- 4x4 dune bashing with an experienced desert driver
- Sandboarding on soft red dune slopes
- Camel farm visit
- Sunset dune walk and photography
- Stargazing away from Riyadh’s city lights
- Dinner, snacks and hot and cold drinks at the desert camp
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Riyadh Hiking runs this Red Sand Riyadh trip for travelers who want an authentic desert experience close to the city, without the guesswork. We handle the driving, the gear and the dinner, so you can focus on the dunes, the sunset and the stars.
The Red Sand dunes sit northwest of Riyadh, in the area locally known as Al Remal Al Hamra. The final stretch is off-road, making an experienced desert driver and a 4x4 vehicle essential for reaching the best viewpoints.
Feel the rush of dune bashing, try sandboarding on soft red slopes and visit a camel farm to see desert icons up close. As the light changes, walk the dune ridges and capture the deep orange colours of sunset.
After sunset, relax at the desert camp for dinner, snacks and hot and cold drinks before spending time under the clear night sky. Riyadh Hiking combines reliable outdoor expertise with responsible desert travel for a memorable escape from the city.
2:00 PM – Departure from Riyadh
Meet your guide and set off toward the Red Sand dunes.
3:00 PM – Desert activities
Arrive at the dunes and enjoy dune bashing, sandboarding and a camel farm visit.
5:30 PM – Sunset on the dunes
Walk the dune ridges and take photographs as the sand turns deep orange.
7:00 PM – Dinner at the camp
Enjoy dinner in a relaxed desert setting with hot and cold drinks.
7:30 PM – Stargazing
Spend time beneath the clear desert sky away from city lights.
8:00 PM – Return to Riyadh
Depart the desert and return to the city.
Included
- Walking on the red sand dunes
- Dune bashing
- Sandboarding
- Visit to a camel farm
- Stargazing session
- Games at the desert camp
- Dinner at the desert camp
- Snacks
- Hot and cold drinks
- Access to camp facilities with toilets
Not included
- Quad bike – 100 SAR for 30 minutes
- Camel ride – 50 SAR for 10 minutes
- Personal expenses
Your safety and comfort are our priority.
- Weather conditions may require the route or timing to be modified or rescheduled.
- Confirm the meeting point by WhatsApp at least two hours before departure.
- The meeting point may change depending on desert access conditions.
- Dune bashing is not recommended for pregnant guests or anyone with back, neck or heart conditions.
- The final section into the dunes is off-road and uses a 4x4 vehicle.
- October to April is generally the cooler season for visiting the dunes.
- Hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes suitable for sand
- Light jacket during winter months
- Phone or camera for desert photography
- Water for personal use
3383 طريق الملك عبدالله, Al-Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
