjoy Arabic coffee, with hotel pickup and flexible cancellation.
“The transportation from our hotel was on time and was a comfortable ride. The quads have some Kilometers on them, but they function and provide an enjoyable experience. We took some nice photos on the camels. Thanks for a treat trip.”
Review of Riyadh’s camel ride and ATV desert tour, with Saudi coffee, snacks, sunset views, meeting tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“we did the red sand trip today and it was an amazing day, Ali was our guide and was very good and he made our day an amazing one and we are taking life time memories Great trip”
Ride Riyadh’s red dunes on a guided quad bike tour with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transfers, and a small group of up to five.
Escape Riyadh for a desert hike, bonfire dinner, Saudi stories, Bedouin culture, and stargazing under clear night skies.
“Excellent experience with Laith. He was so knowledgeable and so passionate about astronomy. Very personable and made sure we enjoyed ourselves.”
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