Saudi Arabia 2027 solar eclipse holiday
Price
£6749excluding flights
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Duration
14 Days
Type
Small group
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Optional single supplement £1155.
Minimum age 16.
Minimum age 16.
Description of Saudi Arabia 2027 solar eclipse holiday
Saudi Arabia has long been shaped by pilgrimage, trade and desert routes, yet only recently has it opened to wider exploration. Led by an expert Saudi tour leader, we journey from the heart of the Kingdom to the Red Sea, travelling through deserts, oases and mountain landscapes while visiting several World Heritage sites. A defining moment is witnessing a rare total solar eclipse from within the path of totality, guided by an astronomy specialist. Along the way, we explore Nabataean tombs at Hegra, ancient rock art at Jubbah, Medina beyond its holy sites, and stay in a village homestay in the Asir Mountains, gaining insight into a country in transition.
Price information
£6749excluding flights
Convert currency:
Optional single supplement £1155.
Minimum age 16.
Minimum age 16.
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Travel guides
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Holiday information
Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modeled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and help with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, travelling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. For those with limited time, a small group tour will save valuable time in planning, and on holiday.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
CARBON REDUCTIONHow we seek to keep the carbon footprint of this trip low.
• Accommodation and restaurants in the itinerary use locally sourced food which has not been transported long distances.
• As a group trip, we use shared transport.
ENVIRONEMNT AND WILDLIFE
How this trip helps protect and conserve local landscapes and nature.
• By travelling in a small group we ‘tread lightly’ to minimise our impact on local resources and the environment.
• We work with our partners on the ground to proactively reduce waste; this includes eliminating all single-use plastic water bottles by providing refills for re-usable bottles.
• The payment of entrance fees to natural reserves and archaeological sites generates income which is used for upkeep and development of these important sites. The trip takes in several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Nabatean ruins at Hegra, rock art at Jubbah, Al Ahsa oasis and Jeddah’s historic centre.
• We visit Ushaiger Heritage Village, one of the oldest settlements in the region which boasts some stunning traditional Najdi architecture.
• We rewild 100 square metres per passenger to compensate for all trip and flight emissions.
Tips for sustainable travel on this trip
Leave no trace: we do all we can to ensure we leave no rubbish in the wild and beautiful places we visit; we ask that you do the same. If there are no recycling facilities in-country, consider bringing recyclable materials home with you.
• Plastic waste reduction: please bring a re-usable water bottle on this trip, also consider avoiding single-use hotel toiletries, which generate a large amount of plastic waste.
People
LOCAL ECONOMYHow this trip helps improve life for local communities.
• Local guides keep you well informed about local traditions and cultural-social sensitivities.
• This trip brings income and opportunity to the destination community through the inclusion of locally owned hotels, restaurants, and other enterprises, and by championing locally produced food wherever possible.
• In Buraydah we visit the Women’s Souq, and the Al Jerredah Souq, which specialise in art and crafts.
• In Taif we visit a rose factory where the local people gather roses to make one of the best rose perfumes in the world.
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