Saudi Arabia: Women's Expedition

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Women's Expeditions
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USD $5,244

Discover a unique perspective of Saudi Arabia on a women-only expedition

On this women-only adventure through Saudi Arabia’s dramatic landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage sites, you’ll spend 12 days learning about the country’s deep history, sampling local cuisine and connecting with local women. Eager to tell their own stories, they’ll introduce you to the diverse lives of Saudi women today. Visit a citrus farm run by two sisters who turned their father’s vision into a multigenerational business, learn traditional recipes with a local cook, explore the Holy City of Madinah and the historic district of Al Balad with female guides, and unwind at a women-only beach club on the Red Sea.

Map of Saudi Arabia: Women's Expedition including Saudi Arabia
Trip code: EYKS
Start
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
End
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Destinations
Saudi Arabia
Meals
11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Metro, High-Speed Train, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Heritage Hotel (1 night), Desert Lodge (3 nights), Boutique Hotel (2nts)
Days
12
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Ages
Min 15
Theme
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Women's Expeditions
Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders
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Why you'll love this trip

  • See the remarkable rock formations and giant Nabatean era-tombs of Hegra, visit a family-owned citrus farm and explore the world’s largest mirrored building in AlUla.
  • Visit Madinah – the second holiest site in Islam, after Mecca – and tuck into a Saudi-style picnic of local bread and peppermint tea with views over the Holy City.
  • Take a bullet train to Jeddah’s Al Balad – a UNESCO World Heritage site – and wander the narrow streets, meet friendly vendors and sample local delicacies.
  • Cruise the Red Sea on a boat trip. Jump in and float in the salty water, maybe go for a snorkel and end it all at a private women-only beach club for sunset.
  • This trip is designed to support local women and entrepreneurs. You’ll travel with a female leader and guides, join a local cook for a cooking demonstration, share a home-cooked meal with a family and stay in a female-owned boutique hotel.

Itinerary

Map of Saudi Arabia: Women's Expedition including Saudi Arabia

Inclusions and activities

Meals

11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, Metro, High-Speed Train, Boat

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights), Heritage Hotel (1 night), Desert Lodge (3 nights), Boutique Hotel (2nts)

Included activities
  • Riyadh – Traditional Saudi Dinner
  • Riyadh – Complimentary Airport arrival transfer
  • Riyadh - National museum
  • Riyadh - Traditional Home cooked meal with female hosts
  • Diriyah – UNESCO Site
  • Riyadh - Souq Al-Zal Market visit
  • Ushaiger - Heritage Village
  • Buraydah - Cooking demonstration with female chef
  • Unayzah – Al Musoawkaf Traditional market
  • Buraydah - Date market
  • Hail – Barzan Market & Abaya shop
  • Hail - Jubbah Rock art with local guide
  • AlUla – Elephant Rock (Jabal AlFil)
  • AlUla - Citrus Farm Tour & Lunch
  • AlUla - Madain Saleh (Hegra) Tour with local guide
  • AlUla – Maraya concert Hall Guided Tour & Entry
  • AlUla - Oasis visit
  • AlUla - Historical Old town and Al Jadidah Area
  • Madinah - City Tour with local female guide
  • Madinah - Sunset Saudi Picnic with female local guide
  • Madinah - Market visit & lunch
  • Madinah - Hijaz Railway Terminus Station
  • Al Balad - UNESCO Heritage walking tour with female guide
  • Jeddah - Floating Mosque
  • Jeddah - Ladies only Beach Club
  • Jeddah - Red Sea Boat trip

Optional activities
  • Riyadh – Kingdom Tower - USD19
  • Riyadh - Al Masmak Fortress - Free
  • Hail - Visit A'arif Fort - Free
  • Hail - Traditional Market - Free
  • Hail - Kishta (Picnic) Dinner - USD400
  • AlUla - Harra View point (transport cost per group of 4) - USD66

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Is this trip right for you?

  • Saudi Arabia's tourism industry is still in its infancy, and there are some challenges to overcome, like a lack of infrastructure in some locations, reliable systems, and trained leaders and guides. Even the most experienced leaders are still very new to group travel. Sites are occasionally closed with little or no notice and restoration work is common. You’ll need to have a degree of flexibility when travelling here.
  • Hotel standards and service levels vary across the country and may differ from what you’ve experienced elsewhere. Locals are new to international tourism, so please have an open mind and heart.
  • The country has strict laws and customs that visitors should be aware of before travelling, such as dress codes. Alcohol is also banned. Please see the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
  • Saudi Arabia is a large country and we cover a lot in this trip. Be prepared for some long travel days where lunch stops will be simple and limited. Our vehicle is comfortable and we've broken these journeys up with free time in key locations to allow you to rest and recharge.
  • Saudi Arabia's tourism industry is still in its infancy, and there are some challenges to overcome, like a lack of infrastructure in some locations, reliable systems, and trained leaders and guides. Even the most experienced leaders are still very new to group travel. Sites are occasionally closed with little or no notice and restoration work is common. You’ll need to have a degree of flexibility when travelling here.
  • Hotel standards and service levels vary across the country and may differ from what you’ve experienced elsewhere. Locals are new to international tourism, so please have an open mind and heart.
  • The country has strict laws and customs that visitors should be aware of before travelling, such as dress codes. Alcohol is also banned. Please see the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
  • Saudi Arabia is a large country and we cover a lot in this trip. Be prepared for some long travel days where lunch stops will be simple and limited. Our vehicle is comfortable and we've broken these journeys up with free time in key locations to allow you to rest and recharge.

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
3. Checked in luggage on the high speed train from Madinah to Jeddah is restricted to 1 x 25kg bag.
4. Please provide a copy of your passport at time of booking in order to to secure train tickets.

Essential Trip Information

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Saudi Arabia: Women's Expedition
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