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I thought this was an excellent trip to see a lot in a country that has recently opened tourism to all. Saudi Arabia has added new visitor centers to many archeological sites with knowledgeable guides. The people we met were friendly and welcoming, offering Saudi coffee and dates at many locations. Our Exodus guide Sara, and local Saudi guide, Samir, were top notch. Hotels and meals were good and vegetarian diets were possible. Our group of about 16 was about half women and I felt we were all treated with courtesy. Our group was a curiosity at times and we had our pictures taken as much as we took pictures. We visited some of the major cities and many lesser known locations in desert and mountainous areas. (Mecca may not be visited by people who are not Muslim.) I was impressed by the variety of the landscape and the busy cities with both very modern and traditional areas.
I liked the camel market and the archeological sites.
Excellent!
If you are interested in the Middle East or curious about life in Saudi Arabia, this would be a good trip for you.
We’re just back from a fascinating two weeks exploring this huge and beautiful country. Sand, mountains, ancient tombs, heritage villages, modern cities, great food for veggies like us – and a genuinely warm welcome from everyone we met. What a special trip it was to be some of the first tourists. Exodus leader Sara and local guide Samir were exceptional, our fellow travellers were great company and the hotels all good. Long days of travel – but worth it to see so much of the Kingdom.
Fascinating and comprehensive introduction to a country that has only recently opened up to tourism.
Visit to AlUla
She was great (Sarah Bull). Experienced and thoughtful. There were many issues to resolve almost none of which the group were aware of. She was calm, helpful and managed all of the group and guides very well. Highly recommended
This trip was memorable for so many reasons not the least because of the warm welcome the group received from our local Saudi guides and by the families that we encountered. The landscape was much more varied than I expected; desert, mountains, oceans, camels, ancient rocks and caves revealing historic art as well as culture in the form of mosques, museums and sculptures in the cities. The temperature (in early May) was not oppressive, as humidity is low and there is ample opportunity to seek shade. We were the first Exodus group to embark on this trip. The visit changed many of my preconceptions of life in Saudi Arabia and, because of the genuinely warm welcome and an increasing understanding of the culture, it felt natural to dress modestly and enjoy fruit juices instead of wine. I left the country feeling that I had been among friends and would therefore not hesitate to recommend it to others.
The 4x4 journey into the Sheda Mountains (after the visit to the marble village of Dee Ann), the stunning caves, rocks and vistas at the Cave Resort, where the warm welcome and sharing of coffee and dates as we perched at the “edge of the world” added to an unforgettable experience. A guided exploration of the caves on foot was a taxing but thrilling adventure. Close behind this day and also inspirational, was the majestic “Elephant Rock” bathed in evening sunlight shared with Arabic families enjoying a relaxed day out; the Nabataean Tombs at Jabal Alhambra; the Holy mosque at Medina; the sand dunes at the Yellow Lake and ….. attending (unexpectedly) a Saudi wedding celebration!!
It took a couple of days for us to “gel” as a group with our leader. Once he absorbed the fact that the group wanted more from him than just to get us from A to B safely, he made an effort to give us more information in advance; this included timings and plan of each day, a cultural ‘snapshot’ of the next destination, a selection of places to eat (though his knowledge of this was a little sketchy). We soon got into our mutual routine and found him punctual, efficient, willing to answer questions and helpful and attentive with unexpected hitches. He formed excellent relationships with the local Arab guides and facilitated their interaction with the group. There were one or two in the group that were a bit vocal and at times, over-demanding …. I think he found it difficult to stay patient under “attack” and these occasional confrontations were uncomfortable for all of us.
Accept that the advice to wear loose, comfortable clothes is important, not just to fit in with the culture of host country, but also because it simplifies packing and is just what you need in the hot climate! Make sure you have a good supply of nutritious snacks for the middle of the day hunger pangs; there are some long journeys (necessary to cover the many areas you wouldn’t want to miss) and stops are usually when refuelling the coach, when the available source of food is a small garage supermarket. Water is readily available. Don’t expect to swim, there are few opportunities to do so in public and time at the hotels that might have a pool is tight! Learn how to say please and thank you in Arabic; it is always appreciated. If you are, like me, absent-minded at times, be wary about taking small, valuable things on this trip. If you leave something in these remote desert resorts, your chance of getting a response is slim. I don’t think the machinery is yet in place to negotiate return of lost items.
