AlUla sits significantly on the ancient Incense Road, a magical oasis for weary travellers, pilgrims and locals alike. Many kingdoms once called AlUla home, leaving traces of their way of life, inscribing their stories into the sandstone rockfaces and carving intricate tombs among the mountains.
SAR 95
3 hours
English & Arabic
All ages welcome
✓ Free parking at Winter Park or the Hegra Visitor Center
✓ Welcome and hospitality (seasonal drinks, dates, sweets) at the Visitor Center
✓ Transportation within Hegra by coach bus
✓ Entrance to various designated heritage sites within Hegra
✓ English & Arabic speaking Rawis (storytellers) and Rangers (heritage support) on-site to offer historical context and guidance
✕ Transportation to and from Winter Park OR to and from the Hegra Visitor Center if choosing to park directly at Hegra
✕ Entry inside tombs; only exterior viewing is permitted during the tour
If you'd like, you can drive directly to Hegra for the start of the tour. Make sure to use the Hegra Visitor Center Google pin, as others won't take you directly to the entrance. Free parking is available behind the Visitor Center.
View Google pin for the Hegra Visitor CenterYou can also park for free at Winter Park and take a 30 minute coach bus transfer. Make sure to check your ticket for what time to catch the coach bus from Winter Park to Hegra.
View Google pin for Winter ParkSaudi is well known for its hospitality, which they are excited to share. From the moment you step into the Visitor Center, you'll be welcomed with an array of drinks and treats. Depending on the season, this could be fresh juices or Saudi coffee, water, dried fruits and always a few dates. Most of the tour guides, known as Rawis (singular: raw-wee), are from AlUla or the surrounding area. Each guide is accompanied by a Ranger, who is there to ensure visitors respect the heritage sites.
The coach will drive through the area of Hegra, bringing you to various designated sites. Your Rawi will explain different details of the tombs, carvings and more. The tour generally includes the following:
*Some sites may be under renovation/restoration at the time of your visit - parts of Hegra are still being discovered, which is what makes it an exciting time to visit.
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