Saudi Arabia · HIKING & TREKKING
The 8 best hiking trips you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Hike Riyadh’s Edge of the World, visit an optional bat cave, and enjoy dinner, music, and a campfire beneath desert stars.
“Thank you Salman for the great trip and pictures. Top, top, top! Loved the bat cave trip, and also the edge of the world, this is a must do. Would not advise to kids or people that cannot hike on steep roads, it gets dangerous at times.”
Review of Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah, with lunar rock formations, 4x4 access, Arabic coffee, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Guide did no show up and could not be reached. Contact details provided were wrong (guide / agency could not be reached via phone - was a wrong number). Guide/agency did not respond via the chat. I sincerely hope, I will get the money back!”
Hike Moon Mountain near Jeddah for rock formations, sunset views, Saudi coffee, snacks, and friendly local guidance in a small group.
“Really surprised us, beautiful location over an hour outside Jeddah. Steep short hike/bouldering (approx 1.5 hours total). Something different, could be more affordable.”
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.”
Review Moon Valley’s four-hour Jeddah hike, with sunset views, Arabic coffee, hotel pickup, trail difficulty, price, and practical tips.
“We absolutely loved this experience! Ferial was punctual, professional and overall an amazingly competent guide! She is passionate about what she does. Adapts the trip to weather and sunset hours. She’s got outstanding social skills and reaRead more”
Hike AlUla’s 8 km Adventure Trail past ancient pictographs, volcanic rock, soft sand, native wildlife, and striking desert scenery.
“- great hike off the beaten track from the regular tourism crowed in Al Ula”
Hike 8 km through Saudi Arabia’s green Sawda Mountains, with junipers, cloud views, local stories, pickup, and a flexible weather policy.
“Osama is a very skilled, and talented guide, He definitely made the hiking trip more memorable and enjoyable. And it’s always a plus to get the locals perspective and stories in such trips!”
Review of the Wadi Lajab Canyon hike from Abha, covering the 10-hour route, Black Mountain sunset, price, fitness needs, and practical tips.
Every kind of Saudi day, and the best of each.
