Khaybar Heritage Tour
Nov 03, 2023
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Mar 09, 2024
Explore the oasis of Khaybar, one of the oldest areas of human settlement in the Arabian Peninsula.
Tour duration: Up to 3h 15min
Distance from AlUla: 217km (2h 15min drive)
Tour options: Live tour guide or audio guide
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Meeting Point
Shrouded in mystery for millennia, Khaybar is now unlocking the secrets of prehistoric Saudi Arabia. A landscape shaped by millions of years of volcanic eruptions with a lush oasis at its centre, its historical legacy has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in shaping the world around us.
Takya Restaurant
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | Daily
For traditional Saudi Arabian dishes with a tantalisingly modern twist, head to Takya. Found in an ancient restored dwelling at AlRawan Viewpoint, this heritage restaurant in Khaybar offers views of the forts and oasis.
Ticket Types
Key information
- Tour duration: Up to 3h 15min
- Distance: Khaybar is 217km (2h 15min drive) from AlUla
- Meeting location: Welcome Centre at AlRawan Viewpoint; Check-in at the Welcome Centre for a short brief before starting your tour.
- Arrival time: 15 minutes before booking time
- Parking & Transportation:
- If driving from Khaybar or the surrounding areas, please arrive at the Welcome Centre at AlRawan Viewpoint 15 minutes before your tour start time and park your car at the complimentary parking area.
- Tours including Transfer from AlUla are offered depart from AlUla daily at 10:00 am; complimentary parking is available at Winter Park.
What's included
- Khaybar Heritage Tour experience
- Live tour guide in Arabic and/or English
- Optional audio guide in Arabic or English
- Khaybar Pop-up Performances
- The Oasis Sound (weekends only) starting from 16 Nov - 27 Jan 2024 - Reach new heights of serenity by wandering through the Khaybar Oasis while listening to the sounds of lute, drum and piano. This free-flow soundscape is designed to immerse visitors in nature while calming the body and mind.
Getting to the venue
Khaybar Heritage Tour:
This tour does not include transfers to Khaybar. Please arrive at the Welcome Centre at AlRawan Viewpoint promptly 15 minutes prior to your tour start time to check. Late arrivals will not be eligible for a refund.
Meeting point: Welcome Centre at AlRawan Viewpoint
Arrival time: promptly 15 minutes prior to your tour start time to check in.
Khaybar Day Trip including transfer from AlUla:
Return transfer from AlUla to Khaybar, available at 10:00 am daily.
Meeting point: Winter Park Visitor Centre
Arrival time: 15 minutes before departure time of 10 am
*The trip between AlUla and Khaybar is around 3.5-hour drive.
**Late arrivals will not be eligible for a refund.
This tour does not include transfers to Khaybar. Please arrive at the Welcome Centre at AlRawan Viewpoint promptly 15 minutes prior to your tour start time to check. Late arrivals will not be eligible for a refund.
Meeting point: Welcome Centre at AlRawan Viewpoint
Arrival time: promptly 15 minutes prior to your tour start time to check in.
Khaybar Day Trip including transfer from AlUla:
Return transfer from AlUla to Khaybar, available at 10:00 am daily.
Meeting point: Winter Park Visitor Centre
Arrival time: 15 minutes before departure time of 10 am
*The trip between AlUla and Khaybar is around 3.5-hour drive.
**Late arrivals will not be eligible for a refund.
Tour Itinerary with AlUla transfer
- 10:00 am Departure from Winter park. *Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.
- 11:30 am Arrival at Khaybar Camp - In between AlUla and Khaybar, this recreation of a Bedouin camp offers an immersive insight into how they lived, as well as offering travellers traditional hospitality such as coffee and date.
- 1:00 pm Arrival to Khaybar Visitor centre to start your tour
- 5:30 pm Departure from Khaybar
- 7:45 pm Arrive to AlUla
Tour timings
Until 13 December | Daily
7 Days a week:
14 Dec 2023 - 9 Mar | Daily
* The tour including transfer is available at 10:00 am daily.
7 Days a week:
- Guided Tours - 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm
- Self-guided tours with audio guide - 12 noon, 3 pm, and 4 pm
- *The tour including transfer is available at 10:00 am daily.
14 Dec 2023 - 9 Mar | Daily
Weekdays ( Sunday – Wednesday):
- Guided Tour - 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm
- Audio Tour - 12 noon, 3 pm, and 4 pm
- Guided Tours - 11 am, 12 noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm
- Audio Tour - 4 pm
* The tour including transfer is available at 10:00 am daily.
Know before you go
- Please bring your ID and ticket for check-in.
- For those travelling from AlUla to Khaybar, it is suggested to bring a copy or photo of your passport for travel purposes.
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience.
- Guests should wear comfortable outdoor clothing with closed-toe walking shoes or boots.
- Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight; we strongly recommend you bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking.
- Due to the terrain of Khaybar, this tour is not suitable for strollers.
- The journey time between AlUla and Khaybar is over 2 hours each way.
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