ADVENTURE & OUTDOORS IN ALULA

AlUla is a land of extraordinary natural and human heritage, located 1,100km from Riyadh in north-west Saudi Arabia. Situated at the crossroads of the incense trading route and pilgrimage route, AlUla is seen as a living, breathing, open-air museum.

Journey through time to experience the best of heritage, art and culture, nature and adventure.

Take a look at some of the adventure activities that AlUla has in store for you. A sense of thrill and adventure will be the need of the hour once borders open and travel resumes. AlUla, with its outstanding landscapes, sandstone canyons, volcanic plains, oases covered in palm trees, mountains and valleys, offers the discerning traveler an exciting escape into a world of nature and adventure.

ZIPLINE

Experience the Kingdom’s most thrilling Zipline, racing to a speed of over 100 km/h while enjoying the incredible scenery of the AlUla's Harrat Mountain.

HORSE TRAIL

Travel through time in an intimate horseback riding experience while crossing through desert landscapes enriched with breathtaking canyon scenes and panoramic vistas at every turn.

CYCLING TRAIL

Experience a leisurely sunset cycling experience through the sandy dunes of AlUla with remarkable views of AlUla’s mountain landscapes or cycle past famous landmarks and rock engravings of Saudi Arabia's UNESCO World Heritage site - Hegra.

STARGAZING

Set out into the vast open dessert away from city lights to Gharameel with a local expert. Gaze at the ocean of stars over the back drop of dark skies surrounded by mystical rock formations. Enjoy a traditional dinner in AlUla's idyllic landscape.

ELEPHANT ROCK

AlUla's most famous geological formation is the Elephant Rock or Jabal Al Fil. No two visits to this natural wonder are the same, as the light changes throughout the day, dramatically transforming the vision until sunset.

OASIS VIEW TRAIL

(Jaddah Trail)

Hike up to Alfath mountain peak to catch an unforgettable view of AlUla oasis and gaze at the millions of palm trees below you.

ADVENTURE TRAIL

Lace-up your hiking-shoes and hit the mountains for a half-day journey led by an expert guide though the rocky terrain and deep pools of water. This trail will take you through the story of the people who lived in this area thousands of years ago, how they lived fought, and connected.

There is something to do every day in AlUla