AlUla Sightseeing Tour: Hegra, Dadan & Elephant Rock

See three of AlUla's landmark sites in a single guided day

A full-day guided tour of AlUla starting from your hotel, visiting Hegra (Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 110 Nabataean tombs), the archaeological sites of Dadan and Iqmah, and ending at Elephant Rock for sunset. The tour includes all entry fees, lunch, water, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a licensed English or Arabic-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore AlUla's heritage sites and landmarks

• Pick up from hotel
• Visit Hegra UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Lunch in AlUla city
• Visit Dadan and Iqmah archaeological sites
• See Elephant Rock at sunset
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your hotel pickup marks the start of a seven-hour route through AlUla's major sites. Hegra comes first: the largest preserved Nabataean settlement south of Petra, with more than 110 tombs carved into massive sandstone outcrops. A licensed guide walks you through the site, explaining the culture and history of the people who built it, organized in collaboration with the Royal Commission of AlUla. After Hegra, you break for lunch in the city with water included.

The afternoon shifts to Dadan and Iqmah, archaeological sites in AlUla's historic heart that showcase early Arab inscriptions, tombs and relics from the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms. From there, the tour heads to Elephant Rock (Jabal Alfil), a natural sandstone formation rising three storeys from the desert, shaped unmistakably like an elephant. The timing is built around sunset, when the rock stands against the golden light. After this final stop, your guide returns you to your hotel.

What’s included

• Entry to Hegra, Dadan & Iqmah, and Elephant Rock.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• lunch and water.
• licensed English or Arabic-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years): free · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Gray Line - Kurban Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a guide leading the group through each site, so you move at a set pace and learn from someone who knows the archaeology and history. It suits anyone arriving in AlUla for the first time or with a free afternoon, since the hotel pickup and all-inclusive format means no separate transport or planning. Just show up at your hotel at the start time.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years): free. Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is Hegra and why is it worth visiting?

Hegra is Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest preserved Nabataean settlement south of Petra, featuring over 110 tombs carved directly into giant sandstone outcrops. The site preserves the culture, traditions and history of the ancient Nabataean people who built it, and your guide explains the significance of the carved tombs and inscriptions as you walk through.

How long does this tour take and what's the pace like?

The full tour runs seven hours from pickup to drop-off, moving between three main sites with a lunch break in the city. The pace suits all fitness levels, with time to explore each site without rushing.

What happens at Elephant Rock and when do we get there?

Elephant Rock (Jabal Alfil) is a natural sandstone formation shaped like an elephant, rising three storeys from the desert. The tour times arrival for sunset, when the rock stands against the golden light of the desert: the best moment to see it.

Is lunch included, and what about water during the day?

Yes, lunch in the city is included in the tour price, along with water throughout the day to keep you hydrated in the desert heat.