Empty Quarter Trip (plus 3 days in Riyadh)

Explore and hike the Empty Quarter, the world's largest interconnected desert, and discover the Saudi capital of Riyadh and the country's history.
Day 1: Arrival

After you arrive in Riyadh, we will meet and greet you at the airport, provide you with private transportation to the hotel, and ensure that you have everything that you need to get settled in.


Days 2-3: Welcome to Riyadh

Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and the largest city in the Arabian Peninsula - with a population that's almost twice the size of Dubai! We will tour the city and discover Saudi history, culture, and cuisine before we venture into the Empty Quarter.

Some of the sites that we will visit include:

Diriyah: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the hometown of the Royal Family.

Al Masmak Fortress: A 150-year-old fortress was one of the first battlegrounds in King Abdulaziz’s campaign to unify Saudi Arabia.

The Kingdom Centre: One of the tallest skyscrapers in Saudi Arabia.


Day 4: Venturing Into the Empty Quarter

We will leave the hotel and witness the sunrise on the way to the Empty Quarter. For breakfast, we make a stop in the city of al Kharj. In the afternoon, we take a break at the Um Athla station. In the evening, after we arrive at the otherworldly Meteorite Fall Site (Umm al Hadeed), our tour guides will teach us about its history as we witness the beautiful Arabian sunset. We will have a delicious dinner under a desert sky that's filled with stars and enjoy a bonfire session.


Day 5: Jacuzzi in the Desert

We enjoy some authentic Arabic coffee and breakfast. Then, start our hike towards Tawil al Khatam. We stop for a snack break at Bir Jabalah. Upon our arrival at Tawil al Khatam, we will explore the area, walk on sand dunes, and take in the breathtaking sunset. In the evening, we will indulge in a mesmerizing hot sulfuric water jacuzzi, which offers a one-of-its-kind relaxation feeling.


Day 6: Bayda Allahy - Walking on Sand Dunes

After breakfast, we start our journey towards Bayda Allahy. On the way there, we make a stop at the Qulmat Um Quroon area to take in the breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, we stop at Um Quroon to indulge in another sulfuric water Jacuzzi. This evening, we will visit the Bayda Allahy well and experience fire kindling and walking on the sand.


Day 7: Al Kudan - Breathtaking Scenery

We have breakfast and embark on a new trip towards al Kudan. On the way, we make a stop at Qalma Fatimah to have lunch and appreciate the natural scenery. We arrive at the serene and tranquil al Kudan area in the evening.


Day 8: Ghada al Hissan: A Desert Sky Full of Stars

After breakfast and coffee, we will head towards the Shabitah area and stop for a break at Shabitah. We arrive at the beautiful Ghada al Hissan area in the evening and revel in the mesmerizing desert scenery and sunset while we set up our camping spot for the evening.


Day 9: Returning to Riyadh

After having some breakfast and coffee, we head to Riyadh. In the afternoon, we stop at the Haradh area for lunch. When we arrive in Riyadh, we check-in at the hotel and have dinner.


Day 10: Departure

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.