AlUla, Hegra & Desert Canyons

AlUla · Hegra · 5 nights

Five nights from AlUla to Hegra, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Five nights across two stops: AlUla for three nights and Hegra for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around AlUla Old Town and Dadan; Saudi Arabia's First UNESCO Site; and Elephant Rock, Oasis and Maraya. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: private Nabataean tomb tour at Hegra. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Private Nabataean tomb tour at Hegra
AlUla Old Town and Dadan
Elephant Rock, Oasis and Maraya, AlUla
Saudi Arabia's First UNESCO Site, Hegra

Day by day

Your Itinerary

6 days

01
Day 1 · AlUla
Arrival in AlUla
Arrive at AlUla International, about 30 minutes by road to the old town and valley and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk the old town's mudbrick lanes as the sandstone turns gold.
- Private transfer via AlUla International
- Walk the old town's mudbrick lanes as the sandstone turns gold
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · AlUla
AlUla Old Town and Dadan
The abandoned mudbrick old town and its citadel, the Dadan and Lihyan kingdom tombs cut into the cliff, and Jabal Ikmah's open-air library of inscriptions.
- AlUla Old Town and citadel
- Dadan lion tombs
- Jabal Ikmah inscriptions
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · AlUla
Elephant Rock, Oasis and Maraya
The natural arch of Jabal AlFil at dusk, the oasis palm paths, and the mirrored Maraya concert hall in the desert.
- Elephant Rock at sunset
- AlUla oasis walk
- Maraya mirrored hall
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Hegra
AlUla to Hegra
Transfer north from AlUla to the Hegra site, entered by guided coach only. On arrival, reach the site for the low light on the tomb facades.
- Transfer north from AlUla to the Hegra site, entered by guided coach only
- Reach the site for the low light on the tomb facades
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Hegra
Saudi Arabia's First UNESCO Site
More than 100 Nabataean rock-cut tombs, the southern city of the same civilisation that built Petra, including the isolated Qasr al-Farid. Entry is by timed guided tour only.
- Qasr al-Farid, the Lonely Castle
- Jabal Banat tomb cluster
- Nabataean well and Diwan
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · Hegra
Departure from Hegra
An early site visit before continuing on. Private transfer to AlUla in good time for your onward flight.
- An early site visit before continuing on
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

When is the best time for AlUla?+

October to March. Summer days are very hot, and many outdoor experiences run on reduced schedules.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?+

Yes. Some travellers qualify for an eVisa, for example if they hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa; others apply through the embassy. We confirm what applies to you.

Can we visit Hegra independently?+

No. Hegra is entered only on guided tours with timed tickets, which we book with your plan.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.