Our 4 Day Madain Saleh Tour from Aqaba is a riveting exploration of one of the world’s most talked about new travel destinations: Saudi Arabia. Travel to the past while you tour key archaeological sites with an expert guide, lose yourself in the wilds of the desert, and see what you’ve been missing when we plan this escape for you.
4 Day Saudi Arabia and Madain Saleh Tour from Aqaba Highlights
- See Hejra, or Madain Saleh, an ancient Nabatean settlement second only to Petra and a former Roman military outpost
- Discover the undiscovered and visit Saudi Arabia, only now opened to outsiders and tourism
- Learn more about the regions native nomads, the Bedouins, with a stay at a traditional camp in the desert
- Wander a crucial stop along the Frankincense route: the continuously inhabited oasis valley of Al Ula
- Tour the wild side of Saudi Arabia in Al-Tubaiq Nature Preserve and step into the past in Dedan village
- Beginning in October of 2021, be the first to tour the streets of Neom, an innovative and sustainable cross-border city
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4 Day Saudi Arabia and Madain Saleh Tour from Aqaba Itinerary
Day 1
- You'll be retrieved from a centralized location in Aqaba and taken to the Dourra Border early in the morning before you spend the afternoon at Al Tubaiq Nature Reserve.
- See the craggy hills that a number of wild animals, like the Ibex and desert foxes, call home as you marvel at the stark beauty of this region.
- Overnight in Tabuk(Lunch and dinner included).
Day 2
- The day begins in the camp before taking you to Madain Saleh, an archaeological site of the ancient Nabateans that’s often compared to Petra that houses over 111 tombs along with monuments and graves.
- A key stopping point along the Frankincense trade route, the wealth of this civilization and their attention to architecture is evident in the exquisite carvings that adorn the towering facades of each wondrous piece of history.
- Uncover the natural beauty of the area in Jibal al Rukkah, the sweeping sandstone canyons that house unearthly rock formations, Diwan cultic sites, and ancient petroglyphs.
- The day finishes at the Al-Farid tomb, or the Lonely Castle, a stunning tomb that is carved from two-thirds of a massive and isolated boulder.
- Overnight at the Madain Saleh Bedouin Camp(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included).
Day 3
- Journey through the wild landscape of Saudi Arabia and discover the recently uncovered jewel of Jabal Al Qaraqir, a vast canyon rife with lush greenery, and its equally impressive neighbor, the 9 million year old lava fields and volcanoes of Harrat Al-’Uwayrid.
- Step into the past at the waystation of Al Ula village, a town fortified with 1,000 mud homes forming a defensive wall, and a popular stopping point for caravans on their way across the desert because of their vast water stores and lush palm groves.
- End your day at Dedan, the village that has stood in this valley the longest, and admire the Lihyan Library, a collection of over 200 wall carvings in this ancient language, and the precipitous Ekma Gorge.
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp at Madain Saleh(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included).
Day 4
- Our private transportation will take you from the camp at Madain Saleh and move you to the Dourra Border, where you'll cross into Jordan and finish the tour.
- Drop-off is at centralized locations(Breakfast included).
NB - all timings on 4 Day Saudi Arabia and Madain Saleh Tour from Aqaba are approximate
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Pricing
Important Details
Includes
All transportation
Fully guided tour
Entrance fees
1 Overnight in Tabuk
2 Overnights in a Bedouin Camp in Madain Saleh
Breakfast on day 2,3 and 4
Lunch and dinner on day 1,2,3
Excludes
Border crossing and visa fee
Lunch and drinks
Personal expenses
Tips
Travel insurance
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
What to Bring
Walking Shoes
Water
Hat and Sunscreen
Passport
Essential Information
Please note, all the travelers need to make sure that they have the correct visa for travelling
NB: All times are approximate