Khaybar Heritage Tour
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The oasis of Khaybar is one of the oldest areas of human settlement in the Arabian Peninsula. 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.
Explore the ancient oasis of Khaybar; tour the AlRawan Viewpoint and the interactive Welcome Centre, enjoy a self-guided walk or bike ride along the oasis trail surrounding AlNizar Fort, and discover the biodiverse Ain AlJammah & Hasat AlDabal. Immersive experiences within Khaybar help bring old stories back to life, with opportunities for dining and leisure also available during this day tour.
About this activity:
~ Groups of 20 or less
~ Live Tour Guide
~ Audio Guide Option Available
~ Transport from AlUla by luxury bus or private car is available
Explore the ancient oasis of Khaybar; tour the AlRawan Viewpoint and the interactive Welcome Centre, enjoy a self-guided walk or bike ride along the oasis trail surrounding AlNizar Fort, and discover the biodiverse Ain AlJammah & Hasat AlDabal. Immersive experiences within Khaybar help bring old stories back to life, with opportunities for dining and leisure also available during this day tour.
About this activity:
~ Groups of 20 or less
~ Live Tour Guide
~ Audio Guide Option Available
~ Transport from AlUla by luxury bus or private car is available
Khaybar Oasis
Highlights
- Discover the picturesque views from AlRawan Viewpoint.
- Explore the lush oasis trail that meanders through Hasat AlDabal and to Ain AlJammah.
- Experience the unprecedented history of this oasis city.
What’s Included
Khaybar Heritage Tour
✓ Light snacks at the Bedouin Camp rest stop, if on your way
✓ Guided tour of Khaybar
✓ Arabic or English-speaking tour guide
Private Car Transfer From AlUla
✓ Everything included in the Khaybar Heritage Tour above
✓ Round-trip transport from AlUla in a luxury private car
✓ Hotel pick-up and drop off
✓ Light meal on the journey back
Khaybar Heritage Tour from AlUla by luxury bus
✓ Round-trip transport from AlUla in an air-conditioned luxury bus
✓ Light snacks at the Bedouin Camp rest stop
✓ Guided tour of Khaybar
✓ Arabic or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Light meal on the journey back
Weekends Only
✓ Weekend Drone Show
✓ Light snacks at the Bedouin Camp rest stop, if on your way
✓ Guided tour of Khaybar
✓ Arabic or English-speaking tour guide
Private Car Transfer From AlUla
✓ Everything included in the Khaybar Heritage Tour above
✓ Round-trip transport from AlUla in a luxury private car
✓ Hotel pick-up and drop off
✓ Light meal on the journey back
Khaybar Heritage Tour from AlUla by luxury bus
✓ Round-trip transport from AlUla in an air-conditioned luxury bus
✓ Light snacks at the Bedouin Camp rest stop
✓ Guided tour of Khaybar
✓ Arabic or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Light meal on the journey back
Weekends Only
✓ Weekend Drone Show
Meeting Point
Khaybar Heritage Tour
For tours starting directly in Khaybar, please arrive to the Welcome Centre at AlRawan Viewpoint at least 15 minutes before your tour is set to begin. Late arrivals will not be eligible for a refund.
*If you are travelling from AlUla, visitors are invited to stop at the traditional Bedouin Camp along the route to Khaybar. You must show your Khaybar Heritage Tour ticket to enjoy the Bedouin Camp.
Khaybar Heritage Tour from AlUla by Private Car
For tours starting from AlUla with transportation by private car, the car will pick you up at your hotel. To book a private car, you will first book a Khaybar Heritage Tour and then will see an option to add a private transfer. Please book your Khaybar Heritage Tour ticket and your private transfer on the same date.
Khaybar Heritage Tour from AlUla by Luxury Bus
For tours starting from AlUla with transportation by luxury bus, groups will meet at Winter Park Visitor Parking. Please arrive promptly at the meeting point, at least 30 minutes prior to departure time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for a refund.
For tours starting directly in Khaybar, please arrive to the Welcome Centre at AlRawan Viewpoint at least 15 minutes before your tour is set to begin. Late arrivals will not be eligible for a refund.
*If you are travelling from AlUla, visitors are invited to stop at the traditional Bedouin Camp along the route to Khaybar. You must show your Khaybar Heritage Tour ticket to enjoy the Bedouin Camp.
Khaybar Heritage Tour from AlUla by Private Car
For tours starting from AlUla with transportation by private car, the car will pick you up at your hotel. To book a private car, you will first book a Khaybar Heritage Tour and then will see an option to add a private transfer. Please book your Khaybar Heritage Tour ticket and your private transfer on the same date.
Khaybar Heritage Tour from AlUla by Luxury Bus
For tours starting from AlUla with transportation by luxury bus, groups will meet at Winter Park Visitor Parking. Please arrive promptly at the meeting point, at least 30 minutes prior to departure time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for a refund.
Key Information
What to bring
Know before you go
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- We strongly reccommend you bring a warm jacket, as this is an outdoor event and desert nights can get chilly.
- All guests must bring their passport or Iqama for Day Trips outside of AlUla.
Know before you go
- Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking
- Due to the terrain of Khaybar, this touris not suitable for strollers
- The total journey time from AlUla to Khaybar is around 3 hours each way
Tour Highlights
AlRawan Viewpoint
AlRawan Viewpoint is the main entry point into Khaybar. It provides breathtaking vistas of the verdant Khaybar Oasis, with the outcropping of AlNizar Fort easily seen in the distance. A revived hub celebrating Khaybar's natural, cultural and historical treasures, there is much to explore, including the AlRawan Market.
Ain AlJammah & Hasat AlDabal
The oases of Khaybar are bursting with a variety of flora and fauna, all thriving in its fertile environment, nourished by life-giving fresh water. The nurturing quality of the oasis and its vital role as a place of connection for the people of Khaybar can be seen in the local farms, which are still cared for today.
Khaybar Overlooks
Heritage Product Terms
Terms & Conditions
To protect our heritage:
The heritage sites have been part of AlUla’s cultural landscape for thousands of years. We hope the visitors who explore these sites will preserve this historic area by adhering to the following:
Please do:
The heritage sites have been part of AlUla’s cultural landscape for thousands of years. We hope the visitors who explore these sites will preserve this historic area by adhering to the following:
Please do:
- Take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but footprints.
- Please adhere to the designated walking paths and do not enter non-designated areas, such as the tombs. There is still much to be discovered about AlUla, and entering the tombs or other areas may damage the antiquities yet to be discovered underneath.
- Please avoid distorting or marking the rock surfaces, including touching our pouring water on the engravings.
- Do not remove rocks or take anything from the heritage sites.
- Keep these sites clean; put your litter in the allocated bin.
- For your safety, please do not climb rocky ledges.
Please Do Not
- Do not scratch, draw or in anyway mark the monuments.
- Do not climb.
- Heritage sites are non-smoking except in the designated smoking areas.
- Do not remove or take anything from the tombs.
- Do not remove or take anything from the ground.
- No fires of any kind are permited including campfires.
- No trees or plants are to be removed.
Visitors who mistreat the monuments will be asked to leave and will not be allow to revisit in future.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Customer Bookings: We will gladly refund the ticket price of cancelled experiences up to 3 days before the scheduled tours. Unfortunately, we are unable to refund credit card fees. Experiences cancelled within 1–3 days before your tour may be rebooked if timeslots are available but are not eligible for refund. We are unable to refund or rebook experiences cancelled on the day of scheduled tours.
Booked through 3rd Party or Travel Agent: If you booked your experience through a third party, please coordinate with them on policies, changes and updates.
Booked through 3rd Party or Travel Agent: If you booked your experience through a third party, please coordinate with them on policies, changes and updates.
Takya
A magical mixture of culture and flavours, Takya’s menu combines the perfect selection of cuisines from every corner of Saudi Arabia. Putting a contemporary flair on famous dishes, find an inspired menu with options like Najdi Qrsan with Takya’s special bell pepper sauce. Located at AlRawan Viewpoint.
