Looking to travel to Saudi? Well, then you are in luck as we have curated a list of must-visit places that should be on your bucket list. From an exclusive experience at Hegra to the serene shores of the Red Sea, each destination will leave you in awe. Read on to know more about the destinations in Saudi that are waiting to be explored.
Saudi’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site- Hegra
Hegra, Saudi’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site is an ideal destination for nature lovers and ecotourism enthusiasts. Covering 52 hectares, the destination boasts 131 breathtaking tombs and countless rock formations. Visitors looking for an exclusive experience can hop on a horse carriage and witness the picturesque evening skies of Hegra as part of a private tour. From the monolithic tomb of Lihyan Son of Kuza to ancient banquet halls, local Rawis or storytellers will take tourists on a fascinating history tour and allow them to immerse themselves in the architecture of this great Nabataean civilization.
What’s even better is that the evening ends with a private dinner under the Hegra sky, with a never-seen-before starry landscape.
Scale Al Qarah Mountain
Located just a 25-minute drive east from Al Hofuf towards Al Ahsa National Park is the village of Al Qarah along with its mountain. This natural marvel offers breathtaking views and embodies the essence of Arabic interpretations of nearby place names. Al Ahsa, the designation for the governorate, signifies ‘murmuring streams,’ while Hofuf, the main city, conveys the meaning of ‘whistling wind.’ The summit elevates 75 meters from street level and 205 meters above sea level, yet reaching the top doesn’t demand significant effort, offering unmatched 360-degree vistas of Al Ahsa.
What leaves visitors in awe is not just the view from the top of the mountain, but also its mystical caves. The caves are a result of the Al Qarah Mountain sitting at the eastern border of the Shadqam plateau, connecting to Kuwait and Iraq in the north and the Rub Al Khali desert in the south.
Nofa Wildlife Park
Home to over 700 animals, visitors will find a variety of wildlife to discover along the rolling green hills that lead to Nofa Golf Resort, Nofa Equestrian Resort and the Nofa Walk. The park is a short drive from Riyadh, just 80 km from the diplomatic quarter, so get ready for an incredible tour of a lifetime.
The Red Sea, a paradise for adventure and exploration
The Red Sea is known for its pristine landscape with the world’s fourth-largest barrier reef system, 90 untouched islands, mountains, and mangroves – all in one place. It is a one-stop destination for adventure, entertainment, and one-of-a-kind enriching experiences. And that’s not all! One also gets a chance to spot turtles, octopuses, and rare fish and enjoy water activities including snorkelling, scuba-diving, kayaking, and yachting.
The Red Sea is indeed a perfect spot for scuba diving expeditions to explore nearby wrecks and discovery sites. Adults can also flyboard against the beautiful Red Sea sunset.
Elephant Rock (Jabal Al-Fil)
An iconic landmark in Al-Ula, this natural rock formation resembles an elephant and stretches up 52 metres into the sky. Known in Arabic as Jabal Al-Fil, the site is popular for photography, especially during sunset when the colours of the rock change dramatically when the fading sun casts a bewitching deep crimson light over the trunk and body.
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