Take a look at top 10 experiences to inspire an unforgettable summer

1. HEGRA TOUR

The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra, is undoubtedly one of the most iconic sites within AlUla. On this re-imagined tour, air-conditioned luxury coach buses will follow a comprehensive route around the clock, stopping at the five main points of interest at Hegra. At each stop, there will also be a Rawi and a Ranger offering guidance and more information.With buses leaving each point every 20 minutes on a circular route around the site, you are able to tailor your own journey. Hybrid bikes are also available at the coach bus stops, so you can enjoy cycling or use the bus to get around each of the the stops. Soak in the magnificence of the scenery or capture the perfect picture on your own time. 

2 . SOAR ON KSA'S FASTEST ZIPLINE

Discover the magnificent desert from canyons high above and test your adventurous side at the AlUla Zipline. Whether it's the racing speed or gorgeous mountain views, get ready to take your breath away.

Experience the Kingdom’s most thrilling zipline, racing a total of 1.5km at up to 120 km/h speed while enjoying the incredible scenery of the AlUla mountains. This year they added an extension, making this dual zipline the longest and fastest of its kind in KSA.

3. HIKE THE HIDDEN VALLEY

Take to the desert and the tranquil ambience that surrounds you on the 4km walk.Feel the wonder and the peacefulness of the Arabian desert as you hike through secluded and quiet valleys. Gaze in awe at the towering rock formations surrounding you as you trek through the soft sand.

Watch the shadows begin to fall as delicate soft hues of pink and orange paint the sky when the sun sets. As your hike comes to an end, you will truly appreciate the captivating beauty of AlUla. The hike is approximately 1.5 hours long and is medium level due to the soft sand terrain.

4. GO STARGAZING AT GHARAMEEL

Experience the enchantment of desert with stargazing led by Husaak’s star guide. Surrounded by Gharameel’s mystical rock formations you will look up to a blanket of stars and enjoy a traditional grilled dinner alfresco.Far from city lights, vast open spaces in remote desert lands create some of the world’s most enviable dark skies, making AlUla an idyllic locale for star watching. 
The best times to go stargazing are the days before, during and soon after each new moon. Immerse yourself in a desert landscape and enjoy AlUla moonlit experience.

5. VISIT DADAN & JABAL IKMAH BY TOUR

Start your journey through time at Dadan, the ancient Kingdom of the Lihyanite and Dadanite civilisations. Next, take a 10-minute drive to Jabal Ikmah situated in a stunning desert canyon.Let us take you on a journey through time to discover the ancient and powerful civilisations of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms, that have built and shaped AlUla.
After exploring the ruins, a bus service takes you on a 10-minute drive to Jabal Ikmah, an open library of inscriptions, rock art and petroglyphs set in a stunning desert canyon. 

6. STROLL THROUGH THE HERITAGE OASIS TRAIL

Take a stroll under towering date palms and smell the cool freshness of the earth on the Heritage Oasis Trail. Meander through remnants of mudbrick houses, local farms and ancient city walls. Sit with locals, sip on Arabic coffee or fresh orange juice and take your time to enjoy the slow pace of what makes the AlUla Oasis so special.With multiple entry and exit points, enjoy a long, leisurely stroll or a short walk along the Heritage Oasis Trail. Find the perfect Instagram shot, framing tall palms in a historic archway of a mudbrick house or the lush green of the farms. Stop at a stall selling freshly squeezed juice, hang out on palm swings and enjoy the beautiful seating.

7. VISIT THE WORLD-FAMOUS ELEPHANT ROCK

Take a seat in their  comfortable and stylish sunken seating at Elephant Rock! Sit back and enjoy the view of AlUla's most famous geological formation, Elephant Rock, as she looms large over you. Elephant Rock is open for visitors 24 hours a day.This iconic geological marvel is a wonder to see in the daylight or at nighttime. As the sun sets, colours dance in the sky and this epic elephant turns a magnificent shade of red. Capture the perfect picture or stay for late-night stargazing.

8. TOUR ALULA OLD TOWN

Get a glimpse into AlUla’s not-so-distant past on the AlUla Old Town Tour. A Rawi (guide) will lead you through AlUla Old Town, where pilgrims, travellers and permanent settlers congregated through the ages. Inhabited from before the 12th century up until the early 1980s, AlUla Old Town offers researchers unique oral histories and living memory that the area’s other heritage sites cannot.

With 900 houses, 500 shops and 5 town squares, you can explore a maze of remnants of original stone and mudbrick buildings and enjoy views of an AlUla Castle dating back to the 10th century. Guest will learn about Old Town’s settlers and pilgrims, as well as their motives and methods in the city’s construction.

9. EXPLORE ALULA'S NATURE WHILE ROCK CLIMBING

Get your adrenaline pumping with a thrilling buggy ride over the rugged dunes and through the stunning sandstone mountains of AlUla!

This unforgettable UTV buggy experience is nothing short of a wild ride! An experienced Husaak driver will sit behind the wheel and drive you into narrow canyons, over high sand dunes and through challenging terrain. Let your adventurous side soar in these open-air buggies. Venture off the beaten path and see a new side of AlUla as you race across the golden desert.

10. VIEW ALULA FROM THE SKIES VIA HELICOPTER TOUR

Take to the skies to experience the breath-taking views of stunning desert vistas and iconic landmarks such as Elephant Rock and World UNESCO site, Hegra. View the world from a new angle and make memories that will last a lifetime.Get ready to view AlUla from above, with this 30-minute helicopter tour with your pilot (guide), an exhilarating flight that takes you over AlUla's seven most famous landmarks and heritage sites.
 
The first of these will be the monumental Jabal AlFil (Elephant Rock), AlUla's most famous natural geological rock formation. Next, you will  head over to Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the southern capital of the Nabatean Civilisation, with its ancient tombs carved deep into the red and golden rocks. There you will get to see one of the last trains of The Hijaz Railway stood in time. 
 
The pilot will  turn towards the west, and in the distance, you will see Maraya, the Guinness World Record holder for the world's largest mirrored building reflecting the sun out to the sky, shining brightly like a diamond in the desert. 
 
As the pilot turns south and takes you over the AlUla's three other most important heritage sites of Jabal Ikmah (the open-air library), back down over Dadan (the capital of the Dadan and Lihyan kingdoms) and lastly over the AlUla Old Town (the 12th-century medieval city).