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5 Hours
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English, Espanol, Francais, Germany, Italian
Discover the Riyadh Sand Dunes Desert Tour, a curated blend of adrenaline, tradition, and natural beauty. This full-day excursion invites travelers to explore Riyadh’s iconic desert landscapes through thrilling activities and cultural immersion.
Begin your Riyadh desert adventure with a guided dune bashing session. Skilled drivers navigate 4×4 vehicles over rolling golden dunes, offering heart-pounding drops and panoramic views.
After the adrenaline rush, slow the pace with a serene camel ride. These “ships of the desert” carry you across soft sands, echoing centuries-old trade routes. Guides share stories of camel caravans that once connected Riyadh to Mecca and beyond.
As daylight fades, watch the desert transform under a fiery sunset. The dunes glow in amber and crimson hues, creating unmatched photo opportunities. Capture the shifting shadows and vast horizons that define Saudi Arabia’s desertscapes.
Conclude your Riyadh Sand Dunes Desert Tour at a Bedouin-style camp. Relax on woven carpets under a canopy of stars while savoring mandi (spiced rice with lamb) and jareesh (crushed wheat stew). Sip Arabic coffee as musicians play traditional mijwiz flute melodies.
Drivers adjust intensity based on group comfort. Children under 6 or guests with back issues may opt out and enjoy the camp early.
Spot desert foxes, sand cats, or migratory birds like houbara bustards. Guides carry binoculars for wildlife spotting.
Closed-toe shoes are recommended to protect feet from hot sand. Traditional na’al sandals are provided at camp.
The iron oxide content and quartz grains in the sand create their iconic color, especially vivid at sunrise/sunset.
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